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North Country Cabin - Secluded cabin on 20 acres

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Harper Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sand Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪41 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

North Country Cabin - Secluded cabin on 20 acres

Welcome to the North Country Cabin!

*Must have 4x4 vehicle in winter months. Road is rural. It is maintained but can be rough at times*

Located in the middle of the Manistee National Forest, an outdoor paradise awaits you. The cabin is located on a beautiful private 20 acres surrounded by the National Forest. The North Country National Scenic trail runs along the property along with miles and miles of SxS and snowmobile trails. The cabin is the perfect getaway into the northern Michigan woods.

The space
A truly Northern Michigan feel located on a private road and surrounded by the Manistee National Forest on three sides. The cabin boasts two large decks for viewing the surrounding forest. The cabin is cozy and offers all the amenities needed for a week in the woods. Enjoy a fire indoors or a bonfire under the stars and lights.

The town of Irons is a short 15 minute drive away or you can easily drive to Lake Michigan and the town of Ludington. There are also many rivers and lakes located around the cabin for countless hours of outdoor adventure.

Guest access
The road that the cabin is on is a private road. Please be respectful of the few homes in the area. SxS, UTVs, or Snowmobiles may be ridden on all roads within the area all the way to the town of Irons or Dublin.

*Please note that the private road to the cabin is a dirt road that is well maintained but very rural.

Other things to note
Cell phone coverage is very limited within the area. Texts will go through depending on service provider. Some calls may be made in areas around the house.

The Cabin does NOT have a washer and dryer. A clothes line is in place to dry clothes if they are hand washed. There is a laundromat located in Irons.


Since the cabin is so remote, WiFi and internet are provided by StarLink internet. StarLink is provided by SpacEx and is in its initial testing. StarLink is a satelleite internet and may have very brief periods of outtage but has been extremely reliable.

Property manager

Kiefer Dugenske
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this holiday home is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Beaver Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Fawn Crest Golf Course. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Irons, MI

What's nearby

  • Harper Lake - 13 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Elbow Lake - 15 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sand Lake - 20 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 35 min drive - 22.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 33.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Stockade Bar & Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Super Bad's Pizza & Stuff - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬29 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is North Country Cabin - Secluded cabin on 20 acres pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at North Country Cabin - Secluded cabin on 20 acres?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at North Country Cabin - Secluded cabin on 20 acres?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North Country Cabin - Secluded cabin on 20 acres located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Beaver Lake and Buckwheat Lake. List Lake is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Keith C.

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

Great place

This place was as advertised and a perfect spot for our annual guys fishing trip. Kiefer is a great host and the cabin had everything we needed. We will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Great stay

This is our second year back and was just as great as last time. Will be our annual trip as long as this property is listed!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexcis C.

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

Great weekend get away

We had a great time in this cabin with our family with lots oh trails around & our kids loved it . We will be back again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary P.

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

Irons cabin

Nice cabin, plenty of trails/seasonal roads
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra N.

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

Peace

If you are looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of your business life. Check out North Country Cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Branden M.

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

Relaxing weekend

A clean, quiet cabin deep in the woods. Close to everything the area has to offer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

nathaniel b.

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

beautiful piece of property tucked back in the woods with tons of privacy

nice quiet property back in the woods... very clean and organized cabin with everything you need to have a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi K.

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

Beautiful Secluded Spot. The Cabin is adorable.

We loved the location of this adorable cabin. It was the perfect size. The kitchen is large. Thank you for the great getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shonlyn C.

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

Cute, secluded cabin

Adorable woodsy cabin literally in the middle of the woods. Great location for hiking trails and ORV trails. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marcia S.

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

Beautiful Cabin

This is a gorgeous cabin which is very private. It has all of the necessary kitchen and bathroom stuff. The kitchen is nice and large. We really enjoyed our raft trip on the Pine River and none of us got wet!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Cabin stay

Wanted to have an old fashion Christmas in a cabin in the woods. This place was excellent took snowy walks in woods was able to cook a turkey dinner it was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lidia L.

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

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful, and very clean cabin. Sarounded by peaceful forest. If you looking for a place away from every day busy life this is the place to go. Our family had great relaxing time. No one want it to leave. Awesome secluded cabin for a family, friends or a couple that want some time for them self. It was easy to communicate with the owner, and he is very helpful with anything you may need. I would definietly go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Olivia M.

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

Cute little cabin

Super relaxing & a great place to have your pup. Beautiful scenery all around with no disturbances. Stocked with dishes & everything you would need to cook meals. Highly recommend this cabin if you’re looking for a place to unwind in the middle of no where.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K.

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

Awesome cabin

We had the best time. The cabin was perfect and spotless. Beds were very comfy and kitchen was fully stocked. Host was amazing and his communication was greatly appreciated. Can wait to make this an yearly trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles J.

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

Clean and Cozy

Kiefer made sure our stay was enjoyable. He kept great communication with us. The cottage is clean and inviting. Would definitely stay there again. A+
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky A.

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

Perfect quiet getaway

We stayed at the cabin for one night at the end of a trip - it would have been great to stay a few more days. Quiet and beautiful - our dog loved chasing butterflies and moths around the woods...and got her first introduction to why she shouldn't eat a toad. We sat around the fire pit and the girls enjoyed the hammock. Made use of some cards and games for an enjoyable evening. We didn't have cell service (which he warned ahead of time) but the wifi signal was strong. The road to the cabin is dirt but our subaru had no issues.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Curtis W.

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

A+ Stay

My husband and I stayed in this cabin for our honeymoon in November and had an absolute blast. There was an accident during check-in, but we were absolutely thrilled with the way host cleared things up and accommodated us. The cabin was clean, cozy, and ready for our stay - twinkly lights on outside and all. The property connects to the North Country Trail, which was perfect for little morning and night hiking trips. Even our dog loved it - we will be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben W.

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

Great family get away

Perfect spot to unplug for a long weekend. My family and I had a great time at the cabin playing in the woods and hiking along the North Country Trail. The cabin kitchen was well stocked and there was an assortment of games to play as well. We could see the neighbors house from the cabin which was unexpected, but nobody was around the weekend we visited so it was blissfully quiet! The kids and dog would crash out on the floor in front of the fire exhausted each night.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

2/10 Terrible

Toby R.

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

Worst weekend

The property was advertised as being nice. However the property owner canceled our booking just 3 hours before check in. Said that he double booked it and basically sorry about your luck.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark A., Macomb

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

4th of July Getaway!

We have crazy schedules and were able to book the North Country Cabin in relatively short notice. It is as advertised and more! Communication with the host was quick. The kitchen had everything we needed! Including a Ninja blender! The cabin is secluded and was very quiet at night. We had our dog and was a perfect place to let him run around and explore. The road was a trip! Our van handled it just fine. If you book in the winter, i would advise a 4x4 vehicle. Great place and would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Judi L.

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

Beautiful and Comfy Cabin in the woods

Our family of 5 adults, 2 large dogs and 2 cats had a fantastic time using Kiefer's house as our home base. The beds are comfortable, the bathroom is adequate (although the shower is tiny), and the kitchen is huge and well equipped with all the pots/pans, griddle, coffee makers etc you could possibly need. The location is very remote and it is important to follow Kiefer's written directions because most GPS apps will not find his house. Note that his directions assume you're coming from the town of Irons, so if you're coming from the west, you'll need to look carefully for the road signs. We spent 3 days kayaking (one on Tippy Dam Pond and 2 on the Pine River), had lots of lovely hikes on the North Country Trail leaving right from the house, spend a day in Manistee on the Beach and a day in Ludington, and a morning picking blueberries. There is no need to bring outdoor chairs as there are plenty around the fire ring.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashley S.

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

Great Getaway

We had such a great stay at the North Country Cabin! The secluded location was so relaxing, and the numerous hiking trails were so much fun. The house itself was very nice and fairly clean. The kitchen is large and has pretty much all necessary amenities. The listing is accurate in saying you will need a FWD vehicle to get to the cabin. It rained during our stay and even in our truck it was a little sketchy getting out. The cell service is also non-existent, but the wifi worked just fine (besides during the storm). The only thing was that the wifi password was written down incorrectly in the house. Thankfully Kiefer was quick to get back to us with the correct wifi password. If I could make a suggestion- it would be nice if there was some kind of written packet of sorts that listed out details of the house (like the wifi password, etc) and also the cleaning responsibilities required before checkout (with the storm knocking the wifi out we wernt able to access the VRBO message detailing the checkout requirements until only 25 minutes beforehand). All in all, it was an amazing stay and we can’t wait to come back again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Dana N.

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

Cozy cabin

The North Country Cabin was cozy and comfortable. Beds were ok although the bunk bed mattresses need to be replaced. It had all needed amenities and a stocked kitchen for cooking. It’s located in the middle of the forest and very secluded. It’s a great place to get away from civilization, be with nature, and unwind. The forest is beautiful! The air is fresh and it is extremely peaceful! Keifer was quick to respond to questions and concerns. We had no cell service at the cabin or anywhere near it. We weren’t able to get the wifi password until the next morning so we were unable to let our family know we arrived safely until the next day. We also received our checkout instructions in an email 2 hours after we left for home. It would be extremely helpful to have a welcome letter that provided the wifi password as well any instructions for the cabin. We got to the cabin after dark -which I do not recommend! It is a rural area and some of the roads are not the best. Avoid Hoague Rd! It was pretty terrible! I want to stress that you should plan to arrive in daylight hours! The drive to the cabin (especially the last stretch of road to the cabin) is charming during the daylight hours but very creepy in the dark. Overall, it was a nice stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

MARK C., TEMPERANCE

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

Another enjoyable stay.

Our stay was wonderful. Very relaxing. Kiefer is great to work with. Very quiet secluded location. Be warned, we had no cell phone call service even though there is Wi-Fi available. We did have internet connection.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shylah R.

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

Very relaxing

Very nice relaxing Stay. Owner was very responsive and helpful if we needed anything
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Kiefer Dugenske

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