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“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach

Family-friendly holiday home with Hot tub, steps from Lake Michigan

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Smart TV, fireplace - “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach (Manistee)
You can look forward to a firepit, laundry facilities and a hot tub at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 13195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach

Fantastic cottage on Lake Michigan. The high bluff allows for a priceless view of Lake Michigan through an unforgettable picture window. Our cottage has 150 feet of frontage along Lake Michigan, and NEW stairs down to Lake Michigan. A 4 person HOT TUB sitting on the back patio to soak in the views

Sun-room offers great views and has comfy seating

Main floor also offers living room with commanding Lake Michigan view. Big screen TV in cozy living room along with gas fireplace. Large, well equipped kitchen with plenty of counter space.. Full bath on main floor. Main floor master bedroom with king bed. Upper level with two additional bedrooms and full bath. One upper bedroom has a king bed and the other upper bedroom has a queen bed. Basement level has fourth bedroom with full size bed and additional 1/2 bath in the basement. Basement also has a bunk room with two twin beds.

Cottage sleeps up to 13 in 4 separate bedrooms and the additional basement bunk room. Township limit is 10 guests. Cottage with is laid out as follows:
Main floor king
Upper queen
Upper king
Basement queen size bed
Basement bunk room: two twin bunk beds w a trundle.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Cobblestone flooring in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 2,094 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Long-term renters welcome
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our Manistee travel guide
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • At the Beginning of the Sunset
    Manistee Lake
    10 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Magoon Creek Nature Area
    3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • beach
    7 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course
    9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Tainer Lake
    10 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    15 min drive
  • Painted Lady Saloon
    17 min drive
  • Bungalow Inn
    16 min drive
  • The Salty Heifer
    18 min drive
  • China Buffet
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is “Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Magoon Creek Nature Area is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.

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“Red Cottage” Manistee Lake Michigan Beach house w/new stairs to private beach Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 94 out of 116 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 116 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 116 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 116 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 116 reviews

9.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Deanna J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely place to stay - great for a group of friends. There was a lot of space, plenty of beds, a hot tub and such a great beach to spend time rock picking and hanging out. Definitely be ready for a leg work out with all the stairs, but so worth it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Beautiful stay in Manistee

Had a great stay here, the house was comfortable and the views were amazing! Super comfortable for a short getaway for my whole family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property checked all the boxes for us. Wonderful beach, fabulous cliff top views of lake Michigan, fire pit and lovely hot tub were bonuses. Plenty of room for a large family to be together yet still have some personal space. Nicely equipped kitchen - we love to cook and share meals!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie D.

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

Weekend Getaway!

This was the perfect spot for a lowkey weekend. Located on a quiet road, but not too far from town. The house is spacious and comfortable and the views from the hot tub were breathtaking. The hosts were wonderful and great communicators. We would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

redwngz02

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

Great Vacation

We had a wonderful vacation. Great location and view. Would book again and recommend it to others.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

M. Louise J.

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

Beautiful views for cozy company

I do a yearly girl's trip and this location was perfect. It kept us warm and comfortable. The kitchen has most things you could need, pots, pans, spices, utensils, which is always a plus. The beds were all comfortable enough and have a good amount of privacy. The hot tub was perfect and the views were great. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

Excellent photo spot

We had a great midweek stay and the house is very nice and sits on a bluff with an amazing view. We took wedding photos here and loved it. Thanks Red Cottage!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

greg i.

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

Lakefront Manistee house

Our family made some amazing memories and couldn't get enough of the Lake Michigan view!!! Great layout, deck, sun room, and fire pit that we used. Location to downtown and several different beautiful sandy beaches was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael C.

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

Great lab retreat!

We had a great two-day retreat here with my research lab. The views of Lake Michigan were stunning, the beach was fun, and we were able to put the kitchen to good use. We had a blast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anna K.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful views!!!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

So beautiful

It was an amazing view
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robyn F.

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

Wonderful time!

We had an awesome time! Our hosts were very communicative before and during our stay. The cottage had everything our group needed. The view was wonderful and we all loved the hot tub. We recommend this place to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Beautiful place overlooking Lake Michigan

The property was exactly as described and the view was breathtaking. It was a great weekend with friends. Plenty of space in the house for everyone and a beautiful place to watch the sunset and enjoy a fire. Would love to go again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandi R.

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

Red House Manistee

We enjoyed our stay. We had a nice weekend with all our kids and grandkids together under one roof. Making food, playing games, sitting in the hot tub and staying warm by the fire. Making memories.We would love to comeback. a again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

steve s.

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

Little red house

This was an older property but the view was great..we had some mold in the upstairs bath and was taken of same day…need air conditioning in the basement. Manistee was close so this was a convenient location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

carrie t.

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

Book Nerds Girls Weekend!

This place was fabulous for our group of 6! The beds were comfortable. The kitchen was well stocked. The hot tub was a hit with several of us. We did have a snafu with the dishwasher, it decided to not want to be unlocked. I messaged Tammy , she and Mike happened to be down the street checking on another rental. This was Friday night at 9:30, mind you & they came right away! They were so kind and helpful! The dishwasher ended up needing to be replaced, but it was no big deal for us. Thank you again Tammy & Mike for being there & being so kind & helpful. We recommend this place for groups & families! Hope we can return! place for
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

roxanne k.

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

golfing geezers

We rented this property for two nights as a base for golfing at Manistee and Arcadia and it was wonderful The view was awesome and the house was great ! The house is clean and everything worked great! Thank you so much for being a part of making our annual northern golf trek fun and non-stressful Would definitely recommend and would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caraton C.

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

Great Location

We worked remote for a week. Peaceful area to get away. WiFi worked great for two people working remotely on laptops. Although our cellphone calls would drop often. Great place to stay but make sure you bring some paper towel and detergent if you’re planning on doing Landry.
Stayed 9 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carole A.

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

Loved the Red Cottage

This is a lovely location. The cottage was spotless, well-appointed and vacationer friendly. Plenty of hooks, plugs and towels. Yes, the climb down to the beach is a challenge, but we all managed. There are also beautiful public beaches nearby. Sitting on the patio, in the sunroom or the living room, the views are spectacular. The fire pit area is a bonus, with wood and kindling ready to go. My whole family (ages 9 through 77) had a great time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Tamara T.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful Bluff View

The view of Lake Michigan from the property was absolutely beautiful. It does sit high on a bluff with many steps down to the beach but well worth the trek down. Beautiful stones and driftwood. Not much of a swimming beach. The firepit area was a fantastic place to watch the sunsets and we had the opportunity to watch the Northern Lights overMiMichigan.MichiganMichigan. .tand ha
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Beautiful view

The view from this cottage is breathtaking with awesome sunsets every night. The stairs to beach are steep, but sturdy and everyone in our group went up and down. We especially enjoyed the sunroom and fire-pit. One complaint is that I reached out with questions once before my stay and once during and I never heard back form the host. An additional suggestion would be to add more decent sized coffee mugs and some larger pots, pans and serving bowls to accommodate group meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline H.

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

Gorgeous quiet spot for family time

This spot was absolutely gorgeous and everything was exactly as listed, no suprises whatsoever other than it was even prettier in person. The views are incredible, the spot is cozy and quiet, the house is well-stocked for all of your needs while there. We prefer to keep contact with the property manager minimum, we're pretty private, and that was not an issue at all here - we actually didn't get any response to our detailed checkout text to them, which we would have liked, but there were no issues. We were there during peak leaf season and the neighborhood was just gorgeous and we enjoyed the nearby hiking trails just a couple minutes down the street. If you're looking for a quiet, cozy, getaway, this is the spot - we recommend it! Oh, and it was very clean and smelled great, no mustiness, etc, which are two things that matter a great deal to me.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

Emily F.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

So Disappointing!!!

Have been interested in staying here for over a year due to the location and hot tub!! Told the host this upon booking, specifically mentioning the hot tub. Get there, take cover off hot tub, and it's half full! Door from sunroom to hot tub frozen shut. We tried it, water was hot but water level too low to stay in it comfortably in such cold weather. Called the host, then texted two hours later. Host finally texted back but did not receive it until the next morning. Host said to fill it with the hose (it was frozen) and asked for pictures and for me to treat the hot tub. Ok...but please fix it before we get back from skiing this afternoon. Host advised he would reach out to his "guy" and it "should be ready by this evening." I asked for updates, none were provided. Texted on our way home and asked if all was well. No response. Got back, nobody had been on site and situation was the same. Called host, no answer. Texted host, no response for over an hour. Finally got a response saying he couldn't get ahold of anyone to come out. This is when you're telling me? I shared my disappointment (pleasantly, can prove this). He offered a late check out and to get the bill for our meal on the way out of town. We did neither. Realized later we left our suits and towel in the dryer. I reached out to him to have him ship them to us. He said he would. Followed up several times...no tracking, no follow up, no suits two weeks later. So frustrating!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as advertised. Excellent stay! View is absolutely awesome.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Beautiful view!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025