10/10 Excellent
Molly W.
15 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Molly W.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Cabin
Deluxe Little Manistee River Cabin - Irons, MI
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 82100 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Irons, MI
- Harper Lake7 min drive
- Elbow Lake12 min drive
- Sand Lake20 min drive
- Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)51 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 4
2 Queen Beds
Living Room 1
1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 3
Towels provided · Toilet
Main floor Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Deluxe Little Manistee River Cabin - Irons, MI
Jackson's Trails & Tails is now available for our friends who are ready to enjoy the beautiful Little Manistee River and everything that is "UP North". This 2-story cabin has undergone a fresh renovation throughout including an addition of a main floor master bedroom / bathroom and has an open floor plan with 2 full baths + an additional 1/2 bath and laundry room. Enjoy WIFI via Starlink, Cell service, fit pit area w/ some wood provided and a beautiful new screened in porch. Fully stocked kitchen, Flat Screen TV W/ local channels, cable & streaming, A/C and an electric fireplace all nestled around a cozy up north knotty pine feel. The cabin sits on a level bluff with an easy walking path approximately 50 yards to the riverfront deck.
This property offers some amazing and challenging river Kayaking, world class salmon, Steelhead and trout fishing, 750 miles of connected snowmobile trails and hundreds of miles of groomed ORV trails, thousands of acres of hiking, biking, hunting and very close to some of Michigan's best downhill and cross-country ski trails and Lake Michigan is only 35 minutes away. Irons is known for being an outdoor recreation hub!
You are 5 minutes from Bass Lake - Natahka, 25 minutes from Caberfae Peaks / Coyote Crossing, 45 minutes from Ludington, 35 minutes from Manistee and Little River Casino. One hour to Cadillac and Traverse City, MI. You are surrounded by 1000's of acres of National Forest for hiking, fishing and hunting everything from mushrooms to sasquatch. Fishing & kayaking opportunities abound out your back door. We have kayaks and canoes available. A beautiful screened in porch allows you to enjoy sunsets, nature and all the peace of the river, without the bugs / mosquitos. This cabin will check all the boxes for rest, relaxation, technology and many awesome memories with family & friends for your Northern Michigan Adventure. Come relax and unwind at the river!!!
Note: This property has several beautiful taxidermy mounts from the owners' adventures. If you are not a fan a taxidermy / animal mounts, this is likely not a good rental choice for you. There is no bathroom upstairs and the steps to the upstairs are somewhat steep and may not be suitable for senior adults or children.
This property is most comfortable with a maximum of 6-10 individuals, Ten is also the maximum we allow for any rental group - no exceptions. Propane stainless steel grill & Blackstone griddle provided.
We ONLY rent to adults over 30 years of age.
No outdoor camping / tents / no parties / no events
No Pets Allowed (No exceptions) No Smoking Inside
Check in 4 pm - Check out - 11 am
Damage / Security Deposit - $500.00
Typical Rental Rate = $335 - $365 / night for a Maximum of 10 people
$175.00 Cleaning Fee
4-night minimum stay
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please be sure all trash is bagged and not loose in the garbage can. They only take bagged trash in this area - Thank you
Summer: Turn the AC to 80 degrees - Winter: turn the heat down to 50 degrees.
Please load & start the dishwasher if needed, strip any beds and have been slept in. We appreciate you leaving our home in the condition you found it - floors swept, refrigerator cleaned out,
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
About the area
Irons
Irons is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Indian Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Fawn Crest Golf Course.
Irons, MI
What's nearby
- Harper Lake - 7 min drive - 3.6 km
- Maple Lake - 10 min drive - 6.1 km
- Elbow Lake - 12 min drive - 4.4 km
- Sand Lake - 20 min drive - 11.5 km
- Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 35 min drive - 25.4 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Oak Grove Tavern - 12 min drive
- Na-Tah-Ka Tavern - 14 min drive
- Irons Cafe - 12 min drive
- Jackie's Place - 11 min drive
- Blossom's Resturant - 16 min drive
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
K c.
7 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay in the woods
K c.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Brittang B.
17 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Review
Brittang B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
About the host
Hosted by David Jackson
My wife and I fell in love with the beauty of Northern Michigan years ago. Irons, MI is centrally located to hundred of mile of trails for hiking, skiing, cross country skiing, ORV's and snowmobiles, kayaking, hunting and fishing and a quick trip to get to Lake Michigan. This river property was our dream for the peace, quiet and recreation that Michigan has to offer.
Why they chose this property
We had been looking specifically for property on River Rd as one of the premier stretches of the Little Manistee River. This property offer a gentle slope to the rivers edge with a deck to relax and let nature roll by. A bonus is the fantastic fishing or kayaking right out your front door!
What makes this property unique
Many river properties are perched high above the river and hard to access. This property offers an easy walk for visitors of all ages to enjoy. It is a 3 acre parcel with one neighbor in an extremely quite neighborhood with an abundance of wildlife both in and out of the river.
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