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

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A hallway with a white console table, a lamp, and a rustic wooden door leading to a dining area.
A vintage green and brown bus with the text "Manistee County Transportation, Inc." parked in a lot.
A cozy living room with a leather couch, a coffee table, and a fireplace. There are two large paintings on the wall, one depicting a sunset over a lake and the other showing a forest scene. A bookshelf filled with books is visible in the corner.
A hammock hanging on a porch with a house in the background.
A cozy living room with a large window, a bookshelf, a leather couch, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out

    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.

  • Beach equipment

    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

  • At the centre of it all

    Stay in a top rated central location, steps from the best attractions, dining, and entertainment.

  • Discover nearby landmarks

    Near Manistee Lake
5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Ramsdell Theater
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

5 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

4 Single Beds

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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

Port City Cottage, a spacious 5-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 14 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

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

You need to know

Property # 2529226vb
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is near the beach. Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ramsdell Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manistee Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬5 min drive

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.

How much is parking at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the 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?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Nice neighborhood. Had to get working grill out of the garage bit it was nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

Stayed here for a golf trip with friends and it was a great place and a good time. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was amazing, easy to find great location to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spacious, and in a great location. The beds were very comfortable and the host thought of everything! We would definitely stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Location

My family and I have stayed at this place multiple times. Absolutely perfect. Couldn't image a better location, centrally located between the beach and down town. Easy walking distance to all of the best spots in Manistee. Look forward to staying there again and again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

Had a great time at this location. Worked out perfectly for our golf trip and the house is much larger than the pictures show. Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Location!

Great location.. downtown area and beach within a mile. Lots of space and mattresses are comfortable. Loved that beach towels and beach bag were provided! Dishes/pans could be better stocked and cleaning crew could do a better job.. but all in all, great place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay in Manistee

This is the second time my family and I have stayed in this place and we will keep renting it. Absolutely love the central location and the quite peaceful neighborhood. Nice house with very cozy feel. It has a couple of common areas, perfect for hanging out and playing games. Plenty of seating for family meals and a nice sized, well equipped kitchen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on 12 January 2024
Thanks so much for staying with us!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 25 June 2023
Hello, thanks so much for the feedback. Check-out instructions are located in your Vrbo app under the booking information. This is universal for Vrbo booking you may encounter in the future. Thanks for staying and take care
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

The house size was perfect. Close to the water. Our girls weekend was a success.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home for family getaway!!

This house has all the amenities for a wonderful time in Manistee. Its location to everything around town was fantastic. We loved the vintage/ rustic look of this cottage. The only suggestion I have is maybe a few more throw blankets, it was in the 30's a couple of days and we could only find one extra blanket. Even with the cold weather the house was comfortable because of the furnace. We will keep this house on the top of our list for future stays.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Character, Charm and a Couple of Pros

This is a really cool old house with character. It’s decorated really cute and man that claw foot is great! Plenary of space and comfortable beds. I mean, we are actually buying the same king size for home, it was that good! The location is great as well. Right across the River from downtown and a couple blocks from a park and the beach. Lastly,-and I hope no one takes this as a negative because it definitely is not. Like I said It’s an old house and character and charm can come with some hiccups from time to time. Emma and Norman handle these hiccups like real pros and went above and beyond, in my opinion, to make sure we were happy with our stay. I Would recommend this place 100%, and if you do do you’ll be in great hands.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice

Everything you'd need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Emma Rogers

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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 a 5 minute drive or 17 minute walk from the gorgeous 5th Avenue Beach and playground. Frisbee golf fan? Walk five minutes down the street to a free public course - disks provided!

Downtown Manistee is an 11 minute walk or 3 minute drive from our front door. Enjoy restaurants, the historic Vogue Theatre, coffee, ice cream, and boutique shopping in the city center. Take a stroll on the Riverwalk and keep an eye on the Manistee, MI Vessel Tracker f a c e b o o k page to see when the next tanker is coming up the channel.

Across the channel from Port City Cottage (7 minute drive) are three fabulous playgrounds within walking distance of one another, a large frisbee golf course, baseball field, tennis courts, basketball court, and the stunning 1st Avenue Beach (rated most beautiful beach on Lake Michigan by USA Today). Enjoy a drink around the fire at the new Hampton Inn located steps from 1st Avenue Beach.

What makes this property unique

Port City Cottage's two levels feature 4 bedrooms + a kids bunk room: two on the main level and three on the upper level. The main level bedroom has a queen bed and built in desk and dresser. A spacious, well stocked kitchen with island, dining room with two tables, living room, and large bath with walk-in tiled shower and clawfoot tub complete the first floor. There's also a wood deck located off of the kitchen with large patio table and umbrella. The private and charming back yard contains a solo stove fire pit, summer-time hammock and Adirondack chairs for nightly family gatherings. Off the kitchen is a kids bunk room with two twin bunk beds.

A comfortable TV room with 55 inch flat screen equipped with an AppleTV is located on the second floor. Off the TV room are three bedrooms. The largest contains two twin beds with trundles. The second has a king bed, ensuite full bath and walk-in closet. The third bedroom features a queen bed.

There is high speed WIFi throughout the house.

Traveling with a little one? Our home has a portable pack'n'play with mattress and sheets. Let us know ahead of time and we can have it ready for your visit!

What do our guests love about our property? Guests often comment on how well our home accommodates large groups and families. The main living and dining spaces are large making cooking, dining, and spending time together easy. Port City Cottage is a real home enjoyed and loved by a real family - no interior decorators here! Our home is designed with a beach loving, game playing, s'mores roasting crowd in mind who want to feel comfortable in a space that is clean with a vintage feel. Our accessibility to the beach and town attractions is hard to beat and the neighborhood is quiet and safe for children. Guests also love our farmhouse kitchen with large prep island and a fully stoked spice cabinet!
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