Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6102 sq m

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Washer

Dryer

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

Orchard Beach State Park18 min walk
Manistee Lake6 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)9 min drive
Little River Casino9 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom of main bedroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This kid friendly cottage is perfect for a family. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and newly remodeled full baths and is located on Bar Lake. Bar Lake is a shallow fishing lake and is connected to Lake Michigan by an underground stream that goes beneath Lake Shore Drive. Bar Lake is not good for swimming, but you can swim across the street at the small Lake Michigan public beach. This cottage is also listed on CL so you don't have to pay the extra fees of this site. Look under northern MI.
Located across Lake Shore Drive is a quiet public beach on Lake Michigan.
The cottage sleeps 6, has a deck looking over Bar Lake, gas grill and bonfire pit. Gas grill and table and chairs on deck.
The cottage has a full kitchen. There are two queen rooms and one bunk bedroom. There is a washer and dryer. The cottage has well water with a water softener.

Property manager

Lisa Armstrong

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Beach view

Relaxing on Deck, Enjoying Lake Michigan

Microwave

Living/dining area

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary, while Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights. With rafting, fishing and swimming nearby, you'll find plenty of adventures in the water.

Manistee, MI

What's nearby

Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary - 9 min walk
Orchard Beach State Park - 18 min walk
Manistee Lake - 6 min drive
Little River Casino - 9 min drive
Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 10 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

McDonald's - 9 min drive
Jailhouse Bar - 10 min drive
China Buffet - 7 min drive
Bungalow Inn - 10 min drive
A&W Restaurant - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lake Michigan Access/Bar Lake Frontage 5 minute walk to Lake Michigan beach located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary and Lake Michigan. Manistee County Beaches and Orchard Beach State Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

8.0

Very good

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Aprill R.

10 July 2019

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

Great location.

We stayed over the 4th of July. Cottage is on Bar Lake which was a super quiet and secluded location. Cabin was clean and had all the essentials. Overall, the place could use a little fixing up in areas but the location and price make it a great deal! Lisa was wonderful to work with during booking and throughout our stay. We would definitely consider staying here again.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2019

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Susan R.

18 July 2016

Nice location at a good price

Lisa was great to work with. The location was great. The backyard looks on to Bar Lake. Lake Michigan access was just down the drive and across the street. The cottage had what we needed for our getaway. It didnt have air conditioning, but the cottage was offered at a good price.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2016

About the host

Hosted by Lisa Armstrong

Why they chose this property

Perfect for a family or a couple with a great location and great price. The cottage has 3 bedrooms with a futon in the living room.
The deck has seating for 4 around the table and has a lovely quiet view of Bar Lake. You can watch the sunrise on Bar Lake, (see picture with other of cottage) and the sunset on Lake Michigan.
The cottage is tucked around a wooded corner off Lake Shore Drive so you have quick access to the public beach on Lake Michigan but also privacy and a wooded area. You have access to an old fishing boat to use on Bar Lake. The cottage has a gas grill, full kitchen and washer and dryer. It is located just 5 minutes from the beautiful Manistee River walk and 1st and 5th Street Beaches. Both 1st and 5th Street Beach have pavilions with food, showers and bathrooms.
Check the Manistee Tourism Guide to see the many festivals, hiking and beaches. There cottage is also 5 minutes from the casino and 5 minutes 1st and 5th street beaches. You can drive up scenic M-22 to have dinner at Arcadia Bluff Golf Restaurant or continue onto Frankfort.

What makes this property unique

The cottage is across the street from a small public beach on Lake Michigan. There are hiking trails within walking distance of the cottage and several public access paths to Lake MI. The back deck offers a quiet and lovely view of Bar Lake and is surrounded by trees.
The cottage is only 5 minute drive from First Street and Fifth Street Beach.
It is too weedy to swim on Bar Lake but you can swim across the street in Lake Michigan.

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