Location: Manistee, Northwest, Michigan, USA (Close to Irons, Ludington, Manistee, Cadillac and Baldwin) View Map
Accommodations: House, 4 Bedrooms + Convertible bed(s), 2 Baths (Sleeps 10)
WORLD RECORD Brown Trout (41.45 LBS) caught on the MANISTEE River 9/9/09, 15 minutes from our house. See the map, we'll show you where!
There's probably more where he came from!!!
Fall SALMON/STEELHEAD/BROWN Trout season is HERE and HUNTING Season's not far behind!!
Big Manistee, Little Manistee, Pere Marquette Rivers and Lake Michigan are only a few miles away.
ROOMY HOUSE- SLEEPS 10.
Don't miss the FALL colors!!
WHY STAY IN A SMALL CABIN when you can enjoy a 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on a beautiful lake in the woods, near everything!!!!
Make your reservations NOW for the Fall Steelhead, Salmon, Hunting or Fall Color season.
CHECK OUR CALENDAR,if we're booked we have other lake houses available in the area, Contact us for more info.
Come and enjoy the beautiful 86' feet of Big Bass Lake waterfront located in the heart of the famous, Manistee National Forest. There's over 300+ acres of crystal clear, sandy bottom water and thousands of acres of public lands to enjoy. You can take in the year round sights and activities or sit back and relax on the large screen porch and listen to the loons or watch the deer stroll by.
There's great fishing in the lake or head on down to the Big and Little Manistee rivers for some world famous Trout/Salmon fishing in the Spring and Fall.
For you Hunters there's plentiful deer, wild turkey and assorted small game.
All kinds of water fun right down at the lake with a private dock for your boat and a canoe to see the lake's sites.
The house is located in Michigan's famous "SNOW BELT" where annual snowfalls can top over 96" inches. The area supports many restaurant and drinking establishments easily accessible by snowmobile, cross country skiing, Biking or Hiking.
Families, Hunters, Fisherman, Snowmobilers, there's something for everyone!
There's a convenient store, gas station and quality local restaurant/bar within easy walking distance and many local eating and drinking establishments are in the area.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning: 2 furnace 2 zone HVAC 1 up 1 down
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Stove: Kalamazoo wood stove with viewing screen and Firewood
- Beds
- King Bed: 1 king(Master BR upstairs).
- Queen Bed: 2 queens (1 up-1 down)
- Double Bed: 1 full (down)
- Convertible Bed: living room sofa bed (Queen)
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite)
- DVD
- VCR
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Everything you needto cook and prepare meals.
- Cooking Utensils Provided: blender and coffeemaker also.
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Weber 22" inch charcoal grill with side table on deck outside of HUGE screen porch facing the Lake!
- Deck/Patio: Large screen porch with dining table and chairs attached deck and stairs.
- Lanai: screen porch facing Big Bass Lake.
- View/Location
- Lakefront: beautiful view of lakefront and lot's of mature oaks, maples and pines.
- Communications
- Telephone: local calls only, use credit or calling card for long distance.
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed: Pets possible with additional deposit.
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters: Must be 21+ years old with a credit card.
- Smoking Not Allowed: Please no smoking in the house and pick up your butts outside.
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Tennis
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Sailing
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Parasailing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Snorkeling/Diving
- Windsurfing
- Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Basketball Court
- Antiquing
- Horseback Riding
- Other Activities
- Premier Trout and Salmon fishing in the Big and Little Manistee Rivers nearby, Excellent fishing and swimming in the clear Big Bass Lake,Snowmobile Rentals nearby, delivery availale! Ice fishing and skating on he Lake. Cross country ski right out the front door!!
Rate Details (In US Dollars,)
WEEKEND SPECIALS $325.00-3 nights(Oct-Nov), 4 days(3rd Night's on us)
$725.00 weekly (Oct-Nov)Holiday weeks and weekend rates may vary.
Additional nights are $125/night
Ask us about Special Rates and "LAST MINUTE DISCOUNTS" available.
There is a $75 Cleaning Fee add.
$150 Refundable Reservation/Security Deposit(refunded within 7days of departure).
Deposit, Rent and Cleaning fee due 21 days before checkin. Check Our website.
Check-in & Check-out Times are variable depending on current reservations
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:



Map & Owner's Profile
Trout/ Salmon/ Hunters, Fall Colors, Near the Rivers,Sleeps 10
Year Purchased: 1981
Why the Owner Chose Manistee
Great lake in the Manistee national forest.
The Unique Benefits at this House
STAY IN A COMPLETELY FURNISHED 4 BEDROOM, 2 BATH HOME ON A BEAUTIFUL LAKE IN THE MANISTEE NATIONAL FOREST, CLOSE TO THE RIVERS, LAKES AND THE CASINO!!!
Convenience store/gas/liquor. Restaurant and bar, good food, walkable distance.
Full service food/liquor/gas/hardware store. Fresh meat and homemade jerky.
41.45 LB record Brown Trout caught on the Manistee River at Bear Creek Sept.9,2009
Property Photos
- WORLD RECORD Brown Trout caught on the Manistee River nearby!! - Irons Vacation House near Fishing Spots.
- The house and woods. - Irons Vacation House near Fishing Spots.
- Big Manistee River Salmon! - Irons Vacation House near Fishing Spots.
- Living room w/sofa bed
- Living Room with Woodstove.
- Jeff's 1st Big Manistee River "Steelhead"!!
- Master Bedroom
- Big Bass lakefront, great bass fishing here!
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Mike Coe , Saginaw, MI
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we are building a new dock. jeff
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Vivian , Byron Center. Mi
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Vivian, we are completely re-building the dock for next season, it has been repaired at the moment. jeff
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Ladies, we have repaired the scary dock and hope to have a NEW one next season!!
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