Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake

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A wooden dock extending into a calm lake, surrounded by lush green trees. A wooden deck with chairs and a staircase leads to a platform.
A modern kitchen with a central island, bar stools, and a large window.
A wooden bridge over a body of water with a clear sky and trees with autumn leaves.
A spacious living area with a high ceiling, a kitchen with modern appliances, and a dining area with bar stools.
A spacious kitchen with a large island, bar stools, and a dining area with a fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Harper Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Horseshoe Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunkroom

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Loft

1 Double Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

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About the neighborhood

Irons

Located in Irons, this cottage is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Harper Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can check out Fawn Crest Golf Course. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and snowmobiling.
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Irons, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Harper Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 36 min drive - 58.9 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 48 min drive - 65.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 47 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Hoxeyville Command - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Blossom's Resturant - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake?

As of Oct 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake on Nov 2, 2026 start from $315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Aqua Cove on All Sports Harper Lake located?

This family-friendly Irons cottage is located on the waterfront, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Harper Lake. Horseshoe Lake and Elbow Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed multiple times, Home and property are absolutely beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
It was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall family vacation

We had a wonderful stay, everything was as described, the cottage was perfect for our group.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

House was clean and perfect for our needs. It had rained a bit so we didn’t use the lake as much as we wanted but still had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet

Nice place to reconnect with nature.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet Cove

Very nice, super clean, great location and the lake is beautiful. It was fun seeing the fish while drinking coffee on the dock in the morning. Heather was a great host !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice place on the lake

Second time we have stayed. Has everything you need. Very cozy and comfortable. The scenery is beautiful with the snow. Heather is super nice and an excellent host ! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent place to stay

Honestly, this was my first favorite place ever been traveling for the past 20 years very clean up to date. Everything was available in the house A2Z the homeowner was very polite and easy to contact the Homeowner for sure we go back there again and soon future.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Quick get away

Nice space. Sunsets were Beautiful. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Paradise cove

I must say this is one of the best places I have rented thus far it was even better than the pictures they do no Justice to this beautiful modern cottage on the lake the view was mesmerizing the amenities fit my family perfectly this is definitely a place you want to rent to just get away for some relaxation I would definitely rent here again if I were in irons Michigan.☺️👍👍👍👌🙏😊🤗💖
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place to stay

This place is incredible. The pictures don’t do this house justice. It’s literally the total package when you are looking for a place for family to stay and enjoy the outdoors. We come to Irons every year during the Salmon run and we will definitely be coming back and staying here next year. Awesome property, awesome amenities, awesome owners. Can’t beat that.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Dec 31, 2020
Thank you SO much for the amazing review. We look forward to your return to Aqua Cove next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place is just like it's listed. Everything is updated and clean! Heather was accessible and responsive but there was little need for contact because everything was great.Thanks Heather. We caught 25 fish on Harper. Mostly bass but about 7 pike. Nearby Pine river produced 8 prime trout on this trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation From Florida

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at your lake house. The house was adorable and comfortable. The property was beautiful. We couldn't get enough of the beautiful lake. Coming from Florida, we were so amazed by the ability to swim and do water activities in the lake without the fear of snakes and/or alligators. Loved the paddle boat, paddle board and kayaks. Water was crystal clear. We can't wait to return in the future. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Disliked: Communication, location

Beware! Greedy host.

If you want the host to return your deposit, you must wash the dishes, do the laundry and clean up so that the cleaning lady does not have to clean even though they charge you $150 as a cleaning fee. If you want relaxing vacation and not to worry about whether the host will return the deposit, choose another house.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 21, 2023
First off you were return renters to our property & we were happy to host you again. Unfortunately our home was treated with disrespect this time around. We were sad to find our home in a total mess. Stains on towels, my comforter needed to be replaced due to stains. Our kayaks were left floating in the middle of the lake. Ect, ect. We had to pay for extra cleaning & replace items, which resulted in my taking a PORTION of the deposit not the whole thing. We ask guests to start the laundry ( pods provided ) start the dishwasher (detergent provided) and take out the trash, this is a common practice in all rentals. I’m disappointed that you gave me a 1 star review over this. From all our conversations you absolutely loved coming to Aqua Cove. I’ve never had anything other than a 5star review on this property. We pride ourselves on a CLEAN, WONDERFUL, PEACEFUL vacation rental. Please read our other reviews & don’t let this renter ruin your perspective of Aqua Cove.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Flawless Experience

I stayed here for a guy's weekend with some friends and we all had a blast. We were all very impressed with the amenities and have no complaints. The home is stocked well and very clean, the floor plan is great, the beds are comfortable, there are so many things to do in the area and even just on the property (there are games in the closets, the shed, a bunch of kayaks and a paddle boat, a fire pit, grill, and picnic table, etc), the lake and pontoon were an amazing time, and I look forward to coming back again. I loved the location at the end of the road and the general secluded feel of the home. There are markets and diners in the area (M-55, Kozy Kitchen, and the Dublin General Store) which were very unique and all were great. The check in and check out instructions were very clear and simple to execute, and everything needed to do so was provided. Thank you Heather, we will be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Family Stay

Our family stayed at Aqua Cove for three weeks in June. We would have stayed longer if we could have. The place is spotless and decorated beautifully. The kitchen is fully stocked with any equipment you would need to make a great meal, included the best "glassware" for the dock. The linens and towels were abundant and so clean. The host family also gives access to so many water and yard toys, you're family will never stop playing. The lake itself is crystal clean and very warm. The cottage is situated on a little cove of the lake that gets very little traffic. We were able to let the kids take the kayaks and jump from dock to dock without worry. Searching for wildlife and campfires were part of daily routines. I cannot say enough about every detail that was considered when crafting this perfect family spot! Thank you for hosting us. We can't wait to come back and make more memories.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 24, 2020
Thank you for the very kind Review!!! We are so HAPPY your family enjoyed Aqua Cove!! We are looking forward to having you return next summer and continue to make more memories on Harper Lake.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

It was nice, just wasn't for us

The property was okay. The reasons it wasn't for us are really our personal preferences but I'll note some things I wish I had known before booking. This property has a no smoking and no vaping ANYWHERE on the property policy. I am an ex-smoker and I do not vape but if I did I would have been pretty upset to arrive and read this. Usually, when I read no smoking I think that means indoors, not the whole property. The owner does note they have cameras to make sure you "follow the rules". The location was much further than I hoped from what we wanted to do and it wasn't as secluded as I expected. We didn't enjoy the lake as we had hoped due to the boat rental being unavailable, we tried the peddle boat but within 5 minutes of being in it, the seats were filled with water. The kayaks were a little intimidating for my younger teens on an all-sports lake with people whipping around on jet skis. The space felt small with just one bathroom and beds were just okay. I need a softer mattress topper and was excited about a pillowtop mattress but found these beds to feel more like a foam or hybrid bed so I didn't sleep well. We actually left early because my hips and shoulders hurt from the bed. Overall Heather was a good host. I felt there should have been better amenities for what we paid. Also, the extra work you need to do at checkout was more than I expected at that rate. Overall this felt like a typical old-school Michigan vacation rental, nothing super special.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 18, 2023
I’m so very sorry you felt this way about our rental. We pride ourselves on making this space enjoyable & comfortable for all. We offer so many things, with the paddle boat & the multiple kayaks plus paddle board. Our place is in the secluded cove where these items should be easy to use. We also have no wake times on the lake so you may explore as ease, before 11am or after 7pm. I’m sorry to hear the beds weren’t comfortable for you they are all brand new mattresses. The no smoking/ vaping rule is common for most rentals & the property isn't huge so there’s plenty of space to walk around if smoking. We do have cameras on the property and we basically use them for security purposes only or if my cleaning crew alerts me to issues. This is all stated in our rental agreement. I personally do not offer boat rentals so I’m sorry that your boat rental fell through for the week. I wish you would have communicated with me about some of your disappointment. Again we pride ourselves on a beautiful updates space on a beautiful lake and we want everyone to have a great time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very please with our stay at Aqua Cove, check in was simple and information was clearly provided in a binder. House was very clean and orderly, probably the cleanest house we’ve ever stayed at. View was beautiful and appreciated all the items provided for the lake, even water shoes and life jackets. Would stay here again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guys Weekend

Great spot on Harper lake - beautiful location, well appointed house.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

“On Golden Pond”

My husband and I enjoyed our 3 day stay at Aqua Cove. Beautiful place to relax and take in the fall colors (which were in full display)! Favorite place was the sun room ~ the view to Harper Lake was awesome! We were blessed to have great fall weather. My favorite activity was pedaling the paddle boat - calm water, sunny and lake to ourselves. Very quiet area too! Thanks for sharing Aqua Cove!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Property

My friends and I rented this property to have a relaxing girl's weekend and it was everything we could have asked for and more! The amenities were amazing and we were even able to rent a pontoon to tour the lake. Will absolutely be returning!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Vacation

We had a great time at Aqua Cove! Our family needed a get away to bond with our new exchange student, and this place was perfect! Thank you for such a beautiful home and location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Memories that will last a lifetime

We were looking to just get away from everything for a few days before getting back into the school groove and Aqua Cove delivered! We had a wonderful time in this beautiful cottage. The kids loved collecting shells. They were also excited to go swimming in Lake Michigan in both nearby Ludington and Manistee. Thank you for your hospitality!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Always a relaxing time

Stayed at this property multiple times. It has a very private feel being at the end of the road and in a cove on the lake. Great location. Very clean and inviting space. Always look forward to this trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Didn't want to leave!

We had a wonderful time! It was everything we expected and more! Very clean. The kitchen was stocked with all the essentials, this made mealtime so convenient. The linens and beds were so cozy and comfortable. The loft was definitely a hit. The living room & sunroom were very comfortable. Many games were provided indoors and out. Spike ball is a new family favorite. My favorite parts were early morning and sunset kayaking. The boys enjoyed the paddleboard and we were able to rent a pontoon boat. Delivered right to the dock, so easy and convenient. Thank you Heather! Truly a wonderful stay and we definitely plan to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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