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

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

Large Deck with Spacious views of Lake Michigan.

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

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available
Dryer
Washer
Fireplace
Kitchen
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

Place, Manistee National Golf Course
‪10 min drive‬
Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
‪14 min drive‬
Place, Little River Casino
‪23 min drive‬
Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪22 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 up to 15. Township limits total guests to 10 guests. 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.

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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

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park, while Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights.

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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

beach - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
Magoon Creek Nature Area - 10 min drive - 4.3 km
Manistee National Golf Course - 10 min drive - 11.2 km
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 14 min drive - 12.9 km
Little River Casino - 23 min drive - 22.9 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
‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬18 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

Nancy S.

29 Sept, 2025

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

We had a wonderful time the view and location were perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nic R.

28 Jun, 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael R.

6 Jul, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Amanda R.

18 Sept, 2025

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

This was a wonderful place for our family to get away. We really enjoyed the location- it was quiet with amazing views. We enjoyed the evening sunsets, and utilized the beach and the rock hunting opportunities. Prepare yourself for some steps! While it’s absolutely worth the trips up and down, it’s a good workout to get back up from the water- especially toting a toddler. We had a 1 1/2 year old with us, and she thoroughly enjoyed the beach as well. Only thing to note with toddlers in the house, is the amount of steps in the house as well- however, the owners do provide a baby gate which was thoughtful. The house is spacious and comfortably slept everyone we had. It’s a short trip into Manistee, and a 30(ish) minute drive to Ludington that goes by quick with cute back roads. We would definitely book this house again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirk B.

28 Jun, 2025

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

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

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Beth M.

6 Sept, 2025

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

6 Oct, 2025

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

Wonderful home with a stunning bluff view of Lake Michigan! The large house with the well stocked kitchen and many amenities make it very accommodating. The deck off of the back has a gorgeous view and it is gated so small children can play safely while adults enjoy the perfect Lake Michigan sunsets. The campfire spot is very picturesque overlooking the lake. There is plenty of sleeping room and hang out space throughout the house. We loved it and will definitely return! Highly recommend!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary Ann G.

3 Oct, 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Great location, beautiful views. Enjoyed the outdoor fires, and golf courses nearby. Could use some blankets for the beds for the cold fall nights.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

22 Sept, 2025

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

Nathan W.

21 Sept, 2025

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

Very clean, tons of kitchen and cooking appliances

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

8 Sept, 2025

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

Great location and large space to spread out. Loved the fire pit location.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacob K.

1 Sept, 2025

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

Joe V.

1 Sept, 2025

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

This property worked out great for us. It was close to the 3 golf courses we played during our stay and provided the perfect view to relax with a cold one after the rounds. Plenty of room for 9 old college buddies to hangout and reminisce in the house, out on the deck, or around the fire pit. Would do it again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marjorie E.

29 Aug, 2025

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

Brooke B.

19 Aug, 2025

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

Amazing place, amazing views, amazing vacation!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CAROL c.

17 Aug, 2025

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

B T.

6 Aug, 2025

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

8/10 Good

Melanie W.

14 Jul, 2025

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.

26 Jun, 2025

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