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

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Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace
Interior
5 bedrooms, travel cot, free WiFi, bed sheets
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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

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6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
4.7 out of 5, Exceptional, 73 reviews
6 bedroom Cottage in Manistee on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private beach

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.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Lake Michigan. Features include a hot tub and laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Lake Michigan and 7 minutes by foot from Huron-Manistee National Forest
This vacation home offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 2,094 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 84 out of 105 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 105 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 105 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 105 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 105 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Marilyn F.

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

8/10 Good

Kara R.

Liked: Cleanliness
House was nice, water has a sulfur odor so if that bothers you, I suggest brining bottles to drink. Water from fridge is ok. The hot tub was pretty gross when we first arrived- luckily my husband knows how to get the chemicals in order. After he cleaned the filter the hot tub was good for the rest of the weekend. Overall a decent stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Dorothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was a bit off the beaten path, so it was very peaceful. The view was exceptional, although the bluff is super steep (which was mentioned before we checked in). The stairs down to the lake are new. The beach at the bottom is not the best for swimming. It’s very rocky and there are remnants of old seawalls sticking out of the water. The beach in town is a much better option. The house had plenty of space; however, one of the rooms on the second floor did not have A/C and the rooms in the basement smelled musty, which is probably not uncommon given you are literally on the lake. I put some odor absorbers down in there and they did the trick. There were just enough bath towels for the six of us, but no beach towels. And, some of the bath towels were super damp (i.e. wet) when we arrived, which was a bit unpleasant. Maybe they were not fully dry when the cleaning crew put them out. We just re-washed them. Check-in and out was very easy. We only contacted the property manager with one issue regarding a TV remote and they were very responsive. The kitchen had plenty of space. The fridge is exceptionally cold, so anything put towards the back froze. We couldn’t find a setting to check the temp, but it wasn’t a huge problem. Wi-Fi worked well. It went down one time, but only for a few hours. The house has parking for four cars, but the parking pad is very tight (we had two cars). Overall, we had a nice family trip. Having never stayed in Manistee, we enjoyed the area!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vikramaditya S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Albert F., Ann Arbor, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Extremely responsive

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

10/10 Excellent

D R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Beth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful time staying at the "Red Cottage". We thought the property was even better in person then the photos listed. My husband and I spent time with our daughter and two of her adult children and her teenager. There was plenty of room for us. The beds were very comfortable and the linens and towels were nice quality. We enjoyed playing games at the large dining table. We also used the hot tub to relax. The lake view from the house is beautiful and the sunsets each evening were spectacular. It was extra nice having the steps to the beach. The kitchen seemed to be well stocked for cooking meals. We however skipped cooking and enjoyed eating at many of the local restaurants. There are many outdoor activities, hiking, beaches, nature abounds all close to the cottage. We defiantly recommend this property and would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nate R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay enjoying the beautiful view at the red cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Maggie A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay!

Stayed for a Wedding!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel T.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Ladies’ Spring Trip!

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

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness

weekend with friends

Beautiful property and home! Our only issue was green water in the hot tub. The owner was quick to respond, and suggested available chemicals, but nothing worked. I felt that when a cleaning fee of 200 is being charged, the tub should have been maintained. That was a major selling point when seeking a rental for this weekend with our friends. This was the ONLY issue we had.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

carrie t.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book Nerds Girls Weekend!

This place was fabulous for our group of 6! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The hot tub was a hit with several of us. We did have a snafu with the dishwasher, it decided to not want to be unlocked. I messaged Tammy , she and Mike happened to be down the street checking on another rental. This was Friday night at 9:30, mind you & they came right away! They were so kind and helpful! The dishwasher ended up needing to be replaced, but it was no big deal for us. Thank you again Tammy & Mike for being there & being so kind & helpful. We recommend this place for groups & families! Hope we can return! place for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

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