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Lakefront Cottage on South Manistique Lake

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
New 80’ dock
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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curtis, MI
  • Place, South Manistique Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tee Lake
  • Place, Stuart Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lakefront Cottage on South Manistique Lake

Escape to South Manistique Lake in this 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom home located just outside of downtown Curtis. Wonderful lake view with 200 feet of frontage to enjoy.
Master bedroom has a king bed and attached bathroom. It also has great lake views and walk-in closet for storage. Bedroom 2 has another queen bed with large closet and lake view. Bedroom 3 has two twin beds with a walk-in closet and a roll-a-way bed if needed.

Open floor plan with fully stocked kitchen to fulfill all your cooking needs. Large TV in living room with Roku for guest log-in. Washer and dryer available in closet by the kitchen.

Enjoy peaceful days on the deck overlooking the lake followed by roasting marshmallows at the fire pit at night. Take a tour of the bay with the three kayaks and two paddle boards or try out the great fishing the lake offers. Bird watchers will enjoy the regular pursuits of the Kingfishers that perch in trees by the water or the regular visits from a variety of ducks, geese, Loons, and occasional Osprey and Bald Eagle sightings. Watch the woods at the front of the house for daily deer activity among other wildlife. Great location for stargazing and also near hiking and snowmobile trails.

If you are looking to explore, we recommend area attractions such as Tahquamenon Falls, Kitch-iti-kipi (Michigan’s largest spring), Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore, Seney National Wildlife Refuge, Oswald’s Bear Ranch, Garlyn Zoo Wildlife Park, or rock hounding in Grand Marais.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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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
House is not babyproof at this time.
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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
Log cabin is off limits. Please do not play on the dock sections when they are being stored for the winter.

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Germfask

Located in Germfask, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Seney National Wildlife Refuge and South Manistique Lake, while Luce County Historical Museum and Top of the Lake Snowmobile Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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curtis, MI

What's nearby

  • South Manistique Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Stuart Lake - 19 min drive - 15.0 km
  • Seney National Wildlife Refuge - 24 min drive - 23.7 km
  • East Lake - 27 min drive - 24.7 km
  • Oswald's Bear Ranch - 60 min drive - 62.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tally Ho - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪B-Grand Coffee Bar & Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Shipwreck Bar & Grill - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Chamberlain Ole Forest Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪bryants highbanks restaurant and lounge - ‬26 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Cottage on South Manistique Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Cottage on South Manistique Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Cottage on South Manistique Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Cottage on South Manistique Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from South Manistique Lake and within 9 mi (15 km) of Stuart Lake and Kennedy Lake. Manistique River Roadside Park and Tee Lake are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was more than we expected. Super clean everywhere. Not a spiderweb to be seen. The layout was great for 4 adults and 3 kids. Centrally located for many UP activities. The windows that faced the lake were large. The BEST part of our experience was the peacefulness both inside watching the water and sitting outside. Highly recommend the Lakefront Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn B.

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

Annual Labor Day Girls Weekend

Hosts were great! Home was great! Location was great! Will DEFINITELY stay there again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron S.

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

Great

Great place for snowmobiling. Trail is literally at the end of the driveway.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kurt W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We've stayed at alot of VRBO 's in the past 10 years. This was BY FAR the nicest, best equipped rental we have EVER had!! First of all ,this was the first time we've had a KING bed!! Not just a king, but the most comfortable bed we've ever slept in, including our own!! The queen bed was great for my son and daughter inlaw too, as was the single that my adult daughter had.The kitchen was fully equipped, cake tins, muffin pans, baking sheets, pots , pans, nice plates enough silverware for a party, etc... AND every drawer, every cabinet, every closet, told us exactly where to look for what we needed!!The house was emmaculate when we arrived. TV was great, internet connection fast, the dock, the shed with the kayaks and paddleboards. Plenty of outdoor seating....I could go on further...EXCEPT FOR ONE THING...We only got to stay a week, and that made us sad...Thank you for the best stay ever, and as I said when we left. We'll be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nelson K.

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

Excellent all around!

Everything went very smoothly for our weeklong getaway to the UP. A wonderful area, clean and spacious cottage, with a cozy ambience. Thoroughly enjoyed this experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria P.

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

Very Pleasant and Relaxing

My family and I had a wonderful time! The house was very clean and had everything we needed. It was a very comfortable place. I really enjoyed hearing the Loons, it was so relaxing. My husaband even saw a Wolervine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayleigh H.

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

Great Getaway!

This home made our vacation so much better! We were so impressed with everything that is available in the home and how well everything was stocked! There was also more than enough room for everyone(4). We loved that this home was only 1 hour away from some great hiking spots, and Pictured Rocks and Tahquamanon Falls! The colors were amazing, it was like it was peak when we were there! Overall this was a great home and vacation. I would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary D.

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

A little slice of heaven

This place was amazing! The sunrises were stunning! The fire pit was great for relaxing after a long day of adventures. The kayaks were a added bonus. The place was super clean. The host went way above and beyond making sure all our questions and concerns were taken care of. The location was great for everywhere we wanted to go. We were so pleased with everything. Stay here and you will find your little slice of heaven. Thank you so much for letting us enjoy your home!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Phyllis C.

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

Upgrades

Need to upgrade bath fan in hall and get better mattress for middle bedroom. Other than that it was very nice.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was awesome. The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed and the host was great too. Location was also great as we did a lot of sightseeing. Would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

L O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay at this cabin. The home was super clean, with everything you might need for your stay. We visited Grand Marias and Tehquamenon Falls - and never had to worry if we wouldn’t have something when we got home. We cooked at home a few times and ate out at some wonderful restaurants.The lake is so peaceful and quiet and the home is very spacious for its size. Beds were comfortable and it was nice to have 3 bedrooms . We’d love to stay again, my son loves to fish and looks like he would have loved it here. It was very central to many attractions in the U.P.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great home, super clean. well stocked. beautiful views and sunrises. close to town.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The rental was perfect. Wish we would have done the summer to enjoy the water more. It would be perfect for families with small children and swimming. We did fish out of the kayaks one day. Loved that it was furnished with absolutely everything you could possibly need. Loved that it was simply furnished but tastefully done.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it! Our 3 year old granddaughter was obsessed with the little beach area. It was nice that it was groomed, clean and sandy. There was nothing that wasn’t carefully thought of by the host. The home is spotless! We brought items we won’t need to pack next time because they had everything. Access to the dock to park our boat is a big perk. Our kids enjoyed the kayaks too. We’re already planning next years family vacation and returning here.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Krystal G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was perfect and very clean with all of the amenities you could need. Communication with Ryan was easy and he was very responsive with any questions we had along the way. The lake was gorgeous - we enjoyed fishing, playing on the beach, and campfires each night.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property had everything you could need, right down to the dry firewood. Very clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! The house was clean and well stocked with everything we might have needed. Check-in was easy and communication with the hosts was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

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

Fishing Trip

Great house for our group, well equipped kitchen, perfect location on the water.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RaeLynn A.

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

Great!

Great location and property. Comfortable home right on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

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

10/10

Well stocked house, lots of amenities, perfect spot to get the family together to go snowmobiling.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Danielle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Nice stay, good central location

House was in a good location. View was beautiful. House was very clean and well stocked. We were disappointed that you could not fish from shore because it’s too shallow and we were informed that the pier would be taken down after we had already paid. You can’t launch the row boat from the shore either due to it being so shallow. So we weren’t able to use the boat either.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

lawrence b.

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

Awesome stay

best stocked vacation home we have ever stayed in. everything was clean and the view of the lake was just 20 yards outside of the large living area with floor to ceiling windows. highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte B.

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

Fall color trip

We enjoyed our stay. Everything was as listed. Host very responsive to questions. Very serene atmosphere. We were able to travel around the area. Got to see 3 of the Vreat Lakes and lots of fall colir
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie B.

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

Dave & Marj 24

Great place, well keep and very well furnished. Peaceful and great to relax. Would highly recommend it
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

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

Perfect for family lake vacation!

This was the absolute perfect place to stay for our family. The yard was gently sloped to a sandy shore so that the kids (2, 5, 7 years old) were able to easily and safely play in the water. We could even see them playing from the kitchen and living room inside the house. The dock was awesome for bringing our boat. We had a great time fishing and boating. We could not believe how well stocked the house was. They had everything you could possibly need, and more. The downtown area nearby had some nice little shops and great ice cream. We did one day trip to Mackinaw City which was really nice, but mostly, we just hung out at the house and on the lake. We would 100 percent book this place again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

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