Harbor cozy cottage, Walk to Lake Superior, Cruise boats, Ice Cream, Pubs &More!

Munising, Michigan
$338 avg/night Minimum Stay 1 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 1

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Sleep 5

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Downtown Cottage (also known as Harbor Cottage)

Downtown Cottage is a charming, bright, one-level retreat located in the heart of Munising. This air-conditioned cottage offers comfortable, thoughtfully designed accommodations ideal for couples, friends, or small families looking to enjoy the best of town and nearby Lake Superior.

The cottage features two guest bedrooms with luxurious beds and quality bedding to ensure a restful night’s sleep. One bedroom offers a new queensize bed, while the second includes a double size bed and a single sofa sleeper is located in the living room to comfortably sleeping up to five guests.

The fully equipped kitchen includes a dishwasher, beautiful dinnerware, a dining area, and a lovely Lake Superior view. The cozy living room is tastefully furnished, creating a warm and inviting space to relax after a day of exploring.

Downtown Cottage can be rented on its own or together with the neighboring property, Doc’s Place. Originally designed as the guest cottage to Doc’s Place, each home now offers its own private space, separate entrance, and dedicated amenities when rented individually—making this an ideal option for families or groups who want to stay close while still enjoying their own space.

Step outside and enjoy the convenience of being within walking distance to Bayshore Park, where you can stroll the beach, watch boats in the harbor, or browse the local farmer’s market for fresh produce, baked goods, and wood-fired pizza prepared by local vendors. Dairy Queen is located just across the street, and Gallery Coffee & Event Space is an easy walk away. You’ll also find local breweries, food trucks, unique shops, art galleries, and seasonal events nearby, making it easy to explore Munising without needing your car.

Munising is the gateway to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, known for its dramatic sandstone cliffs, sea caves, waterfalls, and scenic Lake Superior shoreline. Popular activities include boat cruises, kayaking, hiking, waterfall exploration, beach walks, and scenic overlooks. The area also offers excellent snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and winter sightseeing during the colder months, making this a wonderful year-round destination.

Amenities include:

TV with streaming services

Wi-Fi internet

Gas grill

Air conditioning

The cottage features upscale tasteful furnishings and décor that make it instantly inviting.

Please note: Parking is limited to two vehicles maximum. No trailers or snowmobiles are permitted.

This home is professionally managed by Hiawatha’s Hideaway, offering several unique vacation homes in the area.

Fees
$225 cleaning/admin fee
6% MI use tax
1% MI Rm Assessment Fee

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Close To Skiing
  • PETS

    2 Total Pets Pet Friendly Welcoming Dogs Only
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 700 Sq Ft (65 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee Grinder Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Gas Grill Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Casino Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayaking Nearby Mountain Climbing Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa Near A Hospital Near The Bay On The Lake
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    No Elevators Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 05:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Jeffrey

    Submitted Sep 29, 2025

    Stayed Sep 26, 2025

    The property was clean and well-furnished. We were able to bring our daughter's dog. The property manager was especially helpful about making sure we could get into the house.

  • Ronnie

    Submitted Feb 24, 2022

    Stayed Feb 12, 2022

    Nice little place, had everything u need for week stay.

  • Submitted May 20, 2021

    Stayed May 14, 2021

    This was a great home from home. Centrally located to all the Pictured Rocks locations! Quiet and comfortable.

  • Submitted Jul 2, 2019

    Stayed Jun 24, 2019

    The location of the property is very convenient and it was very cozy and well-maintained. The lake views from the kitchen were a nice surprise.

  • Rob L.

    Submitted Oct 23, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    The cottage was very nice and a good place to use as a base of operations. Parking was a little wonky but worked fine and the neighbors were very friendly when we asked to confirm we were ok. The cleanup instructions were just a bit over the top. We've never been asked to strip beds before. Overall, it was a nice place to stay while we visited this beautiful area!

  • Rich D.

    Submitted Oct 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 4, 2025

    Very cute, comfortable, and clean cottage. Well located in walking distance to shops, restaurants, and pier. We really enjoyed our stay.

  • Anthony C.

    Submitted Oct 4, 2025

    Stayed Oct 1, 2025

    Very comfortable and cozy cottage. Able to walk to boat cruise and restaurants.

  • Gay H.

    Submitted Sep 26, 2025

    Stayed Sep 23, 2025

    Well appointed cottage cozy, and comfortable everything you need. Gun Central location. Comfy beds. Walking distance to restaurants and sights.

  • Debbie F.

    Submitted Sep 12, 2025

    Stayed Sep 9, 2025

    Downtown cottage was everything that was promised! Delightful, great location, cozy!

  • Dana T.

    Submitted Aug 28, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    The place was cute and cozy. It was very conveniently located too. Host did allow us an early check in which was helpful as we drove from lower MI and were estimating arrival and made better timing than we anticipated. Family loved the DQ across the street too.

  • Melissa V.

    Submitted Aug 18, 2025

    Stayed Oct 3, 2024

    Great location and cozy rooms!

  • Julie S.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2025

    Stayed Aug 9, 2025

    Very cute cottage that suited our needs perfectly. We cooked meals inside and on the grill outside. We could walk two blocks to Pictured Rocks Cruises and a short drive to more than 3 waterfalls. We could park right near the entrance and keep our shoes in foyer to keep sand out. There was a park within walking distance for the kids. We would stay again.

  • Alyssa O.

    Submitted Aug 6, 2025

    Stayed Aug 2, 2025

    Cozy place

  • Helena B.

    Submitted Jul 29, 2025

    Stayed Jul 26, 2025

    Excellent location in downtown Munising, within walking distance to everything. Small cozy cottage, meticulously maintained. Very clean and everything looks like new or recently painted/ restored. The only suggestion would be to provide some storage space. There’s one clothes closet in the bedroom. The other bedroom has no closet. All other storage spaces, a chest of drawers in the living room, etc. are all filled with cleaning supplies and towels, bed sheets, etc. So basically one is living out of the suitcase, at a price of a high- end hotel. Same for the bathroom- no place to put one’s stuff. Replacing the large mirror wit a cabinet behind the mirror would help. A pull-out clothes line to dry swimsuits would be nice, too.

  • Ben F.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    Great location and great, communicative host. Would visit again!

  • Kenneth K.

    Submitted Jun 10, 2025

    Stayed May 19, 2025

    The property is easy walking distance to restaurants, cafes and the harbor. There was ample parking. The door and lock are secure. Decor is cozy with a small living room, kitchen, and two bedrooms. The beds and linens were very supportive and comfortable. To me, a comfortable bed is the most important part of a good VRBO, and these were great!The bedroom and bathroom doors are louvered, I presume for circulation. They’re fine for normal privacy concerns, but if you need true isolation, this might be an issue for you. It was not a problem for us at all. There are no laundry facilities, but there is a dishwasher, and there’s a nice laundromat less than a mile away. Everything was clean and in good repair. We enjoyed our stay immensely. Thank you, Lisa! We’d definitely stay here again if we were ever back in the area.

  • Tracey S.

    Submitted Feb 9, 2025

    Stayed Feb 6, 2025

    Great location and cozy cottage. Perfect for a weekend getaway.

  • Gretchen M.

    Submitted Jan 29, 2025

    Stayed Jan 19, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay at the Downtown cottage.

  • Marsha K.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 14, 2025

    We visited Munising to snowshoe and ski at Pictured Rocks National Park and Valley Spur . Perfect pristine snow! Hope to be back soon if it doesn’t snow enough in Wisconsin. Loved both coffeeshops the Gallery and Falling Rock and By George Brewery. People were welcoming and friendly . We love this area . We have visited several times inn Winter and Summer

  • Leigh W.

    Submitted Oct 13, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    This property exceeded our expectations. Very tastefully decorated and thoughtfully furnished, this cottage was very comfortable and an easy base camp for our sight seeing activities. Everything we hoped to explore was close by. Communication with property management was always prompt and helpful, if needed. We give highest kudos for cleanliness. Not even a small problem for us, but others should be aware that the bedroom is small and that the lake view is limited. Note that neither of these stopped us from being extremely please with our stay in this very pleasant neighborhood cottage. We unreservedly give this place our highest recommendation.

  • Darci M.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    Great location to explore the U.P. from. Clean, neat and beautiful touches in the cabin. Everything you need is included.

  • Melissa B.

    Submitted Aug 29, 2024

    Stayed Aug 24, 2024

    My husband and 12 year old daughter stayed there for 3 nights while we explored Pictured Rocks. This is definitely a crash pad and worked well for getting a quick breakfast before going exploring.

  • Caitlyn b.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    This cottage was perfect for our family of 4 and checking out the Munising/ Pictured Rocks area. Lisa was great to communicate with and the cottage had everything we needed. We will be back.

  • Donald R.

    Submitted Jul 21, 2024

    Stayed Jul 13, 2024

    Excellent condition. Enjoyed our selves.

  • Cheryl Renee B.

    Submitted Jul 6, 2024

    Stayed Jun 22, 2024

    This cottage was perfect for me, my daughter and her dog. We had a great time, the house is well appointed and the location was perfect for us. We walked to our ride on the Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise and to restaurants. There are grocery stores in short driving distance. We highly recommend! Be advised that there is no washer/dryer (as advertised) and there are no laundromats nearby.

  • Addie K.

    Submitted May 27, 2024

    Stayed May 25, 2024

    Such a cute place to stay for the weekend.

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