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Little Manistee River Cabin

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
Room
Bathroom

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Place, Elk Township Hall
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Elbow Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Harper Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Little Manistee River Cabin

Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest and the Little River is 75 yards away, fishing, kayaking, hunting, hiking, biking, ATV, snowmobiling. This is a real up north cabin. Fully furnished and all kitchens utensils. The cabin is located 5 miles from the Dublin store which has a hardware store and food! Truly an up north getaway. The fishing and hunting in the area is great. You can hike from the front door to the forest.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 17
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Irons

Irons is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Horseshoe Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Fawn Crest Golf Course.
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Irons, MI

What's nearby

  • Elk Township Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Elbow Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Harper Lake - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Little River Casino - 37 min drive - 61.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 49 min drive - 67.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Na-Tah-Ka Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gnome Acres - ‬19 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Manistee River Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Little Manistee River Cabin?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Manistee River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Manistee River Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Manistee River Cabin located?

Situated in Irons, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Elk Township Hall. Horseshoe Lake and Harper Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 55 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Six inches of snow in driveway,house numbers not visible, would stay again though
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect cabin the spend Chrismas at. No cell service to be bothered by phones and nothing but peaceful!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Larry H.

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

Great Little Cabin

Great little cabin, stayed in for a couple night to ride SXS on trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

John P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin for a north woods fishing trip. David, the host, was helpful and responded promptly.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend relaxation

This is a great little place away forThe hustle of daily life .. enjoy the quiet and the area very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice getaway!! A little dusty, but hey you're Up North
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was peaceful and quiet ! Very clean !
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Small quiet and cabin in the woods! Loved that it was not in a campground or by one. We had a relaxing time. It was clean. Bring your own lawn chairs a shovel to clean up after your dog and towels.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jess S.

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

Opening Weekend

It was a great place to stay. Great location, simple instructions and a comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Sara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very quiet, nicely decorated. Perfect stay for our blessing of the bikes weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery S.

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

River cabin

Very nice stay. Quiet and very nice. Nice place to get away from the rat race.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn R.

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

Little Manistee River Cabin

Clean, cozy, and quiet. Perfect for getting away from people. Suggestions: bring lawn chair and firewood. Would definitely return.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Carolyn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall, very clean. Shelves and windows need dusting. Great yard and fire pit. Convenient kitchen and appliances. Great TV with surround sound. Neighbors next door very loud on Saturday and Sunday. Otherwise, restful and relaxing. This was my second stay. Would return on a non-holiday weekend.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Sept, 2025
Wish you would have let me know about the neighbors next store, which my number is displayed in the cabin. My brother is a Lake county Sheriff sergeant. That issue would have been taken care of in a short period of time. Sorry about that
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristina Q.

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

Nice cozy cabin!

Cabin was perfect! Communication with the owners was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joh B.

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

Fishing trip

Place was reallly nice, loved the decor. BBQ grill needs attention Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth S.

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

Peace in the woods

Lovely cabin . very relaxing. And nicely decorated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catrina Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Little cabin in woods

Peaceful and relaxing
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michell T.

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

Cute and cozy

Really quiet get away, loved it! We got rained in and there was a great selection of movies and books.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily S.

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

Cute & Private Getaway

Perfect little spot to spend a mountain biking and hiking weekend. The dogs loved the yard to run and play. Left for walks from the front door and had little to no traffic. Big M is 20 minutes away to ride the trails. Weather was perfect to spend most of our time outside. Cabin is super cute and cozy. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Mrs

Great place, clean and all you need in the woods.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Getting away

Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Tito M.

Great, cozy cabin with straight access to towering woods and short walk to river nearby.

Has everything you’ll need: plenty of cooking gear, DVDs, linens, fire pit, and woodsy charm. David was a very accommodating owner who is always reachable and quick to respond to questions or fix anything that may seem wrong (like promptly coming over to light a heater pilot light).
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Mar, 2020
Tito left the place very clean! Hope he returns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth wayne M.

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

Clarity

The property couldn’t have been better. Cozy, CLEAN, comfortable, will definitely consider staying again. Great selection of books and movies as well. The location couldn’t have been better. Thanks again, David.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Kelly K.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Not what I expected

This was more of a hunting cabin. Nothing was very clean, beds and couches were broken down. The cabinets, endtables, silverware were sticky, ceilings were dusty, floors were dusty and sandy. We washed the dishes beforehand. It was obvious that it had not been cleaned in forever. Even though they posted that we were to leave 30.00 on the table for extra cleaning..for the dog? We cleaned up after him as well. We could only tolerate 3 nights of our 5 night stay.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2025
So sorry you are unable to read instructions which were located as you enter the cabin. They indicated if you have any problems please call me directly. You never did. I would have offered you a full refund. Funny you stayed for three days if the place was so bad. I suggest you check out the 450 Five star reviews with my three properties on all short term rentals maybes you should reconsider renting Northern Michigan Cabins. Thanks David
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Mathew W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Will not stay there again!

Beyond very poor. Currently working thru the resolution process with VRBO which is a very slow process.
Stayed 57 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr, 2022
Mr. Walinski started complaining on the first day demanding a picnic

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