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Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!

Vacation home near Lake Michigan in Manistee

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Interior
Smart TV, video games, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Terrace/patio
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. City of Milwaukee
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪7 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

In Manistee .You'll find Lake Michigan and Manistee Lake within a 15-minute walk of this Manistee vacation home. Manistee County Historical Museum and Ramsdell Theater are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Manistee Riverwalk - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manistee Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • S.S. City of Milwaukee - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Painted Lady Saloon - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Culver’s - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!

This 2 bedroom 1 bath is the front unit on a multi unit property with a private entrance and no shared spaces. Manistee is a magical summer vacation spot! Girls weekend? Casino trip? Family vaca? We have the perfect place with fun bright colors, relaxed atmosphere, and just walking distance from 5th avenue beach or downtown! Our guests love to Relax on one of the units private decks with a cold beverage after a nice day at the beach, grill some steaks or order in, then get ready to check out downtown with plenty of pubs, restaurants, shopping, and entertainment for the whole family. Manistee offers transportation! Don't want to drive or walk? Give them a call 6am 4-6pm! Adults only trip? Manistee has it covered. Check out the nearby Casino, multiple golf courses, fishing charters, Crystal Mountain, local breweries & more! Have a blast while having the peace of mind you picked a great location in a great neighborhood! Enjoy a fire outside at the end of the day with the gas fireplace or curl up inside for a night of Netflix or family board games/Wii. Unit is equipped with outside Ring cameras for safety and security of the property. We hope to see you soon @ Turtle Stone Properties LLC Front Porch Cottage!

Here a link with some pretty great information on things to do in the area! https://grkids.com/manistee-michigan-things-to-do/

Cheers, Mike & Crystal

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

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.
  • 2 steps to reach entrance
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Winery tours 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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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

Rules

A/C and or heat must be turned down when you leave the property. Doors must be locked when you leave the property for any reason.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: House could sleep 2 adults and 5-6 children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.3 mi (6-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.6 mi (5-min drive) from First Street Beach and 6.3 mi (12-min drive) from Manistee County Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Little River Casino (7-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! to downtown Manistee?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Manistee.

Bright Beautiful beach theme home walking distance to Lake Michigan & downtown! Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Aoife O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, cute house, we enjoyed our stay. If you are a full family it might be a little tight for more than a one or two night stay but for two on a budget it was perfect, we could walk to food or shops and of course the beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a very nice location quite everything well maintained. Very easy to access with a 20 foot boat but the driveway is full. But if need to you can park on the street. Fishing was good not great but good easy access to boat ramp and they are very well maintained.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Patrice C.

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

Manistee vacation

We loved the house. It was small but fully equiped kitchen. Check in was easy with the door code. Crystal was very responsive when I needed to adk a question. We had a wonderful time and loved the fromt porch very much.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tom N.

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

Manistee stay

Nice property in a nice town. If you like to walk is walking distance to downtown and beach
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ana A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great communication. Very cute place. We saw on a review that there wasn’t any way to make ice, so I bought one and left it as a parting gift.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy B.

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

Nice location.

Good stay. Everything suited our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nevin M.

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

Nice little cottage.

The area is beautiful. The cottage is close enough to the lake to walk there. The cottage is small but adequate.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Mary S.

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

Great Porch Home

This two-story porch home was perfect for our stay in Manistee. It has comfortable furniture, two porches, and games for the kids. Everything including the beach was in walking distance.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa S.

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

Great Getaway

The Front Porch Cottage was a great little getaway for us! It was very clean and was exactly as it was advertised. It was in a quiet neighborhood and was very close to the beach and quaint downtown of Manistee. Communication with the host was excellent! We really enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Patricia G.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
We werent aware that both bedrooms were on the upper floor along with the bathroom being upstairs. It was quite an inconvenience.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey D.

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

Family Vacation

The house was very cute! Perfect for our family :) The deck was especially nice, with a couple porch swings, chairs and a fireplace. The balcony was great too! I loved the decor in the house, gave it a nice beach vibe. We loved that it was close to everything too, especially the beach!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim v.

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

Fishing

Fit our needs perfectly
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joachim v.

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

Fishing

Property worked out great for four guys fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon I.

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

Wonderful stay

Owners were communicated well with us and answered our questions quickly. Added special items to our stay that made it extra special. It was in a perfect for the race we ran on Saturday. Nice quiet neighborhood. Close to the beach and downtown. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Barbara K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Great Location

We enjoyed our short visit. There were 4 of us so plenty of sleeping space but kitchen was very small. Only providing 2 chairs. A couple of folding chairs would have been helpful. Didnt get the bar stools!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebeckah G.

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

Comforts of home.

Laundry, on site. Furniture was comfortable and brought the cottage vibe. Kitchen had all the basics and sparkling clean. It was like having a cottage vibe furnished apartment. Bath is cute and has all you need but tub and surround could use an update. Lots of hot water with decent pressure. Quiet neighborhood, porch felt more private than I originally thought it would. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

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

Manistee Fun

We had a hiccup on our side (Covid). I didn’t go but the two others in my group went. 100% 5 stars go to the Host for offering guidance and clear communication navigating us through. The host was very quick into responding to all my “what if” senecios. The host saved the day!! Thanks so much. I saw there was a gravel bike race coming up so I may rebook.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

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

Nice little family getaway

We very much enjoyed our trip and the special little touches that this home offered. The owners certainly take a lot of pride in their property! The only negative factor for us was the proximity to the road with our little ones. We typically like to have a lot of outdoor time in the evenings, but that was a little more difficult with the yard space being right up on the road. Obviously there's nothing the owner can do about that- just something to note. I was overjoyed that they thought about keeping a baby gate available in the home and it was perfect to keep my toddler from the steep stair case! Overall, we loved the cottage and will be back for another trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gregory H.

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

Nice property - is as advertised

Overall, this was a nice property that was as advertised. Pro's - nicely decorated/funished, living rooms & master bedroom very comfortable, clean, updated carpet throughout home, 2 porches available for use, convenient location within Manistee. Con's - portable air conditioner upstairs struggled to keep that floor of the home cool, no ceiling fans to assist in keeping cool - only 2 portable tabletop fans provided, hot water ran out after 2 showers. Suggestions - add ceiling fans to the bedrooms, as was done in the living room, paint/stain both porches to freshen up worn exterior, add ice cube trays to freezer. Overall a nice property inside, but small additions would make it top-notch.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Aimee S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The location was great, able to walk to everything, parking good, keyless entry great, hosts wonderful. The house itself was just ok. The downstairs was adequate, kitchen met our needs, it had good AC downstairs as we went during a hot and humid time so we made sure we would have AC but… the upstairs needed a lot of work. The primary bedroom was large enough but the window AC was right at your head. The bedroom that had two twin beds was way too hot even though there was AC it accumulated water which needed to be drained at least once in the middle of the night in order for it to work. After two days we decided we couldn’t sleep in the beds and went to the living room which was much more comfortable. We did let the host know about the heat and they did send over a box fan which was appreciated but didn’t do much to force the cool air upstairs. The bathroom had hot water but entire house could use an upgrade as pics do not match the actual look. There was no storage for clothes and only a few hangers. Plenty of towels for beach though. My suggestion to the hosts is to pack your bag for a week and go stay there. The issues are evident. No need for huge chairs upstairs as the rooms are needed for luggage. It was clean enough with new carpet but again you may check on your cleaner as the fans that were there were so filthy that they weren’t usable and don’t look under beds. We had a fine time but this is just another Manistee Vrbo that is expensive but disappointing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 31 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

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