Lodge on the Manistee :Firelight & Snowfall—A Magical Winter Escape on the Manistee

LODGE ON THE MANISTEE
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*RIVERFRONT (Manistee River)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*NO PETS
*FLY-FISHERMEN WELCOME (TROUT)
*Wi-Fi
*KAYAKERS BRING YOUR BOATS! GREAT for BOATING!
**We ask that our guests be respectful of our great neighbors by keeping quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 9:00 am.

It is just so nice to walk out on the back porch and see the beautiful Manistee River gently flowing around the bend. The Lodge on the Manistee is a peaceful place to enjoy a family gathering or a gathering of fly-fisherman casting their poles off the dock. Adventure seekers, feel free to bring your kayaks or canoes in order to paddle up the river.

This 4-bedroom home sleeps 8 people comfortably. The common spaces for gathering are ideal for a large family or two families vacationing together. The fully equipped kitchen will suit your needs and the extended covered porch on the river-side of the home is a pleasant setting for a morning cup of coffee or an evening glass of wine.

THIS COTTAGE HAS OUTSIDE VIDEO SECURITY MONITORING.
As an extra layer of security, we do have outside cameras mounted on the cottage. There are no cameras inside the cottage.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: New as of December 2024: A geo-thermal unit was installed for AC! In addition, there are a couple of box fans for you to use.

ATV's: They are welcomed.

Animals: There are definitely bear in the area, deer, squirrels, muskrat, eagles, and bunnies.

Bathroom:

Bathroom #1: Attached to main bedroom FULL
BATH with jetted tub and shower.

Bathroom #2: Main floor---HALF BATH with
shower only.

Beach/Swimming: You can swim in the river. There is a ladder and a dock area. The river is flowing, and at times, the current can be swift (not white water rapids, but swift). Not recommended for little children/weak swimmers.


Bedroom Configuration:

Bedroom #1: Master Bedroom --Queen

Bedroom #2: main floor --Queen

Bedroom #3: upstairs—Full

Bedroom #4: upstairs--Queen

Boats: No boats are available. You are able to bring you own kayaks or canoes (20 steps to get down to river). Pull kayaks up along shore or on the wooden dock. The river is EXCELLENT FOR BOATING down.


Bugs: Typical Michigan bugs! Yes! Mosquitos are prevalent in the evenings around the water.

Cell phone service: Generally good!

Distances:
* Grand Rapids: 2 hours and 18 min. (153 miles)
* Traverse City: 1 hours away (44 miles)
* Detroit: 3 hours (212 miles)
* Lansing: 2 hours and 15 minutes (151 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 3 hours and 8 min (193 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 1 hours and 30 min.(90 miles)
*Shel-Haven Canoe/Kayack Livery on M-72 is 3 minutes (1 mile)
*M-72 to property is a 15 minute float.

Dock: There is a dock there, but it is usually only used for fly-fishing and swimming.

Fireplace: Wood-burning stove available for guests to use. You must bring your own wood.

Fire-pit: Yes. There is a fire pit.

Fishing: THIS IS A FLY-FISHING ONLY SECTION. This section of the Manistee is known for an excellent trout fishing. Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes and rivers, one is required to hold a fishing license. Click here to purchase your fishing license online.

Garage: We apologize, yet although you are parking in front of the garage, it is not for us by guests.
Grill: Gas grill (and spare propane tank) is in the garage. We ask that it be used on the driveway area and returned to the garage each night. Bears, Coyotes, and Foxes are active in the neighborhood and love to get their paws on greasy grills.
Grocery Store: 5 miles into Grayling

Internet: YES!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: Easily 3 cars or a truck/trailer combo.

Pets: Pets are not welcome at this home.

Privacy: There are houses on both side of the home. Neighbors are about 50ft. away.

Space: 2-floors. Main with 2 bedrooms and Upper with a loft and 2 bedrooms.

Televisions: There is a smart TV in family room with streaming capabilities

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: YES. Soap is provided.

Wood: Guests need to bring their own wood for fire pit and wood-burning stove.