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'Steelhead Lodge' - Double J River Camp

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Irons Vacation Rental | 2BR + Loft | 1BA | 2,000 Sq Ft | Stairs Required
Screened-In Deck | Additional Studio Available (Seasonal)
Living Area | Main Level | Smart TV | DVD Player | Fireplace Not Available
Living Area | Central Air Conditioning/Heating
Living Area | Internet Access

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8185.8 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Irons, Michigan
  • Elk Township Hall
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Harper Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Sand Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Additional Sleeping (Loft)

1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

'Steelhead Lodge' - Double J River Camp

Tucked away in the secluded Huron-Manistee National Forests, this 2-bedroom + loft, 1-bath cabin invites you to the breathtaking nature and myriad of activities that await in Irons. Featuring an immersive natural backdrop with a river on-site, this cozy, rustic vacation rental delivers endless relaxation and exploration. Take advantage of the full kitchen, Smart TV, fully furnished deck, grill, and fire pit. Then, go fishing on-site, access hiking trails, and ski at Caberfae Peaks!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Central A/C & Heat | Gas Grill | River On-Site (Steelhead & Trout Fishing)

Perfect for outdoorsy families, ski friends, and fishing fanatics, this cozy, spacious cabin provides the ideal headquarters for your Michigan getaway!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft: King Bed, 2 Twin Beds | Seasonal Studio (Memorial Day-Labor Day): 2 Twin Beds | Additional Sleeping: Crib

OUTDOOR LIVING: Spacious screened-in deck, furnished porch, fire pit, outdoor dining areas, hiking trail access on-site
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, DVD player, board games, books, dining table, shower/tub combo, gable windows, rustic aesthetics
KITCHEN: Fully equipped w/ cooking basics, coffee maker, blender, toaster, Crockpot, ice maker, dishware/flatware, spices, coffee/tea, high chair available
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, washer/dryer, linens/towels, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, hangers, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: Stairs required for entry, bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor, quiet hours (10:30 PM - 8:00 AM), fireplace not available
PARKING: Driveway (6 vehicles), RV/trailer parking allowed
ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: An additional 2-bedroom property for 8 guests is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

THINGS TO DO: Snowmobiling, hiking, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding
OUTDOOR FUN: Huron-Manistee National Forests (surrounding), Skinner Park (5.1 miles), Sand Lake Recreation Area (7.2 miles), Big M Trail (10.1 miles), North Country Trail (21.0 miles), Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort (24.5 miles)
ON THE WATER: Lake Bluff Farms (23.9 miles), Manistee Riverwalk (27.9 miles), Old Facefull (34.5 miles), Stearns Park (35.7 miles), Ludington State Park Beach (37.9 miles)
HOT SPOTS: Manistee National Golf & Resort (18.9 miles), Tippy Dam (19.9 miles), Luther Area Museum (23.3 miles), Little River Casino Resort (25.3 miles), Shrine of the Pines (27.4 miles), Michigan Legacy Art Park (33.8 miles), Cadillac Sound Garden (37.2 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (60.0 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: There are 2 steps up to the front door and 6 steps down from the screened-in deck
- NOTE: During the spring and summer, the seasonal studio that’s on-site is available with 2 twin beds
- NOTE: There is another bookable vacation rental on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay
- NOTE: The fireplace is not available for guest use
- NOTE: Quiet hours begin at 10:30 PM each night

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Irons

Located in Irons, this cabin is on a river. 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. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.
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Irons, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Elk Township Hall - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Harper Lake - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Bear Wallow Lake - 10 min drive - 3.4 km
  • Sand Lake - 15 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Blossom's Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Steelhead Lodge' - Double J River Camp pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 'Steelhead Lodge' - Double J River Camp?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 'Steelhead Lodge' - Double J River Camp?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 'Steelhead Lodge' - Double J River Camp located?

This family-friendly Irons cabin is located on a river, within 1 mi (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Elk Township Hall. Harper Lake and Indian Lake are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

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

Perfect house in a perfect setting!

My family and I always enjoy staying here for our yearly snowmobiling trip. The cabin is perfect, cozy, with plenty of room and the setting is just beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Relaxing and fun

The whole family loved the stay and relaxation. This cabin has everything you need to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Little Manistee Cabin

Great cabin at a great location. Beautiful!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nickolas H.

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

Steelhead Lodge

What a lovely cabin on a beautiful piece of property. Would definitely recommend to others and would consider staying again. It is a wonderful place to unwind on the little Manistee River.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael M., Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

Perfect for what we were looking for.

If you could have your own “ Up north cabin “ , this would be it.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Little River Stay

Fourth time here. Fantastic place. Clean and comfortable. I look forward to booking this again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick D., Wayland, USA

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

The Great Getaway

Me and the boys thought this place was awesome! Very clean, unbelievable views and a ton of cool things to do!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wesley M.

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

2nd time

Rented the other property last year, this one is in amazing condition. Love the place for what we are using it for! Thanks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C., Mulliken

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

Beautiful everything was very clean

Had a great time birthday celebration for my 14yr old son. The cabin had everything we needed.. great host and the cabin was very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle K.

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

Girls weekend

My friends from work wanted to relax in a beautiful setting and that's exactly what we got. The cabin was clean, gorgeous, and the river view was stunning.It was so peaceful. We definitely will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Francisco Arieman A.

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

Awsome place

It is a great place, full of charm. Kitchen is very stocked with utencils. Everything was clean and in great shape. Excellent communication with host. Only small issue is that it has only 1 bathroom for 4 roomsso it was challenging at times. Will stay again in the future
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J., Chicago

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

Wonderful location.

House was super clean and the kitchen had everything we needed and more. Even little things like pizza cutters and wisks. The stream was beautiful and the property is well kept. Honestly, we might make a yearly trip to this location since it met all of our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

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

Very Impressive

What a relaxing weekend. This cabin had everything to make our stay relaxing and to stay entertained. I look forward to our return.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Pleasant.

Enjoyed the stay. Would have liked to use the fireplace but it was zip tied shut so we didn’t use it. Overall very nice place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L., CHICAGO

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

Would recommend

Amazing, clean, relaxing. Incredibly kind hosts. I've stayed at a lot of cabins, and short term rentals and this is by far the nicest. I hesitate to share a positive review because I want it to stay a secret but that's just not fair. 10/10 would recommend!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara T.

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

Beyond my expectations

This place was amazing! We stayed for a long weekend for the north country trail run, while celebrating the last weekend before back to school. The screened in porch is just heaven, could relax while my 18 month old played and older kids swam in the river, and see them the whole time. It was just perfect all around. I already booked for next year!! We will be back every year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

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

Great experience

Fantastic cabin with nice views and peace and quiet. Great time for the family with nice memories for all. Sitting on the back porch in the morning and in the evening was a big seller for everyone. High speed internet was great. Matt was great and was on site whenever we needed help with anything. He went above and beyond, fantastic host. Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Beautiful Cabin!

This is a great place to stay! Screened porch area has lots of dining space as well as plenty of comfortable seats to just hang out. Very peaceful with the surrounding trees and river. Fully stocked kitchen- slow cooker, casserole dishes, muffin tin… we do all our cooking where we stay and this kitchen had a wide variety of stuff as well as things in great condition. Beds were comfortable. Lots of parking space. Quiet area- second house on property is a nice distance away. Host answered phone w hen we called with a question- it was very nice to get someone the first time we called verses having to leave a message. Hope to stay here again in the future!

10/10 Excellent

Tom M.

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

Steelhead Lodge

One of the top vacation rentals I have ever used. Super clean and everything you would want. A very well built home in a great location. They have thought of everything and there are no surprises. I wouldn't hesitate recommending this listing and I look forward to going back. Once word spreads on this property, it's going to be tough to find an opening!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

robert v.

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

steelhead lodge

property is well maintained. the setting is beautiful. we spent a lot of time relaxing on the screened in deck. lots of comfortable furniture out there and great view of the river. the beds were comfortable. the kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, and dishes. very query and peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

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

Great men’s weekend location

Place was great, the studio was a bonus! Clean with lots of space. Summer, may want to pack a box fan for the studio space, but even without it was a great space. A lot of echo in the main cabin, but that’s just the nature of log homes.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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