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Lj's River Cottage Up North

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At LJ's River Cottage, immerse yourself in nature with a cozy two-story cottage and shared fire pit. The beautiful Manistee River is just steps away from the dock, where you can unwind on the deck with comfortable chairs or explore miles of state land via two tracks perfect for four wheeling or snowmobiling.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lj's River Cottage Up North

LJ's River Cottage accommodations include a two story cottage, living/ dinning room, full kitchen, bathroom, jacuzzi tub, stand up shower and direct t.v. Upstairs a large room with two queen size beds and two roll away beds. There is also a deck with chairs. Every thing is fully stocked and furnished.Shared fire pit and dock to the beautiful Manistee River. The priority is backed up to miles of state land. With miles of two tracks for your four wheeling pleasure or snowmobiling.There is also a state access shooting range along with a public access boat ramp. We by law are not able to turn down service dogs. However, we don’t recommend having service animals at our location. We are nestled in the woods and require using poison to keep the critters out of the cabin. This makes it unsafe for pets/ service animals.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

If house rules are broken you will be asked to leave and pay any additional fees for cleaning, damage or missing items . 200.00

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Located in Fife Lake, this cabin is on a river. While the natural beauty of South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Emerald Vale Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking. Visit our Fife Lake travel guide
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Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake
    9 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Fife Lake Area Park
    9 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Long Lake
    10 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Fife Lake Public Library
    11 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Fife Lake Area Historical Museum
    11 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    48 min drive

Restaurants

  • Upper Bar and Grill
    11 min drive
  • Fife Lake Inn
    11 min drive
  • The Loon's Nest
    17 min drive
  • taffel town
    21 min drive
  • Gracie's Restaurant
    17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lj's River Cottage Up North pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lj's River Cottage Up North located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is within 6 miles (10 km) of Bloom Lake, Fife Lake and Fife Lake Area Park. Long Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Lj's River Cottage Up North Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Eric B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful, clean and relaxing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cabin/home with us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Weekend getaway

Very friendly owners nice guest house on owners property with a great fireplace and view of the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Beautiful property and cabin.

Lovely cabin and property. Very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Lovely Stay!

The cabin was all we hoped for and more, very clean and cozy with a fantastic mural and a neat set up with the tub upstairs. We will definitely be booking it again next year or sooner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Family reunion

Centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Next to the river

Beautiful fire pit, close access to the Manistee, beautiful home with comfortable funiture and beds. Hosts are awesome too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

frances p.

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

Fife lake cottage in the woods

Very nice owners, nice property, very clean, no wifi and no phone service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

L &J. Resort

Property nice, john and Lisa were great Overall experience was great. Had me recalling times of long ago. Having prpoerty close to there, pulling the heart strings of great memories. Thanks for the good time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Cozy Cottage on the River

The hosts Lisa and John were very nice and accommodating. The property is a shared location with the owners. Great property and great location - under a mile to a drop-in kayak/boating launch and close to Fife Lake. Thanks so much to Lj's River Cottage for hosting my husband and I for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Six ladies stayed two nights, so we made use of both beds and the rollaways and everyone slept comfortably. It’s a short 10 minute drive into Fife Lake where we had an excellent dinner and service at The Upper Bar and Grill. The second night we made use of the grill and found everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare dinner. We loved the fire area and the owners were so kind to have the firepit ready to light and covered to keep dry. I would recommend this place and would definitely return myself! woulddefinitrewritten myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

AMAZING PEOPLE AND HOSTS

John and Lisa are absolutely genuinely amazing people! We felt right at home with our 4 boys and never once felt uncomfortable or out of place. John went out of his way to hang a clothes line for our towels simply because he saw them bundled up on the bench. Lisa came out while we were enjoying the fire to apologize for touching our items and explain that they would have wanted their wet towels hung. They are such sweet people and if i could rate them as humans they'd score off the charts. The cabin is beautiful and even though it was one room with us and 4 kids we had plenty of space and made it work perfect. For families i highly suggest elk lake or higgins over torch lake. Torch lake is beautiful but no real beaches so not practical of you do not have a boat. Elk lake sandbar is crystal clear and shallow, along with higgins! Thank you again John and Lisa. We loved our entire stay and are grateful for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful place, hosts are very nice, greeted us right away
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Franklin H.

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

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was super cozy. The area was very pretty, we didn't do much exploring since it rained the entire time but it was very peaceful. My only complaint was a lack of cell service.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Turkey hunting camp

Really liked our accommodations at LJ’s! We will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location,was easy to find. It was a little chilly but did have a pellet stove and electric heaters available if needed. Was semi rustic feel. I love the tables and the kitchen.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lj’s River Cottage was amazing! You won’t regret staying there. My children loved every minute of it. Thank you Lisa & John for the opportunity to make so many memories with our kiddos.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This amazing little cottage in up north is absolutely perfect for a getaway into the Woods! Linda and John do a great job keeping up the property and overall I'd have to give them a 10 out of 10 as hosts! Between the Frog Pond and the zipline I can guarantee we will return again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

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

Nice clean quiet cabin

Nice area on the Mainstee River, great for kayaking. We stayed while viewing fall color.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very peaceful and tranquil. Hot tub is wonderful as is the pellet stove for chilly nights. Kitchen well equipped, and bathroom has a good supply of Princess paper. Clean and relaxing. Nice spot
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Girls Weekend

The cabin was perfect for the four of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We’ve stayed multiple places in the area and this was the BEST! We loved the woods and the hosts were wonderful. Felt very safe, secluded and taken care of. The place is very unique with plenty of space. There are trundle beds so the kids could sleep downstairs with the tv. Couldn’t have asked for a better place - very clean! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Deer Camp

Had a great time as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Good Stay

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Cherry fest

Property was great, owners were AMAZING to work with. We had absolutely no problems and will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023