Cabin in Fife Lake, MI
6 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this cabin rental
Welcome to The Lake Cabins Resort! Built in the early 1940s, our resort is steeped in local history and offers a perfect blend of rustic getaway charm and modern amenities.
Please Note: The resort consists of two separate rental options: The Lake House and the 6 individual log cabins. This listing is specifically for the rental of Cabin 3.
Resort Amenities & Waterfront
The Beach: Enjoy 100 feet of pristine beachfront on the all-sports, 617-acre Fife Lake—voted the best inland lake in Northern Michigan. The water is shallow right off our dock, making it a comfortable spot for kids to swim.
Water Sports: Guests enjoy complimentary use of our kayaks and paddleboards. Boat rentals are also available for experienced boaters if you'd like to cruise the lake to spot local eagles and loon nests.
Seasonal Note: The beach area closes the last weekend in September, and docks are removed for the winter.
Accommodations:
Cabin 3 has two bedrooms plus one futon that convert to double beds. It is approximately 350 square feet and comfortably sleeps up to four adults or up to six guests if some are smaller children.
The Log Cabins: Fully restored authentic log cabins featuring updated, modern kitchens and premium upgrades—ideal for couples or smaller families looking for a cozy retreat.
The Location
Fife Lake sits right in the center of Northern Michigan’s best outdoor recreation. We are located just a short drive from Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Cadillac, with the Boardman River running to our north and the Manistee River to our south. Whether you are looking for hiking, biking, boating, or world-class fishing, you are right in the heart of it all.
Come relax, soak up some sun on our beach, and make your own memories at a historic Michigan resort!
Please Note: The resort consists of two separate rental options: The Lake House and the 6 individual log cabins. This listing is specifically for the rental of Cabin 3.
Resort Amenities & Waterfront
The Beach: Enjoy 100 feet of pristine beachfront on the all-sports, 617-acre Fife Lake—voted the best inland lake in Northern Michigan. The water is shallow right off our dock, making it a comfortable spot for kids to swim.
Water Sports: Guests enjoy complimentary use of our kayaks and paddleboards. Boat rentals are also available for experienced boaters if you'd like to cruise the lake to spot local eagles and loon nests.
Seasonal Note: The beach area closes the last weekend in September, and docks are removed for the winter.
Accommodations:
Cabin 3 has two bedrooms plus one futon that convert to double beds. It is approximately 350 square feet and comfortably sleeps up to four adults or up to six guests if some are smaller children.
The Log Cabins: Fully restored authentic log cabins featuring updated, modern kitchens and premium upgrades—ideal for couples or smaller families looking for a cozy retreat.
The Location
Fife Lake sits right in the center of Northern Michigan’s best outdoor recreation. We are located just a short drive from Traverse City, Kalkaska, and Cadillac, with the Boardman River running to our north and the Manistee River to our south. Whether you are looking for hiking, biking, boating, or world-class fishing, you are right in the heart of it all.
Come relax, soak up some sun on our beach, and make your own memories at a historic Michigan resort!
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Fife Lake, MI
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Cozy, clean, quiet, relaxing, friendly owners
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2025
Everything was perfect. The family rented a number of the cabins and it was nice kayaking sitting by fire and just staying by the lake. Everything was clean and perfect we will be back definitely
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We stayed in cabin 3, which is the smallest cabin offered. A little tight for our family of 5, but I was thankful it was available last minute. The beach was very nice, they had brand new sand, toys for the kids. The swimming area is a little busy with lifts and docks that aren’t displayed in the pictures - you kinda get the impression it’s open from the pictures, but there’s a perpendicular dock that somewhat enclosed the swimming area. This could be a good thing if you have very young kids (also, shallow in that area). The shower and bathroom are one unit, which is a little tricky to maneuver in , but had hot water, and good pressure. I would definitely stay here again, especially if I could grab another friend/family with kids to enjoy with. Very clean. Had a great outdoor area for each unit, with new picnic tables, and grills. Hosts were incredibly nice. Overall, a very nice last minute stay. Kayaks were a total plus, and host went above and beyond to help us get on the water with the littles. Thank you for your hospitality!
6 / 10Average·Jun 2026
I don't like negative reviews and I really don't want to write one, but an honest review is so helpful. I feel like the reviews on this property and the overall "9.8" rating were not accurate and really set us up for a somewhat disappointing weekend experience.While the cabin was clean, the bathroom was a really negative surprise; toilet right against the wall, making it very hard to sit on. The toilet sink and shower were in one open space of approx. 4' square. Mirror was at a 90 degree angle to the sink and the entire floor was sloped to the shower drain, making it very uncomfortable and awkward to use the bathroom at all.The beds were jammed into the bedrooms with very tight space on the end and zero space on the far side. I am 6' 2", tall, but not huge and my feet hung several inches off the end of the bed. The mattress was not comfortable at all. My wife and I had to sleep in separate rooms just to have enough space to lie down without feeling like we would fall off the edge of the very soft mattress!All in all, a clean room but that's about it. The cabins were described as remodeled and updated, but that was just not the case. The screen doors were super hard to latch and did not even have a handle.We have stayed in many VRBO's with lower ratings than these cabins and had wonderful experiences. Typically, anything over a 9.5 rating is excellent and the 9.8 we saw on this listing is hard to understand now that we have stayed there. This is an 8.5 in my book.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(60 Ratings)
"Cozy, clean, quiet, relaxing, friendly owners"
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