BEAUTIFUL Lakefront Cottage W/ Pontoon on Harper Lake- Completely Updated!

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6107 sq m

Popular amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Check out the area

Irons, MI

Sand Lake11 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)45 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area45 min drive
Little River Casino46 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

YES THE PONTOON comes with the cottage rental which is so nice! This spacious 3 bedroom 2 full bathroom cottage has been completely updated w/new paint throughout, flooring, brand new bathroom, fireplace, kitchen counter & back splash, fire pit, deck & dock and so much more! This lovely furnished cottage is on Harper Lake & comes with a 21' Tahoe pontoon with a 60 hp engine- great for fishing, anchoring & swimming or cruises around the lake! Also comes with 2 kayaks! Beautiful view of the lake from the huge screened in porch that seats 8 or the massive deck! Harper Lake is an "All Sports" lake for fishing, rowing, water skiing, ice fishing, and relaxing. It is just a mile from the Little Manistee River. Significant towns in the area include Traverse City, Manistee, and Ludington on Lake Michigan, and Cadillac, Big Rapids, and Grand Rapids inland. This is truly a cozy cottage that comes fully furnished! We have plenty of lawn chairs, rafts and floats!

Property manager

Pam Ritsema

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

DO NOT ALLOW PETS.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

NO SMOKING.

Plz apply to the lake rules when driving the pontoon. Nobody under the age of 21 is allowed to drive the boat. Addt'l info will be emailed and at home

We expect home t/b in the same shape as when you arrive. We take pride in keeping things well cared for so everyone can enjoy it in the yrs to come!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Irons

Located in Irons, this cottage is on a lake. Luther Area Museum and Ramsdell Theater are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Irons, MI

What's nearby

Sand Lake - 11 min drive
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 41 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 45 min drive
Little River Casino - 46 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 58 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

Oak Grove Tavern - 7 min drive
Blossom's Restaurant - 12 min drive
Irons Cafe - 7 min drive
Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - 15 min drive
Granny's Kitchen - 12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is BEAUTIFUL Lakefront Cottage W/ Pontoon on Harper Lake- Completely Updated! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at BEAUTIFUL Lakefront Cottage W/ Pontoon on Harper Lake- Completely Updated!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at BEAUTIFUL Lakefront Cottage W/ Pontoon on Harper Lake- Completely Updated!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is BEAUTIFUL Lakefront Cottage W/ Pontoon on Harper Lake- Completely Updated! located?

Situated on a lake, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 4.8 mi (7.7 km) from Sand Lake. Tippy Dam Recreation Area and Pere Marquette River are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Angie K., Midland

23 July 2023

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

Great place to stay, right on the water.

We had a wonderful time! This cabin is an absolute beauty. Super clean and nicely decorated. Very specious. Kitchen was a little small but we made it work. We loved the fire pit on the beach. The pontoon was a great bonus, the lake was beautiful and we were on it and in the water every day. It was nice to wind down at the end of the day and play cards and games in the beautiful sun porch. We all loved the rocking chairs on the deck. It was a great place to sit and drink morning coffee with a wonderful view. Would definitely love to stay here again. Thanks so much Pam!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken H., Bay City Michigan

14 Sept 2021

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

Excellent Vacation "On Golden Pond - HGTV Version"

What an excellent vacation rental! We have a awesome time and a very relaxing time. The cabin has been remodeled and is directly out of the HGTV shows. Pam has the property tastefully decorated (and I am sure Brian helped). We had excellent space. The lake front is very relaxing and quiet at times. Between 11am and 7:30pm the lake comes alive with boaters. WE were out in the middle of the National Forest area, but close enough to the locate cities to shop, visit, and gamble. The wildlife is abundant to watch and see. We were entertained by so much, like the hummingbirds fighting over the feeder, the numerous different type of birds, the pontoons, jetskis, and kayakers. We also took advantage of the serene quiet and lack of the city lights to watch the Perseid meteor showers on three nights. On top of that, we had to late night thunderstorms that provided the best light shows with the heat lightening. The lake temperature was perfect for all day floating, boating and swimming. The accommodations were outstanding. The master bedroom was huge with a private on-suite bathroom. The two other bedrooms were also tastefully decorated, and had a bathroom right out of better homes and gardens. All around the location was remote, but close enough. Can't beat the lake and the use of their pontoon. One week is never enough. Thank you Pam and Brian. Hopefully the timing will work out next year so we can come back. Respectfully, Ken and Mary Hauger - and family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda S., Oak Park, IL

4 Aug 2021

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

Restful respite

Perfection! The house was lovely with lots of updates and was just what we were looking for in a lake vacation-- the pontoon boat and kayaks were great bonuses, and we loved the large screened-in porch, wide deck, and the sandy beach area with the fire pit. The owners were great and seem to have thought of everything! We are already making plans and looking forward to returning again next year!

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dawn D.

23 June 2021

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

Great Getaway!

The cottage was clean, decorated very nicely and had everything you might need; even a washer and dryer. The new master bedroom and bath are beautiful. The pontoon boat and kayaks were a big hit with the kids. It was a great jumping off point to Ludington, Manistee and Pentwater. Would highly recommend.

8/10 Good

Jerry M.

16 Aug 2020

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

Nice lake front cottage. Has everything you need for a weeks vacation. We needed it.

Excellent experience!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Pam Ritsema

We were born & raised and lived our whole life in Grand Rapids, MI. We have two sons & daughter in law & 2 grandchildren that love to fish, hunt, snowmobile and we all love hanging out at the cottage! We have always loved traveling up north for scenic drives and always wanted to have a cottage up North! Our dream came true when we purchased this cottage in 2015 and could not be any happier with the location & beauty of Harper Lake ! We look forward to making so many special memories in our new cottage!

Why they chose this property

So close to so many things- great for same day excursions!! Whether it's wine tasting & touring the beautiful surroundings of Traverse City an hour away, Manistee is 1/2 hour, Ludington and Lake Michigan in only 35-40 minutes! We purchased this cottage in 2015 as our dream has always been to have a little piece of paradise up North and we definitely found our gem! We have always loved coming up north, since there is so much to offer between fishing, relaxing, fun in the sun, wineries, hunting, so much to do! We wanted a cottage where we didn't have to climb a lot of steps from the lake to the house, this is so perfect! This cottage has one of the best views of the lake! .

What makes this property unique

The pontoon comes with the rental (except for the late fall/winter renters).The view from the large sun porch and the deck will take your breath away, whether you are enjoying your morning coffee or a glass of wine at sunset Harper Lake is such a beautiful lake, and this view never gets old! The fire pit is large enough for several people, as well as the massive deck, grilling area and eating area.

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