Title: The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location! - 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 # The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location! Family-friendly cottage in Manistee ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106157500/106157414/2af3a7fa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106157500/106157414/f5e1605f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106157500/106157414/b96f3b4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106157500/106157414/53722012.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/107000000/106160000/106157500/106157414/35ecac49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Lake Michigan is just across the street from this A frame cottage, nestled in a forest of tall trees. Enjoy beautiful wooded views from the front or back deck, take a short trip to sandy beaches, and explore 140 acres of hiking trails right out your door. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61000 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - 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. ### The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location! This newly remodeled A frame is nestled in a forest of beautiful tall trees, making you feel like you are staying in a cozy tree house! Located across the street from breathtaking Lake Michigan, the cottage is just a short trip to beautiful sandy beaches and has 140 acres of wooded hiking trails just out the back door! You’ll have everything you need to make this vacation the best one yet! The perfect location for your summer vacation or fall color tour! Walk along the beach to find sea glass, play a game of volleyball, jump in the waves, or relax and watch the sunset. This beautiful location truly has it all! Nearby golf, coastal helicopter tours, and only a 10 minute drive to beautiful downtown Manistee- you will have everything you need for all your adventure needs! 140 acres of wooded association trails sit right behind this amazing location. Relax, explore, and enjoy the great out doors! Catching frogs in the creek behind the cottage is a must for any kiddos who love the outdoors! The cottage has been updated and has all your basic needs. Main floor bed room has a custom made beautiful queen bed. Loft upstairs has two comfy twin beds. The perfect space for kids or teens! The living room has a full size mattress seating area as well as a couch that converts to a full size bed. Plenty of room to set up an air mattress for any additional sleeping needs! Enjoy the front or back deck with beautiful wooded views and plenty of seating- including an outdoor patio set. Grill, enjoy a fire, or roast marshmallows in the fire pit on the back deck. New furniture, TV, bedding, towels, and kitchenware- enjoy this functional and cozy retreat with your family! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Kayak - Tennis - Golfing nearby ### 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: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/58000000/57120000/57115900/57115802/33bcd18f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach Manistee - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.4 Exceptional 111 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=57115802&PinnedHotelID=57115802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![On the beach, sun loungers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27480000/27477200/27477120/cc4c52ab.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Stay for Sleighbell Weekend - Dec. 5 - 7 UNFORGETTABLE! 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Manistee - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 39 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=67628620&PinnedHotelID=67628620&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees) ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties ### 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 Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 15 Long-term renters welcome 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 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.18804%2C-86.37925&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UiwpEmd8bTFF_QK80ZLHelpsnOU=) Manistee, MI #### What's nearby - beach - 6 min drive - 5.8 km - Magoon Creek Nature Area - 7 min drive - 2.9 km - Manistee National Golf Course - 8 min drive - 9.8 km - Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 12 min drive - 11.5 km - Little River Casino - 20 min drive - 21.5 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive - ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬15 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬18 min drive - ‪The Bungalow - ‬14 min drive - ‪Wendy's - ‬14 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location! pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location!? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location! located? > This family-friendly Manistee cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Lake Michigan, Magoon Creek Nature Area and Huron-Manistee National Forest. First Street Beach and Tainer Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The ‘A’mazing Escape! Beaches, hiking trails, & great fall color tour location! Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 2 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jill B. Jul 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect spot Great location close to the beautiful Lake Michigan shoreline. Great accomodations, well stocked kitchen. Beautiful peaceful woods behind cabin with great deck. ##### Jill B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas B. Jul 20, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great little neighborhood This is a very cute little place. It’s very recently updated and is very conveniently located. It’s close to Manistee for groceries and entertainment. Never been to this area before. It is a little tight quarters for 5 but just for indoor recreation. Sleeping arrangements were great for us. The trails are amazing and the beach is also. What a wonderful little piece of heaven. Great value trip. ##### Thomas B. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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