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Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!

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A room with a wooden bunk bed, a small table with a tray, a sofa, and a television on the wall.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area in the background.
A living room with a plaid sofa, a coffee table with remote controls, a ceiling fan, and a kitchen area with white cabinets and a 'HELLO' sign.
A dining area with a round table, chairs, a potted plant, and a kitchen in the background.
A neatly made bed with a striped blanket, a bedside lamp, and a wall-mounted sign with the words 'be happy'.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Games at the ready
    One of the few properties with video games available for guests.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Manistee Lake
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee Riverwalk
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom

3 Single Bunk Beds and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!

This cozy and relaxing space is the back unit on a multi unit property. 1 bedroom 1 bath with private entrance and your own personal back yard deck access. This place is small but mighty! Just a short 10 min stroll to 5th avenue beach & a 5 min walk to downtown Manistee! This setup is a bit unique to provide a great little space for your family! The 1 bedroom holds a full size bed. The living room has one fold out couch (full size) and a custom built in bunk bed (twin XL size mattresses). The living-room ottoman tranforms into a single rollaway cot perfect for a child or small adult. This unit could sleep 6 depending on your personal needs. With that being said I do not recommend this location if you want to sleep 6 adults. Example: The space fits 2 adult couples or a family (parents) with children more comfortably. Unsure if this is a good fit for your group? Just ask! We are happy to help determine if this unit will work for your family/needs. The cottage comes with many boards games, TV with internet so that you can watch your own personal Netflix or Hulu account, a gaming system, a fully furnished kitchen, and a visitors guide of all the fun things to do while visiting Manistee!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 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 allowed: in designated areas
You must use the mattress cover provided for queen bed
Charcoal grill must be used in the backyard in grass
Please park in the designated areas on the street

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3273724vb
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
Cashless transactions are available
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

Manistee is home to this cottage. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park. Ramsdell Theater and Douglas Park are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and hunting nearby.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manistee Lake - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Ramsdell Theater - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy 1 bedroom cottage walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! located?

Situated in Manistee, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Manistee Lake and Lake Michigan. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater 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. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy place in great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay very much. Walking distant to downtown and the river walk. Ever relaxing
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 July 2025
You guys were awesome to host! Great communication and welcome back anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber N.

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

Fun trip

Very cute and clean house, close to downtown, nice neighborhood and super friendly and helpful host! We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2024
Thanks for taking the time to give us this awesome review! We hope you come see us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely 4 night stay! The cottage was clean, well maintained and just what we needed for a short getaway. And talk about bang for your buck - super affordable and just minutes away from great shopping, restaurants and beautiful clean beaches. Thanks again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2025
Thank you for the 5-star review! I appreciate your comment regarding affordability. I strive to remain competitive while considering the needs of families during these challenging economic times. We would love to host your family again in the future. Come see us again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim v.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 August 2025
It's a pleasure to have you as a repeat customer for the last three years!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

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

Wonderful stay! Can’t wait to go back!

Very clean and cute place! You could see all the little details that the owner had thought of to make the stay more comfortable. We had a wonderful time and can’t wait to go back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you Jennifer! I love knowing you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the small touches. I always try to think about what I would appreciate while on my vacations so thank you for the feedback! We hope to host you again in the future! Until then take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Lovely Short Term Rental

Our family is building a home in Manistee and when our plans changed for the holiday and winter season to stay with damily this little rental became our home. It was conveniently located, clean, and had everything we needed.
Stayed 21 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

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

Location is Everything

Close to many restaurants, shopping, the Riverwalk, and the beach. Nice quiet neighborhood. Large comfortable back deck.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2023
Great review Carol. Thank you so much for staying with us in Manistee. We hope to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great Location!

We had a wonderful experience at this place! Crystal, the host, was incredibly helpful and accommodating. The place was clean and had all the amenities we needed. Its convenient location allowed us to explore Manistee, Sleeping Bears, and Traverse City easily. I recommend this rental for a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 July 2023
Thank you so much for your detailed review! Im so glad our location was perfect for your adventures! Hope to have you stay with us again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Manistee Home

This is a cozy house with room for kids in the bunk room and adults on the 2 sofa beds. Close enough to walk to downtown Manistee and a bit longer walk to the First Street Beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 August 2023
Thanks again Michael! So glad your family was able to get to Manistee for a summer vacation and that the space worked out good for you all. Sounds like you all enjoyed your stay and we're able to make it to the beach and downtown! Please come see us again soon! Take care!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Everett M.

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

Fishing trip

It was as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2023
Thank you for taking the time to review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda E.

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

Peaceful

Enjoyed very much!!! the wii healed our inner
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
I'm so glad you had a enjoyable time Elideth! Hope to host you again in the future! It looks like your review was unfortunately cut short but it sounds like you enjoyed the Wii gaming system! We are so glad to hear that. Thank you for the review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tip M.

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

Small but did the job

Clean and did the job
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Thanks for taking the time to give us a 5 star review Tip! We hope you will come visit us again at Turtle Stone Properties in Manistee!
Verified

8/10 Good

Madelyn O.

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

Nice place

Cute lake cottage feel. It's one part of a duplex that gets rented separately, but no access between the two, so you have your privacy. The larger beaches are about a mile walk and there's a smaller lake about half a mile away. The hosts were thorough with info about the property and the check in and out processes.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abby A.

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

Perfect Getaway

Crystal and her family have done a wonderful job putting together this little Back Porch Cottage! We had everything we needed to feel like this little space was homey and comfortable. Affordable, cozy, and excellent customer service is what you’ll get when you book this space! The kitchen was great for making our own meals. The deck and grill were super nice added bonuses. We had games, tv, it’s close to the beach and downtown Manistee - everything we wanted! Highly recommend and we will be returning!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May 2023
Thank you so much for the great review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Back Porch cottage in Manistee! You were wonderful guests and we would love to see you return again in the future! Until next time!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dianne B.

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

Cozy, comfortable

We enjoyed our stay in the back porch cottage. Our only comment is that AC was not adequate to keep temperature comfortable. It got up to 77 at times, the small AC window unit couldn’t keep up. We had to buy fans to tolerate the heat. Otherwise, everything else was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 August 2024
Dianne, I'm thrilled everything was great. I do wish we had been contacted about your issues with the AC unit not being able to keep up during your stay. This is the first time hearing this feedback. There is a fan in the bedroom closet but we also keep extras on the property we could have delivered to your unit. We will examine the AC unit to ensure it doesn't need replacement. We apologize for any discomfort during your stay. Never feel like you can't contact us during your visits at Turtle Stone Properties. We always want you to have the absolute best experience.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jayna C.

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

Convenient location

My mom, sister, two nieces (ages 5 and 9), and I stayed here. It was exactly as advertised. Yes, it is small, but we all slept comfortably and there were still bed options we did not use. If we had bad weather, it would have been tight but thankfully the weather cooperated. Everything is well thought out- there are easy to find instructions for things, a helpful binder, even extras like beach chairs. It is conveniently located, but just beware if you come to the town during 2023, one of the bridges is closed for repairs. So everyone has to cross the river over a single draw bridge. Thank you for hosting us. We enjoyed our brief stay in Manistee.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Hi again Jayna! We are so pleased that you enjoyed the back porch cottage & Manistee as much as we do! You and your lovely family are welcome back anytime. Take care and thank you for taking the time to give us such a wonderful review!
Verified

6/10 Okay

Katie Z.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

very cute place to stay !

the host was very kind, let us know about events going on in the area. the house was very very close to the beach and downtown shops, usually we are about a half hour out when we visit manistee, so that was a very nice luxury. however, it is a shared property so there are other tenants with you. not much privacy and was a bit uncomfortable, and wasn’t advertised very clearly. the pictures also make the space look a lot bigger than it is. it says it can sleep 7-8, but i wouldn’t recommend more than two adults, three at most. the area we stayed, was the back porch area, however , we didn’t use the back porch very much due to the cobwebs and spiders (my boyfriend is a baby when is comes to spiders) the living area itself, was very clean ! the hosts were also kind enough to leave some travel shampoo and soap and other utilities. overall really cute place to stay with friendly hosts ! would more than likely book again !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
We are confused by this review as our property description accurately highlights the limited space of our one-bedroom unit and is described as "small but mighty". We designed it with families with multiple children in mind as we have 5 of our own. We encourage guests to assess if the space is suitable for their needs and reach out if they need advice to make that decision. The back porch, shaded by a tree, requires additional maintenance, and we provide a broom for guests to use as well as have our cleaning crew broom it off after every check out. Additionally I'll add the units on the property are completely separate with no shared space. The entrances to the cottages are on the opposite sides of the building. Yard spaces are not shared. Unfortunately, after this stay, we discovered that the rollaway cot was broken in two places, the bedroom curtain rod was bent and curtains were on the floor, and the couch cushions were wet. The recliner was also malfunctioning and wasn't closing correctly. We strive to provide a clean and comfortable environment for our guests and are disappointed with this review especially after it required us to pay for repairs to the unit and We didn't request any further monetary payments because of the damage found after the visit.

About the host

Hosted by Crystal Kittel

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Why they chose this property

Quiet and clean

What makes this property unique

This property is unique because it actually has 2 units. The back porch cottage which you are viewing now and the front porch cottage. Both completely separate and private. Rent just one unit or both if your group wants to vacation together but have their own private space.

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