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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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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 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪23 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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
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

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 Orchard Beach State Park.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 11 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 24 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Bungalow - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 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 10 - Excellent. 59 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 75 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brooke B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing place, amazing views, amazing vacation!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful view. Very well equiped kitchen. The sunsets were amazing. We very much enjoyed our stay and recommend this rentsl.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time here. The place was very clean and had just about everything you would need for the be very comfortable stay. Great location for with stunning sunsets. We highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

B T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great week here with our growing family of young and middle aged adults and a one year old. A week filled with fun and laughter. Good golf nearby. And the stairs to the beach kept us all in shape
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 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

8/10 Good

Marjorie E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful except the grill needed a good scrubbing, the brush to clean the grill was awful! The construction next door started too early, 8:30 but we were gone most of the day so our evenings were very nice! The kitchen was stocked and labeled nicely! The view was spectacular! The family staying there with us were from Berlin, Germany and they really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

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

CAROL c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Plenty of space indoors and out for our extended family. Beautiful view from the deck and enough seating to eat on the deck or go inside if it’s raining. The upstairs bedrooms were uncomfortably hot for a couple of days/nights, but the overall experience compensating for that. The beach was great for rock-hunting, lazing back with a book and/or watching for eagles (which we saw every day). We’re looking forward to returning next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 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

Andy B.

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

Fantastic Stay

Spent a few days here with the family. House is beautiful and kitchen has everything you need. Kids loved roasting s’mores on the fire. Fantastic view of Lake Michigan. Took a polar plunge which was refreshing. Owners were excellent hosts with timely and helpful communication. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 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

Mary R.

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

Amazing !

This place is beautiful, the cottage is super cozy and clean, the view from the deck is amazing, complement it by the cute outdoor fire pit with plenty wood to burn and the best is the gorgeous private beach access with crystal clear water. We had a great and peaceful family weekend . Five star host, attentive to all details. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness
I rarely leave negative reviews, but I feel it’s necessary to be honest for future guests. Unfortunately, our experience at this beach house was overall below expectations. We did love the beach, view and large space! The house was not clean when we arrived. This was disruptive to our vacation. The property manager was friendly, responsive and quick to get someone out to clean and we appreciate that! The house had a musty smell throughout, and it was clear that general maintenance and overall cleanliness were not a priority. The front door lock did not work, which raised security concerns. Many of the windows and a main doorwall wouldn’t open all the way – some not at all – which is especially frustrating for a beach house where fresh air and ventilation should be a given. It was very diappointing to have a musty smell and lack of airflow. Additionally, the yard was cluttered with old wood and debris, which made the outdoor space feel uninviting and neglected.Overall, this property has a lot of potential due to its location, spacious size and beautiful view with private beach!! But it’s in serious need of a deep clean, repairs, and regular upkeep. I hope the owner takes this feedback seriously to improve the experience for guests!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donna F.

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

Big and comfortable

Beautiful views from deck. Kids loved looking for rocks on our beach.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

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Hosted by Mike and Tammy

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