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Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway!

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Property grounds
A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances, a central island, and wooden accents.
A wooden interior with a large dining table, benches, a stone fireplace, and a kitchen area.
A wooden deck with a metal railing leading to a sandy beach area.
A cozy cabin interior with a sectional sofa, a white armchair, and a wooden coffee table. Large windows offer views of the surrounding forest.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Manistee County Beaches

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee County Beaches
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪15 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 11)

Bedroom 2 - Main Level

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3 - Bunkie (separate entrance)

1 Queen Bed

Living Room

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this cottage is on the beach. Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Map
Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee County Beaches - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 14 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 24 min drive - 30.5 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive - 50.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 48 min drive - 66.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Laheys Public House - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! on 1 November 2026 start from NZ$2,615, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Cottage w/ 265 ft of Private Beachfront! Perfect family getaway! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manistee County Beaches and Lake Michigan. Portage Lake and Bar Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 46 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, several awesome outdoor and indoor areas to lounge. Love, love, love the beach and views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We usually spend our summer vacation at an NC or SC beach. This year we switched it up, and drove 14 hours to Manistee. This house was perfect for our family of 5. Everything was "just right," from the layout to the amenities, and the proximity to the lake/beach couldn't be beat. Driving home we all agreed this was our best summer trip yet.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house has incredible view of the lake, multiple outdoor seating options to take it in. The house itself is charming and has everything you need. We would come back and stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location with a great beach.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vacation

Wonderful week in a beautiful spot! Everything was great and views and sunsets amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Location is absolutely amazing and the house is just as advertised. The views are breath taking and the house is close enough to everything without being too close. We had a lovely time and will book this again for our fishing trip on the Manistee River again next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake vacation

Our family had a wonderful week at the lake. Beautiful view and very relaxing
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All in all great vacation. Private beach was awesome to have. The views of the sunset were surreal. Loved it.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Wedding Stay

My family stayed here on a family wedding weekend. The view of Lake Michigan was amazing, there were beds for everyone and they had a cool fire pit and shuffleboard court. An awesome family vacation spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lake Michigan splendor

Fun cottage home, with a mix of old and new flare. Had everything the owners stated and a beautiful beach and sunset views! Fun arcade games indoors and lovely fire pit outdoors. Lots of games and puzzles onsite. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a beautiful, dreamy vacation at this absolutely stunning home. Everyone from my older relatives in their 80s to my 11yo son had an amazing time. Could not have asked for a better place to land. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys trip

The place was fantastic. The views were amazing. The outdoor area and porch were awesome for hanging out and playing games. I would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mitten’s Edge is the real deal

Amazing property. House was clean and location is hard to beat with Lake Michigan in the backyard. Loved our stay and would definitely come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A peaceful weekend

We had a lovely stay in this great getaway with a perfect location and set up. Will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful property

It was beautiful and clean property. View from the sunroom was gorgeous. A perfect sunset view across the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Water Weekend

Beautiful house and setting. House was very comfortable, great setting for family to come together and visit. Hoping we can make it back again. Thanks for sharing your home with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing everything

As described and much more, amazing property, amazing views and sunset, amazing beach front. Very quiet, serene setting, house itself is super legit, all amenities you will ever need either for a couple days or a couple of weeks. A special thanks to the host for the super fast replies on booking and while on property. Recommend +++
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing view

Mittens Edge provides an amazing view of Lake Michigan! The porch is amazing for morning coffee and evening games. If you’re looking for the perfect place to relax and recharge this is the place! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and clean

Cute and clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great get-away

Everything was great! Clean, private, great outdoor area and views. Kitchen had all the essentials for any kind of cooking your doing. Were hoping to go back in the summer when we can use the great outdoor space more. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful place to stay

We had a wonderful family reunion. The house location was better than we could have planned - a short drive to Manistee and to a grocery store. The rental had its own beachfront. Everyone had a comfortable place to sleep and the kitchen was well set up. There was a great backyard outdoor area with a grill, fire pit and plenty of seating. If we have an opportunity to return to Manistee, this will be the first place we would choose to rent.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week at the Lake

Beautifully decorated lake cottage! Lots of wonderful communal space both inside and out. AMAZING views that were great for the soul. Our family of 9 had a great time. We found lots of great rocks and sea glass and even some Petosky stones. Shuffleboard, corn hole, and the arcade were a big hit with the kids.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake Trip 2023

This beautiful property is located just above Lake Michigan on a bluff that offers the most spectacular views of the lake. The outdoor setting is amazing with plenty of places to sit and enjoy the view. The inside of the cottage is clean and well stocked with everything you need. Very kid friendly with lots of books and games. Also books and games for the adults as well. You can’t go wrong reserving this amazing property. Thank you Fountain Family for a great week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Views

This was a well stocked, clean cottage, right on Lake Michigan with your own beach access. The house itself is small, but has everything you would need to stay with a family, including multiple smart TV's so your teens can watch what they want! We really appreciated all the pillows (each bed had at least two), the shuffleboard court, and the sunroom which was a big hang out spot for our family. My favourite spot was to sit on the outdoor couch, in the shade and read my book while listening to the waves. We also enjoyed some truly spectacular sunsets while roasting marshmallows in the fire pit.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful lake house getaway

My family and I enjoyed staying at this property during this 4th of July week! Watching the sunset every night from atop the bluff was amazing. We also enjoyed strolling the beach, playing shuffleboard, playing board games, and playing arcade games in the basement! The kitchen was fully-stocked with all the gear you need to prepare meals throughout your stay. The host is very responsive and helpful, so you know he cares about you enjoying your stay! Overall, good value for our lake house getaway this year! 😎 Only two knocks on this place: queen bed in bunk room is very stiff, and cleanliness could be improved upon arrival (bathrooms and basement had cobwebs/spiders that we took care of).
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
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