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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

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

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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  • Place, Manistee National Golf Course
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
  • Place, Little River Casino
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)

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

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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

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 activities can be experienced at Manistee National Golf Course and Manistee Municipal Marina. 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

  • beach - 7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 13 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 22 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Bungalow - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Salty Heifer - ‬18 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.

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

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 111 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 111 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 111 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 111 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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

steve s.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

roxanne k.

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

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

8/10 Good

Karen K.

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

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

Carole A.

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

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

carrie t.

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

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

8/10 Good

Mark P.

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

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

Nicole S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was gorgeous! We loved it and area already talking about booking another trip. The house was perfect, roomy, great location, and the best views! It was also stocked full of anything you need.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Kara R.

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

8/10 Good

Dorothy F.

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

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

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

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

Beth S.

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

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

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