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Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!

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upstairs orange room (2 twin beds)
Front unit living room
Front unit living room
Living area
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. City of Milwaukee
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Common area 1

2 Double Futons

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Orange room

2 Single Beds

Yellow Room

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1 Upstairs

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!

Girls weekend? Casino trip? Family vaca? We have the perfect place with fun bright colors, relaxed atmosphere, and just walking distance from 5th avenue beach or downtown! Relax on one of the decks with a cold beverage after a nice day at the beach, grill some steaks or order in, then get ready to check out downtown with plenty of pubs, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family. Manistee offers transportation! Don't want to drive or walk? Give them a call 6am 4-6pm! Adults only trip? Manistee has it covered. Check out the nearby Casino, multiple golf courses, fishing charters, Crystal Mountain, local breweries & more! Have a blast while having the peace of mind you picked a great location in a great neighborhood! Enjoy a fire outside at the end of the day with the gas fireplace or curl up inside for a night of Netflix or family board games/Wii. We hope to see you soon @ Turtle Stone Properties LLC Front Porch Cottage!

Here a link with some pretty great information on things to do in the area! https://grkids.com/manistee-michigan-things-to-do/

Cheers, Mike & Crystal

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
House could sleep 2 adults and 5-6 children.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
A/C and or heat must be turned down when you leave the property. Doors must be locked when you leave the property for any reason.

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 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manistee

Manistee is home to this holiday home. Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the sledging.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manistee Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Ramsdell Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • S.S. City of Milwaukee - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

As of 19 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! on 13 May, 2026 start from S$110, 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 Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! located?

Situated in Manistee, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.2/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Aoife O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute house, we enjoyed our stay. If you are a full family it might be a little tight for more than a one or two night stay but for two on a budget it was perfect, we could walk to food or shops and of course the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a very nice location quite everything well maintained. Very easy to access with a 20 foot boat but the driveway is full. But if need to you can park on the street. Fishing was good not great but good easy access to boat ramp and they are very well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Very cute place. We saw on a review that there wasn’t any way to make ice, so I bought one and left it as a parting gift.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrice C.

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

Manistee vacation

We loved the house. It was small but fully equiped kitchen. Check in was easy with the door code. Crystal was very responsive when I needed to adk a question. We had a wonderful time and loved the fromt porch very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom N.

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

Manistee stay

Nice property in a nice town. If you like to walk is walking distance to downtown and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Nice location.

Good stay. Everything suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nevin M.

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

Nice little cottage.

The area is beautiful. The cottage is close enough to the lake to walk there. The cottage is small but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Great Porch Home

This two-story porch home was perfect for our stay in Manistee. It has comfortable furniture, two porches, and games for the kids. Everything including the beach was in walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Great Getaway

The Front Porch Cottage was a great little getaway for us! It was very clean and was exactly as it was advertised. It was in a quiet neighborhood and was very close to the beach and quaint downtown of Manistee. Communication with the host was excellent! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim v.

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

Fishing

Fit our needs perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Family Vacation

The house was very cute! Perfect for our family :) The deck was especially nice, with a couple porch swings, chairs and a fireplace. The balcony was great too! I loved the decor in the house, gave it a nice beach vibe. We loved that it was close to everything too, especially the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon I.

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

Wonderful stay

Owners were communicated well with us and answered our questions quickly. Added special items to our stay that made it extra special. It was in a perfect for the race we ran on Saturday. Nice quiet neighborhood. Close to the beach and downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim v.

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

Fishing

Property worked out great for four guys fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Location

We enjoyed our short visit. There were 4 of us so plenty of sleeping space but kitchen was very small. Only providing 2 chairs. A couple of folding chairs would have been helpful. Didnt get the bar stools!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeckah G.

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

Comforts of home.

Laundry, on site. Furniture was comfortable and brought the cottage vibe. Kitchen had all the basics and sparkling clean. It was like having a cottage vibe furnished apartment. Bath is cute and has all you need but tub and surround could use an update. Lots of hot water with decent pressure. Quiet neighborhood, porch felt more private than I originally thought it would. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Manistee Fun

We had a hiccup on our side (Covid). I didn’t go but the two others in my group went. 100% 5 stars go to the Host for offering guidance and clear communication navigating us through. The host was very quick into responding to all my “what if” senecios. The host saved the day!! Thanks so much. I saw there was a gravel bike race coming up so I may rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Nice little family getaway

We very much enjoyed our trip and the special little touches that this home offered. The owners certainly take a lot of pride in their property! The only negative factor for us was the proximity to the road with our little ones. We typically like to have a lot of outdoor time in the evenings, but that was a little more difficult with the yard space being right up on the road. Obviously there's nothing the owner can do about that- just something to note. I was overjoyed that they thought about keeping a baby gate available in the home and it was perfect to keep my toddler from the steep stair case! Overall, we loved the cottage and will be back for another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory H.

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

Nice property - is as advertised

Overall, this was a nice property that was as advertised. Pro's - nicely decorated/funished, living rooms & master bedroom very comfortable, clean, updated carpet throughout home, 2 porches available for use, convenient location within Manistee. Con's - portable air conditioner upstairs struggled to keep that floor of the home cool, no ceiling fans to assist in keeping cool - only 2 portable tabletop fans provided, hot water ran out after 2 showers. Suggestions - add ceiling fans to the bedrooms, as was done in the living room, paint/stain both porches to freshen up worn exterior, add ice cube trays to freezer. Overall a nice property inside, but small additions would make it top-notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aimee S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location was great, able to walk to everything, parking good, keyless entry great, hosts wonderful. The house itself was just ok. The downstairs was adequate, kitchen met our needs, it had good AC downstairs as we went during a hot and humid time so we made sure we would have AC but… the upstairs needed a lot of work. The primary bedroom was large enough but the window AC was right at your head. The bedroom that had two twin beds was way too hot even though there was AC it accumulated water which needed to be drained at least once in the middle of the night in order for it to work. After two days we decided we couldn’t sleep in the beds and went to the living room which was much more comfortable. We did let the host know about the heat and they did send over a box fan which was appreciated but didn’t do much to force the cool air upstairs. The bathroom had hot water but entire house could use an upgrade as pics do not match the actual look. There was no storage for clothes and only a few hangers. Plenty of towels for beach though. My suggestion to the hosts is to pack your bag for a week and go stay there. The issues are evident. No need for huge chairs upstairs as the rooms are needed for luggage. It was clean enough with new carpet but again you may check on your cleaner as the fans that were there were so filthy that they weren’t usable and don’t look under beds. We had a fine time but this is just another Manistee Vrbo that is expensive but disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We werent aware that both bedrooms were on the upper floor along with the bathroom being upstairs. It was quite an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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