Northern HideawaysManistee · Northern Michigan
Vacation Homes

Prime vacation homes, professionally managed.

Lakefront, beachfront, waterfront, and cabin homes across Manistee, Onekama, Kaleva, and Brethren. Browse the homes below and reserve the one that fits your week, with a local team handling the rest.

Our Homes

The current collection.

Real homes for a real vacation, each one looked after by our local team. Tap a home to check live dates and rates, or ask us to help you choose.

Lakeview Oasis
Chief Lake · Kaleva

Lakeview Oasis

14 guests · 5 bedrooms · 3 baths

The flagship lake house, with 200 feet of private frontage on Chief Lake. Five bedrooms for a big group, kayaks off the dock, a game room for the evenings, and deep quiet water for swimming and paddling.

LakefrontKayaksGame roomAir conditioning
Lake Michigan Beach House
Lake Michigan · Beachfront

Lake Michigan Beach House

10 guests · 5 bedrooms · 5 baths

A five bedroom beach house right on Lake Michigan, with water views from the upper deck and a hot tub for after the beach. Five full baths means a big family, or two, never has to wait.

BeachfrontHot tubUpper deckAir conditioning
Victorian Haven
Manistee · 1 mile to Lake Michigan

Victorian Haven

7 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths

A restored four bedroom Victorian a mile from the Lake Michigan beach and an easy walk to historic downtown Manistee. Full of character and set up for a comfortable family week in town.

Walk to downtownSmart TVCooking basicsAir conditioning
Luxury Cabin near Big Bear Creek
Big Bear Creek · Brethren

Luxury Cabin near Big Bear Creek

8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

A roomy, well finished cabin tucked into the woods near Big Bear Creek in Brethren. Three bedrooms, a fire pit for the evenings, and the Manistee National Forest right outside the door. The true unplug.

Fire pitForest settingCooking basicsAir conditioning
Spruce Street Retreat
Manistee · 1 mile to Lake Michigan

Spruce Street Retreat

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1.5 baths

A charming three bedroom Victorian a mile from Lake Michigan, with a kayak and canoe ready to go. An easygoing, comfortable home base for a Manistee summer week.

Kayak & canoeWalk to the beachCooking basicsAir conditioning

Guest counts and amenities vary by home. Live availability, rates, and full photos are on each home's booking page.

How To Book

Glad you found us.

You will also find our homes on Airbnb and VRBO, so however you came across them, you are in the right place. Whichever way you book, the same local team takes care of your stay from start to finish.

Lakefront home with kayaks, deck, and beach
Comfort, Handled

What you can expect in our homes.

Every home is different, but the standard is the same. Clean, comfortable, and ready for a group. Many of our homes include the extras that make a week up north easy.

Room for the whole family Kayaks & paddleboards Fire pits & grills Decks & outdoor living Docks & lake access Cleaned before every stay

Amenities vary by home. Each listing shows exactly what that property includes.

Good To Know

Common questions

When should I book for summer?

Summer is our busy season by a wide margin, and the best homes for June, July, and August fill up early. If you have your dates, reach out as soon as you can and we will tell you what is open.

Can I book on Airbnb or VRBO?

Yes. Our homes are listed on Airbnb and VRBO, and you can also book here on our site. Whichever you choose, you are working with the same local team that takes care of the home.

Can you help me pick the right home?

That is the point of working with a local team. Tell us your group size, your dates, and what you care about, and we will point you to the homes that fit instead of leaving you to guess.

Do you handle stays outside of summer?

We do. Crystal Mountain ski trips, fall color weekends, fishing and golf trips, and quiet off season stays are all welcome. Summer is simply where most of the demand sits.

What if something comes up during our stay?

You call us. A local maintenance team is on hand, and Cassandra and the Northern Hideaways team are reachable throughout your stay.

Tell us about your stay

Send your dates and group size and we will match you to the right home. Prefer to talk it through? Call (231) 299-1180.