Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

Manistee Lake12 min walk
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse18 min walk
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)7 min drive
Little River Casino8 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Port City Cottage, a spacious 4-bedroom 2-bath home, offers a comfortable way to enjoy the scenic, historic Lake Michigan small town of Manistee. Located minutes from the popular 5th Avenue beach, Port City Cottage welcomes up to 10 guests with modern conveniences, authentic charm, and room for family and friends.

Our family has lived and vacationed in this beautiful part of the lower peninsula for generations and we're excited to share our love for this unique destination with you.

Property manager

Emma Rogers

Premier Host

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is near the beach. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Orchard Beach State Park and Manistee National Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Manistee, MI

What's nearby

Manistee County Historical Museum - 11 min walk
Manistee Lake - 12 min walk
Ramsdell Theater - 12 min walk
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk
Little River Casino - 8 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 5 min drive
Jailhouse Bar - 6 min drive
China Buffet - 19 min walk
Bungalow Inn - 5 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 19 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage located?

Situated near the beach, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Manistee Lake and Ramsdell Theater are also within 15 minutes.

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 December 2023

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

Family friendly

Check in process was easy and worry free. The host are great to work with and respond fast. The home was spacious, clean and easy to get too. This home makes my short list of places to stay at when I visit Manistee.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W., MI USA

16 August 2023

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

Lovely Manistee house!

Very lovely Manistee house close to beaches and downtown. Not central AC, but the two provided AC units were very nice and lots of fans were provided as well. Washer and dryer a great plus!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda P.

25 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Cute and quaint home! Convenient location to everything in Manistee!

Very nice and comfortable older home. It was perfect for our group of seven. However, a little disappointed in the overall cleanliness. Found small papers and debris under chairs, beds, and sofa so cleaners must not move furniture to sweep. Sign in the living room still said "Welcome Amanda". The exhaust fan in the main floor bathroom ceiling and the porch light fixture need cleaned for efficiency. Also could not locate any directions on what we need to do at the end of stay. Overall we loved staying here and would stay again...just pointing out items that you can work on, going forward.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph R.

9 June 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Golf Vacation

We had trouble with the front door lock and Emma was very helpful in getting us in. The driveway is a dirt drive and the privacy fence next to it leans towards the driveway. Overall a great place to stay, just needs some curb appeal.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

14 May 2023

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

Cute, great location

Cute little touches all over, lots of beds, very comfortable.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Emma Rogers

Hosting and staying on Vrbo combines our love of travel and connecting with new people to create an experience we cherish. Hosting our spaces sense 2015, we are passionate about providing our guests with comfortable and memorable stays. We have been lucky enough to stay at many owner hosted homes across the United States and oversees and take what we've learned to make our listings extra special. We look forward to connecting and traveling with you!

Why they chose this property

Port City Cottage is located in a north side quiet residential neighborhood, less than a mile from Manistee's serene and scenic 5th Avenue beach.
Featuring tree-lined streets with sidewalks and ample on-street parking, the area is ideal for walking, bike riding, and less than a half mile from downtown Manistee with its historic buildings, charming boutiques, upscale restaurants and the renovated Vogue Theater.

What makes this property unique

On street parking is plentiful directly in front of Port City Cottage with a short side walk leading to the front porch. There is also a narrow driveway adjacent to the house which offers off-street parking for one or two cars.

Port City Cottage is located in Manistee's poplar, pedestrian-friendly north side with ample sidewalks and quiet streets perfect for a brief evening stroll to the North Channel Brewing Co. or Manistee's historic downtown area.