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

Large Deck with Spacious views of Lake Michigan.

Enjoy the sights and sounds of Lake Michigan from the huge deck.

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

Manistee National Golf Course
‪16 min drive‬
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
‪23 min drive‬
Little River Casino
‪30 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪29 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.

Property manager

Mike and Tammy

Languages

English, Spanish

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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

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Lake Michigan has a high bluff in this location.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

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

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 Huron-Manistee National Forest.

Manistee, MI

What's nearby

beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
Manistee National Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
First Street Beach - 22 min drive - 14.7 km
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 15.0 km
Little River Casino - 30 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

9.4

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

28 Nov, 2024

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

Jim O.

2 Jun, 2024

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

James W.

20 Oct, 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

James P.

12 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Mohamad A.

25 May, 2021

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

Deb D., Holland, MI

14 Nov, 2023

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

Exactly what we wanted and we plan to visit again!

This was perfect for 8 middle-aged women who don’t want to share a bed and love the lake and outdoors and cooking and keeping cozy in the fall!

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

thomas f.

23 Sept, 2023

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.

24 Jun, 2023

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

Stephanie M.

25 Sept, 2023

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

Perfect location for a large group!

The views of Lake Michigan are amazing, and the host was quick to respond to our last-minute request. Our group had a fabulous time! Blue House was everything we were looking for!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Glenn L.

6 Aug, 2023

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

Fran F.

1 Aug, 2023

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

Family Getaway

Property had an abundance of space for our extended family getaway. Access to the beach was a huge bonus. Kitchen was well stocked and had just about any cookware, utensil, appliance you could think of!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Diane R.

17 Sept, 2021

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

Beautiful location

The location was amazing with lots of room to enjoy! Although the house was clean, there was a musty odor that often accompanies a lake house. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL location!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Eliza K., Addison, IL

14 Jul, 2021

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

Great family gateway

House is beautiful, and the view of the lake is truly amazing

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Michael L.

6 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake Front-but property needs TLC!

The location and view of the lake were fantastic. However, the interior and exterior need updating. The exterior grounds have been neglected and need some attention. The fire pit area has several stumps that pose a trip hazard. The interior needs some serious updating. Additional, the cleanliness of the home could have been significantly better.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

12 Jun, 2024

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

Perfect Stay!

We rented the house for a bachelorette weekend for my daughter and her bridal party. And it was absolutely perfect. The house was tidy and offered everything we needed and more. We had plenty of space for our group and enjoyed playing on the beach every day. We especially loved spot for the campfire, it was incredibly scenic and a nice spot to chill even when we weren't having a fire. We had a fantastic weekend and everything went great. Many thanks to the owner of this property, we couldn't have asked for a better stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

29 Jun, 2021

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

Great time

We had a really great time. The view is incredible. Plenty of beds and everything was nice and clean. We were really excited to find out the stairs down to the lake we’re finished. Spent most our time hanging out on the back deck and at the private beach. This place really is the perfect lake house. Thanks Rich and Stacy!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

2/10 Terrible

Barb B.

18 Oct, 2024

Liked: Communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

I DO NOT RECOMMEND

I arrived at this facility with 3 of my 6 guests. Condition of the home was absolutely horrible. We could not stay in this home as patio door frames and window cranks were broken. Unbelievable flies (alive and deceased) The list is long with supporting pictures

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Larry R.

13 Sept, 2021

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

Gorgeous view but a little musty

Beautiful view, could use some updates and musty.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kris P.

22 Jul, 2023

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

Fantastic Lake Michigan house

This property is perfect for a large group. Plenty of space to spread out, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. The deck with Lake Michigan view can’t be beat. This was our group’s second summer at this property and we will return in 2024. We really appreciated the new grille this year. Property manager responded promptly to any questions. This location and home are awesome!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

9 Sept, 2021

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

Great waterfront spot

We had a blast, ample amounts of space for sleeping accommodations , new stairs down to the water, only downside was AC was only in one location on main floor but other than that it was a blast. No cell phone service at the house but the WiFi was great! Thanks for hosting!!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pati B., Lowell, MI

7 May, 2023

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

Girls weekend

Nice stay at this property. The ownner txted us early that mirning to let us know it was ready to go so we didnt even have to wait for check in. Plenty if space for everyone, kitchen eas well sticked and had everything we needed. Plenty if towels. Lot of stairs down to the beach but of course thats not the owners fault, its just tye luck if lake michigan shoreline. Overall, a great stay. Highly recommend for groups.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brock M.

19 Oct, 2023

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

A must stay location!

No words can describe this property. My family and I, a part of 8 stayed here for the weekend. We had plenty of room for all of us. The view was awesome. It was raining so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck. My wife and I will definitely be renting again. The communication with Josh was like it should be always there to answer your text or call. As an owner of a property management company this is how a rental should be like. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Doug N.

2 Sept, 2024

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

Family Gathering, late August 2024

We had daughters, son in laws and grandchildren with us for one week. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Fire pit was a big hit. Nice deck. The cliff edge (common to most properties in this area) was a constant worry for the 3-year old but short non-lawn area acts as a deterrent. The 88 steps to lake was a good workout for grandpa but grandma couldn't manage it. No A/C in sleeping rooms as noted in the description was not a major problem as we had 65-70^ breeze every evening. Lower level rooms are more rustic than upper levels and need refresh. House has strange layout with 3 front doors and two stairs; was it a duplex at one time??? Carpet on main stair was ready for the dumpster a while ago. Overall, a positive experience. Thanks!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Constance M.

10 Aug, 2024

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

Beautiful views, but needs a deep clean and maintenance

Pros: great setting, beautiful views of the lake, lots of bedrooms for our large family, nice fire pit, wonderful little beach area (down approximately 88 steep stairs), large kitchen. Cons: this house needs a decent cleaning and maintenance. The carpeting on the entryway stairs is dirty and stained, the bathroom floors were dingy around the edges, the window sills had bugs, there were dust mice under the beds, and we battled fruit flies the entire week. Every bathroom had loose fixtures, the kitchen chairs had legs falling off, the freezer had a hard time freezing, 2 out of 3 refrigerator door racks were broken, the dishwasher top rack was broken. This was such a disappointment, especially considering how much we paid for a week here. We understand that a lake house might be a bit rustic, but this was not up to VRBO standards.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie L.

24 Jul, 2021

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

Blue cottage - great family fun

Family friendly, plenty of room for big family. What a view to wake up to! We had 15 adults and with the bonus sleeping area (not noted in the room count) we had plenty of room! Kitchen was well stocked (we only ate one meal out - so it was will used). Washer/dryer -great. Floor unit air conditioner for main floor was nice to keep that space cooled off, but by the evening the - the cool air from the lake Michigan bluff kept us cool upstairs. Dehumidifier in the basement helped keep the bunk room and bonus room comfortable. Very thankful for our stay! Highly recommend !!!!! We loved having the stair access to our own beach! We had fun hunting Petoskey stones. Super cool moment as an eagle flew over us as we were down at the beach. Thank you for a great week!!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021