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

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Dates

May 2025

June 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10173 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Kitchen
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Manistee, MI

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

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for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

8 May - 9 May

About this property

Entire place

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

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.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Lake Michigan. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the vacation home.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Amenities include laundry facilities
Just a 2-minute drive from Lake Michigan and 8 minutes from Little River Casino

As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Emma Rogers

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

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

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

9.6

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

10 Sept 2024

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.

5 Jul 2024

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

30 Jun 2024

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 traveller

28 Dec 2023

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

16 Aug 2023

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.

25 Jun 2023

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.

9 Jun 2023

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.

14 May 2023

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.

28 Oct 2022

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.

7 Oct 2022

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.

26 Jan 2022

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