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Harper Lake Hideaway Fishing/Hunting Nearby- Only a few miles from Big Manistee!

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Beach
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Harper Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Elbow Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Horseshoe Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪48 min drive‬

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About the area

Irons

When you a stay at this vacation home in Irons, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Harper Lake. .This vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Elbow Lake and 1 mi (1.7 km) from Horseshoe Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Harper Lake - 1 min walk
  • Elbow Lake - 1 min walk
  • Walton Lake - 7 min drive
  • Sand Lake - 11 min drive
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Blossom's Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Harper Lake Hideaway Fishing/Hunting Nearby- Only a few miles from Big Manistee!

This 2 bedroom 1 bathroom cabin has been fully renovated with a clean, coastal theme. The eat-in kitchen features new stainless appliances and plenty of cupboard space for all of your cooking needs!
The kitchen opens up to the spacious living room with large flat screen television. The living area can accommodate two guests on the queen sleeper sofa with memory foam mattress. The large picture window overlooks the beautiful Harper Lake! Just off the living area you'll find the full bathroom with tub/shower combo and plenty of towels and washcloths for your stay!
Bedroom 1 features a Queen platform bed with new mattresses and large closet. Bedroom 2 features two new twin beds and a large closet as well. The enclosed rear porch features large sectional for your relaxation! Sit and enjoy the lake without the bugs- feel the breeze or leave the windows closed! Back Yard features a fire pit with a CHARCOAL grill.
Please review sleeping arrangements and square footage prior to booking. A home that sleeps 6 does not mean that there are 6 beds. Please be sure the sleeping arrangements are appropriate for your group.
Summer Rentals = 7 day minimum stay. Check in on Friday- Check out on Friday.
We have TONS of happy customers- check out our other properties listed on VRBO!

FAQ's

Can we bring our pet?
Unfortunately this homeowner, as well as many travelers, have pet allergies and have opted to maintain a pet free home. We are sorry but we are not accepting pets at this time.

What do we need to bring?
Most of our locations supply toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel, dish soap, sponges, linens/blankets/pillows for beds (beds are made for guests) as well as towels, washcloths, kitchen towels, etc.. We suggest bringing anything you feel you may need and reviewing our amenities and supply list in it's entirety prior to traveling to your rental.

Can we camp on the property? Camping allowed on select properties. Contact prior to arrival. Fee may be required.

What activities are available in your area?
The activities in our area are nearly entirely outdoor recreation activities. Blessed to be located in the Manistee National Forest we are lucky to be very close to some amazing hiking/fat biking trails such as the Big M and the North Country Trail. We are surrounded by lakes and rivers as well. Kayak or canoe on the Big Manistee, the Little Manistee or the Pine River. Watch the salmon run in the fall in small creeks or fish one of our many small lakes. We are also located only about a half hour from Lake Michigan and it's beautiful beaches. Shopping is available in Manistee, Ludington, and Traverse City. Our area also has many ATV and Snowmobile trails and trail maps are available online and in the welcome book at our cabins. This cabin is located approx 20-35 minutes from Crystal Mountain and Caberfae Peaks for skiing and snowboarding. We are located 25 minutes from the Little River Casino and our area hosts the Hoxeyville Music Festival Annually as well!

How far are you from...?
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes: A little over an hour
Manistee: 25 Minutes
Ludington: 50 Minutes
Traverse City: 1 Hr- 1 1/4 Hour

What is your cancellation policy: You will receive a full refund if your stay is cancelled at least 30 days prior to arrival. Homeowners choose their cancellation policies and these cannot be altered without their permission. We will attempt to rebook the dates and refund your stay if we are able to rebook.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Big River Properties

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the lake
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayaking on site
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

Vrbo Property
Harper Lake Hideaway 2 Bed 1 Bath Completely Renovated!! Irons
Harper Lake Hideaway New!! 2 Bed 1 Bath Completely Renovated!!

Harper Lake Hideaway Fishing/Hunting Nearby- Only a few miles from Big Manistee! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 31 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 31 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 31 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 31 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eric D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views
My son and I had a wonderful stay. The home was clean and the location is beautiful. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Nicole N.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

J B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Escape
What a lovely cabin. We had everything we needed to feel right at home. The scenery can’t be beat. We loved the lake and used the kayaks one day and rented a pontoon boat another day. The morning sunrise and evening sunset were picturesque. My husband and I enjoyed it throughly. We didn’t feel like we were in a rental but a family cottage. LOVED IT.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy M., Grand Rapids, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Adorable cottage is lovely setting
This is an adorable cottage that was very clean. We spent most of our time enjoying the lake. The air conditioning is wonderful and there’s a new washer dryer that was a pleasant surprise.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beth J., michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Get Away
We had a great stay, it was very relaxing and quiet. Just what we needed. The lake was beautiful and clean. The cottage was very cute and just as pictured. We enjoyed our time and will return in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy T.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 4th get away
Had a great time for the holiday. The house was super clean and cutely decorated. It was so nice to stay by the lake, it was beautiful. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw that there was a washer and dryer there. We had a very nice time with family and friends, would definitely go back. The only thing is the dock wasn’t very big and it made it difficult to go fishing but besides that everything was great!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful vacation
It was the perfect place for our family to get away and rest.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie T., Brookfield, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is a treasure!
Stayed here over Memorial Day weekend and it was a dream! The cottage is perfect. Beautifully maintained and thoughtfully decorated. It has everything you need (including the coziest blankets for cooler nights). The screened in porch overlooking Harper Lake is the perfect place to sit, relax and enjoy life. It was fun just to sit and watch everyone enjoy the lake on boat or jet ski. The place had a row boat and two kayaks which were fun to use! I highly recommend this place. I have family that lives on the lake and it was such fun to take a boat over and visit!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful time away
The cabin was a nice place to get away and relax. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katrisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location and perfect setting
We came up to go salmon fishing and loved that we were far enough from all the fishing chaos when it came to where we were staying but close enough it was a short drive to fish, eat and anything we needed. We will definitely be renting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Sheryl H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place but had very bad odor in closet and cupboards.
Was unable to access code for the lock box due to no cell service. Good thing the property manager lives right next door and saw me struggling to get in. Beautiful cabin. Nicely decorated with comfortable beds and furniture. My only complaint was the closet where the garbage was smelled like something had died. Same odor was in the kitchen cupboards.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diane S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage with charm
This cottage is exactly as pictured: no surprises! Beautifully decorated, the great room is, well: great! Cupboards are well stocked with towels and kitchen supplies, bedrooms are generously supplied with extra pillows and blankets, and blankets can be found in the great room and the sunroom. Someone thought of it all! This place is restful, peaceful, has amazing views, quiet nights, and short drives to pretty little tourist towns. We enjoyed a wonderfully restful week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Danielle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin beat everything
We arrived and the cabin was gorgeous and put together so well, they had everything we needed. Beds were comfortable. Definitely would recommend this place, we were able to go ride the quad trails, go fishing on the lake, and go to baldwin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Randy e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relxing
Great stay no cell service
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARY M. M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Getaway
We stayed here last year too and just loved it! So clean and decorated so cute! Beds and bedding so comfy! Kitchen fully supplied! Great location! Beautiful scenery! Lakefront! (Need to rent again to enjoy the lake, both times were not warm weather) If this place was to ever go up for sale I would love to know! :-)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Courtney H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Weekend
We came up for a snowboarding weekend at Caberfae. The place was perfect for our family of four. When we weren't at Caberfae we were comfortable hanging out at the house watching tv, eating, and playing games. The owners were quick to respond when we asked to add an extra night a few days before our trip. Communication was pleasant and easy. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

8/10 Good

Monique B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wow
What a peaceful experience. It was so quiet all I did was sleep. The sun and moon over the lake was breathtakingly beautiful. I didn't have any dealings with the owners but the property was immaculate, big Kudos to the housekeeper. I loved going in early fall. There is nothing wrong with the water (it's well water, it taste fine), as a previous person stated. I do wish I had a larger blanket or plug in heater for the porch for the cool mornings and evenings. I definitely see myself returning in early spring. It was so relaxing, peaceful and beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is FABULOUS!
The place was wonderful! Clean, tidy & beautifully decorated! All the comforts of home, away from home! Thank you for allowing us to enjoy your space, we would definitely love to come back some day!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Regina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet and cozy
We really enjoyed the house and lake. The location worked well and gave us alot of choices for excursions within a reasonable drive.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Susan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
July 2021
Not a bad property. Horrible cell service. Attention to details in cleaning not up to my standards. The dock is kind of rickety, fell through one of the boards on 1st day and injured myself.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

Katie T.

Great Place!
We stayed Mon-Friday and upon check we had a mega snafu. This easily could have ruined my stay, but upon reaching out to the property manager, she was extremely willing to discuss a way/ways to mediate the issue quickly and was courteous and kind during these discussions. This issue was resolved and we overall had a great stay! We loved: -the decor (so fresh and cute!) -Furniture was clean and comfortable, they have added two big recliners which thankfully was able to seat our entire family -EASY walk out lake access!! We floated and swam and used their two kayaks. -location, quick drive to Dublin General Store, Sand Lake (public access), North Country Trail Head (biking) -screened in porch (reading and coffee spot) -charcoal grill, fire pit, picnic table and front yard lawn furniture. -fancy big TV for movies at night! -tower fan and AC Suggestions- Bring outdoor seating for backyard -A standing fan (AC is in living room only and unless you sleep with the door open, it gets HOT in the bedrooms) -water shoes or sandals (mucky lake bottom) -drying rack (no where for things to dry like swim suit or beach towels
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
The cottage is very cute and spotless! It had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place with an awesome view of the lake
Overall we really liked this cute little cottage on the lake. The view of the lake from the front screened porch was beautiful! The only recommendations I would have is the place desperately needs a front door mat! It was raining all weekend and the trees make a huge mess that gets all over your shoes, but they have no outdoor mat available to clean your shoes before entering the house. Also the kitchen is ill-equiped. The owner needs to supply a couple of new pans, sharp knifes, small and large and some larger bowls for salads and soup. The water could use a better water softener, the water has a funky odor in the kitchen, but it wasn't noticeable in the shower?? We used bottle water to cook with. They also need a new coffee maker, that one is hit or miss. The beds are very comfortable though, and the decor is very cute and the place was very clean. Overall, we really loved the place, but wanted to mention the little things because if resolved the place would be perfect. And if not, the next renters may want to bring their own pans, knives, bowls and additional bottled water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacek B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Great place would go again. Would be nice to have central AC but window AC was ok. I would only recommend telling people that someone will spray pesticide on some day or mow the lawn. It would be better if we don't plan the grill or bone fire at the same time. At home I avoid any pesticides when kids will be outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Pamela j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Irons weekend
It was in the perfect spot for riding our razor. House was very clean. And the paddle boat was fun to take around the lake. Only thing wrong was the towels had fuzz all over them which ended up on me when I dried off. But other wise it was a perfect time
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021