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Nestled in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, Otter Lake Cabins offer a serene retreat. Cabin #1 boasts traditional Finnish décor, a spacious open kitchen and living area with a large deck overlooking the lake, as well as reserved parking next to the cabin.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Yksi (#1) Cabin on Otter Lake - Manninen's Cabins

  • One of seven log cabins on Otter Lake in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula
    15 miles from Houghton/MTU


    Come relax and take in the quiet beauty of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. Our seven log cabins overlook Otter Lake, a 900-acre sport fishing, paddling and boating paradise. Built by Finnish settlers in the 1930s, the cabins offer full kitchens and baths, cozy comforts and traditional Scandinavian décor.


    Cabin #1 sleeps six and is the most spacious and oldest of the cabins.


    Features include:
    1) Two separate bedrooms, one with two doubles and the other with one queen
    2) Traditional Finnish / square log construction
    3) Brick fireplace (non-working)
    4) Spacious open kitchen / living / dining room
    5) Large deck overlooking the lake
    6) Full bath with shower
    7) Front and side entrances
    8) Reserved parking next to cabin


    The cabin also includes a 12-foot aluminum boat for your use. Canoes, kayaks and paddleboards are also available. More than 300 feet of shoreline, two docks and acres to explore!


    House Rules:
    -No children are permitted to take a boat out unless accompanied by an adult. The boat operator is responsible for any damage, accident or casualty.
    -No cleaning of fish in the cabin. There is a fish cleaning table with water, lights and waste pails behind the cabins.
    -Absolutely no burning of the fireplaces. They are not operable.
    -Dogs are allowed, up to 2 pets per cabin. There are additional pet fees (see add-ons)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Kayak

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 900 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

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

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

About the neighborhood

Pelkie is home to this vacation home. Mine Shaft and Gates Tennis Center are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. Visit our Pelkie travel guide
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Technological College Houghton
    Michigan Technological University
    29 min drive - 34.2 km
  • Houghton, MI, USA - Oct 3,2020:The Portage Lake Lift Bridge connects the cities of Hancock and Houghton, was built in 1959.
    Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    32 min drive - 36.7 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Baraga
    28 min drive - 35.7 km
  • Mine Shaft
    29 min drive - 34.5 km
  • Nara Nature Park
    32 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    44 min drive

Restaurants

  • Otter Lake Sportsmen's Club
    12 min drive
  • Feedmill Cafe
    7 min drive
  • Keweenaw Kitchen
    21 min drive
  • Karvakkos Market
    7 min drive
  • Bosio Biscuit Co.
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Yksi (#1) Cabin on Otter Lake - Manninen's Cabins pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Yksi (#1) Cabin on Otter Lake - Manninen's Cabins?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Yksi (#1) Cabin on Otter Lake - Manninen's Cabins?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Yksi (#1) Cabin on Otter Lake - Manninen's Cabins located?

Situated in Pelkie, this vacation home is within 20 mi (32 km) of Lake Superior, Mine Shaft, and Michigan Technological University. Ojibwa Casino Baraga and A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Yksi (#1) Cabin on Otter Lake - Manninen's Cabins Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

TAMMY W.

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

Great place

We loved the atmosphere. The view of the lake in the morning just gorgeous.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Douglas H.

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

Fishing

As always awesome place to stay. Great time there again
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene R.

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

Family Vacation 2025

We always love to come back to Manninen’s! Our 3 teens love the adventures in the water, hiking, and fishing. It’s a wonderful place to unplug and enjoy family time. Our multi-generation vacation was awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

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

Nice getaway

The property was just as described easy to find location the host was extremely helpful with finding a convince store. Great place to break away from the city and just relax
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Corey H.

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

Lovely Cabin and Hostess

My stay at Yksi cabin was very lovely! The cabin was plenty large enough to visit at the table or relax on the couch. The cabin and the amenities were very clean, smelled fine, and was a pleasure to have in the setting. The cabins are perched above the lake in a small wooded area that feels very private. My black lab Otso really enjoyed sniffing out the property and it worked great as a way to visit the UP without having to leave him behind.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrianna M.

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

Clean, Comfortable Cabins

We really enjoyed our stay at Manninen's Cabins. Christine was communicative and helpful throughout. We were all pleasantly surprised at how nice our cabin was! It was very clean and there were many sweet details. Nice linens were a huge plus and the kitchen was well outfitted with everything we needed. We enjoyed using the available boats and getting out on the lake, which was generally very quiet. The sauna on site was also great! Christine was very receptive to feedback and took our concerns seriously. The mosquitoes were a problem for us, but that is unavoidable to some extent. Overall, we were very happy with our stay and would definitely return if we came back to the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Jeremiah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
My family and I had a great time! Christine was a great host and we will likely return in the future. The only draw back were the mosquitoes, but that’s just part of being in the woods.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

Great place

We rented this place for our wedding photographers, who loved the location and amenities!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Spotless Cabin with Amazing Amenities

The cabin was spotlessly clean and we loved the charm and history. Thoughtful touches were added including wildflowers, very nice linens and towels, a fan for hot weather. Kayaks, paddle boards, canoes, and row boats were all included with the cabin. We also rented an electric motor for the boat which was nice to use while fishing. There was also a fire pit by the lake and firewood provided. The lake is beautiful and it is a peaceful place with lots of wildlife to watch. We enjoyed the fireflies. The only thing we’d change is if the outdoor street lights could be turned off around ten pm it would make stargazing and watching the fireflies amazing. They were also very dog friendly. I would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brea C.

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

Nice getaway

My family of 4, plus our dog, enjoyed staying at this cabin. We used the rowboat & paddleboards. There is a nice grassy area between the cabin and Otter Lake to play badminton and volleyball. A suggestion I have is to bring an extra fan if the weather is hot. We stayed when it was near 90 and there is no air conditioning.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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

Enjoyable disconnect

We have a great time in our stay at this place. It’s pure rustic cabin feel, it’s an old cabins dated way back from generations of the family who own this place. It was kept for the most part. Our stay was wonderful. We luck out on the weather, it was perfect. We enjoyed the tranquility of the area especially the lake. All the boats, kayaks, canoe, and paddle boards are free to use by everyone. We fish the whole time and caught some good size northern and some catfish. If you have motor boats there is a DNR launch next to this place, you can navigate the lake and the river area. We looking forward to come back here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda C.

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

Great place to stay

Quiet, clean, and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kim w.

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

Our wonderful stay

This a fabulous property. We stayed in Cabin #1 we have 4 adults it was very spacious, clean, good beds, beautiful view of the lake and fall colors. This is a very peaceful property lots of deer running around and pheasants the colors were spectacular. We had a fishing boat canoe and kayaks that we were free to use at our cabin. I would highly recommend these cabins we loved our stay. They are near to Porkies, Houghton, kewanaw pennisula, and Marquestte.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Taryn C.

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

Great cabin on a peaceful lake

We loved our stay at Cabin #1. The cabin is old and full of character with all the necessary upgrades for a relaxing stay. We also loved the lake. It was very calm and quiet and so beautiful with the changing leaves. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cassie J.

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

The best

So amazing and the lake was beautiful with all of the leaves changing. Very cozy and comfortable cabins.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey S.

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

Peaceful cabin

The cabin is in a beautiful location and had everything that we needed. Christine was very responsive and helpful. We would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terhi T.

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

A wonderful stay at Manninen's Cabins

We had a great time at Manninen's cabins. The cabins were built by Finnish immigrants in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The air quality in the logs cabins is wonderful and the cabins are clean. We enjoyed paddle boarding, kayaking, fishing and swimming at Otter Lake. We appreciated the peace and quiet of the resort and area. We had sauna every day! Christine, the owner, is great! She responds to requests very quickly and heats up the sauna when requested. We truly enjoyed our whole experience at Manninen's cabins and can recommend it to all!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cathy C.

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

Perfect UP Getaway!

Manninen's Cabins are a wonderful getaway and provide the perfect location for exploring everything the beautiful UP has to offer. I grew up going to these cabins and love that they still provide all the charm that you would expect from a rustic, log cabin but with great new updates such as soft new linens, reliable Wifi, kayaks, paddle boards and much more. Christine, the property manager, is very helpful and truly wants all of her guests to enjoy their stay. This is why so many families continue to return year after year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlene R.

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

Our 2020 family vacation

The cabins were perfect. Management was always available to answer questions, prepare the sauna, take away recycling, etc. The beautiful view of the lake was priceless.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Great stay

This is the best vacation for peace and relaxation
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky P.

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

A little piece of UP heaven

This is a great cabin that has easy access to Otter Lake. We were out in the lake almost every day either swimming, fishing, kayaking and canoeing. The cabin is well taken care of. The owner is very conscience about all the details and was available when we needed her. I am looking forward to future visits!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Duane S.

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

Otter Lake - Heaven on earth

Love the peace and tranquility!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan G.

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

A unique wonderful gem

We had such a good time , definitely plan on coming back !
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy K.

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

LOCATION - LOCATION - LOCATION

This property has it all. The drive to get there was beautiful and we saw deer each and every time. The cabin was clean, cozy and the wifi worked without problems! I can't wait to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandra K.

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

Back home again

Loved being back at Otter Lake. Great place for a beautiful, peaceful relaxing vacation enjoying the beauty, the nature and all the water activities