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2024 Remodel! Updated Cottage near Beach and Park

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Manistee Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

2024 Remodel! Updated Cottage near Beach and Park

Super Adorable Single Level Cottage at Park and Beach: Property ID #349804 - 2 Bedroom, 1.5 Bath, Sleeps 4. Sleeping Arrangements - Main level bedroom - Full; Main level bedroom - Full

** Extensive Remodel completed in Spring of 2024: All new kitchen, bathrooms, etc. Everything new! Any feedback/reviews posted before Summer 2024 would not accurately reflect the fantastic upgrades now in place! Note that Cottage does not allow pets following Spring 2024 remodel.

You’ll fall in love when you walk through the door! This single level home is ideally located within walking distance to Lake Michigan! Just steps from popular Red Szymarek Park with Frisbee Disc Golf and a little over a half mile to Downtown Manistee and 5th Avenue Beach.

Air Conditioning is provided via a min-split in the living room. All new bathrooms with a spacious shower with hand held and rain style shower heads. Comfortable seating, interesting antiques, telescope, books, puzzles and board games available. The natural gas firepit on the porch will make the cool evenings even better.

Feel free to make use of the off-street parking next to the home for boats/trailers!

AMENITIES INCLUDE: washer/dryer, hair dryer, private deck and outdoor seating with cushions, charcoal grill, golf discs, Wi-Fi, DVD and two Roku Smart TVs

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep (with only a stovetop, no oven). Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glasses, cups, etc. Drip/K Cup combination coffee maker available for guest use. New Nectar mattresses, multiple outlets for charging electronics and remote ceiling fans in both bedrooms. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies, and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.

LOCATION: Home is ideally located in a residential neighborhood near Lake Michigan and Downtown Manistee. 0.6 miles to Downtown. 0.7 miles to popular 5th Avenue Beach. Manistee River behind the property. Located about an hour south of Traverse City and Sleeping Bear Dunes.

The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:

- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience

If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right.

Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.

ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.

DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.

Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.

For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.

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Air conditioning
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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, service animals permitted
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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
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

About the area

Manistee

Manistee is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Orchard Beach State Park, while Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • First Street Beach - 5 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Orchard Beach State Park - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Jailhouse Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Bungalow Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2024 Remodel! Updated Cottage near Beach and Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at 2024 Remodel! Updated Cottage near Beach and Park?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2024 Remodel! Updated Cottage near Beach and Park?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2024 Remodel! Updated Cottage near Beach and Park located?

Situated in Manistee, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 12 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 12 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 12 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

4.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Debra P.

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

Location, location!

Great place to stay. Close to everything we liked to see. Beautiful sunsets, nice breezes.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Megan C.

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

Cozy and convient

Perfect size for 2 couples! Close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S., Louisville, KY

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

Cute as a button! Close to everything

We loved our stay at the cottage! The house is adorable and had everything we needed for a week-long stay. The beds were really comfortable, too. GREAT location, within walking distance of downtown restaurants and coffee as well as the beach. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tamara B.

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

Amazing

We had a wonderful 3 generation family vacation. We plan on doing this annually.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marie H.

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

Nice cottage

We enjoyed a peaceful, relaxing stay in this darling cottage. Thanks!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin C.

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

Great Getaway in N. Michigan

Great little cottage for the wife and I for our honeymoon. Close proximity to downtown Manistee. Close to the beach. What more can you ask for?
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Debra C.

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

Enjoyed

Nice old fashioned clean environment. Comfortable beds. Great location. Relaxing.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

cynthia f.

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

Enchanting cottage near the beach!

We were so thrilled to come in and see this darling cottage that was wonderfully decorated, and very well stocked with everything one might need... we didn't cook much, as we were mostly driving all over Leelanau and Benzie Counties. I can't express how cozy and safe we felt in this lovely cottage!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Cozy cottage

The cottage was very nice with all of the extra touches. The main downfall are the fees associated with this cottage. For that reason, I won't stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alana Z.

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

Great weekend stay!

We had a nice time at the property! I didn’t realize it doesn’t have Air Conditioning but there was a fan in every room and we were able to keep the place cool enough. It does have keurig too! The location is fantastic walking distance to downtown and close to the beach which has fire pits and a great concession stand. We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

4/10 Poor

Patty

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location. Property was very musty, multiple cleaning issues w bathroom and kitchen. Management was accommodating. However, I would not recommend this property in its current condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Keilee M., Richfield

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Manistee Stay at The Cottage

This was a cute rental property. However, my husband and I were quite disappointed to find out no one had been there in a while because upon opening the door to the rental we were immediately hit with the overwhelming smell of dampness, mildew & mold smell. It was rainy & cold outside so it was a bummer that we had to open all the windows to air out the cottage. The toilet pipes also need to be fixed because everytime you flushed the toilets the pipes would whistle & scream quite loudly for a minute following the flush. There were also many many spider webs everywhere in the cottage. With saying all of this, I would still recommend this rental property because it is cute, it comes with all the necessities one would need while staying in Manistee. It is also super close to a park, Lake Michigan, downtown restaurants & shopping. This little cottage as friendly neighbors and the wildlife 20 feet from the backyard is amazing! In the week we were there we seen a total of 26 deer, 3 black squirrels & 6 raccoons. The deer would get so close to us that we could reach out & touch them. The property owner also was accommodating to my husband's & my service dogs, which was greatly appreciated. Yes there is room for improvement with this property but if you can look past the few issues, it really is a wonderful stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

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