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“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach

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Soak in the hot tube as you enjoy the sunset over Lake Michigan.
Relax in this 3 season room with views of Lake Michigan.
Set back off a private road on the bluff with an awesome view.
Outdoor patio for enjoying the outdoors and socializing with friends.
New stairs installed in the summer 2021. Your escape to the Lake. (100 steps)

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 132094 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Basement bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Basement Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Master King

1 King Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement 1/2 bath

Toilet

Main floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach

Fantastic cottage on Lake Michigan. The high bluff allows for a priceless view of Lake Michigan through an unforgettable picture window. Our cottage has 150 feet of frontage along Lake Michigan, and NEW stairs down to Lake Michigan. A new 4 person HOT TUB sitting on the back patio to soak in the views

Sun-room offers great views and has comfy seating

Main floor also offers living room with commanding Lake Michigan view. Big screen TV in cozy living room along with gas fireplace. Large, well equipped kitchen with plenty of counter space.. Full bath on main floor. Main floor master bedroom with king bed. Upper level with two additional bedrooms and full bath. One upper bedroom has a king bed and the other upper bedroom has a queen bed. Basement level has fourth bedroom with full size bed and additional 1/2 bath in the basement. Basement also has a bunk room with two twin beds.

Cottage sleeps up to 13 in 4 separate bedrooms and the additional basement bunk room. Cottage with is laid out as follows:
Main floor king
Upper queen
Upper king
Basement queen size bed
Basement bunk room: two twin bunk beds w a trundle.

Property manager

Mike and Tammy

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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
Long-term renters welcome
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 12 min drive - 4.0 km
  • beach - 14 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 15 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 29 min drive - 24.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Magoon Creek Nature Area is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 78 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 95 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Beautiful stay in Manistee

Had a great stay here, the house was comfortable and the views were amazing! Super comfortable for a short getaway for my whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay enjoying the beautiful view at the red cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie A.

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

Great stay!

Stayed for a Wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed our time here. We stayed for a golf trip for three nights. Plenty of beds to spread out and a nice living area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadya W.

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

Ladies’ Spring Trip!

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time staying at the "Red Cottage". We thought the property was even better in person then the photos listed. My husband and I spent time with our daughter and two of her adult children and her teenager. There was plenty of room for us. The beds were very comfortable and the linens and towels were nice quality. We enjoyed playing games at the large dining table. We also used the hot tub to relax. The lake view from the house is beautiful and the sunsets each evening were spectacular. It was extra nice having the steps to the beach. The kitchen seemed to be well stocked for cooking meals. We however skipped cooking and enjoyed eating at many of the local restaurants. There are many outdoor activities, hiking, beaches, nature abounds all close to the cottage. We defiantly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

M. Louise J.

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

Beautiful views for cozy company

I do a yearly girl's trip and this location was perfect. It kept us warm and comfortable. The kitchen has most things you could need, pots, pans, spices, utensils, which is always a plus. The beds were all comfortable enough and have a good amount of privacy. The hot tub was perfect and the views were great. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Karen K.

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

weekend with friends

Beautiful property and home! Our only issue was green water in the hot tub. The owner was quick to respond, and suggested available chemicals, but nothing worked. I felt that when a cleaning fee of 200 is being charged, the tub should have been maintained. That was a major selling point when seeking a rental for this weekend with our friends. This was the ONLY issue we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie t.

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

Book Nerds Girls Weekend!

This place was fabulous for our group of 6! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The hot tub was a hit with several of us. We did have a snafu with the dishwasher, it decided to not want to be unlocked. I messaged Tammy , she and Mike happened to be down the street checking on another rental. This was Friday night at 9:30, mind you & they came right away! They were so kind and helpful! The dishwasher ended up needing to be replaced, but it was no big deal for us. Thank you again Tammy & Mike for being there & being so kind & helpful. We recommend this place for groups & families! Hope we can return! place for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

redwngz02

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

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation. Great location and view. Would book again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

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

Red House Manistee

We enjoyed our stay. We had a nice weekend with all our kids and grandkids together under one roof. Making food, playing games, sitting in the hot tub and staying warm by the fire. Making memories.We would love to comeback. a again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Excellent photo spot

We had a great midweek stay and the house is very nice and sits on a bluff with an amazing view. We took wedding photos here and loved it. Thanks Red Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

greg i.

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

Lakefront Manistee house

Our family made some amazing memories and couldn't get enough of the Lake Michigan view!!! Great layout, deck, sun room, and fire pit that we used. Location to downtown and several different beautiful sandy beaches was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great lab retreat!

We had a great two-day retreat here with my research lab. The views of Lake Michigan were stunning, the beach was fun, and we were able to put the kitchen to good use. We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

So beautiful

It was an amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful views!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Beautiful place overlooking Lake Michigan

The property was exactly as described and the view was breathtaking. It was a great weekend with friends. Plenty of space in the house for everyone and a beautiful place to watch the sunset and enjoy a fire. Would love to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

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

Wonderful time!

We had an awesome time! Our hosts were very communicative before and during our stay. The cottage had everything our group needed. The view was wonderful and we all loved the hot tub. We recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

steve s.

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

Little red house

This was an older property but the view was great..we had some mold in the upstairs bath and was taken of same day…need air conditioning in the basement. Manistee was close so this was a convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Beautiful sunsets

Very beautiful place. Great accommodations. We had gorgeous weather which provided awesome sunsets over lake Michigan.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Krista M.

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

Great vacation spot!

We had a wonderful stay at Stacy's home. The house was perfect for our vacation with friends! It was very close to a few beaches and Manistee too. We loved watching the sunset and stars from their yard every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

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

Nice view. Great place to stay

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

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

Daughter's weekend

We had a great stay for a weekend with my mother and my two adult daughters. The view was magnificent and the owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

6/10 Okay

Tamara T.

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

Beautiful Bluff View

The view of Lake Michigan from the property was absolutely beautiful. It does sit high on a bluff with many steps down to the beach but well worth the trek down. Beautiful stones and driftwood. Not much of a swimming beach. The firepit area was a fantastic place to watch the sunsets and we had the opportunity to watch the Northern Lights overMiMichigan.MichiganMichigan. .tand ha
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

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

THE VIEW!

Impressive view, extremely relaxing and plenty of amenities. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Tammy

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Languages:

English, Spanish
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