Irons, Michigan · Manistee County

Turtle Bay on Big Bass Lake

A lakefront house with two access points to the water: a seawall beach with a swing chair, and a dock in the bay. There is a walking trail too.

Plan your stay See rates

Season: June - September
Shoreline: 550 feet
Lake access: Beach + dock

Photos

Evening at the houseLit up at dusk
Evenings by the waterA fire on the shore and the swing on the dock
From aboveTurtle Bay and Big Bass Lake
The house from aboveDeck, driveway and yard
The viewStraight out to Big Bass Lake
A table by the windowCoffee with a lake view
A seat by the windowLooking out to the deck and the lake
The living roomLeather seating and a TV
The living roomBrick wall and windows on the lake
DiningA long table for the whole group
The kitchenPlenty of counter and cabinet space
The kitchenStainless fridge and a full pantry wall
The hallwayLake view at the end of the hall
BedroomBig windows and a sitting chair
BedroomBright and cozy
BathJust off the hall
The stairsDown to the lower level
DownstairsSliding door out to the patio
LaundryWasher and dryer
Upper floor entranceYou can drive up here if the basement entry does not work for you
FirewoodStacked by the house
The walking trailThrough the trees along the property
Down to the waterThe lawn opens up to the lake
The dockOut over the water
Out frontStairs up to the front door
Top of the stairsBig windows looking out to the trees
The great roomOpen living, kitchen and dining
DiningA long table under the chandelier
The kitchenRange and hood down the middle
The kitchenStainless appliances and lots of counter space
Kitchen and diningEverything in one open room
A table by the sliderGlass doors out to the deck
The hallwayDown to the bedrooms
LaundryStacked washer and dryer
BedroomTimber frame bed
BedroomSliding door and a sitting chair
BathVanity and shower
The showerTiled walk-in shower
Fire pitPaver circle in the yard
Wooden stairsThrough the trees
The lakeCalm water and big skies

Drag, swipe or use ← →

Aerial Photos

The house

Turtle Bay

8700 W. Walsh Ct, Irons, MI 49644

Turtle Bay sits right on Big Bass Lake with a swing chair on the water, a dock in the bay and a walking trail.

Three bedrooms downstairs, one of them the master
A TV in every room
Inflatable bed and a kids play pen available
Free use of the paddle boat and the grills
A walking trail
Swing chair right on the lake
Bottle of wine waiting for you, $20

Getting in: one step up from the driveway into the lower level. The upper floor is about 12 to 13 steps up, or you can skip the stairs and drive up the unpaved driveway on the left side of the house to the upper floor entrance (shown in the photos).

Sun - Wed $595/night

Thu - Sat $795/night

$400 cleaning fee · $1,000 deposit due at reservation

Plan your stay

On the lake

Barndominium

6395 Big Pine Dr, Irons, MI 49644

The Barndominium sits on Big Bass Lake with an open great room under wood beams, a big kitchen island and a long back deck.

Open great room with wood beams
Big kitchen island with seating
Built in bar
Bedrooms with sliders out to the deck
Walk in shower and a tub
Washer and dryer
Long back deck
Brick fire pit in the yard
Free use of the grills
Dock on the lake

Getting in: about 12 to 13 steps up to the front door. The stairs are the only way into the house.

Sun - Wed $495/night

Thu - Sat $695/night

$400 cleaning fee · $1,000 deposit due at reservation

Plan your stay

The water

Two access points to the water

The seawall beach

A beach area backed by a seawall, with a swing chair right on the lake.

The dock on the bay

The dock sits in a bay, a short walk from the beach.

Around Irons

Things to do nearby

This corner of northern Michigan sits inside the Manistee National Forest, with clear lakes, trout rivers and miles of trails right outside the door. Summer days are for boating, paddling, fishing, golf and Lake Michigan beaches. Towns like Manistee and Ludington add shops, restaurants and a casino. Miles below are rounded estimates from the lake.

Rates

Summer rates

Weekday nights are Sunday through Wednesday. Weekend nights are Thursday through Saturday.

Nightly rates by season
Property	Season	Weekday	Weekend	Cleaning fee	Deposit
Turtle Bay8700 W. Walsh Ct	SummerJune - September	$595 / night	$795 / night	$400	$1,000
The Barndominium6395 Big Pine Dr	SummerJune - September	$495 / night	$695 / night	$400	$1,000

Deposit: $1,000 is required at the time of reservation to hold the dates.
Cleaning: a flat $400 cleaning fee is added to every stay, regardless of length.
Seasons: summer runs June through September.

Availability

Plan your stay

Plan your stay below and you will get back a total with the cleaning fee included, plus instructions for the deposit.

Takes about a minute
No charge until dates are confirmed
$1,000 deposit holds the reservation

Which house

Step 1 of 3

Your dates

Arrive

Depart

How many people total

How many cars will you bring

Who is coming

Your trip

What brings you up

How do your evenings usually go

Bringing any of these

Will anyone visit who is not staying

Have you rented a lake house before

How to reach you

Name

Phone

Who is the main contact staying the whole time

How did you hear about the house

Anything else we should know

A $1,000 deposit is due at reservation. Sending this does not charge anything.

Turtle Bay

The Barndominium

Turtle Bay

Turtle Bay on Big Bass Lake

Photos

Turtle Bay

Barndominium

Two access points to the water

The seawall beach

The dock on the bay

Things to do nearby

Big Bass Lake

Little Manistee River

Freesoil Trailhead, North Country Trail

Dublin General Store

Sand Lake Recreation Area

Lincoln Hills Trail System

Tippy Dam Recreation Area

Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf Resort

Shrine of the Pines

Manistee Riverwalk, Downtown Manistee

Little River Casino Resort

Stearns Park Beach, Ludington

Ludington State Park

Crystal Mountain Resort

Summer rates

Plan your stay

The whole house, from the yard