The 10 coolest beachside Airbnbs on Lake Michigan you should stay at this summer

Luxury Home

10 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2.5 bath
Clocking in at 1,800 square feet, this lakeside luxury home is paradise for those looking for some rest and relaxation. The main downstairs area houses a living room with a cozy fireplace and a dining table for meals made in the spacious kitchen. Many of the rooms have views of the lake, a perk of the home sitting atop a miniature bluff. The electronic lock system makes checking in and out an owner-optional breeze, though the owner is always available for assistance off-site. The home is cleaned by a maid service, but rest assured the owner has signed a living wage pledge to pay the cleaners a fair wage. Mears, the city where the home is located, is close to many parks and tours in any vehicle imaginable.
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Luxury Home

10 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2.5 bath
Clocking in at 1,800 square feet, this lakeside luxury home is paradise for those looking for some rest and relaxation. The main downstairs area houses a living room with a cozy fireplace and a dining table for meals made in the spacious kitchen. Many of the rooms have views of the lake, a perk of the home sitting atop a miniature bluff. The electronic lock system makes checking in and out an owner-optional breeze, though the owner is always available for assistance off-site. The home is cleaned by a maid service, but rest assured the owner has signed a living wage pledge to pay the cleaners a fair wage. Mears, the city where the home is located, is close to many parks and tours in any vehicle imaginable.
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Luxury Home

10 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2.5 bath
Clocking in at 1,800 square feet, this lakeside luxury home is paradise for those looking for some rest and relaxation. The main downstairs area houses a living room with a cozy fireplace and a dining table for meals made in the spacious kitchen. Many of the rooms have views of the lake, a perk of the home sitting atop a miniature bluff. The electronic lock system makes checking in and out an owner-optional breeze, though the owner is always available for assistance off-site. The home is cleaned by a maid service, but rest assured the owner has signed a living wage pledge to pay the cleaners a fair wage. Mears, the city where the home is located, is close to many parks and tours in any vehicle imaginable.
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Luxury Home

10 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2.5 bath
Clocking in at 1,800 square feet, this lakeside luxury home is paradise for those looking for some rest and relaxation. The main downstairs area houses a living room with a cozy fireplace and a dining table for meals made in the spacious kitchen. Many of the rooms have views of the lake, a perk of the home sitting atop a miniature bluff. The electronic lock system makes checking in and out an owner-optional breeze, though the owner is always available for assistance off-site. The home is cleaned by a maid service, but rest assured the owner has signed a living wage pledge to pay the cleaners a fair wage. Mears, the city where the home is located, is close to many parks and tours in any vehicle imaginable.
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Luxury Home

10 guests, 3 bedrooms, 6 beds, 2.5 bath
Clocking in at 1,800 square feet, this lakeside luxury home is paradise for those looking for some rest and relaxation. The main downstairs area houses a living room with a cozy fireplace and a dining table for meals made in the spacious kitchen. Many of the rooms have views of the lake, a perk of the home sitting atop a miniature bluff. The electronic lock system makes checking in and out an owner-optional breeze, though the owner is always available for assistance off-site. The home is cleaned by a maid service, but rest assured the owner has signed a living wage pledge to pay the cleaners a fair wage. Mears, the city where the home is located, is close to many parks and tours in any vehicle imaginable.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Steamship Stateroom

2 guests, 1 bedroom, 2 beds, 1 shared bath
There are many ways to market this Airbnb. It could be branded through proximity, as there is no way to be closer to the water than being on the water. Or the historical value could catch a visitor’s interest, as the ship the cabin is located inside, the SS City of Milwaukee, is a 360-foot steamship as well as a National Historic Landmark. The interior of the ship makes visitors feel as though they are in a time before technology (though, not to worry, cell phones still have service). There are many shared social spaces, including the Grand Saloon with its vintage chairs and the Observation Room, an airy space for reading, writing, and board games. The ship also has a notable deck, a good spot for lounging in the sun and then watching it set. The boat is moored on Lake Manistee, offering beautiful views of natural wetlands and the town. After a night in the quarters, breakfast is provided to passengers.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Curated Retreat

5 guests, 3 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1 bath
Only a few blocks from the lake, this cottage — and its beautifully simplistic interior — has been specially curated by the owner as a “space to reset, reflect, and unwind.” The cottage has been updated since its building in the 1920s to include modern appliances, a calming color scheme, and sleek decor. Spend the day at the beach, or walk to the local restaurants, bars, stores, and ice cream parlors. Or, cook a meal in the updated kitchen and enjoy a book in the enclosed front porch while listening to the record player. Not to mention downtown Muskegon is less than a 10-minute drive.
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Quirky Cottage

8 guests, 6 bedrooms, 3 beds, 1.5 bath
Steps from the water, this family getaway is cozy yet can hold up to eight people comfortably. Perched on a sand dune, there is no way to be closer to the lake than this Shelby retreat. One of the house’s most appealing features is its spacious deck, but the home transforms once entering the front door. The outside gives a quaint, quirky feeling, and while this is maintained throughout the house, it has been renovated with an open kitchen, a Pinterest-ready dining table, and simple bedrooms. Make sure to bring a fan if visiting in summer, as there is no air-conditioning, but there is heating for winter visitors. The wood paneling inside adds even more character to what is already a vacation spot that feels like home.
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