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River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Property grounds
TV, DVD player, stereo
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, internet, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Irons, MI
  • Place, Beaver Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Maple Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Walton Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Manistee

This cabin places you next to Huron-Manistee National Forest and within a 3 miles (5 km) of Beaver Lake. The cabin includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Beaver Lake - 10 min drive - 3.0 miles
  • Buckwheat Lake - 11 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Maple Lake - 11 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Walton Lake - 12 min drive - 3.9 miles
  • Elbow Lake - 14 min drive - 4.7 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Stockade - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Super Bad's Pizza & Stuff - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Vagabond Lodge and Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Super Bad's - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river

River Ranch Rental offers you a complete outdoor recreational paradise as well as total serenity in the middle of the Manistee forest. It is the perfect place to escape to this summer! Step outside the front door and throw a line into the Little Manistee river, head out on the many groomed ORV and ATV trails or simply enjoy your coffee in the morning sun on the deck overlooking the river. The River Ranch has something for everyone! The home offers complete privacy. The owners live next door--separated by the woods.

Make yourself at home at the River Ranch which offers 3 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom and 1 half bathroom. Bedroom 1 has 1 king bed and a crib. Bedroom 2 offers a bunk bed with a Full bed on the bottom and a twin on top as well as an additional Queen bed. Bedroom 3 offers one Full bed. Each room features soft, cozy sheets for a comfortable night's sleep. Wake up rested in the morning to enjoy your coffee on the 3 season porch as you take in your surroundings. Relax. Unwind. Enjoy!
The cabin is heated and features a kitchen, 1.5 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and a kitchen island.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside.

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

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

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 28

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Please use caution near the edge of the river as it is hard to see at night.
No camping allowed on the property.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 28

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cabin?

This cabin is located in Manistee, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest. You'll also find Maple Lake and Elbow Lake within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this cabin?

No, there isn't parking at this cabin.

Is this cabin associated with a casino?

No, this cabin is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cabin?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cabin.

What do couples enjoy most about River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river?

At this riverfront cabin, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some cabins, as well as a firepit.

Are there hot tubs at River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cabin.

Does this cabin offer breakfast?

No, this cabin doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cabin allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cabin.

Are there connecting rooms at this cabin?

No, this cabin doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

How far is the airport from this cabin?

The closest major airport to this cabin is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is 29 mi away (54 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river?

Yes, every cabin at River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river comes with a deck with some featuring water views.

River Ranch Rental - Cabin in the woods--fishing, relaxation, wildlife, river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Barney R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Secluded, clean with everything you need. Owners take care of any issues promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes! This is our second time staying at this VRBO and we absolutely Love it! I'm sure we will return for a future stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Slawomir B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good for anybody who wants to be disconnected from phone reception and internet. Amazing nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Little Manistee Fishing

Great remote location for a relaxing finishing trip. Little Manistee is just off the deck. The trout were bitting too! Very peaceful sitting by the river listening to the birds sing.Two thumbs up!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great river setting

If you’re looking for a quiet river setting then this is the perfect place. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very peaceful and relaxing

Thank you for sharing your home, it was very nice and we had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

Beautiful, calming, quiet place! We loved everything about it!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway Off the Grid!

I will admit, going into this trip we knew we had rented a home that was off the beaten path, and the host did make it clear in the check-in instructions that cell phone service was not good once we got off the main roads. Cell phone service and wifi were a bit dicey, but we all agreed that it was so nice to disconnect from everything and enjoy our time together as a family, enjoying the company of eachother. The home was in fabulous shape and equipped with everything we needed for our stay. It was a breath of fresh air to see a Blu-Ray player hooked up to the TV, and a CD wallet with a wide variety of CD and DVD options! My 3 year old son even got to experience his first DVD with Shrek 2 - which we wound up watching a half dozen times! We enjoyed a camp fire each night, and was able to cook all of our meals, and grill steaks and hot dogs on their charcoal grill. Cornhole was also provided by the host, which we also took advantage of! As for recommendations, though they are minor I would recommend an easy entry point to the river for swimming, and although we were able to find the driveway, the orange tape placed on the tree near the road was still a little difficult to find, especially with the driveway being hidden behind a slight turn in the road. Other than that, I don't think there's anything I would change! Thank you so much for letting us stay at your rental property!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Surprise 30th for a sister

This place was amazing. It was in more of a secluded area than I originally realized. However, it was so lovey to be out in the woods given we are city people. We through a party for my sister that just involved siblings. It was great to bring together my family from all over and spend it in a calm quiet relaxing environment. I would absolutely suggest anyone going here if they are looking for a private get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

D R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best little getaway

Prime location, amazing host, beautiful northern MI weather. What more could you ask for. I’ll keep coming back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allyson T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and Relaxing

We really enjoyed out stay! was there for an annual Girls Trip and we Loved it. The water was perfect for tying down our Floats for the whole stay. The Firepit was used every night to have a fire and cook some food. and we really enjoyed also hanging on the deck watching the water. Saw a few people as they kayaked by, but that was all. it was very relaxing! recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John J., Rochester Hills

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to get away

Property was great. Very clean and had everything I needed. The best part was the location right on the Little Manistee with no visible neighbors. Great place for fishing and relaxation. Thanks!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Kayak trip

Kayaked down the Little Manistee River. Perfect place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelsea W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely stunning!

My husband, my sixteen-month-old son, and I stayed at the River Ranch June 23-25. This was our first experience with a Vrbo property and we didn’t quite know what to expect. We had such an amazing time! The location was absolutely gorgeous, and the house was spotless with every single thing that we could have possibly needed! There was nothing better than waking up, sitting on the porch, and watching the Little Manistee River, which is about 15 ft away from the deck. It is a prime location! My husband tried to fish the river but didn't catch anything- he's just not that good at fishing! There were fish jumping, especially later in the evening. Inside the house, the beds are extremely comfortable, the cabin is stocked with everything you could need, and it just feels like home away from home. As a mother, my favorite thing was the fact that there was already a crib and a highchair in the cabin- this saved us enough space to bring my son's wagon, which he really seemed to enjoy being pulled around the property. The best advice I have for travelers would be to save directions to the cabin on your phone ahead of time- there is absolutely zero signal for Verizon out here! We did this and had no problem finding the cabin at all. In addition, be sure to pack bug spray! We always travel with some but would be a good idea to make sure you have- it's a cabin in a forest on a river in Michigan :) I know we will be making this a summerly tradition for many years to come!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the River

We had a great weekend at the River Ranch. The house is pleasantly appointed - nice furnishings, comfortable beds, and a well stocked kitchen made it seem like home. The proximity to the river is incredible - right on a bend in a relatively secluded stretch - it was a joy to watch the river slide by from the comfort of the house or at various outdoor patios with comfortable chairs. Once we were there, we never left until it was time to go home! We will be back for sure. Communication with the host was easy and expedient, with prompt and kind replies to our various silly questions. Wi-Fi worked fine, although we didn’t test its limits as the setting was far more captivating than what we might find on the internet. All in all a clean and well appointed house, wonderfully secluded and peaceful location, and great host communication make this place a keeper! Thank you for sharing it!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

tim b.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trout Fishing Trip

Great place and location for fishing area trout rivers. We loved the house and having the Little Manistee River 20 feet from your deck is really fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness

seeking peace

This property is a great place to visit if you are in need of peace. If your goal is to release your teenagers from video games ,and get in touch with nature, I recommend a few days here.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing Place

What a great property and owner. Everything was better than expected. Communication from booking to week of the stay was incredible. Very helpful on the local knowledge. We are already planning our next trip to stay at the property again. Thank you for everything, can't wait for next time.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marcus S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Paradise

Overall the experience was fabulous. We got lucky with the weather and the river was spectacular. Beautiful view between 10am-Noom when the sun comes over the entire area and River. The local woods to the Ranch made a wonderful environment for the kids to wander and explore. They found a nice little local spring about 40 yards from the ranch in the woods. The fishing was good and seeing the Salmon come through was a wonderful experience.. We will be coming back yearly from now on.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin in the woods

Great place to stay, cabin was clean and the host was always available, highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobby M., Adrian, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Into to wild

A cabin in the woods, where time slows down. If looking to escape the fast paced everyday life and just get away from it all this is it. Cabin has everything you need with minimal wifi (just enough for communication) embrace it! Let time slip away and recharge yourself at this gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quite Paradise

Property was absolutely beautiful. From the shooting stars to the friendly kayakers that floated by everything was more than we expected. The host is such a wonderful person who assured that we were taken care of. Would definitely return to this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tara Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

It’s all about location!

There is nothing more tranquil, than enjoying the sounds and sights of nature! The river located feet from the house, allowed for constant entertainment (swimming and tubing). Plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Yard space for corn hole, fire pit overlooking the water, and a restful nights sleep. The house location allowed for easy access to the Pine and Manistee Rivers, as our main goal was to kayak the Pine River this year! Trail systems close by for Off roading adventure! Side by side rentals close by. Dunes an hour away. We were very happy with the home we chose, and look forward to returning next year!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful location

We had a great time! The cottage was well equipped in the kitchen and bathrooms as well as bedding and pillows for the bedrooms. The living room and deck were fabulous, overlooking the river. Wonderful place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Renee W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for retreat!

We had a great time here! The place was nice and clean. The kitchen was very new and equipped with cookware and everything you need on daily basis. We especially loved the two Bluetooth speakers they had as we forgot to bring ours. The communication was great, and Sarah responded super quickly. There was no service in the woods, but the host changed to faster internet for us when we asked for it, which is very much appreciated! Overall, it was definitely a very peaceful place to stay for a retreat!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022