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Little Manistee River Cabin

Holiday home in Irons with kitchen and fireplace

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Nestled in the heart of Manistee National Forest, this cabin is an authentic up north retreat. Fully furnished with kitchen utensils, it's perfect for hiking and exploring from your doorstep or enjoying fishing and kayaking on the nearby Little River.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 484 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

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.

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 17

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

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
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

Property is also known as

Little Manistee River Irons
Little Manistee River Cabin Irons
Little Manistee River Cabin Private vacation home
Little Manistee River Cabin Private vacation home Irons

About the area

Map
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 - 40 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 50 min drive - 66.4 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
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Blossom's Resturant - ‬10 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 a 5-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Elk Township Hall. Horseshoe Lake and Harper Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Little Manistee River Cabin Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 34 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 3 out of 52 reviews

8.4

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Getting away

Great time!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

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

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

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

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

2/10 Terrible

jp c.

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

Should not be on the market for rent

I gagged as soon as I entered the cabin the smell dead mice/ feces was prevalent in the kitchen masked by a heavy air freshener fragrance It should be more of a vetting process before these properties go for rent this property should not be up on the market for rent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

2/10 Terrible

Sarah W.

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

Very dusty, cobwebs everywhere, smelled awful. Overall Disappointing

The cabin does look like the pictures on the listing. It is a good size and could be very charming and cozy if it was not so dirty and smelled so awful. The owner lists no smoking yet it is very evident it’s smoked in. To make it worse the attempt of covering up the smoke smell was unbearable. We thankfully had friends staying in another cabin where we could hang out for the day or we could not have stayed even one night. We toughed it out through one night but could not stay our second night as scheduled. We couldn’t even stay to relax in the cabin, it was that bad. Dirty with cob webs and dusty everywhere. I would expect a few here and there but did not look as if any real cleaning had been done in months. The kitchen smelled like food was stuck in the drain and the sponges we saw under the sink were so gross. As a renter if I’m to pay a cleaning fee I expect the place to be clean when I arrive. Literally the only thing we did in the cabin was sleep the one night. Could not use the kitchen as it just felt so unclean. I did give 1 star because the bathroom towels did smell clean and the one bed we used looked to have clean sheets. Our kids couldn’t seep on the bunks bc of the smoke smell on them. It’s listed as sleeping 4 yet there were only 2 shower towels in the bathroom. From the pictures and reading reviews it appeared to be cozy and a good option for our family. Sadly we can not recommend this to anyone we know. If you’re a smoker you might not mind, but then the listing should say it’s a smokers cabin. Worst VRBO experience we’ve ever had 😞 With a little or a lot of TLC David’s cabin could be much improved.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

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