Title: Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=72388504&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan ## Photo gallery for Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage ![Interior - Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72388600/72388504/0071f1ab.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio - Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72388600/72388504/44a5ff5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72388600/72388504/e67270a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books - Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72388600/72388504/dbed9972.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage (Manistee)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/73000000/72390000/72388600/72388504/46d80588_edited_2b58.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies At Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage, you can look forward to golfing on-site, a firepit and a garden. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities, such as laundry facilities. ## Reviews 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101865 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space ## 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. ### Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage Port City Cottage, a spacious 5-bedroom 2-bath home, offers a comfortable way to enjoy the scenic, historic Lake Michigan small town of Manistee. Located minutes from the popular 5th Avenue beach, Port City Cottage welcomes up to 14 guests with modern conveniences, authentic charm, and room for family and friends. Our family has lived and vacationed in this beautiful part of the lower peninsula for generations and we're excited to share our love for this unique destination with you. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Street parking available - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub - Bathtub or shower - Bidet - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### 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. - 4 steps to reach entrance - Handrails in stairways - Hardwood flooring in public areas - Smooth flooring in public areas - Upper floors accessible by stairs only - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Golf - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sailing nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,865 square feet ## Similar properties ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578500/578495/b29e7909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manistee Manistee - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,004 reviews £55 includes taxes & fees 18 Mar - 19 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-18&endDate=2026-03-19&selected=578495&PinnedHotelID=578495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Bar (on property)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92200000/92190700/92190602/e3679f8b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn & Suites Manistee Waterfront Manistee - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.6 Exceptional 479 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 26 Feb - 27 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27&selected=92190602&PinnedHotelID=92190602&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Free daily continental breakfast ](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/50000000/49110000/49109400/49109376/b843b72b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manistee National Golf and Resort Manistee - Pool - Hot tub - Breakfast included - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 389 reviews £96 includes taxes & fees 25 Feb - 26 Feb [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-02-25&endDate=2026-02-26&selected=49109376&PinnedHotelID=49109376&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/93000000/92020000/92014900/92014880/7e24fe95.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Manistee Inn & Marina Manistee - Spa - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 221 reviews £46 includes taxes & fees 20 Mar - 21 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-20&endDate=2026-03-21&selected=92014880&PinnedHotelID=92014880&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![House (6 Bedrooms) | Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119840000/119835500/119835499/b11295e5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hamlin Lake Retreat: Spacious Stay for Groups! 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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 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 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 UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ## About the area Located in Manistee, this holiday home is near the beach. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Manistee Municipal Marina and Orchard Beach State Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [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&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.25058%2C-86.32997&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=7cL_0I0Y32jkmMGJZ4UXZiCNbZs=) 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 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - ![the historic manistee north pierhead lighthouse on fifth avenue beach on eastern lake michigan, michigan, with its elevated walkway, on a stormy day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621561053913/1eefc5bd-3c0a-4b14-9fe1-d71f8a400d88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=115.61&rh=65.03&ra=fit&q=high) Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse 15 min walk \- 0.8 miles - Manistee Municipal Marina 5 min walk \- 0.3 miles - Ramsdell Theater 11 min walk \- 0.6 miles - S.S. City of Milwaukee 19 min walk \- 1.1 miles ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) 8 min drive ### Restaurants - Little River Casino Resort 11 min drive - McDonald's 5 min drive - Painted Lady Saloon 4 min drive - Culver’s 5 min drive - Burger King 4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage? ### What time is check-in at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage? ### What time is check-out at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage? ### Where is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage 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 14 8 - Good 3 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.2 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan M. 10 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay! Had a great time at this location. Worked out perfectly for our golf trip and the house is much larger than the pictures show. Thanks. ##### Ryan M. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Christina W. 5 Jul 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Location! Great location.. downtown area and beach within a mile. Lots of space and mattresses are comfortable. Loved that beach towels and beach bag were provided! Dishes/pans could be better stocked and cleaning crew could do a better job.. but all in all, great place to stay! ##### Christina W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TJ G. 30 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place to stay in Manistee This is the second time my family and I have stayed in this place and we will keep renting it. Absolutely love the central location and the quite peaceful neighborhood. Nice house with very cozy feel. It has a couple of common areas, perfect for hanging out and playing games. Plenty of seating for family meals and a nice sized, well equipped kitchen. ##### TJ G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller 28 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family friendly Check in process was easy and worry free. The host are great to work with and respond fast. The home was spacious, clean and easy to get too. This home makes my short list of places to stay at when I visit Manistee. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Libby W., MI USA 16 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely Manistee house! Very lovely Manistee house close to beaches and downtown. Not central AC, but the two provided AC units were very nice and lots of fans were provided as well. Washer and dryer a great plus! ##### Libby W. Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kymberlea E. 7 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Home was amazing, easy to find great location to downtown. ##### Kymberlea E. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Zach C. 8 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Stay Stayed here for a golf trip with friends and it was a great place and a good time. Would stay here again for sure. ##### Zach C. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim A. 20 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was spacious, and in a great location. The beds were very comfortable and the host thought of everything! We would definitely stay here again ##### Kim A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### TJ G. 26 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Location My family and I have stayed at this place multiple times. Absolutely perfect. Couldn't image a better location, centrally located between the beach and down town. Easy walking distance to all of the best spots in Manistee. Look forward to staying there again and again. ##### TJ G. Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebekah J. 14 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cute, great location Cute little touches all over, lots of beds, very comfortable. ##### Rebekah J. Stayed 4 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Joseph R. 9 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Golf Vacation We had trouble with the front door lock and Emma was very helpful in getting us in. The driveway is a dirt drive and the privacy fence next to it leans towards the driveway. Overall a great place to stay, just needs some curb appeal. ##### Joseph R. Stayed 7 nights in May 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda P. 25 Jun 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Cleanliness #### Cute and quaint home! Convenient location to everything in Manistee! Very nice and comfortable older home. It was perfect for our group of seven. However, a little disappointed in the overall cleanliness. Found small papers and debris under chairs, beds, and sofa so cleaners must not move furniture to sweep. Sign in the living room still said "Welcome Amanda". The exhaust fan in the main floor bathroom ceiling and the porch light fixture need cleaned for efficiency. Also could not locate any directions on what we need to do at the end of stay. Overall we loved staying here and would stay again...just pointing out items that you can work on, going forward. ##### Linda P. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen S. 28 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place The house size was perfect. Close to the water. Our girls weekend was a success. ##### Karen S. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendy S. 7 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great home for family getaway!! This house has all the amenities for a wonderful time in Manistee. Its location to everything around town was fantastic. We loved the vintage/ rustic look of this cottage. The only suggestion I have is maybe a few more throw blankets, it was in the 30's a couple of days and we could only find one extra blanket. Even with the cold weather the house was comfortable because of the furnace. We will keep this house on the top of our list for future stays. ##### Wendy S. Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ashley E. 26 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Character, Charm and a Couple of Pros This is a really cool old house with character. It’s decorated really cute and man that claw foot is great! Plenary of space and comfortable beds. I mean, we are actually buying the same king size for home, it was that good! The location is great as well. Right across the River from downtown and a couple blocks from a park and the beach. Lastly,-and I hope no one takes this as a negative because it definitely is not. Like I said It’s an old house and character and charm can come with some hiccups from time to time. Emma and Norman handle these hiccups like real pros and went above and beyond, in my opinion, to make sure we were happy with our stay. I Would recommend this place 100%, and if you do do you’ll be in great hands. ##### Ashley E. Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rickman C. 20 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice Everything you'd need. ##### Rickman C. Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Josh S. 18 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Josh S. Stayed 3 nights in May 2025 ---