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Fish, Bike & Hike! Wooded Irons Getaway Near River

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Irons Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 1,000 Sq Ft | Step-Free Access
Kitchen | Dining Table | Board Games | Books
Cottage Exterior | Fire Pit | Charcoal Grill
Living Room | Full Sleeper Sofa | Twin Daybed | Workspace | Smart TV
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Place, Elk Township Hall
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Elbow Lake
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Harper Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Fish, Bike & Hike! Wooded Irons Getaway Near River

Pets Welcome w/ Fee | Bring Your Trailer | 7 Mi to Sand Lake Recreation Area

All-season adventures await at this charming cottage in Irons, Michigan! Ski down the Caberfae Peaks, go hiking or snowmobiling through the surrounding Manistee National Forest, or fish for trout on the nearby Little Manistee River. As evening falls, return to the 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental and play board games with the kids. This property also features a fire pit, perfect for s'mores and stargazing!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed 
- Bedroom 2: 1 twin bed
- Living Room: 1 twin daybed, 1 full sleeper sofa
- Additional Sleeping: 1 portable crib 

INDOOR LIVING 
- 2 Smart TVs
- Board games, books
- Workspace
- Dining table

OUTDOOR LIVING 
- Wood-burning fire pit, seating
- Charcoal grill

KITCHEN 
- Stove/oven, refrigerator
- Microwave, toaster
- Drip coffee maker (coffee & sugar provided)
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Trash bags/paper towels

GENERAL  
- Free WiFi 
- Electric heating, window A/C unit
- Linens/towels
- Washer/dryer, laundry detergent, iron/board

FAQ
- Pet fee (paid pre-trip)

ACCESSIBILITY
- Single-story home, step-free access

PARKING
- Driveway (3 vehicles)
- Trailer parking allowed on-site

-- THE LOCATION --

-Located in Manistee National Forest
- Under 1 mile to Little Manistee River: world-class trout and steelhead fishing
- 1-5 miles to Elbow Lake, Harper Lake (all-sports), Little Bass Lake, Big Bass Lake (all-sports) & Bluegill Lake
- 4 miles to Freesoil Trailhead: North Country Trail
- 4 miles to Na-tah-ka Restaurant
- 7 miles to Dublin General Store: home of world-famous beef jerky
- 14 miles to Lincoln Hills Loop & Ouachita Mountain bike trails
- 15-25 miles to trailheads for Little Manistee, Tin Cup, Little O, Big O & Lincoln Hills ORV trails
- 22 miles to Manistee River & Tippy Dam Recreation Area
- 24 miles to Caberfae Peaks
- 36 miles to Ludington State Park & Lake Michigan
- 59 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 2 max)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This single-story home offers step-free access

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About the area

Irons

Irons is home to this cottage. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Harper 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 - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Elbow Lake - 1 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Harper Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Little River Casino - 36 min drive - 60.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 47 min drive - 66.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Na-Tah-Ka Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Gnome Acres - ‬18 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Private getaway cabin. Very clean & we'll maintained.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from Fish, Bike & Hike! Wooded Irons Getaway Near River on 12 May 2026
Thank you so much!
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10/10 Excellent

Jay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean cozy place near many good fishing rivers. The host, Lisa, and cleaning lady Kelli were both great, had a minor issue and they went above and beyond to resolve it, thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 May 2026
Thank you so much, Jason! We're glad you had a great stay, and we'd love to host you again.
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