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A vacationers dream, this comfortable cottage is 2 miles North of 
Manistee, Michigan on a low bluff overlooking the wide sandy beach 
at Lake Michigan. Sit on the lakeside deck and watch the spectacular 
sunsets. Relax on the beach, walk the beach for miles if you like, 
or build a campfire in the pit as you watch the spectacular display 
of the stars overhead. Grill your favorite meals and eat outside on 
the spacious side deck at the picnic table, or use the fully 
equipped kitchen and eat inside with a great view of Lake Michigan. 
The cottage has TV/VCR/DVD, 2 bedrooms, 1 full bath, and sleeps 6-8. 
Stairway to the beach has a spacious deck 12 steps down, then 15 
steps to the beach. Enjoy Manistee, the Victorian Port City 2 miles 
away with historical buildings and Victorian homes, Little River 
Casino, museums, lighthouse and pier, 1.75 mile Riverwalk, 2 city 
beaches, marinas, shopping, restaurants, concerts, Ramsdell Theater, 
fishing, and the SS Milwaukee historical steamship.
Nearest beach: 30 feet to the Beach
Nearest airport: Manistee Blacker Airport-daily airline service at 4 
Miles 
Nearest railway station: Traverse City at 60 Miles 
Nearest highway intersection: US-31 at M-110 at 2 Miles 
Nearest ferry port: SS Badger -- Ludington, MI to Manitowoc, WI at 
35 Miles 
Manistee is the Victorian Port City, with historical buildings (some 
with tours), Victorian houses, Little River Casino, Lighthouse and 
pier, SS Milwaukee historical steamship, 2 city beaches, marinas, 
Charter fishing or fishing off the pier, public boat launches, even 
airplane rides. Walk the 1.75 mile Riverwalk along the Manistee 
River, and view closeup a 700 foot freighter carefully navigating 
the Manistee River channel. There are restaurants, shopping, 
numerous concerts and live theater at the historic Ramsdell Theater. 
Many fine golf courses including the renowned Manistee National, 
Arcadia Bluffs, and Manistee Country Club. Canoe and kayak the 
Manistee River. Hike the Manistee National Forest, Orchard Beach 
State Park, Lake Bluff Audubon Society, and the dunes at Sleeping 
Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Bike on area country roads. Visit the 
world renowned Interlochen Arts Academy & National Music Camp as 
well as the Leelenau Peninsula Wineries. There are many area 
festivals.

Cottage has a spacious large bedroom which has both a double bed and 
bunk beds, as well as a game table area with a large selection of 
adult and family board games, a CD/tape/radio player, and a Casio 
piano keyboard. Great room living area has a double bed sleeper 
sofa. Private smaller bedroom has a queen-size bed.

In the bathroom behind wooden folding doors on the left are a full-
size washer and dryer, as well as linen and towel cabinets. With the 
doors closed, you do not see them. Fiberglass tub/shower on the 
right, hidden in photo.
Amenities: Free high-speed wireless Internet connection, Phone with 
free unlimited U.S. calling, Cable TV, VCR, DVD, Stereo, CD Player, 
Full Kitchen, Microwave, Coffee Maker, Blender, Toaster Oven,  
Toaster, Dishwasher, Refrigerator, Cooking Utensils provided, Linens 
provided, Washer, Dryer, Gas Grill (BBQ), Several Ceiling Fans, No 
Smoking, No Pets, Spacious Lake-side Deck on the Stairway to the 
Beach, Spacious Side Deck with Gas Grill, Picnic Table and Outdoor 
Lounge Seating. Campfire Pit on the Wide Sandy Beach. Grocery, Gas 
Stations, Restaurants, Shopping are 2.5 Miles Away.

Activities: Swimming, boating and fishing on Lake Michigan; biking 
on picturesque country roads and hiking on area trails in the 
Manistee National Forest and North Country Trail.  Canoe, Kayak and 
Tube rentals on the Manistee and Pine Rivers nearby. Try your luck at 
the newly expanded Little River Casino or see a great show there.   
Golfing on the fine golf courses in the Manistee area, including 
Manistee National, Arcadia Bluffs links course, and Manistee Golf and 
Country Club; close to great shopping, antique shops, fine 
restaurants, many area festivals including the National Forest 
Festival July 4th week, the Port City Festival in early September. 
Visit the Hitching Post, the best year-round Christmas Store in 
Western Michigan. Take a sightseeing airplane ride at Manistee 
Blacker Airport nearby. Catch the world-famous Scottville Clown Band 
or a free jazz or music concert. About 45 minutes to the renowned 
Interlochen Arts Academy and National Music Camp, with performances 
daily (many are free).

Area: Visit the fascinating Manistee County Historical Museum on 
River Street, and the Water Works Building museum on First Street. 
See an 1880’s dentist’s office and drug store. Find out what a 
logging wheel is. (It was invented in Manistee).  There are free Jazz 
Concerts at the Rotary Gazebo on First Street Beach each week, and 
free concerts Wednesday nights at the Victorian Gazebo on the 
riverfront.  The Little River Casino has concerts from famoujs groups 
and artists (the 2009 schedule includes Chubby Checker, Wynonna Judd, 
Eddie Money and others), and it has a variety of restaurants.  The 
Ramsdell Theater has excellent live plays and concerts, and the 
adjoining Manistee Art Institute has excellent exhibitions. Most 
Manistee restaurants have an all-you-can-eat fish fry dinner on 
Fridays.

Other Activities: Sightseeing airplane rides, Little River Casino

Rates (in US Dollars ): INQUIRE ABOUT LATE SEASON SPECIAL RATES!!
Early Peak, Apr 25-May 22, 2009, $1395 per week, Minimum one week 
stay.
Peak Season 1, May 23-Jun 26, 2009, $1895 per week, Minimum one week 
stay.
Forest Festival/July 4th, Jun 27-July 10, 2009, $1995, Minimum one 
week stay.
Note: Forest Festival/July 4th weeks, many activities, July 4th 
parade, Scottville Clown Band, fireworks, etc.
Peak Season 2, July 11-Sep 4, 2009, $1895 per week, Minimum one week 
stay.
Fall Colors,  Sep 5-Oct 24, 2009, $1595 per week, Minimum one week 
stay.
Note: Fall colors can be spectacular, Lake Michigan at its warmest.
Rates subject to 6% tax and refundable $300 reservation fee. 30-day
cancellation to receive everything except reservation fee back.  $300
reservation fee required to reserve, refundable upon leaving.  Full
payment required by arrival. NO Pets, NO Smoking.
Peak season is May 23rd to Sep 4th, with weekly rentals only.
Please contact for info on short term or monthly rentals in Off-Peak
season.

Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.