Thimbleberry Cottage: Lake Michigan Fall Getaway | Fireplace & Waterfront | Sleeps 6

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A wooden deck with a glass balustrade, a blue patterned rug, and two lounge chairs.
A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, large windows, a sofa, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A house with a view of the water.
An aerial view of a coastal area with a sandy beach and dense forest.
A single-story house with a dark roof, surrounded by dense green trees, near a body of water.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Steps from the shore
    Top-rated for its nearby beach, ideal for sunbathing and swimming.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Michigan

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Manistique, MI
  • Place, Hiawatha National Forest
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Indian Lake State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistique Boardwalk
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Manistique

Located in Manistique, this holiday home is on the beach. Manistique Lighthouse and Fayette Historic State Park are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Manistique River State Forest. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Map
Manistique, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Indian Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Manistique Boardwalk - 25 min drive - 27.1 km
  • Palms Book State Park - 32 min drive - 32.2 km
  • Fayette Historic State Park - 40 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 78 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Thimbleberry Cottage: Lake Michigan Fall Getaway | Fireplace & Waterfront | Sleeps 6 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Thimbleberry Cottage: Lake Michigan Fall Getaway | Fireplace & Waterfront | Sleeps 6?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Thimbleberry Cottage: Lake Michigan Fall Getaway | Fireplace & Waterfront | Sleeps 6?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Thimbleberry Cottage: Lake Michigan Fall Getaway | Fireplace & Waterfront | Sleeps 6?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Thimbleberry Cottage: Lake Michigan Fall Getaway | Fireplace & Waterfront | Sleeps 6 located?

This Manistique holiday home is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Lake Michigan, and within 12 mi (20 km) of Stony Point Golf Course and Manistique River State Forest. Hiawatha National Forest and Indian Lake State Park are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great rental. Beautiful location and beautiful beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We're so glad you enjoyed the beautiful location and beach. We hope to welcome you back again for another great stay! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Thimbleberry was amazing. The lake view, the beach walks, the comfortable and cozy home added up to a wonderful vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2025
We’re so glad you enjoyed the lake views, beach walks, and cozy comfort of Thimbleberry Cottage. You were fantastic guests, and we’d be delighted to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for family get together

We enjoyed our stay! The easy access to the beach was amazing and the beds we're very comfortable :)
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Thank you so much Katelynn! We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and that the beach access and comfy beds were a hit. You were great guests, and we’d love to host you again anytime! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, very clean, beautiful view and peaceful setting!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Oct 2025
Thank you for the kind words! We’re so glad you enjoyed the cottage, the view, and the peaceful setting. You were great guests, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy, the house and property was just magical. The house was so clean and comfortable. We loved nature finds on the beach, campfires, the view from the deck and inside. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Sept 2025
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad you found the house clean, comfortable, and magical. You were wonderful guests, and we’d love to welcome you back anytime! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing getaway

This was the perfect getaway for our anniversary. I really couldn’t imagine a more perfect place to relax and enjoy the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Sam, happy anniversary! We're so glad that you spent it with us, and we hope that you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome location!

This property was a dream! The cottage was clean and well furnished. Sunrises, walks on the beach, and a full rainbow over Lake Michigan-we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Shelly, we love seeing that word "awesome" in reviews of our properties, so thanks you for that! We're so glad that you will be coming back.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

So beautiful

What a lovely place. Secluded and relaxing. The house is so clean and beautiful. Cant wait to return
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
Kristin, we're so glad that you've had a great stay, and we look forward to your return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good stay

It’s a bit deceiving that you aren’t alone. Besides the neighbors it was a great stay. The managers were very helpful! House was clean!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2024
Alex, we're glad that you had a good stay. Thank you for your kind words for FVR. It means a lot to us. We hope to work with you again. -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Thimbleberry Cottage

What a beautiful piece of paradise. The pictures do absolutely no justice of how gorgeous the place is. Everything was nothing less than amazing. Very easily could’ve hung around the cottage for a few days without going anywhere. We had everything we needed and more. Will definitely be returning in the future when visiting the U.P. again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2024
We are so glad Tony that you found the place to be even more beautiful in person and had everything you needed for a relaxing stay. It's wonderful to hear that you all enjoyed your time. You were great guests and we'd love working with you again soon! - Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A welcoming place and beautiful view

The cottage is very comfortable and clean, with a wall of windows for the best view of the lake and forest, and a big deck for relaxing on and for stargazing. Driving directions and household notes were clear and made the entire stay easy and relaxing! Everything in the house was clean and comfortable for good nights' sleep as well! Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Gary, we're so glad that you found the cottage to be welcoming, and that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to work with you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet getaway

This property is perfect for a quiet getaway! The home is spacious, clean and well appointed. We were in need of nothing. The views are breathtaking and the beach is clean and easy to walk. The rustic drive is just that! Bringing low riding vehicles or trailers would not be easy! We enjoyed the 5.5 minute bumpy ride to the main road, it makes the adventure feel more secluded! We will definitely book again if we are in the area!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Jennifer, thank you for this lovely review! We're so glad that you enjoyed the spectacular view of Lake Michigan and the beach. We look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely property

This is a lovely, clean, well appointed property. The beds are comfortable, the kitchen has newer dishes, and the two living rooms provide ample room. The beach views are stunning! The beach itself is a combination of rocks and sand, with a rocky landing as you first get into the water, but it becomes sandy a further ways out. To get to the beach you do have to go down a sandy hill that might be challenging for young children & older adults with mobility issues to manage. It is a very quiet and serene property, but be aware it is remote. The driveway to get to the property is not the easiest to traverse, especially if one had a compact car. Even though the property says it is in Manistique, it is actually about 20-25 minutes from town. Given its remote location, the WiFi was not always reliable and ran very slowly much of the time. It was concerning at points when it would stop working altogether, given there would be no way to call out in case of an emergency. It seems a though the property may still be on the newer side, as none of the bedrooms in the basement have closet rods installed and there is exposed metal edging in the basement where the carpet is yet to be completed. It would be helpful to install additional towel bar/hooks in the bathroom, as it only has one of each presently. Overall, would definitely stay at this property again with the comfort, cleanliness and amazing lake views that it offers!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2023
Jennifer, thank you for taking time to write this extensive review. We appreciate your feedback, and we do hope that you come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2026
Thank you for the wonderful rating! We’re thrilled to know you had a great stay. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again! -Van, FVR
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