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

Family-friendly holiday home with kitchen, near Lake Michigan

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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 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10173 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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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

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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

Pets not 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
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

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
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Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • At the Beginning of the Sunset
    Manistee Lake
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • the historic manistee north pierhead lighthouse on fifth avenue beach on eastern lake michigan, michigan, with its elevated walkway, on a stormy day
    Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Manistee Municipal Marina
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Ramsdell Theater
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • S.S. City of Milwaukee
    19 min walk - 1.7 km

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?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Discover stunning Northern Michigan from the comfort of the Port City Cottage located?

This family-friendly Manistee holiday home is located near the beach, within a 15-minute walk of Manistee County Historical Museum and Lake Michigan. Manistee Lake and Ramsdell Theater are also within 15 minutes.

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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.
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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

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Christina W.

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!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

TJ G.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Libby W., MI USA

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!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kymberlea E.

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

10/10 Excellent

Zach C.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

TJ G.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah J.

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

Cute, great location

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

8/10 Good

Joseph R.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Linda P.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rickman C.

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

Nice

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

10/10 Excellent

Josh S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025