Lj's River Cottage Up North

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

Explore the area

Fife Lake, MI

Fife Lake
‪15 min drive‬
Turtle Creek Casino
‪48 min drive‬
Torch Lake
‪55 min drive‬
Cadillac, MI (CAD-Wexford County)
‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds and 2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

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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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

If house rules are broken you will be asked to leave and pay any additional fees for cleaning, damage or missing items . 200.00

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

About the area

Fife Lake

Fife Lake is home to this cabin. While the natural beauty of South Boardman Preserve and South Branch Nature Preserve can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Emerald Vale Golf Course. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Fife Lake, MI

What's nearby

Fife Lake - 15 min drive - 7.5 km
Twin Lakes - 15 min drive - 10.5 km
Traverse City Beach - 43 min drive - 38.8 km
Turtle Creek Casino - 48 min drive - 35.3 km
Torch Lake - 55 min drive - 53.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Loon's Nest - ‬17 min drive
‪Fife Lake Dairy Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Fife Lake Inn - ‬17 min drive
‪Gordy's Place - ‬17 min drive
‪Taffletown Tavern - ‬26 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?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Lj's River Cottage Up North located?

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

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

8 November 2024

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

Sheila G.

15 October 2024

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

Andrew B.

1 August 2024

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

Elizabeth G.

22 July 2024

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

Franklin H.

4 September 2020

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

Deborah H.

3 September 2024

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

Family reunion

Centrally located.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber R.

9 June 2024

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.

4 August 2024

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

John L.

19 August 2024

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

frances p.

5 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott D.

18 November 2020

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

Whitney S.

24 July 2023

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

Tonya C.

24 September 2024

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

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Brian K.

26 October 2017

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

Sarah M.

3 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Bryan H.

7 October 2020

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

weekend kayak trip

Lisa was awesome, helped us out of a jam!! Excellent communication. On the river, close to all drop in/out kayak locations. No cell service ( BONUS!! ) Everything met our needs for a group of 6 weekend getaway. 30 minutes to Traverse City. Thanks Lisa and John!!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

8/10 Good

Cory M.

31 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

2 July 2024

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

8/10 Good

Frank G.

7 August 2022

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.

7 August 2022

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.

27 July 2022

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.

18 November 2021

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

1 October 2021

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

7 September 2021

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

22 August 2021

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

Clean and spacious…away from beaten path.

Clean and owners/management great people.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Lisa and John Pfeiffenberger

My husband John and I (Lisa) raised 6 children in historical district of Traverse City Michigan. It was always our plan once we became empty nesters to purchase a home on the Manistee river. So in 2014 our dreams came true as we bought our home on the river backed up to miles of state land. We now have 8 grandchildren and enjoy the time we get to spend with them. John and I remodeled the cottage that is on our property for a vacation rental. We wanted to share this beautiful area with others. Ever since we moved it here we have felt like we were on vacation.

Why they chose this property

This property is on the upper part of the manistee river and backed up to miles of state land. The boat launch is a minute down the river from our cottage and house. The wheeling,snowmobile,two tracks, hunting,fishing,kayaking,tubing,and snowshoeing are fantastic.

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English

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1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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