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“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Soak in the hot tube as you enjoy the sunset over Lake Michigan.
Relax in this 3 season room with views of Lake Michigan.
Set back off a private road on the bluff with an awesome view.
Outdoor patio for enjoying the outdoors and socializing with friends.
New stairs installed in the summer 2021. Your escape to the Lake. (100 steps)

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 13194.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Magoon Creek Nature Area
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, beach
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 13)

Basement bunk room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Basement Queen

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor Master King

1 King Bed

Upstairs King

1 King Bed

Upstairs Queen

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Basement 1/2 bath

Toilet

Main floor bath

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach

Fantastic cottage on Lake Michigan. The high bluff allows for a priceless view of Lake Michigan through an unforgettable picture window. Our cottage has 150 feet of frontage along Lake Michigan, and NEW stairs down to Lake Michigan. A new 4 person HOT TUB sitting on the back patio to soak in the views

Sun-room offers great views and has comfy seating

Main floor also offers living room with commanding Lake Michigan view. Big screen TV in cozy living room along with gas fireplace. Large, well equipped kitchen with plenty of counter space.. Full bath on main floor. Main floor master bedroom with king bed. Upper level with two additional bedrooms and full bath. One upper bedroom has a king bed and the other upper bedroom has a queen bed. Basement level has fourth bedroom with full size bed and additional 1/2 bath in the basement. Basement also has a bunk room with two twin beds.

Cottage sleeps up to 13 in 4 separate bedrooms and the additional basement bunk room. Township limit is 10 guests. Cottage with is laid out as follows:
Main floor king
Upper queen
Upper king
Basement queen size bed
Basement bunk room: two twin bunk beds w a trundle.

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Long-term renters welcome
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Property # 2029851vb

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Manistee Lake - 10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Heifer - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Magoon Creek Nature Area is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 115 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 115 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 115 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The home was lovely and had amazing Lake Michigan views. We watched a winter storm blow in while we were nice and warm next to the fireplace. What a great place for a larger family to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Excellent stay! View is absolutely awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything about the property was just as we expected. Listing gave us all accurate information. We stayed with 5 retired (or semi retired) couples. Ample room for all of us. Beds were very comfortable. Since it was cold, snowy and windy, we did not visit the beach or use the hot tub. We were there to celebrate the holidays in Manistee- a fast 15 mile minutes away. We had a lovely time- Our hosts were very responsive to any questions we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Beautiful view!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
5 sisters stayed and we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Connor D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The views over top of the lake are so stunning. Our group swam down in Lake Michigan multiple times, the access via the stairs is so nice. Great kitchen, plenty of spaces to sleep, & easy check in/check out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the situation of this property and its view of the lake and sky from both inside and outside. The cottage was furnished with everything we needed for a comfortable stay, and we really enjoyed our time there--walking the beach, relaxing, hot-tubbing, sitting at the campfire, and playing games.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay - great for a group of friends. There was a lot of space, plenty of beds, a hot tub and such a great beach to spend time rock picking and hanging out. Definitely be ready for a leg work out with all the stairs, but so worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Marilyn F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice floor plan for family. The view off the front of the house is amazing! Very relaxing. Enjoyed walking down to the water too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Beautiful stay in Manistee

Had a great stay here, the house was comfortable and the views were amazing! Super comfortable for a short getaway for my whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay enjoying the beautiful view at the red cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property checked all the boxes for us. Wonderful beach, fabulous cliff top views of lake Michigan, fire pit and lovely hot tub were bonuses. Plenty of room for a large family to be together yet still have some personal space. Nicely equipped kitchen - we love to cook and share meals!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Maggie A.

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

Great stay!

Stayed for a Wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenn P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything surpassed our expectations. Words don't do the stunning views of the Big Lake justice; whether the brilliant sunsets, or the glow of the morning Sun, it's better than the pictures!Soaking in the hot tub under the stars was also a huge highlight.As was the fire pit, both that morning and at night! It's close to town and multiple restaurants, grocery store and areas of interest.And is a great launching pad for day trips to do some.Hiking or more coastal viewing! The hosts are available if needed, and provided a multitude of great insights as to some local spots, places to eat drink and sites to see!We had an amazing time here and would definitely come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert F.

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

Extremely responsive

The views were gorgeous and the hosts were super responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Great spot!

We enjoyed our time here. We stayed for a golf trip for three nights. Plenty of beds to spread out and a nice living area. We would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

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

Serene Getaway

Gorgeous location with the kindest hosts. Property is close to town but feels private and was equipped with everything you might need.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nadya W.

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

Ladies’ Spring Trip!

We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

D R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a fabulous location. The home had some amazing views and the sunsets are remarkable. We enjoyed the comfort of the home and it had everything we needed. We did experience some issues but the owners had been very responsive and communicated with us about all their efforts to fix the situation.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Weekend Getaway!

This was the perfect spot for a lowkey weekend. Located on a quiet road, but not too far from town. The house is spacious and comfortable and the views from the hot tub were breathtaking. The hosts were wonderful and great communicators. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

redwngz02

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

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation. Great location and view. Would book again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. Louise J.

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

Beautiful views for cozy company

I do a yearly girl's trip and this location was perfect. It kept us warm and comfortable. The kitchen has most things you could need, pots, pans, spices, utensils, which is always a plus. The beds were all comfortable enough and have a good amount of privacy. The hot tub was perfect and the views were great. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Excellent photo spot

We had a great midweek stay and the house is very nice and sits on a bluff with an amazing view. We took wedding photos here and loved it. Thanks Red Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

greg i.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lakefront Manistee house

Our family made some amazing memories and couldn't get enough of the Lake Michigan view!!! Great layout, deck, sun room, and fire pit that we used. Location to downtown and several different beautiful sandy beaches was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great lab retreat!

We had a great two-day retreat here with my research lab. The views of Lake Michigan were stunning, the beach was fun, and we were able to put the kitchen to good use. We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

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