Lodge in Michigan
16 guests · 6 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this lodge
Nestled within the Huron-Manistee National Forest, Matson's Lodge is located on the Big Manistee River in Manistee Michigan. The lodge has 6 spacious bedrooms with two queen size beds, 5 full size beds and two twins. Two large bathrooms and two fully equipped kitchens with three refrigerators for all of your food and beverages. Enjoy cooking outdoors under the awning on a charcoal grill while you relax on the patio furniture or picnic table. The lodge offers three TV’s which has Spectrum local channels and apps for all ages which can be enjoyed in one of two living rooms or the Master bedroom. All linens and towels are provided, but we ask that you bring your own beach towels.
(The lodge has two complete living areas, so if your family or group only needs 3 bedrooms you may rent one half of the lodge for a reduced rate of $180 or $170. Depending on which side you choose, the back half will sleep up to 9 people in 3 bedrooms or the front half will sleep up to 7 people. Both sides have their own kitchen and bathroom as well. Please contact owner by email regarding dates and rate change before booking.)
In the evening, family and friends can gather around the large firepit complete with comfortable chairs.. Many stories have been shared as our guest enjoy the warmth and glow a campfire.
The Big Manistee River has been designated as one of the US Forestry's Wild and Scenic rivers in Michigan. Enjoy the great outdoors and the beauty of nature by renting a canoe, kayak, tube, or fishing boat (or bring your own) and float down the Big Manistee River. River trips are available through Matson's Campground; when taking a trip, your group is shuttled up river to a drop off spot and float back to the lodge. Be sure to reserve your kayak, canoe or tubes early to ensure availability when you book your reservation.
Wildlife abound with Bald eagles, whitetail deer, birds of many species, and maybe a sighting of a bear. If you enjoy fishing, the Big Manistee River is well known for some of the world's greatest salmon and steelhead. Other species include walleye, northern pike, bass, and brown trout. Many master anglers have been caught on the Big Manistee River, in fact the world largest brown trout was caught up river from our place!
Other amenities in the area include beautiful Lake Michigan, Historic Victorian City of Manistee, several Golf courses and Little River Casino is just 15 minutes away.
If you forgot something, Matson’s Campground offers a convenience store, ice, campfire wood and other amenities. The adjacent campground is a family owned business for 30 years which also offers additional cabins and campsites.
(The lodge has two complete living areas, so if your family or group only needs 3 bedrooms you may rent one half of the lodge for a reduced rate of $180 or $170. Depending on which side you choose, the back half will sleep up to 9 people in 3 bedrooms or the front half will sleep up to 7 people. Both sides have their own kitchen and bathroom as well. Please contact owner by email regarding dates and rate change before booking.)
In the evening, family and friends can gather around the large firepit complete with comfortable chairs.. Many stories have been shared as our guest enjoy the warmth and glow a campfire.
The Big Manistee River has been designated as one of the US Forestry's Wild and Scenic rivers in Michigan. Enjoy the great outdoors and the beauty of nature by renting a canoe, kayak, tube, or fishing boat (or bring your own) and float down the Big Manistee River. River trips are available through Matson's Campground; when taking a trip, your group is shuttled up river to a drop off spot and float back to the lodge. Be sure to reserve your kayak, canoe or tubes early to ensure availability when you book your reservation.
Wildlife abound with Bald eagles, whitetail deer, birds of many species, and maybe a sighting of a bear. If you enjoy fishing, the Big Manistee River is well known for some of the world's greatest salmon and steelhead. Other species include walleye, northern pike, bass, and brown trout. Many master anglers have been caught on the Big Manistee River, in fact the world largest brown trout was caught up river from our place!
Other amenities in the area include beautiful Lake Michigan, Historic Victorian City of Manistee, several Golf courses and Little River Casino is just 15 minutes away.
If you forgot something, Matson’s Campground offers a convenience store, ice, campfire wood and other amenities. The adjacent campground is a family owned business for 30 years which also offers additional cabins and campsites.
Amenities at Beautiful Lodge on the Big Manistee River, with cabins for extended family.
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
Kitchenware
Ski in/Ski out
Garden
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Children's high chair
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Oct 2025
Wonderful property for large groups. Pet friendly. Good location and close the river where we do our salmon fishing. This was our first time at this location due to the number of people on this trip we needed a bigger place. Everyone enjoyed it.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2024
Comfortable accommodations in a beautiful, peaceful place. Cooling off with a dip in the river was awesome!
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2024
Plenty of space for our extended family weekend. We booked the whole lodge and there was plenty of room for us to spread out. Unfortunatly we didnt have time to get on the river, but we will be coming back to enjoy it next time! The hosts were super responsive and very welcoming.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Aug 2021
While the location was nice and generally quiet and the place was large enough to accommodate a group of 10 easily, the place definitely needs a deep clean and some maintenance. The beds and bedrooms felt mostly clean and comfy and the furnishings were ample for hangouts. The right half had a musty smell and I'm sensitive to that but was okay with sleeping on the left side. Many bulbs were burnt and switches hard to find, but the lamps helped. The newer bathroom vent fan did not work and had mold growth and lots of cobwebs, and would recommend a clear shower curtain as the brown one made it very dark in the shower. The worst part was the main kitchen. Most of the dishes were very dirty and there was a lot of mouse droppings under the kitchen sink. We ended up deep cleaning a few pots and pans for our use and buying paper and plastic ware and cups to eat off of. Also, the main door(slider) had no way of locking, it was hard for kids and older people to close it and came off the tracks several times while we were there. We told the hosts about this and they said they were trying to find a solution, but it won't likely be addressed during the peak season. Since they were keeping an eye on the entry for us and we needed to leave some expensive medication there when out fir the day, I didn't feel comfortable letting them know about the other problems. The hosts were super nice and full of info and the space in the accommodation is great for a large group or family. While the family enjoyed our time together, I think the overall consensus is we would find somewhere else next time just because of the cleanliness and maintenance issues. The guys did have a good time exploring the fishing areas and the gals the beaches. Not much else to do around Manistee and phone and internet service are scarce there, but that's what we were looking for. Otherwise relaxing spot, but don't forget the bug spray!
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9.4Outstanding
(27 Ratings)
"Comfortable accommodations in a beautiful, peaceful place. Cooling off with a dip in the river was awesome!"
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