Location: Manistee, Northwest, Michigan, USA (2 miles North of Manistee on Lakeshore Rd (M-110) from US-31)
Accommodations: Cottage, 2 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 1 Bath (Sleeps 6-8)
Keywords: Cottage
A vacationer's dream, this comfortable cottage is two miles North of Manistee, Michigan on a low bluff overlooking the wide sandy beach at Lake Michigan. Sit on the lakeside deck and watch the spectacular sunsets. Relax on the beach, walk the beach for miles if you like, or build a campfire in the pit as you watch the spectacular display of the stars overhead. Grill your favorite meals and eat outside on the spacious side deck at the picnic table, or use the fully equipped kitchen and eat inside with a great view of Lake Michigan. The cottage has TV/VCR/DVD, two bedrooms, one full bath, and sleeps six to eight. Stairway to the beach has a spacious deck 12 steps down, then 15 steps to the beach.
Enjoy Manistee, the Victorian Port City 2 miles away, with historical buildings (some with tours) and Victorian homes, Little River Casino, Lighthouse and pier, SS Milwaukee historical steamship, two city beaches, marinas, Charter fishing or fishing off the pier, public boat launches, even airplane rides. Walk the 1.75 mile Riverwalk along the Manistee River, and view a 700 foot freighter carefully navigating the Manistee River channel.
There are restaurants, shopping, numerous concerts, movies at the newly renovated Vogue Theater, and live theater at the historic Ramsdell Theater. Many fine golf courses including the renowned Manistee National, Arcadia Bluffs, and Manistee Country Club. Canoe and kayak the Manistee River. Swimming, boating and fishing on Lake Michigan. Hike the Manistee National Forest, Orchard Beach State Park, Lake Bluff Audubon Society, and the dunes at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Bike on picturesque country roads. Visit the world renowned Interlochen Arts Academy and National Music Camp as well as the Leelenau Peninsula Wineries.
Try your luck at the Little River Casino nearby or enjoy a great show there. Close to great shopping, antique shops, fine restaurants, many area festivals including the National Forest Festival July 4th week, the Port City Festival in early September. Visit the Hitching Post, the best year-round Christmas Store in Western Michigan. Take a sightseeing airplane ride at Manistee Blacker Airport nearby. Catch the world-famous Scottville Clown Band or a free jazz or music concert. About 45 minutes to the renowned Interlochen Arts Academy and National Music Camp, with performances daily (many are free).
Visit the fascinating Manistee County Historical Museum on River Street, and the Water Works Building museum on First Street. See an 1880's dentist's office and drug store. Find out what a logging wheel is. (It was invented in Manistee). There are free Jazz Concerts at the Rotary Gazebo on First Street beach each week, and free concerts Wednesday nights at the Victorian Gazebo on the riverfront. The Little River Casino has concerts from famous groups and artists (previous schedules included Chubby Checker, Wynonna Judd, Eddie Money and others), and it has a variety of restaurants. The Ramsdell Theater has excellent live plays and concerts, and the adjoining Manistee Art Institute has excellent exhibitions. Most Manistee restaurants have an all-you-can-eat fish fry dinner on Fridays.
Cottage has a spacious large bedroom which has both a double bed and bunk beds, as well as a game table area with a large selection of adult and family board games, a CD/tape/radio player, and a Casio piano keyboard. Great room living area has a double bed sleeper sofa. Private smaller bedroom has a queen-size bed.
In the bathroom behind wooden folding doors on the left are a full-size washer and dryer, as well as linen and towel cabinets. With the doors closed, you do not see them. Fiberglass tub/shower on the right, hidden in photo.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Linens Provided
- Washer
- Dryer
- Off Street Parking
- Beds
- Queen Bed
- Double Bed
- Bunk Bed
- Convertible Bed : Queen size
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- View/Location
- Beachfront
- Communications
- Telephone
- Broadband Internet
- WiFi (Wireless Internet)
- Other Amenities
- Electric Fireplace, Coffee Maker, Blender, Toaster Oven, Toaster, Several Ceiling Fans, No Pets, Spacious Lake-side Deck on the Stairway to the Beach, Spacious Side Deck with Gas Grill, Patio Table and Chairs, Outdoor Lounge Seating, Campfire Pit on the Wide Sandy Beach, Grocery, Gas Stations, and Shopping are 2 1/2 Miles Away.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Antiquing
- Live Theatre
- Horseshoes
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
- Sledding/Tubing
- Hiking
- Restaurants
- Museums
- Other Activities
- Little River Casino 4 miles away, Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore 35 miles away, Interlochen National Music and Arts Academy 45 miles away with many concerts, plays and dance performances (some of them free), Free music performances weekly in Manistee, Historic Ramsdell Theater productions, newly renovated Vogue Theater movie house.
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
2012 Economy Special! $1295/wk, May 1-May 22; $1695/wk, May 22-Sep 11;
$1495/wk, $200/nt with 3 night minimum, Sep 10-Oct 15. $1795 for July 4th week.
Rates subject to 6% tax with $500 reservation fee required to reserve,
refundable upon leaving. 120-day cancellation to receive reservation fee
back. 90-day cancellation to receive 50 % of reservation fee back. If less than
90 day notice of cancellation is given, none of the reservation fee is refundable.
Full payment required by 30 days before arrival. No Pets, No Smoking.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Property Photos
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- Side view of cottage on Lake Michigan beachfront - Michigan Rental
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- Sunset over Lake Michigan from the stairway deck - Michigan Rental
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- Stairway deck and Lake Michigan sandy beach - Michigan Rental
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- Great room, dining, sleeper sofa, TV, with great view of Lake Michigan
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- Large Bedroom with Double Bed and Bunk Beds
Traveler Reviews (1)
They've thought of everything!
Guest: cmpoz
(Illinois)
Date of Stay: 07/25/09
Review Submitted: 08/08/09
Of course, the best part of this cottage rental is the view! Whether eating breakfast looking out over the low bluff from the dining table or lounging on the beachside deck watching the spectacular Lake Michigan sunset, the view's the best. Second best, though, is how well supplied the cottage is. Truly, the owners have thought of just about everything: kitchen utensils, games, linens, plus sound electronics throughout. We really appreciated the iPod docking station. The cottage is clean, functional and well maintained. We enjoyed the Audubon walks and biking in the area. The Blue Slipper restaurant just north offers exceptional Italian food. Shops in Manistee provide good diversion if the weather fades. The Visitor's Station in Manistee offers excellent help with the area. We recommend the house walk through the historic district. Indeed, the owners have a file of many, many opportunities in the area. We would recommend this property for families or couples with this caveat: The cottages in this area are a bit tight, and having a big or noisy group on either side would likely have changed our opinion. For our week, though, the neighbors were easy to "live with." It would be a great place for groups of families who enjoy vacationing together to rent among these cottages. We did note that the exit directions were unclear as far as what was expected with linens etc. We assumed as we've done in other rentals upon vacating. Overall, this is a good choice as a vacation rental.
Recommended for:Sightseeing, age 55+, families with teenagers, families with young children.
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