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Lj's River Cottage Up North

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Situated in a forested area, this cabin features a front porch, balcony, and a door with a glass panel.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a classic design, featuring a stove, refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker, and sink.
Relax in a serene forest setting with a picnic table, fire pit, Adirondack chairs, hammock, and bench.
Cozy living space with a dining table, sofa, and mural.
Escape to a serene natural oasis surrounded by lush greenery and tranquil waters.

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Hot Tub
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Parking available
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Lj's River Cottage Up North

LJ's River Cottage accommodations include a two story cottage, living/ dinning room, full kitchen, bathroom, jacuzzi tub, stand up shower and direct t.v. Upstairs a large room with two queen size beds and two roll away beds. There is also a deck with chairs. Every thing is fully stocked and furnished.Shared fire pit and dock to the beautiful Manistee River. The priority is backed up to miles of state land. With miles of two tracks for your four wheeling pleasure or snowmobiling.There is also a state access shooting range along with a public access boat ramp.

Property manager

Lisa and John Pfeiffenberger

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Work spaces

  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels, and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

Property is also known as

Lj's River Cottage Up North Cabin Fife Lake
Lj's River Cottage Up North Cabin
Lj's River Cottage Up North Fife Lake
Lj's River Cottage Up Fife
Lj's River Up North Fife Lake
Lj's River Cottage Up North Cabin
Lj's River Cottage Up North Fife Lake
Lj's River Cottage Up North Cabin Fife Lake

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Fife Lake

What's nearby

  • Fife Lake - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Fife Lake Area Park - 12 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Long Lake - 14 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Holbrook Lake - 15 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Twin Lakes - 18 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Loon's Nest - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taffletown Tavern - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Ole Mexican Foods - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lj's River Cottage Up North pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lj's River Cottage Up North?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lj's River Cottage Up North located?

Situated in Fife Lake, this cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Bloom Lake, Fife Lake, and Fife Lake Area Park. Long Lake and Lakeside Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Lj's River Cottage Up North Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robbie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We’ve stayed multiple places in the area and this was the BEST! We loved the woods and the hosts were wonderful. Felt very safe, secluded and taken care of. The place is very unique with plenty of space. There are trundle beds so the kids could sleep downstairs with the tv. Couldn’t have asked for a better place - very clean! Thank you so much!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Beautiful property and cabin.

Lovely cabin and property. Very clean and well kept. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

Weekend getaway

Very friendly owners nice guest house on owners property with a great fireplace and view of the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Franklin H.

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

Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Would definitely stay again!!
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sheila G.

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

Nice clean quiet cabin

Nice area on the Mainstee River, great for kayaking. We stayed while viewing fall color.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

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

Lovely Stay!

The cabin was all we hoped for and more, very clean and cozy with a fantastic mural and a neat set up with the tub upstairs. We will definitely be booking it again next year or sooner!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

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

Family reunion

Centrally located.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

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

Girls Weekend

The cabin was perfect for the four of us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal P.

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

Next to the river

Beautiful fire pit, close access to the Manistee, beautiful home with comfortable funiture and beds. Hosts are awesome too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Deer Camp

Had a great time as always.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

L &J. Resort

Property nice, john and Lisa were great Overall experience was great. Had me recalling times of long ago. Having prpoerty close to there, pulling the heart strings of great memories. Thanks for the good time!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

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

Good Stay

Everything was as advertised.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Whitney S.

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

Cherry fest

Property was great, owners were AMAZING to work with. We had absolutely no problems and will stay here again in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

frances p.

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

Fife lake cottage in the woods

Very nice owners, nice property, very clean, no wifi and no phone service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian K.

Everything was clean and as described!

It is a truly amazing cabin in a great location. The bed was more comfortable than my own!! I do wish that the spa bath wasn't in the bedroom and surrounded by carpet... but it's a cabin. I will definitely be looking to stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Tonya C.

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

Wonderful Getaway

Six ladies stayed two nights, so we made use of both beds and the rollaways and everyone slept comfortably. It’s a short 10 minute drive into Fife Lake where we had an excellent dinner and service at The Upper Bar and Grill. The second night we made use of the grill and found everything we needed in the kitchen to prepare dinner. We loved the fire area and the owners were so kind to have the firepit ready to light and covered to keep dry. I would recommend this place and would definitely return myself! woulddefinitrewritten myself!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

AMAZING PEOPLE AND HOSTS

John and Lisa are absolutely genuinely amazing people! We felt right at home with our 4 boys and never once felt uncomfortable or out of place. John went out of his way to hang a clothes line for our towels simply because he saw them bundled up on the bench. Lisa came out while we were enjoying the fire to apologize for touching our items and explain that they would have wanted their wet towels hung. They are such sweet people and if i could rate them as humans they'd score off the charts. The cabin is beautiful and even though it was one room with us and 4 kids we had plenty of space and made it work perfect. For families i highly suggest elk lake or higgins over torch lake. Torch lake is beautiful but no real beaches so not practical of you do not have a boat. Elk lake sandbar is crystal clear and shallow, along with higgins! Thank you again John and Lisa. We loved our entire stay and are grateful for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Cozy Cottage on the River

The hosts Lisa and John were very nice and accommodating. The property is a shared location with the owners. Great property and great location - under a mile to a drop-in kayak/boating launch and close to Fife Lake. Thanks so much to Lj's River Cottage for hosting my husband and I for the weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Cory M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

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It wasn’t an overall bad stay. The fires were the best part with the large fire pit but it felt a little odd to have the pictures look like this was on the water but it was really in the front yard by the road and the main house was the one that had the water access. Not bad overall, just a little interesting and I think pictures may need to be updated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Frank G.

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

Relaxing and Cozy

Kind owners. Nice cabin. Good fire pit. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

richard l.

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

Fife lake

Great spot to Access the atv trails
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Austin B.

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

Home away from home

Lisa and John have a phenomenal place, and I look forward to possibly using it again in the future. 10/10 recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

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

Deer camp

Always a great time here.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Heidi N., Chicago-land, IL

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

Lovely sedcluded retreat

Wonderful hosts. Great location. Highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Grant W., Toledo

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

Great place, great time!

Wife and I went up for a couple of days. John and Lisa have a great, clean, and relaxing place. And it’s not too far from Traverse or Glen Arbor!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021