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6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach

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Large Deck with Spacious views of Lake Michigan.
Enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Michigan from the huge deck.
New stairs to beach June 2021.
Bedroom #1 Main Floor King
Streaming Roku TV in master bedroom

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

7th sleeping area: 2 separate twin over full bunks

2 Double Bunk Beds

Bedroom 1: Basement King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2: Main floor master king

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3: Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4: Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5: Upstairs twin bed

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 6: Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1: main floor

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2: Upstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3: In walk out basement

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach

6 bedroom home with spectacular Lake Michigan views. Sleeps 15. Capture every sunset from this massive deck. Enjoy watching the Big Lake from the deck. With plenty of windows, the natural light in this home is as bountiful as the interior space. You will enjoy a spacious kitchen, two decks, two dining rooms, and sleeping arrangements on three floors. High speed Wi-Fi access. Steps to our private beach completed this summer. AC is a split unit on the main floor only.

Property manager

Mike and Tammy

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Lake Michigan has a high bluff in this location.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
  • beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 30 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Magoon Creek Nature Area is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Zion C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our time at this property. We’re already considering a longer trip next summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend!

The property is stunning, the view from the house is spectacular, and the deck was perfect for relaxing and taking in the view. Beach access was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family vacation

Every year we head up to Manistee for a Fourth of July family vacation. This year we decided to stay farther out of town than normal. The place was wonderful and isolated and offered a completely different vibe than staying in or near the city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay for golf trip

House was everything we expected. Great time and great owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Melanie W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this Manistee home on Lake Michigan. The sunset and lake views were gorgeous, the beach access was excellent, and the quiet neighborhood was welcoming. This home is under new management, and they are well on their way to making the necessary changes and fixes to get the house up to a five-star rating.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Todd H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantasic family vacation house

Our family had a great time at this home. The hosts, Mike and Tammy were great with communications and went above and beyond in helping us with a couple of items we forgot when we left. I would highly recommend this house for a large family with kids. The beds were very comfortable and there was a lot of space for everyone to find their own place when we were all there.The view of Lake Michigan was fabulous. Beautiful sunsets and a lovely beach for the kids to play at. Highly recommend this place for your Manistee vacation needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

June 2025

Our stay was wonderful! The steps to beach (89) are in great shape and my family loved the fact that they could go any time they chose! The beach was completely private and it was great having it all to ourselves. We arrived in 95 degree humid weather and were concerned since only the first floor is air conditioned but with fans and the evening cooler temperatures made sleeping no problem. The kitchen was spacious and pretty well-stocked. All 3 bathrooms were nice. We spent a lot of time on the deck and the view of Lake Michigan is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

weekend get away

everything was great would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

As advertised

Property had amazing views and was very nice. The newer stairs to the beach were great.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Vacation

Very nice place, beautiful scenery, and great location!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fishin trip

Plenty of space for everyone. Only issue we had was cell reception which you can't really blame on the property. Great location and had everything we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

thomas f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lakes view

Beautiful view and enough space for a large group of people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb D., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Exactly what we wanted and we plan to visit again!

This was perfect for 8 middle-aged women who don’t want to share a bed and love the lake and outdoors and cooking and keeping cozy in the fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome views of Lake Michigan

Comfortable, spacious and amazing views
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location for a large group!

The views of Lake Michigan are amazing, and the host was quick to respond to our last-minute request. Our group had a fabulous time! Blue House was everything we were looking for!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful overlook

Great deck for family gatherings overlooking Lake Michigan. Perfect for enjoying the view and plenty of room for kids to play.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Fran F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

Property had an abundance of space for our extended family getaway. Access to the beach was a huge bonus. Kitchen was well stocked and had just about any cookware, utensil, appliance you could think of!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Diane R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

The location was amazing with lots of room to enjoy! Although the house was clean, there was a musty odor that often accompanies a lake house. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL location!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza K., Addison, IL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great family gateway

House is beautiful, and the view of the lake is truly amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

James P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great deck overlooking the Big Lake

We were five older adults (2 couples and a single),and were able to put each household on their own floor with their own bathroom and a king bed, which was great. The kitchen is very nicely stocked with pans, knives, dishes, etc, which made it much easier to have family dinners together. The deck is really terrific. Our only caution is that there is a house being constructed next door. The foundation is pretty close to done, but we got one morning of the constant beep beep of earth-moving equipment. They didn't start til 8:00am, but 2 of the 5 of us were from the West Coast which meant it was 5:00 am their time. Not so idyllic. Only happened one morning, don't know how much more beeping will occur. The hosts were great answering questions ("where's the Kreurig"?) and we felt they'd take care of anything that might come up.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay!

We rented the house for a bachelorette weekend for my daughter and her bridal party. And it was absolutely perfect. The house was tidy and offered everything we needed and more. We had plenty of space for our group and enjoyed playing on the beach every day. We especially loved spot for the campfire, it was incredibly scenic and a nice spot to chill even when we weren't having a fire. We had a fantastic weekend and everything went great. Many thanks to the owner of this property, we couldn't have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Michael L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake Front-but property needs TLC!

The location and view of the lake were fantastic. However, the interior and exterior need updating. The exterior grounds have been neglected and need some attention. The fire pit area has several stumps that pose a trip hazard. The interior needs some serious updating. Additional, the cleanliness of the home could have been significantly better.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great time

We had a really great time. The view is incredible. Plenty of beds and everything was nice and clean. We were really excited to find out the stairs down to the lake we’re finished. Spent most our time hanging out on the back deck and at the private beach. This place really is the perfect lake house. Thanks Rich and Stacy!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Larry R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view but a little musty

Beautiful view, could use some updates and musty.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Lake Michigan house

This property is perfect for a large group. Plenty of space to spread out, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. The deck with Lake Michigan view can’t be beat. This was our group’s second summer at this property and we will return in 2024. We really appreciated the new grille this year. Property manager responded promptly to any questions. This location and home are awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Tammy

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Languages:

English, Spanish
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