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Cottage w/ Private Beach + Fire Pit in Manistee!

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Manistee Vacation Rental | 3BR | 2BA | 2,104 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
2-Story Cottage | Fire Pit | Deck w/ Lake View | 7 Mi to Downtown Manistee
Private Beach | Self Check-In | 14 Mi to Nordhouse Dunes
Living Room | 2nd Floor | Smart TV | Free WiFi | Fireplace | Board Games
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8195.5 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Den)

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Double Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Full Bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

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

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- 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 manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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 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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Manistee

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

What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 12 min drive - 4.3 km
  • beach - 14 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 16 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 30 min drive - 25.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬17 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!?

Checkout 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.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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English, French, German, Spanish