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Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage

Family-friendly stay near Lake Michigan

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 101865 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, S.S. City of Milwaukee
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪9 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

Close to the beach.You'll find Lake Michigan and Manistee County Historical Museum within a 15-minute walk of this Manistee vacation home. Also, Manistee Lake is within half a mile (1 km) and Ramsdell Theater is within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Manistee Municipal Marina - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Ramsdell Theater - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Manistee Lake - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 15 min walk - 0.8 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

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.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Street parking available
  • Onsite parking includes off-street options

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • 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
  • Smoking not allowed

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage to the airport?

This vacation home is 4.6 mi (8-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage to the beach?

This vacation home is 1.5 mi (5-min drive) from First Street Beach and 6.6 mi (13-min drive) from Manistee County Beaches. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Little River Casino (8-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage to downtown Manistee?

This vacation home is 0.5 mi away from Manistee.

Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlea E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Home was amazing, easy to find great location to downtown.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ G., Milo, Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christina W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ G., Milo, Iowa USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W., MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda P.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Joseph R.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute, great location

Cute little touches all over, lots of beds, very comfortable.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

The house size was perfect. Close to the water. Our girls weekend was a success.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rickman C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice

Everything you'd need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022