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Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee!

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In Manistee, find your lakeside retreat at this 3-bedroom cottage with a private beach and 100 feet of waterfront. Unwind by the fire pit or take in views from the furnished deck with lake view, gas grill for al fresco dining. Return home to relax in front of flat-screen TVs or enjoy board games and books.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms2104 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee!

Deck w/ Water View | Gas Grill | 7 Mi to Downtown Manistee

Spend your next Lake Michigan getaway staying in style at this Manistee vacation rental! With a beautiful waterfront location and 100 feet of private beach, this 3-bedroom, 2-bath cottage makes the ultimate lakeside retreat. When you’re not relaxing by the water, check out the Nordhouse Dunes or head downtown for great local dining options. Then, return home to unwind by the fire pit or take in the views from the furnished deck.

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 2 full bunk beds
- Bedroom 3: 1 queen bed
- Den: 2 twin beds

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TVs w/ cable, fireplaces
- Board games, books
- Dining table, office desk, ceiling fans

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Private beach, wood-burning fire pit
- Furnished deck w/ lake view, outdoor dining, gas grill

KITCHEN
- Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave, dishwasher, island w/ bar seating
- Keurig & drip coffee makers, toaster
- Dishware & flatware, cooking basics, spices

GENERAL
- Keyless entry, self check-in, free WiFi, central heating & A/C
- Washer & dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board, trash bags/paper towels
- Towels/linens, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story cottage, 4 steps required to enter
- Bedroom & full bathroom on 1st floor
- Interior staircase required to access kitchen on 2nd floor

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)
- Free street parking (first-come, first-served)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Lake Michigan access on-site
- 7 miles to Downtown Manistee: Manistee Riverwalk, local restaurants & shops
- 14 miles to Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area
- 6 miles to Manistee Golf & Country Club
- 9 miles to Manistee North Pier Lighthouse
- 70 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story cottage requires using 4 steps to enter. While the 1st floor offers a bedroom and full bathroom, an interior staircase is required to access the kitchen and bedrooms on the 2nd floor
- The 100 feet of private beach access on-site is accessed by 100 stairs. Two other public-access beaches are within a mile and are step-free

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 2,104 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

523666

About the area

Located in Manistee, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park, while WaterWorks Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • beach - 9 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 11 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 17 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 24 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Bungalow - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Windward - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Stu's Pub - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Magoon Creek Nature Area is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee! Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Bruce D.

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

Lake Michigan Beauty

Grandparents, Kids and grandkids had a wonderful stay. Plenty of towels, nice sleeping accommodations, well supplied kitchen, great porch, all contributed to making this a memorable week for our family. All though this 85-year-old didn't go to the beach (104 steps down and back) the younger ones went at least daily. The view of Lake Michigan from the platform at the top and porch were the biggest hit for me. Highly recommended. Thanks.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Perfect base for our family vacation

This home, with its bounty of Lake Michigan views , is a delight. A highlight was the generous porch with room for a dining set and several conversation sets too and the four of us spent lots of time there, enjoying the ever changing views of Lake Michigan. The home is pristine, and we appreciated the open floor plan and the quality of the appliances . One of our daughters was working remotely , so having the lower floor was a plus. We explored Nordhouse Dunes, the Acadia marsh boardwalk Legacy Art Trail and the charming downtown Manistee area, all within an hour's drive. The nearby Magoon Creek Nature Reserve, just a few minutes from the house has a pleasant trail and a beach perfect for sun bathing and finding the perfect rocks for skipping.We had such a nice time here and highly recommend it.
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10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Family Vacation

We had a wonderful family vacation in Manistee, MI. The home was perfect. It had everything we needed. Our daughter, son-in-law and three grandsons (ages 8, 4 and 2) were with us and we all absolutely loved the beach. The boys played in the sand and we adults loved looking for sea glass. The weather was a little cool, but that didn't bother us. We built a fire in the firepit almost every night and watched the beautiful sunsets.There was a lot to do nearby. We went to town, riverwalk, toured the S.S. City of Milwaukee ship, visited the North Pier Lighthouse, beach and playground, Magoon Creek Natural Area, Little River Casino, Glen Arbor and Sleeping Bear Dunes. We loved all of it, but we especially loved hanging around and relaxing at the house and it's beach.Thank you for use of your wonderful home and beach!

10/10 Excellent

Kelli T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are two families who have been traveling together to MI over the summer for the last 20 years and this house was our favorite! The views and the sound of the lake from the porch and house can not be matched. The cottage was clean and provided so many items, spices, laundry detergent, beach chairs etc. We loved having the beach just down the stairs (be mindful of the erosion control posts in the water along the beach shoreline) We also appreciated having Magoon Creek and Sundling Park beach, just down the road. It was as if we had our own secret paradise. The town of Manistee, with its quaint shops, restaurants and relaxing river walk provided excellent alternative activities a short drive up the coast. One of our favorite activities was spending a day kayaking the beautiful Little Manistee river. The 6 mile to Old Stronach Bridge run we booked through Rick owner of Manistee Adventure was stunning and will be a cherished family outing. Would also highly recommend Big Al's in Manistee. Their motorhead pizza can not be missed if you're a fan of Detroit style pizza. Bottom line, the owners have provided a fantastic getaway. We loved our stay here. Getting to wake everyday to the beauty and sounds of the lake and surrounding nature renews the soul. We hope to be back.N and K
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025