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Secluded Lake Michigan Frontage

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Terrace/patio
Terrace/patio
Outdoor dining
Private kitchen
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
3 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Magoon Creek Nature Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Loft

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 4

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Lake Michigan Frontage

Located between Ludington and Manistee, with 115' of private sandy beach frontage. Newer 4 bedroom, 3.5 bath cottage. Surrounded by crystal blue Lake Michigan and 10,000 acres of Manistee National Forest land. Perfect for relaxing and enjoying the panoramic views of the lake, awesome sunsets, or go for walks on the miles of sandy beach or hikes on the many trails through the National Forest.

Many other attractions in the area such as casino, charter fishing, shopping, etc.

Great setting for romantic getaways or for making family memories.

Fall is beautiful here for color tours, wine tasting trips, etc. Great discounted rates for weeks or weekends.

Please note there is 1 week minimum rental from Memorial Day to Labor Day.



Keywords: Vacation Rental, Cottage, Lake Michigan
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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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 318175
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee National Golf Course and Manistee Municipal Marina. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding, and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 13 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 15 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Tainer Lake - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • beach near Old Red Apple Road - 16 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Manistee Lake - 18 min drive - 17.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnhart's Marina Resort - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪The Inn's Coffee Pot - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪4 and 14 Sandtrap Bar - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Lake Michigan Frontage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Lake Michigan Frontage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Lake Michigan Frontage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Lake Michigan Frontage located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness and Magoon Creek Nature Area are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 36 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

Very nice!

Great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia P.

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

Fall weekend

It was wonderful being able to stay in such a lovely cottage on Lake Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

diane b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An amazing location, the views are spectacular!! The house was ideal for our group of ladies and had every item we would ever need in the kitchen. Beds were comfortable, a bonus. Thank you to the hosts for checking in on us to see if things were fine. Honestly, we hated to leave.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Lake Michigan cottage. Couldn’t have asked for anything better for our annual sisters trip. The cottage had everything we needed from comfortable beds to a well stocked kitchen. Very clean and nicely decorated.78 steps down to a pristine Lake Michigan beach. The best rental we have experienced. Hopefully we will return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley B.

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

Anniversary Weekend

Had a great time, perfect weather and excellent location. The home was as described, and Casey was a pleasure to work with! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

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

Perfect get away to Lake Michigan

Beautiful setting on the shores of Lake Michigan! House and grounds were exceptionally maintained. (Very key for me) From the kayaks and beach toys/games to the bonfire with seasoned wood and the bbq grill to the well stocked kitchen and comfortable living indoors, everything was in good condition, well thought out and available to provide guests a pleasant up north/beach house experience. I feel fortunate to have found this vacation spot and it’s always a pleasure working with Casey and enjoying his hospitality.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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

Awesome Stay

We enjoyed our stay at this beautiful place! It is an oasis of peaceful relaxation in a remote setting above the lake. The owner is great to work with and the home is immaculate and well equipped with everything you could possibly need. We put it to the test by having every meal there and there wasn’t a gadget or small appliance we were missing. The view is phenomenal. The layout is great with basically three separate sleeping areas. Sunsets were enjoyed nightly on the lakefront deck as were bonfires with a gorgeous backdrop. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 21, 2020
Thank you for the great review! You guys were a pleasure to have as guests, would welcome you back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Secret Pal Weekend 2020

This beautiful home exceeded our expectations! Despite the cold weather we had a fabulous time, playing cards, watching movies, and enjoying views of Lake Michigan. Beds are comfortable, kitchen is well stocked and the home is by far the cleanest we’ve ever stayed in. Casey called to ask if we had any questions and to let us know he was only a phone call away. I highly recommend this home and look forward to staying there in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank F.

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

WOW

This property is one of the best VRBO rentals I have ever stayed in. It was clean, spacious, great kitchen, great bathrooms and a great view of a great lake! The beach was sand that you could walk on for a long way, or out into Lake Michigan to the 2nd sand bar. We had a quiet getaway, that featured a lot of beach time, cooking great meals, and fishing for salmon and steelhead. The guide was maybe 20 minutes away at the marina. Just perfect, we will come back. The host was conscientious and kind.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

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

Stunning!

This property is absolutely stunning! The house itself is completely updated and immaculate and includes every possible thing you would ever need for a very comfortable stay. And the views of the lake? Absolutely amazing! It literally looks like a painting. And the owner (Casey) was great to work with-super responsive and very helpful. I can't recommend this property enough. I've rented quite a few homes on VRBO and this property is by far the nicest and again, the owners have thought of every conceivable detail you could ever want or need. We had such a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

A special place!

What a beautiful place and relaxing vacation! The house had everything we needed and was very clean. We hope to come back to stay when the weather is a little warmer so we can enjoy the lake.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

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

Perfect Labor Day weekend

We - three couples - stayed for past Labor Day. The property is absolutely perfect and spotless. Three bedrooms with full bath each are located at three different layers and completely separate, which gave each couple full privacy. There are additional space on each level as well. All implacable and versatile. Kitchen is clean and well equipped. We cooked there as well as grilled outside. Outside is the best part with breathtaking views from all over especially from the deck hanging over cliff. The best sunset views from there. 77 steps stair gets you to the beach, which has its own deck with beach chairs and accessories. The beach has very good access - no stones, just yellow sand going into turquoise water. The best of Pure Michigan!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob W.

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

Excellent home

It is exactly as advertised, immaculately clean, awesome view and sunset, very private. An overall great place. We will be back
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline W.

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

Pristine getaway

This cottage and it's breathtaking views will having you in awe. The cottage itself is just beautiful and extremely clean. The owners have left nothing out to be sure you enjoy your stay. Whether you stay there the entire time or decide to visit nearby towns..this cottage is a delight.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K.

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

Fall Getaway

Everything about this rental is perfect. Clean, beautiful decor, every kitchen appliance you could want, and most of all, an absolutely perfect location. Loved sleeping in the loft and waking up to see Lake Michigan without even getting out of bed! We were so happy with our choice!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl G.

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

Sister Reunion

Nice secluded home in wooded area on Lake Michigan. The home layout was perfect. We had 4 couples in our group. The home met our expectations and we would consider renting again. The owner was great in responding to questions and always available.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal K.

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

Beautiful

Great experience from booking throughout the stay! Amazing views and home for our getaway! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcy G.

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

Absolutely Amazing & Beautiful Cottage

Wow! This cottage did not disappoint. The views and sunsets were some of the most beautiful we have ever seen. Our group of six were very impressed at how clean and comfortable the cottage was. It has everything you need. A very peaceful atmosphere to truly relax and unwind. Casey was amazing and very attentive to anything we needed. This place is truly a little piece of heaven on earth! Thank you Casey and Julie for sharing your beautiful cottage with us. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garrett M.

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

Wonderful Weekend

Casey was a very responsive and sincere host. This was by far the most immaculate rental we have stayed in. Breathtaking sunset views and the perfect place to unplug from the hustle and bustle of daily living. We enjoyed quiet evenings outside and daily walks on the beach.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Beautiful lakeside property

We thoroughly enjoyed our Labor Day weekend at this beautiful home. It was immaculate, had everything we needed and the views were incredible! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kimberly s.

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

Perfect quiet getaway!

This was our first Lake Michigan rental, what an amassing week! The weather was great and the beach was all ours! The house was exactly as described, clean and with everything we needed. The over look was our favorite spot, just beautiful. Casey was very attentive and helpful. He includes directions with are easy to follow. Your GPS may take you on a forest adventure. Grocery shopping is about 30 minutes away, I was glad we brought ours with us. It saved time and allowed us to start our vacation right away! We would love to stay here again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila D.

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

The property was amazing!

We enjoyed our stay at The Patterson Cottage. Beautiful home…. Amazing views! Owner was great to work with! Everything we imagined! ❤️ Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve R.

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

Nirvana on Lake Michigan

What a incredible place right in Lake Michigan. Our friends have stayed in dozens of places around the world and told us this was their favorite. Quiet peaceful and removed yet with all the comforts of home. Clean, spacious and the perfect combination of updated modern yet still having that Up North cottage on the Lake feels. Outstanding
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K.

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

Weekend getaway

We loved this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

katherine n.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Perfect-peaceful Lake Michigan getaway! Only 40 min from home but surely did the trick! The deck is amazing! The cottage is as well! Super clean & cute! Had a fire every night! The owner was very helpful! Will be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Casey Patterson

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Owners occupy this property in the off season, and consider it truly a second home and keep the property in great condition.

Why they chose this property

We have been in this area for 20 years and love the secluded setting, both the towns of Manistee and Ludington.

What makes this property unique

We love the beach, with the long walks and beach glass hunting. Some days we will the only people on the beach for miles. We also love just sitting on the decks reading and relaxing. It is a great place to go and get away.

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