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

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Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels
Beach nearby, sun loungers, beach towels

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Manistee, MI
  • beach
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About the area

Manistee

On lake.Within a 10-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Also, Magoon Creek Nature Area is within 3 miles (5 km) and Manistee National Golf Course is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • beach - 11 min drive - 5.4 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 13 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Manistee Lake - 17 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 26 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬16 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

“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. 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.

Property manager

Josh Orton

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach
  • Beach towels
  • Beach sun loungers

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Blender

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Golf nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2094 sq ft (195 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. Long-term renters welcome.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 70 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

M. Louise J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

2/10 Terrible

Emily F.

So Disappointing!!!
Have been interested in staying here for over a year due to the location and hot tub!! Told the host this upon booking, specifically mentioning the hot tub. Get there, take cover off hot tub, and it's half full! Door from sunroom to hot tub frozen shut. We tried it, water was hot but water level too low to stay in it comfortably in such cold weather. Called the host, then texted two hours later. Host finally texted back but did not receive it until the next morning. Host said to fill it with the hose (it was frozen) and asked for pictures and for me to treat the hot tub. Ok...but please fix it before we get back from skiing this afternoon. Host advised he would reach out to his "guy" and it "should be ready by this evening." I asked for updates, none were provided. Texted on our way home and asked if all was well. No response. Got back, nobody had been on site and situation was the same. Called host, no answer. Texted host, no response for over an hour. Finally got a response saying he couldn't get ahold of anyone to come out. This is when you're telling me? I shared my disappointment (pleasantly, can prove this). He offered a late check out and to get the bill for our meal on the way out of town. We did neither. Realized later we left our suits and towel in the dryer. I reached out to him to have him ship them to us. He said he would. Followed up several times...no tracking, no follow up, no suits two weeks later. So frustrating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Red House Manistee
We enjoyed our stay. We had a nice weekend with all our kids and grandkids together under one roof. Making food, playing games, sitting in the hot tub and staying warm by the fire. Making memories.We would love to comeback. a again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

redwngz02

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Megan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place overlooking Lake Michigan
The property was exactly as described and the view was breathtaking. It was a great weekend with friends. Plenty of space in the house for everyone and a beautiful place to watch the sunset and enjoy a fire. Would love to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

Liked: Cleanliness
So beautiful
It was an amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Tamara T.

Beautiful Bluff View
The view of Lake Michigan from the property was absolutely beautiful. It does sit high on a bluff with many steps down to the beach but well worth the trek down. Beautiful stones and driftwood. Not much of a swimming beach. The firepit area was a fantastic place to watch the sunsets and we had the opportunity to watch the Northern Lights overMiMichigan.MichiganMichigan. .tand ha
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

steve s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Little red house
This was an older property but the view was great..we had some mold in the upstairs bath and was taken of same day…need air conditioning in the basement. Manistee was close so this was a convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful views!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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.

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

Robyn F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time!
We had an awesome time! Our hosts were very communicative before and during our stay. The cottage had everything our group needed. The view was wonderful and we all loved the hot tub. We recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy, Novi, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful view
The view from this cottage is breathtaking with awesome sunsets every night. The stairs to beach are steep, but sturdy and everyone in our group went up and down. We especially enjoyed the sunroom and fire-pit. One complaint is that I reached out with questions once before my stay and once during and I never heard back form the host. An additional suggestion would be to add more decent sized coffee mugs and some larger pots, pans and serving bowls to accommodate group meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caraton C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
We worked remote for a week. Peaceful area to get away. WiFi worked great for two people working remotely on laptops. Although our cellphone calls would drop often. Great place to stay but make sure you bring some paper towel and detergent if you’re planning on doing Landry.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous quiet spot for family time
This spot was absolutely gorgeous and everything was exactly as listed, no suprises whatsoever other than it was even prettier in person. The views are incredible, the spot is cozy and quiet, the house is well-stocked for all of your needs while there. We prefer to keep contact with the property manager minimum, we're pretty private, and that was not an issue at all here - we actually didn't get any response to our detailed checkout text to them, which we would have liked, but there were no issues. We were there during peak leaf season and the neighborhood was just gorgeous and we enjoyed the nearby hiking trails just a couple minutes down the street. If you're looking for a quiet, cozy, getaway, this is the spot - we recommend it! Oh, and it was very clean and smelled great, no mustiness, etc, which are two things that matter a great deal to me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the Red Cottage
This is a lovely location. The cottage was spotless, well-appointed and vacationer friendly. Plenty of hooks, plugs and towels. Yes, the climb down to the beach is a challenge, but we all managed. There are also beautiful public beaches nearby. Sitting on the patio, in the sunroom or the living room, the views are spectacular. The fire pit area is a bonus, with wood and kindling ready to go. My whole family (ages 9 through 77) had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

roxanne k.

Liked: Cleanliness
golfing geezers
We rented this property for two nights as a base for golfing at Manistee and Arcadia and it was wonderful The view was awesome and the house was great ! The house is clean and everything worked great! Thank you so much for being a part of making our annual northern golf trek fun and non-stressful Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice view. Great place to stay
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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

kara h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
This is a lovely house with a fantastic view. The beds were comfortable, everything was clean, and the house had everything we needed. Some things to note: none of the bedrooms have bathrooms in them, and this probably probably wouldn’t be good for those with small children. The cliff overlooking the lake is very steep and very high. We had a great time and would definitely recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric G.

Liked: Cleanliness
THE VIEW!
Impressive view, extremely relaxing and plenty of amenities. Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Mark P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
Property was amazing. Great views. Very relaxing. We did ask if a grill was available. It was, but the tank was empty. We had to go into town to exchange it and pay for it ourselves when dinner was ready to go Friday night, not the start we wanted but no other issues. Some screen/slider doors were not easy to open. Small inconveniences though but wouldn't hesitate to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammi S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughter's weekend
We had a great stay for a weekend with my mother and my two adult daughters. The view was magnificent and the owners were very easy to work with.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023