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Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway!

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 111800 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2 - Main Level

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Bunkie (separate entrance)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway!

Enjoy ocean-like views and breath-taking sunsets and private beachfront property on top of a high bluff looking across Lake Michigan. The modern cabin boasts a spacious and bright sunroom with 265 ft of private beachfront, stunning views across the lake, 3 bedrooms, 2 baths, an open living space, fully stocked kitchen, wine and coffee bar and a large dining table that seats 12. Outside is a patio with with big lounge furniture, grill and fire pit to enjoy lazy days looking out in the lake. Head down the private steps to the beach, to lounge, collect rocks, go for long walks on the shore and enjoy your days.

**Note: This property can only be booked directly through VRBO. If you found this property through a 3rd party person, and they are asking for funds to be sent elsewhere, it is not valid. Please message us directly through VRBO to speak with owners.

LOCATION: Located right on Lake Michigan with multiple locations for you to visit and enjoy your stay! Only 10 minutes from downtown Manistee, 6 miles from Little River Casino. Perfect location for day trips up the coast, 15 miles to Arcadia Bluffs, 50 miles to Sleeping Bear dunes and 60 miles to Traverse City.

LAYOUT: On the main floor, you'll find a master bedroom with a queen bed, and a second large bedroom twin over full bunk and a queen bed. Perfect for a family or all of the kids for sleepovers. The third queen bed is located in an attached bunkie room with a separate entrance and electric fireplace. There is a pullout full sofa in the living room for additional guests. The lower level you will find an updated second bathroom, laundry and retro mini-arcade.

Step outside onto the high bluff, overlooking the lake. This cabin boasts over 265ft. of private Lake Michigan beachfront access by private stairs. Firepit for roasting marshmallows, spacious patio with lounge seating, large picnic table, and Weber gas grill for all your entertaining needs.

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, a drip coffee maker and Keurig coffee maker, toaster, kettle, Ninja Blender, and fondue pot are all available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, ice maker, ovens, and stove. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies, and soaps (not personal soaps).

AMENITIES INCLUDE:Air Conditioning, laundry, gas grill, 1 electric fireplace, 1 wood fireplace, fire pit, board games, puzzles, books, outdoor patio, shuffleboard court, coffee bar with Keurig,wine/beer fridge, WIFI and Smart HDTV, Docking stations for Nintendo switch, mini-arcade.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 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

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee County Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 23 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 37 min drive - 49.6 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 52 min drive - 84.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Heifer - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

As of 27 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! on 30 May 2026 start from £349, 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 at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manistee County Beaches and Lake Michigan. Portage Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 41 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

don r.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with a great beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is absolutely amazing and the house is just as advertised. The views are breath taking and the house is close enough to everything without being too close. We had a lovely time and will book this again for our fishing trip on the Manistee River again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debbie S.

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

Family vacation

Wonderful week in a beautiful spot! Everything was great and views and sunsets amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M C.

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

Lake vacation

Our family had a wonderful week at the lake. Beautiful view and very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all great vacation. Private beach was awesome to have. The views of the sunset were surreal. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Lake Michigan splendor

Fun cottage home, with a mix of old and new flare. Had everything the owners stated and a beautiful beach and sunset views! Fun arcade games indoors and lovely fire pit outdoors. Lots of games and puzzles onsite. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful, dreamy vacation at this absolutely stunning home. Everyone from my older relatives in their 80s to my 11yo son had an amazing time. Could not have asked for a better place to land. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug D.

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

Mitten’s Edge is the real deal

Amazing property. House was clean and location is hard to beat with Lake Michigan in the backyard. Loved our stay and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Family Wedding Stay

My family stayed here on a family wedding weekend. The view of Lake Michigan was amazing, there were beds for everyone and they had a cool fire pit and shuffleboard court. An awesome family vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Guys trip

The place was fantastic. The views were amazing. The outdoor area and porch were awesome for hanging out and playing games. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

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

A peaceful weekend

We had a lovely stay in this great getaway with a perfect location and set up. Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mihir P.

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

Beautiful property

It was beautiful and clean property. View from the sunroom was gorgeous. A perfect sunset view across the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cide S.

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

Amazing everything

As described and much more, amazing property, amazing views and sunset, amazing beach front. Very quiet, serene setting, house itself is super legit, all amenities you will ever need either for a couple days or a couple of weeks. A special thanks to the host for the super fast replies on booking and while on property. Recommend +++
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

T B.

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

Family Water Weekend

Beautiful house and setting. House was very comfortable, great setting for family to come together and visit. Hoping we can make it back again. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gayane C.

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

Wonderful place to stay

We had a wonderful family reunion. The house location was better than we could have planned - a short drive to Manistee and to a grocery store. The rental had its own beachfront. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep and the kitchen was well set up. There was a great backyard outdoor area with a grill, fire pit and plenty of seating. If we have an opportunity to return to Manistee, this will be the first place we would choose to rent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kellee R.

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

Amazing view

Mittens Edge provides an amazing view of Lake Michigan! The porch is amazing for morning coffee and evening games. If you’re looking for the perfect place to relax and recharge this is the place! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lorinda H.

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

Great get-away

Everything was great! Clean, private, great outdoor area and views. Kitchen had all the essentials for any kind of cooking your doing. Were hoping to go back in the summer when we can use the great outdoor space more. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

J S.

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

Cute and clean

Cute and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amelia G.

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

Perfect Week at the Lake

Beautifully decorated lake cottage! Lots of wonderful communal space both inside and out. AMAZING views that were great for the soul. Our family of 9 had a great time. We found lots of great rocks and sea glass and even some Petosky stones. Shuffleboard, corn hole, and the arcade were a big hit with the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura W.

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

Lake Trip 2023

This beautiful property is located just above Lake Michigan on a bluff that offers the most spectacular views of the lake. The outdoor setting is amazing with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view. The inside of the cottage is clean and well stocked with everything you need. Very kid friendly with lots of books and games. Also books and games for the adults as well. You can’t go wrong reserving this amazing property. Thank you Fountain Family for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Clark H.

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

Wonderful lake house getaway

My family and I enjoyed staying at this property during this 4th of July week! Watching the sunset every night from atop the bluff was amazing. We also enjoyed strolling the beach, playing shuffleboard, playing board games, and playing arcade games in the basement! The kitchen was fully-stocked with all the gear you need to prepare meals throughout your stay. The host is very responsive and helpful, so you know he cares about you enjoying your stay! Overall, good value for our lake house getaway this year! 😎 Only two knocks on this place: queen bed in bunk room is very stiff, and cleanliness could be improved upon arrival (bathrooms and basement had cobwebs/spiders that we took care of).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa K.

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

Lovely Views

This was a well stocked, clean cottage, right on Lake Michigan with your own beach access. The house itself is small, but has everything you would need to stay with a family, including multiple smart TV's so your teens can watch what they want! We really appreciated all the pillows (each bed had at least two), the shuffleboard court, and the sunroom which was a big hang out spot for our family. My favourite spot was to sit on the outdoor couch, in the shade and read my book while listening to the waves. We also enjoyed some truly spectacular sunsets while roasting marshmallows in the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Beautiful Home and Lake View

We had a lovely stay at this beautiful and exceptionally clean home! If you like to cook, the kitchen has high quality cookware and the grill overlooks the lake. There are a wide variety of games for children (and adults) of all ages. The different Rubik’s Cubes placed in the living room were a really nice touch! The owner’s attention to detail was evident throughout the home in many ways. There is easy beach access and it was safe for children to wade and play in the lake. The house was a really nice space for our family of five to relax in without feeling on top of each other. We highly recommend this property!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

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

Grand View from the Edge

A very good stay. A well-maintained and well-equipped home. Two small items: the bed linens were damp when we arrived. Mice were spotted the first day. We got traps and nabbed 2! The biggest missing amenity for this house is AC. Some of the nights were quite warm, even with fans. The owners were very responsive to a message we sent about a door lock not working. Easily fixed with their advice. Thanks! Don Troyer
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

THOMAS M.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Great location. Was not that clean

The house was not clean when we arrived. The bedsheets were dirty, stained and had hair on them. When we went downstairs, there was cobwebs everywhere and several spiders in the shower. Be careful when you rent here as the listing states two bathrooms, but the second one is in the basement. The basement has low ceilings and is only partially fixed up, so not the nicest to go down there in the middle of the night to use the bathroom. They’re also cobwebs in the sunroom over the table and lamp area. I contacted the owner and she initially apologized, but then said the stains on the sheets were probably just rust stains from the washer. She then sent over a cleaning crew to clean the beds and the basement. That night the cleaning crew came out to the house. They were very friendly and professional. They ended up changing and washing all the sheets and bedding for us. They also went to the store to buy bug spray and new bedspreads as the all of them in the house were dirty. They spent 3 1/2 hours cleaning and setting up the rooms for us which was very helpful. But it was after 11 o’clock at night by the time we got to bed. We trip the breaker in the basement when we ran the microwave and coffee maker at the same time so be careful. Several of the dishes and glasses we used were dirty, and had to be re-cleaned before we used them. The location was stunning and beautiful. There was lots of amenities inside and outside of the house for the renters to use. The owne
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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