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Peaceful Manistee River Front Home

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Second story deck facing towards the river and overlooking the state forest
Exterior detail
The Manistee River is just down the bank.
Exterior
Second story deck is accessible via french doors.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Frederick, MI
  • Au Sable River
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪37 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bunk room

+2
1 Double Bed, 2 Single Bunk Beds and 3 Single Beds

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Down stairs

Toilet

Main

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

Peaceful Manistee River Front Home

Bring your own toys to this spacious 2 bedroom, 1 1/2 bath home set on 10 peaceful and private acres on the Manistee River.

Sleeps 7 comfortably with plenty of space to spare. Huge soaking tub overlooking the pristine Pine Stump Preserve of the Au Sable State Forest. This bathroom also hosts a large walk in shower.
A true outdoor enthusiasts paradise! Back country rustic setting where wildlife abounds. World class fly fishing, kayaking, and canoeing right out the back door. Property borders of state land. Easy access to the Frederick ORV trails right down the road!
Home is located 45 minutes from northern Michigans treasured Traverse City. Wineries, Breweries, golf, shopping, and boating only a short drive away.
A perfect Basecamp for you to truly enjoy and explore Michigan’s beautiful Up North. A note of caution, the two track roads are unimproved, therefore be prepared for various conditions as we are not responsible for inability to access or damage to vehicle. 4WD recommended

Property manager

Erinn Mutz
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No fires.
Follow additional Rules and guidelines posted at the top of the stairs in the house.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Frederic

Located in Frederic, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Crawford County Historical Museum and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Frederick, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 27 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 37 min drive - 16.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 41 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Torch Lake - 64 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 71 min drive - 58.8 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederic Inn - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Hide-A-Way Bar - ‬32 min drive
  • ‪Swamp II Bar & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Kathy's Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Fellowship Cafe - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Peaceful Manistee River Front Home pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Peaceful Manistee River Front Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Peaceful Manistee River Front Home?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Peaceful Manistee River Front Home located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Au Sable River, Hartwick Pines State Park and Big Bradford Lake. Wakeley Lake and Rayburn Property Trail are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Luke S.

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

Great Place!

We had a great time staying here! Everything was clean and the place was well stcked with everything we needed. Definitely staying here again when visiting the area! Thanks for everything!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory w.

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

Great place for access to the river and the orv trails

Had a great time, would definitely rent here agian.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Good time, Great Place.

Remote location with a great home feel. We all enjoyes ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Quiet and Secluded

This was exactly what we needed; a quiet place to get away and unwind. The only problem was our departure time came too quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

stephanie w.

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

Nice Place

Just there to sleep and we had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell P.

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

A Very Nice Getaway

My family and I really enjoyed our time here. A great location for everything "Up North", spent time at Hartwick Pines, Gaylord, Grayling, Otsego Lake, and Charlevoix all in a four day weekend as it was conveniently located to all. After spending the day out it was great to come back and relax while kids played about. Very impressed and would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Long 4-wheeling weekend

We stayed here for a long 4 wheeling weekend, you can ride from the cabin to the trails with great restaurants along the trails. The location is remote and we were able to get a truck and long trailer in but it was tight in spots coming down the 1 mile track to the drive-way. We needed 4wheel drive due to the sand and the large trailer in one spot, so depending on time of year, keep that in mind. The cabin was comfortable, has everything you need, does not have WiFi but our phones got service with no issues, so no problem for us with no WiFi. Great communication, great check-in, location is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Stay at Manistee River

Good communication with host. Very quiet place out of the way and nestled far in the woods. Some things were provided and some were not. Coffee filters, but no coffee. No soap to shower with. Luckily, there is a dollar store not too far away in which we purchased these things, so no biggie. The host had mentioned before our arrival that the a/c was out. To our surprise there was a portable unit upstairs that was on when we arrived which cooled the place down perfectly.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel W.

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

Weekend in the woods

Very secluded quiet and peaceful. Trails are right by the house can ride directly to trails from cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

Another perfect vacation!

This was our second consecutive year staying at this property. We love the seclusion and tranquility it provides our family. The kids played in the woods and we kayaked the river launching directly in front of the house. The fires at night were excellent and the stars were out in abundance. We had a fantastic vacation!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Thank you!

The house and property was amazing! Thank you for letting us stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donnis P.

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

Frederic trip for trail riding

Beautiful place, peaceful, and off the beaten path. The Host (Erinn) communicated well, assisting with good directions for property location. The river is accessible by just walking in without any bank to hurdle. All amenities needed, were on sight. The beautiful oversize tub was out of commission during our stay, due to some maintenance issue that had not been resolved prior to our check-in, which was the only disappointment. Great place, great vacaion, great Host. Thank you Erinn, we loved this place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

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

fly fishing adventure

We had a great time staying at this cabin in the woods. It was on a great remote spot on the Upper manistee river. The location was ideal for ease of access to world class fly fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe D.

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

Fishing trip

Great area
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

paul f.

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

Sweet solitude

Great communication with owner through out entire process.. Property is very remote isolated and back a sandy 2 track.. Dont take a low riding car.. This is exactly what we wanted.. Surrounded by thousands of acres of state land. Very peaceful and relaxing..house is beautiful and well decorated. We loved coffee on the deck
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

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

Great Cabin!

It is super clean, mostly updated and fully stocked with essential household items. The river is a two minute walk. Wished we had brought our kayaks. It really was perfect just wished it was a little closer to Grayling. For those who might know the area, my parents live right at M72/M93 and it took us 25+ minutes from the cabin because of the slow, dirt roads to get back there. But we will definitely book it again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sean T.

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

Awesome vacation!

This property was awesome for our outdoor family! The kids played deep in the forest all day. The evening/night fires were amazing and we couldn’t have been happier!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick J.

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

Great get away

This was a fantastic place to unplug from normal life. The wife and I really enjoyed it. My boys loved being able to go down to the river in short blasts (it was cold). Looking through all the books made us want to up our physical media game. The 3 things that the boys loved was: River, bunkbeds and bathtub. Thank so much for sharing with us. The Johnson's
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen H.

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

Peaceful Retreat

My husband and I loved this remote place on the river. It was exactly as the listing described. The kitchen had everything we needed. The host returned our e-mails quickly when we had a few questions before our stay. We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael W., Spokane, WA

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

Cozy Escape

The property is off the beaten path and it was perfect for what we were looking for. The house is well decorated to reflect the Michigan outdoorsman theme. Lots of books and a warm inviting home that makes you want to sit there and read them with some coffee. The property has plenty of wild life that runs through, is a great spot to star gaze at night, and far enough away from folks they wont just hop over for a visit. The stream is close by, and the bridge you cross to get to the property has frequent visitors with kayaks and tubes. But you wont notice a bit of it while at the property. We truly enjoyed our stay and would not hesitate to recommend or stay there again.

10/10 Excellent

Sophia V.

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

Secluded and Peaceful

Great wildlife watching and listening. Comfortable house including a great kitchen and bathroom soaking tub.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Abbie L.

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

Great cabin

Super far back in the woods, very secluded, such a great place to get away and unwind!! Had a hard time finding it because it’s so far back but owners gave us great step by step directions. Will definitely book it again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Roderick R.

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

The little house in the Big Woods.

Everything about the house was top notch. New, well decorated and all amenities. Good fishing in the Ausable and Manistee Rivers. Two things to know: it's at the end of a mile long sandy two track, not for a low slung city car; and there are twenty-one steps up to the living level, not for the faint of heart.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley W.

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

Secluded beauty

Our family loved our stay here! It was clean and had everything we needed plus more. I loved cooking in the kitchen, the kids enjoyed the unique outdoor decor and playing in the woods & my husband was enthralled with the peace and quiet. We loved all of the unique books and enjoyed the variety of movies. We drove to a beach nearby for the day & visited Hardwick Pines another day. The cabin is off the beaten path a ways, so make sure you've got a vehicle that can travel on soft dirt roads. We will definitely be back, next time with off road vehicles to ride on the nearby trails & tubes to float down the Manistee River!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Remote relaxation

Great place. Very remote, not easy to find on a map. Accommodations were clean and comfortable. Enjoyed a very relaxing weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

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