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On the beach
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Manistee, MI
  • Place, Magoon Creek Nature Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee National Golf Course
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Manistee Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪28 min drive‬

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About the area

Manistee

When you stay at this cottage in Manistee, you'll be on the beach, just steps from Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. .This beach cottage is 16.4 mi (26.4 km) from Little River Casino and 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness.
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What's nearby

  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 13 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Manistee National Golf Course - 15 min drive - 12.2 km
  • Tainer Lake - 16 min drive - 12.6 km
  • beach near Old Red Apple Road - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Manistee Lake - 19 min drive - 18.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Osprey Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Barnhart's Marina Resort - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪The Inn's Coffee Pot - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Manistee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬16 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.

Eagle Bluff Cottage at Lake Michigan

Beautiful Home with Panoramic Views on a High Bluff: Property ID#298746 - 4 Bedrooms, 1.5 Bathrooms, Sleeps 8. Sleeping Arrangements: Main Level Bedroom - 2 Twins; Main Level Bedroom - Queen; Upper Level Bedroom - Queen; Upper Level Bedroom - Full

Beautifully maintained Up-North Cottage at Lake Michigan! You'll be able to sit and enjoy the wonderful views from the back deck or at the fire pit roasting s'mores. Ideal for families looking to unplug and unwind.

AMENITIES INCLUDE: Mini-split AC/Heat units, onsite laundry, kayaks, stereo, hair dryer, gas grill, gas fireplace, fire pit, lake views, outdoor deck, binoculars.

NEW for 2026: Two NEW mini-splits have been added to provide AC and heat. One is located in the main room on the main level and the 2nd is in the master bedroom upstairs.

The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. french press and a drip coffee maker is available for guest use. Additional kitchen items include dishwasher, icemaker, teapot, and toaster. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.

LOCATION: Located just 10 miles south of Manistee and 26 miles north of Ludington, this amazing property sits atop a bluff with fantastic sunset views with a private water frontage area. With this fantastic location, you’ll have many options to enjoy such as 20 miles to Hamlin Lake, 10 miles to Nordhouse Dunes, or a quick drive to Manistee and Ludington shopping. Maybe your best option is to just hang out on the deck and enjoy the sunset!

The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:

- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties
- Attentive responses to inquiries
- Exceptionally detailed cleaning
- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals
- Properly stocked amenities
- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience

If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right

Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.

ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.

DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.

Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.

For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private balcony. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This smoke-free cottage features hiking/biking trails nearby, kayaking nearby, and sailing nearby. Recreational activities include water skiing nearby and mountain biking nearby.
Guests will find features like wireless internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 security system
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

Property is also known as

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Eagle Bluff At Lake Michigan

NEW FOR 2019 Eagle Bluff Cottage

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Eagle Bluff Cottage at Lake Michigan Manistee

Eagle Bluff Cottage at Lake Michigan Cottage Manistee

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Eagle Bluff Cottage at Lake Michigan Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time, great view, great property!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
We chose the Eagle Bluff Cottage for our annual "Girls Weekend". The property is beautiful and peaceful. Nothing better than waking up to the waves right outside your window each morning. Ludington and Manistee are both close by if you want to venture out, but truthfully, I would have been content to not leave the property all weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway

The sunsets were gorgeous. The place was stocked with everything we needed. It was clean and a beautiful location! Would love to stay here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing get away

We absolutely loved this property. If you desire a relaxing, isolated, and peaceful get away this is the place. Manistee is 15 to 20 minute drive, so make sure you take what you need. We witnessed the most amazing sunsets. We will definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful home with comfortable and stylish décor. The views of Lake Michigan are glorious! We enjoyed the deck to read, talk and eat meals. The fire pit was great with lots of seating options. The only hiccup for us was: the refrigerator is quite small (although adorable) for our family of six who did most of our eating at the house. The remedy is simple: the owners have a full sized fridge in the basement where we stored our overflow of food. The kitchen is well stocked with plenty of plates, cups, utensils and cookware. The beds are comfortable; we loved the master bedroom with a private deck overlooking the lake. The beach is gorgeous - great sandy area with lots of room to walk in both directions. Fantastic sunsets. This is a great place to stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Genesis M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredibly Relazing Getaway

Our expectations for the property were met and exceeded - the house was comfortable and funcitional for 4 adults and 4 kids, wonderful deck and firepit we utilized daily. The beach was truly the icing on the cake, perfect for both adults to sit and chat and upper-elementary kids to splash and play. Very quiet and peaceful, we didn't leave a single time during our 4 night stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful View

Great home base for manistee region. Amazing view. Great for families. Free kayaks included. Well stocked kitchen. A bit far from a town so pack everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Getaway

The property was clean and had many wonderful updates. The kitchen was nicely stocked with dishes, cookware and many additional utensils for grilling, etc. The bedrooms were cozy and welcoming. We enjoyed the balcony in the main suite and utilized the deck every evening to watch the spectacular sunsets.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Phoebe U.

Liked: Cleanliness

amazing lakefront house

everything was great except there was an infestation of some kind of gnats - seemed like fruit flies or something like that. There were thousands of gnats outside and in the kitchen and bathrooms - even the one upstairs. I think it’s a regional / seasonal thing that is out of the owners’ control but it would be nice if they have provided some kind of trap that might have been more effective than the vinegar ones we made. We got swarmed!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

susan p.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a view!

Beautiful view, nice deck, plenty of outdoor seating, lovely beach. Cute clean cottage. Kitchen fully stocked. Although it can accommodate 8 people, that would be tight. Having said that, the view is what it’s all about. We had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mitch L., Mason, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Incredible

This property is way better than the pictures make it out to be. The windows are all very big, and give great views of Lake Michigan from the edge of a high bluff. Take the stairs down to your own strip of the beach. It felt incredibly secluded, and there was seldom anybody else on the beach as far as we could see. Very sandy and clean. The kayaks were awesome. The fire pit was very great, and outdoor table and furniture was perfect! 10/10 Note: if you have a hard time getting up and down steps and want to spend time on the beach or in the lake look elsewhere
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cierra P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great trip.

The location was perfect and the views were beautiful. Very clean and the perfect place for an unplugged beach vacation. My husband and I stayed with our 23 month old and 4.5 year old. The house was a little tricky with young children but manageable. Stairs to beach have gate with lock which was appreciated. Also the house is in a remote area and we had no cell service and internet was very spotty. It wasn’t a huge problem but something to know. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Views

We had such an amazing time! The view is simply amazing! Super clean and really cute. 5 adults and 3 kids and we all felt super comfortable. It was around 95 degrees one day, and with no AC it wasn't the greatest - so I would avoid dead of summer heat. But it did not ruin the entire time. I was very pleased with our booking and would definitely again! Great location to drive in town to the Manistee beaches also!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Everything was exactly as described Beautiful cottage on the water. Looking forward to staying again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness

2Night Stay

Very Nice Cottage with Great Views!! We didn't cook there, but it appeared well equipped for it if that was your plan.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Celine J., New York

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazingly beautiful

My family (3 adults, 1 baby and 1 toddler) had one of our best vacations ever here. The house and location were just perfect, beautiful, beautiful, beautiful. No complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic !

We had a wonderful time at this property! Can't wait to come back.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

We had a great experience! Everything was so clean and it really felt like home away from home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Candace R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay, exactly as advertised!

Property was exactly as advertised and perfect for our getaway. My only note is Google tried to take us the wrong direction on the road. Go left not right when turning on the final road!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jade P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Stay

We loved the property. We had initially booked it for 6 adults and 2 kids, one of the couples backed out so it was 4 total people instead of 8. The property may have been small for 8. We had a fantastic time. The views were extraordinary. The beach was amazing, and the Adirondack chairs and kayaks made beach-going easy. The property was close to Manistee. We also did a few day trips to Traverse City which was about 90 minutes away. This was a great place to stay and we would love to come back. Highly recommended to anyone, whether just a single family or a group of friends or a few families.

10/10 Excellent

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Eagle Bluff

Nice place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kattherine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Lake Michigan cottage

Beautiful views of Lake Michigan on the lakefront. The house is small, but had everything we needed. One and a half bathrooms, a tiny but fully appointed kitchen, a living room and four small bedrooms. There was even a charger for our iPhones. It was extremely clean with fresh paint and pretty blue furnishings that match the environment throughout. Lovely back porch that was perfect for entertaining during Covid. We enjoyed eating at the outdoor table and building fires in the outdoor fire pit at night. It did not have central heat or air, which surprised us at first as Southerners. But we did not need it at all. There were plenty of fans if the weather had gotten hot, which it did not. There was a gas fireplace in the baseboard heater on the main floor if we had gotten cold. Even though the place sleeps eight, I would not recommend it for that many people. Everything is small, although the bathrooms are not. But it would be a bit tight with that many people.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark W., Grand Rapids, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Great view!

Had a nice time here. Place is very clean both inside and out! Great view of lake and sunset!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Secluded Getaway

After months of social distancing and working for home, we decided to find a place to stay once states announced phased re-openings and safe travel was permitted. We were lucky to find Eagle Bluff Cottage and hoped that it wasn't too good to be true. Luckily we were not disappointed - it was the perfect spot! The cottage and grounds were clean and you can tell the property owners take pride in their place from decor, amenities, and cleanliness. Beautiful views, sunsets, and beach access just down the hill. No AC fans meant peaceful nights listening to nature and the waves from down on the beach. Neighbors are fairly close, but it wasn't an issue and we were still able to enjoy a responsible and distanced vacation. Traveled with two small kids, but the cottage would make for a great week away for a couple or families with older kids as well. We hope to be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent stay with family of 5

This place was exactly what we were looking for to unplug and relax. Perfect sunsets and pretty much a private beach to ourselves while watching our boys play in the lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020

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