Title: 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=2224&destination=Manistee%2C+Michigan%2C+United+States+of+America&selected=62558890&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. ## Photo gallery for 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. ![Interior - 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558900/62558890/83846ada.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558900/62558890/ea5d9111.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach nearby - 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558900/62558890/cd735786.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558900/62558890/59bbda70.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62560000/62558900/62558890/f50d675c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Perched on Lake Michigan's shores, this 6-bedroom home offers a tranquil retreat with spectacular views. Unwind on the massive deck, bask in natural light that pours through the windows, and enjoy Wi-Fi access. ## Reviews 9.4 Exceptional ### Entire home 7 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 152500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Air-conditioning - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. 6 bedroom home with spectacular Lake Michigan views. Sleeps up to 15\. Township limits total guests to 10 guests. Capture every sunset from this massive deck. Enjoy watching the Big Lake from the deck. With plenty of windows, the natural light in this home is as bountiful as the interior space. You will enjoy a spacious kitchen, two decks, two dining rooms, and sleeping arrangements on three floors. High speed Wi-Fi access. Steps to our private sandy beach. AC is a split unit on the main floor only. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 7 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - On a lake - 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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 Note from host: Lake Michigan has a high bluff in this location. ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Manistee Beach House with Incredible Views ## About the area Located in Manistee, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Manistee National Golf Course and Manistee Municipal Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Douglas Park and Ramsdell Theater. [Visit our Manistee travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manistee.dx2224) [View more Holiday homes in Manistee](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manistee-Private-Holiday-Homes.d2224-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.180305,-86.38442&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:_ztlGr%7DfnO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%3FS%40U%40U%40UBU%40UBSBU%40UBSBSDUBUDSBSDSDUDSDSDSFQDSFSDQFSFSFQHQFQFQHQHQFQHOHQHOHOJOHOJOHOJMJOJMJMHMLKJMJMLKJKLKJMLILKLILIJILINILILGLGNGLGLGNELENGLENCLENCNCLCNCNCNANALANAN%3FNAL%3FPAN%40L%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40N%40NBNBLBNBNBLDNBLDNFLDNDLFLFNFLFLFLHNHLHJHLHLJLHLHJLLJJJLJJLJLLJHLJLJLJNJLHNJNHNJNHNHNHPHNFPHPHPFPFPHPFPFRFRDPFRDRFPDRDRDRDTDRBRDRBTDTBRBR%40TBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FR%40V%3FR%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTAT%3FTARATAVCRATCTCRATCTCRERCTERCTEPETERERERGRERGREPGRGPGPIPGPGRIPINGPIPININIPKLIPKLINKNKLKLKLILMLKLKLMJKJMJKJMHMJMJMFKJMFOJMFMFMHODMFMFODMFODMDOBMDODO%40MBOBOBO%40OBM%3FOBO%3FO%40M%3FO%3FQ%3FM%3FOAO%3FOCM%3FOCOAOCOCMCOAOEMEOCMEOEMGOEMGMGOEMIMGMGOKMGKKMGMKMKMIKKMKKKMKKMKMMKIOKMKMKMKOIOKMIQKMIQIOIOIQGQIOIQGSGQIQGQGQGSEQGSESGSESESESEUEQCUESCUESCSCUAUCSCUAUCSAWAUAS%3FUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=9QEv25j_qJXXbHQgjSQQ8tfTtcE=) Manistee, MI ### What's nearby - ![At the Beginning of the Sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/715889050797715456/51de6aab-10e0-44f2-b405-23c171d86557.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manistee Lake 11 min drive \- 7.8 miles - Magoon Creek Nature Area 4 min drive \- 1.4 miles - beach 8 min drive \- 4.5 miles - Manistee National Golf Course 10 min drive \- 7.0 miles - Tainer Lake 10 min drive \- 7.2 miles ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 26 min drive ### Restaurants - McDonald's 16 min drive - Painted Lady Saloon 17 min drive - Bungalow Inn 16 min drive - Wendy's 16 min drive - China Buffet 17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck.? ### What time is check-in at 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck.? ### What time is check-out at 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck.? ### Where is 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## 6 bedroom Cottage on Lake Michigan. Stairs to private, sandy beach. Huge Deck. Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 62 8 - Good 13 6 - Okay 4 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 8.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Wayne B. 30 Nov 2025 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy an enjoyable location. The deck and fire pit area are nice features. ##### Wayne B. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joe V. 1 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This property worked out great for us. It was close to the 3 golf courses we played during our stay and provided the perfect view to relax with a cold one after the rounds. Plenty of room for 9 old college buddies to hangout and reminisce in the house, out on the deck, or around the fire pit. Would do it again! ##### Joe V. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Michael R. 6 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Every year we head up to Manistee for a Fourth of July family vacation. This year we decided to stay farther out of town than normal. The place was wonderful and isolated and offered a completely different vibe than staying in or near the city. ##### Michael R. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Marjorie E. 29 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Everything was wonderful except the grill needed a good scrubbing, the brush to clean the grill was awful! The construction next door started too early, 8:30 but we were gone most of the day so our evenings were very nice! The kitchen was stocked and labeled nicely! The view was spectacular! The family staying there with us were from Berlin, Germany and they really enjoyed our stay! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cba00bad-cad4-4465-941d-3be1a41bd494-1756482917246.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/4b291b12-130d-4de5-9330-6849c3352307-1756482916475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Marjorie E. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason M. 28 Nov 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### As advertised Property had amazing views and was very nice. The newer stairs to the beach were great. ##### Jason M. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### thomas f. 23 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Lakes view Beautiful view and enough space for a large group of people ##### thomas f. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mary R. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing ! This place is beautiful, the cottage is super cozy and clean, the view from the deck is amazing, complement it by the cute outdoor fire pit with plenty wood to burn and the best is the gorgeous private beach access with crystal clear water. We had a great and peaceful family weekend . Five star host, attentive to all details. Thank you ##### Mary R. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie M. 25 Sept 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect location for a large group! The views of Lake Michigan are amazing, and the host was quick to respond to our last-minute request. Our group had a fabulous time! Blue House was everything we were looking for! ##### Stephanie M. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James W. 20 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishin trip Plenty of space for everyone. Only issue we had was cell reception which you can't really blame on the property. Great location and had everything we needed ##### James W. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Glenn L. 6 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful overlook Great deck for family gatherings overlooking Lake Michigan. Perfect for enjoying the view and plenty of room for kids to play. ##### Glenn L. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Fran F. 1 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Getaway Property had an abundance of space for our extended family getaway. Access to the beach was a huge bonus. Kitchen was well stocked and had just about any cookware, utensil, appliance you could think of! ##### Fran F. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Donna F. 19 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Big and comfortable Beautiful views from deck. Kids loved looking for rocks on our beach. ##### Donna F. Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### bill b. 18 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great trip Josh Orton, the owner, was very helpful. His beautiful home was well maintained, had great views, was large enough to provide a lot space and privacy for a good-sized group (we had grandparents, parents and grandkids for a total of 14 people). The location was also excellent since it was located close to a lot of activities and yet was on a quiet road. A quality rental with a helpful owner. ##### bill b. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy P. 12 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Stay! We rented the house for a bachelorette weekend for my daughter and her bridal party. And it was absolutely perfect. The house was tidy and offered everything we needed and more. We had plenty of space for our group and enjoyed playing on the beach every day. We especially loved spot for the campfire, it was incredibly scenic and a nice spot to chill even when we weren't having a fire. We had a fantastic weekend and everything went great. Many thanks to the owner of this property, we couldn't have asked for a better stay! ##### Amy P. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Faith J. 26 Nov 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Vacay! Extended family getaway in over a year, celebrated a mom/gma’s special birthday and time spent with a special dad/papa. The time spent relaxing, laughing, eating, watching football, playing games, rock finding and town shopping was just what we needed. We all admired the lake view and enjoyed the cozy fireplace. Super clean, fully stocked, plenty of room for all of us, great communication, and looking forward to our next visit! Thank you so much! ##### Faith J. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kris P. 22 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic Lake Michigan house This property is perfect for a large group. Plenty of space to spread out, comfortable beds, well stocked kitchen. The deck with Lake Michigan view can’t be beat. This was our group’s second summer at this property and we will return in 2024\. We really appreciated the new grille this year. Property manager responded promptly to any questions. This location and home are awesome! ##### Kris P. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 Verified ### 4/10 Poor #### Michael L. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location Disliked: Cleanliness #### Beautiful Lake Front-but property needs TLC! The location and view of the lake were fantastic. However, the interior and exterior need updating. The exterior grounds have been neglected and need some attention. The fire pit area has several stumps that pose a trip hazard. The interior needs some serious updating. Additional, the cleanliness of the home could have been significantly better. ##### Michael L. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken G. 24 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Fun The house was as advertised. Big, clean, great views and located near dowtown Manistee. The only concern I had was the significant drop off going down to the shoreline. We had small children ages 4-8 which we had to be super vigilant watching. Swimming at the beach at the bottom of the stairs wasnt an option but we had plenty of other great locations to swim nearby. It was a great time and I highly recommend this home for family get togethers. Ken ##### Ken G. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brock M. 19 Oct 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A must stay location! No words can describe this property. My family and I, a part of 8 stayed here for the weekend. We had plenty of room for all of us. The view was awesome. It was raining so we didn’t get to enjoy the deck. My wife and I will definitely be renting again. The communication with Josh was like it should be always there to answer your text or call. As an owner of a property management company this is how a rental should be like. Highly recommend!! ##### Brock M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Andrew M. 23 Aug 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Secluded and lovely; could use some updating The place is overall very nice, with plenty of space and bedrooms. The deck is great for meals and hanging out, with a fantastic view and great breeze. Might be because it was late in the season but the whole place felt a little dirty and run down. Not a problem with the housekeeping - just feels like the whole property could use a deep clean and some updating in a few places. Overall, though, we had a great time. ##### Andrew M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023 Verified ### 10/10 Excellent #### James P. 12 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great deck overlooking the Big Lake We were five older adults (2 couples and a single),and were able to put each household on their own floor with their own bathroom and a king bed, which was great. The kitchen is very nicely stocked with pans, knives, dishes, etc, which made it much easier to have family dinners together. The deck is really terrific. Our only caution is that there is a house being constructed next door. The foundation is pretty close to done, but we got one morning of the constant beep beep of earth-moving equipment. They didn't start til 8:00am, but 2 of the 5 of us were from the West Coast which meant it was 5:00 am their time. Not so idyllic. Only happened one morning, don't know how much more beeping will occur. The hosts were great answering questions ("where's the Kreurig"?) and we felt they'd take care of anything that might come up. ##### James P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Doug N. 2 Sept 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Gathering, late August 2024 We had daughters, son in laws and grandchildren with us for one week. Everyone enjoyed their stay. Fire pit was a big hit. Nice deck. The cliff edge (common to most properties in this area) was a constant worry for the 3-year old but short non-lawn area acts as a deterrent. The 88 steps to lake was a good workout for grandpa but grandma couldn't manage it. No A/C in sleeping rooms as noted in the description was not a major problem as we had 65-70^ breeze every evening. Lower level rooms are more rustic than upper levels and need refresh. House has strange layout with 3 front doors and two stairs; was it a duplex at one time??? Carpet on main stair was ready for the dumpster a while ago. Overall, a positive experience. Thanks! ##### Doug N. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Constance M. 10 Aug 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful views, but needs a deep clean and maintenance Pros: great setting, beautiful views of the lake, lots of bedrooms for our large family, nice fire pit, wonderful little beach area (down approximately 88 steep stairs), large kitchen. Cons: this house needs a decent cleaning and maintenance. The carpeting on the entryway stairs is dirty and stained, the bathroom floors were dingy around the edges, the window sills had bugs, there were dust mice under the beds, and we battled fruit flies the entire week. Every bathroom had loose fixtures, the kitchen chairs had legs falling off, the freezer had a hard time freezing, 2 out of 3 refrigerator door racks were broken, the dishwasher top rack was broken. This was such a disappointment, especially considering how much we paid for a week here. We understand that a lake house might be a bit rustic, but this was not up to VRBO standards. ##### Constance M. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 Verified ### 6/10 Okay #### James S. 24 Jul 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Manistee is lively...but the house is tired The sunsets from the deck of the house are stunning and the location of the house, close to Manistee and among other beautiful homes is perfect. However, the house is 'tired'. The carpeted stairway leading to the main level is stained and years passed replacement (It's the first thing you notice when you enter the home). The laminate flooring throughout the house is of low quality and coming apart. The doors and windows all need to be replaced. The layout of the house worked well for our families (8 adults and 5 small children). The kitchen functioned well and their was plenty of room for dining. The 89 steps to the beach, while in good shape, are all the exercise I needed for the week. The beach is small and rocky and the wood in the water (former breakwall??) is somewhat unsafe for the kids. We chose to use the public beaches, downtown Manistee, which are a short drive away, and absolutely awesome...very clean and great facilities. There are several well-maintained and challenging (but very playable) golf courses in close proximity to the house. The evening concerts in the area are fabulous. Overall, I fell in love with Manistee and the surrounding area and will definitely return someday. ##### James S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024 Verified ### 8/10 Good #### Susan S. 15 Dec 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great view! Clean and plenty of space for all of us. ##### Susan S. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025 ---