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River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river

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A campsite with a fire pit and chairs arranged around it, surrounded by trees and a pond.
A small cabin with a porch, outdoor seating, and a stone fireplace.
A cabin with a deck, a grill, and a pond.
A serene lakeside setting with a wooden dock and a signpost, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Place, Beaver Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Walton Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Full bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Half Bathroom

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river

River Ranch Rental offers you a complete outdoor recreational paradise as well as total serenity in the middle of the Manistee forest. It is the perfect place to escape to this summer! Step outside the front door and throw a line into the Little Manistee river, head out on the many groomed ORV and ATV trails or simply enjoy your coffee in the morning sun on the deck overlooking the river. The River Ranch has something for everyone! The home offers complete privacy. The owners live next door--separated by the woods.

Make yourself at home at the River Ranch which offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom. Bedroom 1 has 1 king bed and a crib. Bedroom 2 offers a bunk bed with a Full bed on the bottom and a twin on top as well as an additional Queen bed. Bedroom 3 offers one Full bed. Each room features soft, cozy sheets for a comfortable night's sleep. Wake up rested in the morning to enjoy your coffee on the 3 season porch as you take in your surroundings. Relax. Unwind. Enjoy!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside.
Please use caution near the edge of the river as it is hard to see at night.
No camping allowed on the property.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 936719vb
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 and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this cabin is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Lake of the Woods can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Fawn Crest Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Map
Irons, MI

What's nearby

  • Beaver Lake - 10 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Buckwheat Lake - 11 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Maple Lake - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Walton Lake - 13 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Harper Lake - 15 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shandys - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Vagabond Lodge and Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Kabob Stop - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Video Masters - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Beaver Lake and Buckwheat Lake. List Lake and Walton Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barney R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded, clean with everything you need. Owners take care of any issues promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes! This is our second time staying at this VRBO and we absolutely Love it! I'm sure we will return for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

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

Great river setting

If you’re looking for a quiet river setting then this is the perfect place. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS G.

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

Great cabin in the woods

Great place to stay, cabin was clean and the host was always available, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thank You Dennis! You were a great guest. We really look forward to having you back sometime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good for anybody who wants to be disconnected from phone reception and internet. Amazing nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

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

Kayak trip

Kayaked down the Little Manistee River. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Jul, 2023
Thanks Tracie! So glad you all enjoyed yourselves!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

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

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful, calming, quiet place! We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie M.

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

Very peaceful and relaxing

Thank you for sharing your home, it was very nice and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

Beautiful location

We had a great time! The cottage was well equipped in the kitchen and bathrooms as well as bedding and pillows for the bedrooms. The living room and deck were fabulous, overlooking the river. Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank you for much for the amazing review David! I am so glad you had a great weekend. We truly look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Little Manistee Fishing

Great remote location for a relaxing finishing trip. Little Manistee is just off the deck. The trout were bitting too! Very peaceful sitting by the river listening to the birds sing.Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tim b.

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

Trout Fishing Trip

Great place and location for fishing area trout rivers. We loved the house and having the Little Manistee River 20 feet from your deck is really fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

D R.

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

Best little getaway

Prime location, amazing host, beautiful northern MI weather. What more could you ask for. I’ll keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John J.

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

Great place to get away

Property was great. Very clean and had everything I needed. The best part was the location right on the Little Manistee with no visible neighbors. Great place for fishing and relaxation. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rohit S.

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

Awesome place in the lap of nature

Good overall facilities. Wifi connectivity is weak . Enjoyed barbecue and bonfire along the river at the property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jul, 2022
Thank You Rohit! We are so glad you enjoyed yourselves. We hope to have you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

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

Amazing Place

What a great property and owner. Everything was better than expected. Communication from booking to week of the stay was incredible. Very helpful on the local knowledge. We are already planning our next trip to stay at the property again. Thank you for everything, can't wait for next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thank you so much Ryan! We really look forward to having you and your group back again. I'm so happy you enjoyed yourselves!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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

Quite Paradise

Property was absolutely beautiful. From the shooting stars to the friendly kayakers that floated by everything was more than we expected. The host is such a wonderful person who assured that we were taken care of. Would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thanks Ryan! I agree that the stars up there are really a sight to see! The friendly kayakers floating by have always been an added bonus. I'm glad you felt taken care of and we truly look forward to having you back to stay. Thanks again Ryan!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

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

Peaceful and Relaxing

We really enjoyed out stay! was there for an annual Girls Trip and we Loved it. The water was perfect for tying down our Floats for the whole stay. The Firepit was used every night to have a fire and cook some food. and we really enjoyed also hanging on the deck watching the water. Saw a few people as they kayaked by, but that was all. it was very relaxing! recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M.

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

Into to wild

A cabin in the woods, where time slows down. If looking to escape the fast paced everyday life and just get away from it all this is it. Cabin has everything you need with minimal wifi (just enough for communication) embrace it! Let time slip away and recharge yourself at this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thank you Bobby! I agree that time really does slow down at the River Ranch. I am so glad that you were able to relax and recharge there. We look forward to having you back sometime! Take Care.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

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

Great place for retreat!

We had a great time here! The place was nice and clean. The kitchen was very new and equipped with cookware and everything you need on daily basis. We especially loved the two Bluetooth speakers they had as we forgot to bring ours. The communication was great, and Sarah responded super quickly. There was no service in the woods, but the host changed to faster internet for us when we asked for it, which is very much appreciated! Overall, it was definitely a very peaceful place to stay for a retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much for the great review Renee! We are so glad you enjoyed it and we really look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

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

Surprise 30th for a sister

This place was amazing. It was in more of a secluded area than I originally realized. However, it was so lovey to be out in the woods given we are city people. We through a party for my sister that just involved siblings. It was great to bring together my family from all over and spend it in a calm quiet relaxing environment. I would absolutely suggest anyone going here if they are looking for a private get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

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

Paradise

Overall the experience was fabulous. We got lucky with the weather and the river was spectacular. Beautiful view between 10am-Noom when the sun comes over the entire area and River. The local woods to the Ranch made a wonderful environment for the kids to wander and explore. They found a nice little local spring about 40 yards from the ranch in the woods. The fishing was good and seeing the Salmon come through was a wonderful experience.. We will be coming back yearly from now on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct, 2022
Thanks Marcus! I'm so glad that the weather worked out for you! I agree, the salmon are a sight to see in front of the Ranch. :) We truly look forward to hosting your group again next year! Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara Y.

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

It’s all about location!

There is nothing more tranquil, than enjoying the sounds and sights of nature! The river located feet from the house, allowed for constant entertainment (swimming and tubing). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Yard space for corn hole, fire pit overlooking the water, and a restful nights sleep. The house location allowed for easy access to the Pine and Manistee Rivers, as our main goal was to kayak the Pine River this year! Trail systems close by for Off roading adventure! Side by side rentals close by. Dunes an hour away. We were very happy with the home we chose, and look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug, 2022
Thank you so much for the detailed review Tara! It sounds like your group did a little bit of everything!! That is so great to hear. We appreciate your kinds words and really look forward to your return. Thanks again!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen H.

Perfect Family Getaway

We stayed at the River Ranch for 3 nights and had a wonderful time. Sarah was quick to respond to emails and was super easy to work with. We booked this vacation home because we were looking for a place centrally located for our planned activities. We took a day trip to Silver Lake Sand Dunes, the guys played golf at Arcadia Bluffs and we also kayaked the Manistee River. All of these activities were 45-60 minutes from the house so it was perfect for us. While at the River Ranch, the kids enjoyed playing in the river and running around in the large yard. We loved sitting around the fire each night while enjoying the peace and quiet. The home has everything you need. Nice, comfortable beds and plenty of soft towels. The kitchen is fully stocked with everything you need to cook a family meal. I can’t recommend this home enough!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Mar, 2020
Kristen thank you so much for the wonderful review and for sharing all of the activities you enjoyed over the weekend! Nothing compares to sitting by the fire on a nice night overlooking the river. I'm glad you had good weather and were able to do so. Thank you for leaving our place so nice. We truly appreciate it. Please come back to the River Ranch sometime! We would absolutely love to have you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Right on the River

We had a great weekend at the River Ranch. The house is pleasantly appointed - nice furnishings, comfortable beds, and a well stocked kitchen made it seem like home. The proximity to the river is incredible - right on a bend in a relatively secluded stretch - it was a joy to watch the river slide by from the comfort of the house or at various outdoor patios with comfortable chairs. Once we were there, we never left until it was time to go home! We will be back for sure. Communication with the host was easy and expedient, with prompt and kind replies to our various silly questions. Wi-Fi worked fine, although we didn’t test its limits as the setting was far more captivating than what we might find on the internet. All in all a clean and well appointed house, wonderfully secluded and peaceful location, and great host communication make this place a keeper! Thank you for sharing it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

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

Perfect Getaway Off the Grid!

I will admit, going into this trip we knew we had rented a home that was off the beaten path, and the host did make it clear in the check-in instructions that cell phone service was not good once we got off the main roads. Cell phone service and wifi were a bit dicey, but we all agreed that it was so nice to disconnect from everything and enjoy our time together as a family, enjoying the company of eachother. The home was in fabulous shape and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was a breath of fresh air to see a Blu-Ray player hooked up to the TV, and a CD wallet with a wide variety of CD and DVD options! My 3 year old son even got to experience his first DVD with Shrek 2 - which we wound up watching a half dozen times! We enjoyed a camp fire each night, and was able to cook all of our meals, and grill steaks and hot dogs on their charcoal grill. Cornhole was also provided by the host, which we also took advantage of! As for recommendations, though they are minor I would recommend an easy entry point to the river for swimming, and although we were able to find the driveway, the orange tape placed on the tree near the road was still a little difficult to find, especially with the driveway being hidden behind a slight turn in the road. Other than that, I don't think there's anything I would change! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Muller

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The River Ranch Rental was purchased with the hope of having a serene escape from the city. The River Ranch is that and so much more. So much so that we would decided to give others the chance to enjoy it as well! I absolutely love making people feel completely at home and pride myself on providing a clean, comfortable oasis for others to enjoy. We welcome you into our oasis to relax and enjoy the serene surroundings.

Why they chose this property

The River Ranch features over 1000 feet of river frontage. Relax and enjoy the view throughout the day and a beautiful fire at night--right next to the river. You may hear some fish jump or see some otters playing as they swim downstream. Birds are plentiful and wildlife surrounds you in the middle of the beautiful Manistee forest.

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