Title: Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River Cottage in Falmouth with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119480000/119474600/119474558/3eef4f28.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119480000/119474600/119474558/006b9b69.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119480000/119474600/119474558/15875ffc.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119480000/119474600/119474558/bd6ac9e7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119480000/119474600/119474558/3823401e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River provides amenities like a firepit and a playground. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi. ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1344 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River Escape to this charming 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath cottage nestled on the beautiful Muskegon River. Perfect for up to 6 guests, this peaceful getaway offers a relaxing escape just 20 minutes from Houghton Lake and 30 minutes from the crystal-clear waters of Higgins Lake. Enjoy fishing, kayaking, canoeing, or tubing right from the property—or rent from White Birch Canoe, only 1.1 miles away. The spacious deck overlooks the river and is perfect for morning coffee or an evening cookout. Inside, the main floor features one bedroom and a full bath, while two additional bedrooms and a half bath upstairs provide plenty of privacy. Well-behaved, potty-trained dogs (maximum of 2, pet fees apply) are welcome. Please leash pets outdoors to protect them from local wildlife. Note: There is no generator available in the event of a power outage. Whether you’re seeking outdoor adventure or quiet moments by the water, Fern Corner Cottage offers the ideal setting for your next Northern Michigan escape. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - 2 pets total ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoking not allowed ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Unit size: 1,344 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44430000/44423700/44423682/29f68c14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Waterfront Home with Dock, Boat Launch, and Movie Theatre Room! 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Prudenville - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.8 Exceptional 26 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=99691894&PinnedHotelID=99691894&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Check-out instructions The host requires you complete the following before checking out: Load and start the dishwasher Strip any used beds and gather used towels Remove personal items and take out the trash Turn off the lights and lock the doors Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees Welcoming dogs only 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.265182,-84.888725&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:olemGnybeO%3FS%3FW%40S%3FU%40U%40U%3FUBU%40U%40U%40SBUBUBSBUBUBSBSDUDSBUDSDSDSDSFSDSFQFSDQHSFQFQFQHSFQHOFQHQHOJQHOHOHOJOHMJOJMJMJMJMJMJMJMLKJKLKLKJILKLKLGLKLILILGLGNILELGLGNGNELELENCNELENCNCNCLANCNANANALAN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLBNDNDLBNDLDNFLDNFLFLDLHNFLFLJLFLJLFJJLJLHLJJJLJJJJLLLJLJLJLJLJLHNJLHNJNHNHNHPHNHPHPFNHPFRHPFPFPFRFPFRDPFRDRFRDTDPBRDTDRBTDRBRBTBTBRBT%40T%40RBT%40V%40R%40T%40T%3FT%40T%3FR%3FV%3FR%3FT%3FV%3FRAT%3FTATATARAVCTARATCTCRCTCTCRERCTERETCPERETGRERGREPGRGPGRGPGPIPGRIPGNIPIPININIPILKPINKLINKLKLKLKLKLMLKLKJMJKJMJMHMJKJMFMJMFMJMFOFMHMDMFOFMDOFMDODMBODODMBO%40ODO%40MBO%40O%40O%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FMAOAOAOAOCMAOEOAOCMEOEOCMEMEOEOGMGMGMEOIMGMGMIMIMKMGMKMKKIMKMKKKMKKMKMKMKMKMKMKMKOIMKOIQIMIQKOIOIQGQIOGQISGQGQGQISEQGSGQESGSESESEUEQCUESEUCSCSCUCUCSCUCUASAUAUCU%3FUAUAU%3FUAS%3FW%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Pww8w-3nT7AbQBRm2EbNuC_84Cw=) Falmouth, MI #### What's nearby - Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Ben D. Jeffs River Park - 14 min drive - 13.6 km - Lake Township Hall - 20 min drive - 21.5 km - Houghton Lake - 20 min drive - 23.0 km - Brian's Lakeside Marina - 21 min drive - 24.4 km #### Restaurants - ‪Stella. Your Dream Bean Machine - ‬23 min drive - ‪Snow Bowl Restaurant - ‬28 min drive - ‪Moddersville Store & Pizzeria - ‬16 min drive - ‪The Corner Family Restaurant - ‬23 min drive - ‪BS Lounge - ‬15 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Family and Pet Friendly Cottage on the Manistee River located? > Situated in Falmouth, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area and within 12 mi (20 km) of Ben D. Jeffs River Park and Merritt Area Community Park. Lake Township Hall is 12.4 mi (20 km) away. ## Have a question? 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