Deluxe Little Manistee River Cabin - Irons, MI

Jackson's Trails & Tails is now available for our friends who are ready to enjoy the beautiful Little Manistee River and everything that is "UP North". This 2 story cabin has undergone a fresh renovation throughout including an addition of a main floor master bedroom / bathroom and has an open floor plan with 2 full baths + an additional 1/2 bath and laundry room. Enjoy WIFI via Starlink, Cell service, fit pit area w/ some wood provided and a beautiful new screened in porch. Fully stocked kitchen, Flat Screen TV W/ local channels, cable & streaming, A/C and an electric fireplace all nestled around a cozy up north knotty pine feel. The cabin sits on a level bluff with a easy walking path approximately 50 yards to the riverfront deck.

This property offers some amazing and challenging river Kayaking, world class salmon, Steelhead and trout fishing, 750 miles of connected snowmobile trails and hundreds of miles of groomed ORV trails, thousands of acres of hiking, biking, hunting and very close to some of Michigan's best downhill and cross country ski trails and Lake Michigan is only 35 minutes away. Irons is know for being an outdoor recreation hub!

You are 5 minutes from Bass Lake - Natahka, 25 minutes from Caberfae Peaks / Coyote Crossing, 45 minutes from Ludington, 35 minutes from Manistee and Little River Casino. One hour to Cadillac and Traverse City, MI. You are surrounded by 1000's of acres of National Forest for hiking, fishing and hunting everything from mushrooms to sasquatch. Fishing & kayaking opportunities abound out your back door. We have kayaks and canoes available. A beautiful screened in porch allows you to enjoy sunsets, nature and all the peace of the river, without the bugs / mosquitos. This cabin will check all the boxes for rest, relaxation, technology and many awesome memories with family & friends for your Northern Michigan Adventure. Come relax and unwind at the river!!!

Note: This property has several beautiful taxidermy mounts from the owners adventures. If you are not a fan a taxidermy / animal mounts, this is likely not a good rental choice for you.

Updated for 2025 is the addition of a main floor master bedroom with a full bath all done in beautiful knotty pine. Also on the main floor is one queen bedroom.
Upstairs, the front bedroom has 1 queen bed & twin bed in the open area. The back bedroom has two queen beds. There is no bathroom upstairs and the steps to the upstairs are somewhat steep and may not be suitable for senior adults or children.

The property has 2.5 bathrooms with a washer / dryer in the 1/2 bath if needed for your stay. This property is most comfortable with a maximum of 6-10 individuals,. Ten is also the maximum we allow for any rental group - no exceptions. Propane stainless steel grill provided.

This property is noted as not being child friendly or senior friendly. Reason being the wrap around deck has no railing (3' drop) and the steps going to the upstairs bedrooms are steeper than older adults may be comfortable using. There are no grab rails in the bathroom / shower. Older children, no issue, infants and toddlers not recommended.

We ONLY rent to adults over 30 years of age.
No outdoor camping / tents.
No Pets Allowed (No exceptions) No Smoking Inside- No Events / Parties
Check in 4 pm - Check out - 11 am
Damage / Security Deposit - $500.00
Typical Rental Rate = $335 - $365 / night for a Maximum of 10 people
$175.00 Cleaning Fee
4 night minimum stay

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