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Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!

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View of the cottage from the street.
Write post cards home!
Path to the private fire pit area.
Full bath.
Half bath with washer and dryer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor grill
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Ramsdell Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪10 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Twin Bunk Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!

Beautifully decorated Lake Michigan beach cottage!! Well appointed 2 bedroom, 1.5 bath cottage literally within walking distance to one of the most beautiful beaches in the state. Also within walking distance to lovely downtown Manistee, which boasts several bars, restaurants, a brewery, riverwalk, and even a movie theater. If you’re lucky you will get to see one of the majestic freighters float by on the river as you stroll on the riverwalk! Our home comes fully furnished with everything you would need to enjoy your stay. We have a fully stocked kitchen as well as all pillows, towels, blankets, linens etc. There is a 50 inch flatscreen TV with cable and Internet. In the private wooded backyard, you will find a beautiful fire pit area as well as an outdoor dining area. Guests also have use of our garage while visiting. This is the perfect place to stay to enjoy northern Michigan at its finest. Summer months do require 6 night minimum stay. Message us with any questions!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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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
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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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the trash
We hope you enjoyed your stay! Please just strip any used linens and set them in front of the washer. Put any trash in the large trash can outside, Tidy up and safe travels home!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

About the neighborhood

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this vacation home is in the city center and on a river. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park, while Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Manistee County Historical Museum - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ramsdell Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manistee Lake - 17 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!! on Jun 1, 2026 start from $164, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Best of Both Worlds! 5th Avenue Beach and Downtown Within Walking Distance!! located?

Located in the heart of Manistee, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee Riverwalk are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 31 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place, would stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany Y.

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

Great stay

Great stay plenty to do
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cozy house with plenty of space for a quick weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jourdan C.

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

Great location, great house!

The cottage was exactly as described, had everything we needed. The location was perfect, close to the beach and a quick walk into downtown! Our first time in Manistee and won't be our last!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas S.

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

Great Location

Great location close to downtown and the beach. The house was a good size especially with the garage space for storage of all your beach gear. Fire pit was a great addition as well. Will likely look to stay here again for our next annual trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julia f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was well worth it! Everything we needed was provided by the owner that we needed. We’ll recommend highly to our friends and family.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zachary S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean property, had all the amenities we needed. The use of beach chairs and sand buckets were a pleasant addition. Served as an easy home base to explore the Lakeshore. Close to many shopping areas, beaches, and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne B.

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

Cute little cottage

Very cute, clean, little home, fine for a quick 2 night stay. Little space in kitchen though, but suited our needs ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spotless, cozy and convenient cottage. Shawn was very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marie Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
V close to the beach and downtown. The house was v clean, AC worked v efficiently - so did the wide screen TV. I spent every morning on the patio w a cup of tea and a good book. I would definitely rent this place again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

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

Absolutely perfect!

Cute, clean, and cozy home. Perfect location with quick access to shopping and dining. Shawn was so responsive and accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carla I.

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

Our trip

We had a great stay. The house had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Super clean, great location!

We were in town for a local bball tournament. We loved how close we were to the beach and the downtown area! The place was clean and well maintained, easy to find, and was just perfect for our short visit. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

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

Great Little House

This house was in a great location and the hosts were friendly. I had all the accommodations that I needed. I would stay here again if I come back to the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Clean and convenient

My wife myself and a few friends had the pleasure of staying here for the weekend. We enjoyed our stay very much and would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric A.

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

Very relaxing

The house was very clean, close to the beach and downtown. I would absolutely come back again. Thanks to the host for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This property was very nice. Honestly there’s a bunch to do so we didn’t stay in the house too much. Close to a beautiful beach and the small town feel was excellent. Deer would just come all around the property. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea K.

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

Perfect location

It was close enough to downtown that we could easily walk there and the beach was right down the road. It was nice and quiet, there wasn't much traffic. Honestly my favorite place I've stayed at in Manistee. The host messaged us on check in day and checked in with us again half way through our stay. The house was nice and cozy which was great to come home to after a day at the beach. It really was the perfect place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Esther R.

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

Perfect for families

Was a perfect little home for our family with 2 young kids. We walked to the beach and to town each day. The bedrooms connect with a doorway which was nice to be able to have open in the night with young toddlers. The kids loved seeing deer right in the backyard.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

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

Perfect little house in Manistee

This house that we rented from Shawn was a perfect little house in the perfect location for what we were looking for. We called him twice with little random questions and both times he answered right away. He was very pleasant to deal with, we will be coming back next year for sure!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

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

Three Night Getaway

This property is "As Advertised". It was the perfect place to be near the beaches and town of Manistee, as well as driving distances to other places. Shawn was in contact with me from the beginning, and went above and beyond to make our stay amazing. His place is in a quiet neighborhood and was immaculate. If we ever visit again, I will check his place out again to see if it's available!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Audrey B.

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

Adorable and Cozy Beach Get-Away

This place was perfect and was just what we were hoping for! It was close to beaches, shopping, great walking neighborhood as well as the house being spotless, efficient, cozy & relaxing with everything we could need. This was a Summer Solistice drive we created about 7 yrs ago, by starting with the sunrise at 5:50am on the East side of the state in Tawas, driving across the state & seeing sunset in Manistee at 9:33pm! This place was a wonderful landing spot on our travels to take our time and relax while celebrating summer. Shawn was a wonderful & friendly host, the directions were simple and easy to navigate, and we felt very welcome. DidI mention this place was super comfortable and spotless? Such a very charming home and we home to come back with at least one of our adult kids and visit again. Manistee has always has a place in our hearts, our kids grew up coming here every summer. Thanks again Shawn for a fabulous visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Manistee

Was not happy with not being able to see at night inside. One lamp in the place so I moved it around as the lighting in the bedrooms is sooo dim as I. The kitchen. Very clean if that is your number one criteria. The kitchen is not the best to function in but doable. Bathrooms very clean. It is very small So if your group is tall and substantial this ain’t the place. Sunset down the block makes a nice ending to the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Christopher K.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Dirty bedding and other bed issues

Unfortunately we had a bad experience at this property. Just before going to bed at 11:30pm, we discovered the master bedding was covered in stains. The comforter had a large brown stain, the mattress cover had a large stain that looked like black mold, and the sheets had numerous splotchy stains that looked like bodily fluids. I had to go to the store at midnight to buy all new bedding so we could sleep a couple hours on clean bedding. After such a bad experience I wanted to checkout early because I was no longer comfortable with cleanliness of the property considering such obvious cleanliness and hygiene issues were overlooked. Unfortunately the property owner and VRBO didn’t allow me to check out early with a refund for the unused remaining nights of our stay. Also, the bunk bed is extremely squeaky. Even the slightest movement while sleeping on the bunk bed causes a loud squeezing that wakes up people in both rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

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

Manistee Getaway

The location was great. Just a 15 minute walk into town and 15 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Mullins

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My wife and I have 3 beautiful ginger daughters that are very active in sports and we are both working professionals. We have a passion for vacation rentals and love to show off our amazing little beach town! Our home is the perfect spot for 2 couples or a family of 5 to use as a base camp to explore all the beaches, breweries, wineries, hiking trails and beautiful downtown riverwalk! Please don't hesitate to message me day or night with any questions you may have. We truly feel like our home is the perfect spot to make lifelong memories with your family and loved ones.

Why they chose this property

PERFECT LOCATION!!!!!! We are literally a 2 minute drive to 5th Ave beach or downtown Manistee! If you'd rather walk its about 10 minutes to either one. Manistee is centrally located between all that northern Michigan has to offer!

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