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Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
On the beach, sun loungers
Interior
Nestled in the Manistee National Forest, Wavesong Cottage offers a serene escape with its multi-tiered deck and private beach. Enjoy spectacular sunsets, gather around the fire pit, or play corn hole while listening to waves crashing on the shore.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

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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.

Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee

Wavesong Cottage has been in our family since it was built in 1994. The master suite was added in 2006. Nestled in the Manistee National Forest right on Lake Michigan, it is a spacious cottage with high ceilings and a spectacular view that just swallows you up in its beauty. Come and enjoy the multi-tiered deck which is a great place to hang out and have a few drinks, play a game, or experience the most spectacular sunsets you have ever seen. Spend time connecting with family around the fire pit or play a game of corn hole while listening to the waves crash on the beach. Private stairs (68 steps) lead you down to our private beach. Spend the day exploring nearby Manistee and stroll down the boardwalk along the water or take in the local farmer's market. If you're interested in golf, Manistee National and Manistee Country Club are only 10 minutes away while Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club is only 45 minutes away.
Cuddle up in the massive Master Suite and wash off the sand in the spacious walk-in dual headed tile shower, have your morning coffee outside the sliding glass door with a perfect view of the lake. Enjoy the open floor plan with friends and family while everyone is gathered around the fireplace to take in a delicious meal made in the newly remodeled kitchen. It is a comfortable and airy space to get away from it all!

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • 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.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No elevator
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Casino nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Maximum of eight guests and four vehicles strictly enforced.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property

About the neighborhood

Map
Manistee, MI

What's nearby

  • Manistee National Golf Course - 17 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Magoon Creek Nature Area - 19 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 25 min drive - 18.6 km
  • Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 29.6 km
  • Hamlin Lake - 40 min drive - 24.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Barnhart's Marina Resort - ‬47 min drive
  • ‪The Grill @ Manistee - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Osprey Grill - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Boathouse Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ma and Pa's Gluten Free Cafe & Mini Golf - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee located?

Nestled on the beach, this Manistee vacation home is just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake Michigan. Manistee National Golf Course and Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Wavesong Cottage: Perched on Lake Michigan between Ludington and Manistee Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

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

June 2025 Vacation

The Wavesong Cottage is a beautiful home with a fabulous view of lake from inside and out. Very well stocked, with comfortable bedding and linens, paper & cleaning products, and gas grill for cooking. While there is no oven, there is a large toaster oven. Guest should be aware the cottage sits approximately 7 stories up stairs from the beach. Overall, it was a great cottage for our family vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kai

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A beachfront paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

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

Amazing Summer Fun!

Great property!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judy T.

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

Peaceful Place

Very clean and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend this place to others looking for a beautiful, relaxing getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary G.

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

Wonderful cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The place was spotless!!! The view and sunsets were gorgeous. I loved relaxing in the hammock. Master bedroom is beautiful. Would stay there again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael H.

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

Unbeatable sunsets.

Wonderful cottage in great condition. Amazing location and views of Lake Michigan. Highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

KATHLEEN H.

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

Great

House was very clean and the view of the lake was beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Terri S.

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

Much needed break

This place was perfect. My sister and I needed a getaway of peace and quiet and Wavesong was the perfect place. The beach was awesome and relaxing on the deck was great after a day on the beach. There was everything you would need in the house. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

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

Beautiful property

Everything they said it would be. Fun for all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa P.

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

Spectacular Sunsets

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wavesong! The house was spacious and clean. We loved long walks on the beach as a family and just taking in the views of the lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Lovely home in a quiet area

The home was very clean and well taken care of. The view and the beach were beautiful. Plenty of store close enough to the home to get things. Well worth it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stacy C.

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

Lake Life done to Perfection!

Absolutely stunning! From the location to the decor to the amenities, this beautiful house had it! I cannot wait to go back!

10/10 Excellent

Jason H.

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

Beautiful house and location

We had a great stay. The steps to the beach are not a problem at all. I was worried about them but my 6 and 8 year old didn't have an issue with them. This is one of the nicer rentals I have stayed at over the years.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew T.

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

Absolutely stunning

I can’t think of any better way to end an evening than to watch the sun set over the water. Spent time wandering the beaches searching for Petosky stones and just enjoying the lake. The weather could not have been better. A definite must stay location if you are thinking of a vacation on Lake Michigan.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cathy J.

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

Lovely property!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wavesong. As noted, everything was clean. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and cooking items/pots & pans. Plenty of nice towels was very much appreciated. Note that cell service is very spotty but wifi connectivity was good. Remember to write down the door code and wifi password before arriving - I didn’t and had to drive back out to a main road to get a connection and access the letter from the host, Julie. Lesson learned! Thank you for providing such an awesome home!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

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

Family Christmas in August

Rather than do Christmas gifts last year we decided as a family to do a get away in the summer instead. We are so glad we chose Wavesong as our destination. Great place with a great view of Lake Michigan. Sunsets were gorgeous. The place is spotless and has everything you need. As others have stated, service for cell phones in the area is very weak. However, the place has WIFI so you can text and have email. No phone calls but face time works. Great stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise M S.

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

First time to mason county

The internet/WiFi was nill to none. Would not plan to work at this one. It won’t happen. Cells phones don’t work either so plan to disconnect at this stay. Beautiful home, on Lake Michigan (view is amazing) close to downtown Manistee. Great vacation. Thank you for this one
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle F.

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

Loved this vacation rental!

Loved this vacation rental! The beach is fantastic, while there was a smattering of stones at waters edge, after a couple short steps it is all sand as deep as you can walk in the water. Chairs were provided both on the beach and in the yard so no need to move furniture down the bluff stairs. Everything was provided for a fire; wood, lighter, fire tongs, even marshmallow roasting sticks! The grill has propane hard wired into it, so no need to worry about a tank going empty on you. The hammock is in the most perfect spot to enjoy the breeze coming off the water or relax next to the fire. They have truly thought of everything you might need or want to enjoy a perfect out door afternoon on the most beautiful lake in the world. The house was also very modern and comfortable, perfect for gathering with friends or family. We enjoyed many games around the dining room table while we waited for the sunset each night. The true joy of a vacation like this is spending quality time with your loved ones and with everything provided at this rental you are setup perfectly to maximize that time in comfort and luxury.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa R.

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

Local wannabe

Beautiful home, gorgeous view, perfect set up for families. Couldnt have asked for more! Well, except for TP, I could have asked for more of that. Thankfully, I had the foresight to bring extra TP and Paper Towel. :) Bring extra TP and PT! I loved how everything is labeled so the "stress" of finding things in an unfamiliar place was reduced!! Kudos to the homeowner on that!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Amazing Vacation!

The view....the house... it was beautiful. Very clean and fully stocked with kitchen items, soap, shampoo, etc. Can't wait to go back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Peaceful and calm

We enjoyed our stay at Wavesong very much. The sunsets were spectacular and the sound of the waves so relaxing. Don’t let the trek down the stairs ( 75 ) keep you from enjoying the beach. There were biting flies so be sure to spray before you head down. PLEASE keep food off the counters and close the drains when not in use as we experienced fruit flies when we arrived. You will definitely enjoy the surrounding beaches and cities. Wonderful places to shop and eat!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer B.

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

Relaxing

Everything was as described. The sunsets were beautiful and all the extra amenities were great! As one other reviewer said make sure you have your check in instructions copied on your phone because there is limited service in the forest. Beautiful house that felt like home.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie P.

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

Sand, Sunsets, Spectacular Views

The cottage is nestled in a quiet, wooded neighborhood. The high windows offer a wide view of water and waves, the ceiling fans draw in the breezes of Lake Michigan. Plenty of outdoor seating to enjoy bonfires and spectacular sunsets. The steps down to the private beach are in good condition. It’s a clean beach to walk and there are chairs available to relax and just enjoy. The cottage was clean and the reclining sofa very comfortable. We enjoyed visiting Manistee, Ludington, Ludington State Park, Pentwater, and Frankfort while in the area. The owners responded quickly to any inquiries and provided some firewood for our beautiful evenings.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deb D.

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

Wonderful Views from a Beautiful Home

This cottage is beautifully located on Lake Michigan in a quiet setting. We enjoyed the tranquility and awesome views, especially the sunsets. The cottage is all as described. Very clean and well equipped. This was a family vacation with our two children and their spouses and our one year old granddaughter. It was very enjoyable for all of us! We hated to leave!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina J.

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

Breathtaking views!

We had an AMAZING stay at Wavesong! It far surpassed our expectations. The pictures do not do this home or the views justice. It was so clean and stocked/labeled with everything we needed. I am so picky when it comes to cleanliness and I was very pleased!! It was the perfect location too. Just between Ludington and Manistee. We enjoyed both areas and found some new favorite spots. We canoed the Platte River, which was only a little over an out away to drop in. We can’t say enough good things about Wavesong. We will definitely be back!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

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