Title: The Laughing Loon - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Laughing Loon Vacation home in Irons with kitchen and fireplace ## Photo gallery for The Laughing Loon ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, printers - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w507h683x259y0-9001ac00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w904h683x60y0-5e39eab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w509h683x258y0-3628408b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w506h683x259y0-0de86a7c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w506h683x259y0-0551010f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies The Laughing Loon offers a serene escape with 270-degree views of Big Bass Lake. Enjoy lake vistas from every room, and unwind on the private sandy beach with a fire pit for bonfires & marshmallow roasting. Tie up your watercraft to the private dock or access public lake nearby. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Gym - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Laughing Loon About this space Welcome to The Laughing Loon - a beautifully renovated 1950's Island cottage perfectly situated with a 270 degree view of the 300 acre All-Sports Big Bass Lake in Irons, Michigan! Enjoy both sunrises & sunsets on the property with lake views from every room. Bring all of your watercraft to tie up to your own private dock on the property with public lake access just down the road. Enjoy the private sandy beach with a fire pit for bonfires & marshmallow roasting. Make your own family memories! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach loungers - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Porch/lanai ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - 3 steps to reach entrance - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Boat - Gym - Kayak - Water sports equipment ### 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) ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/70000000/69400000/69397200/69397188/d205b42b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Timeless Memories - Victorian home located in the heart of Ludington Ludington - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 36 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-23&endDate=2025-12-24&selected=69397188&PinnedHotelID=69397188&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/78000000/77130000/77120100/77120008/4e20c8cc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverview Hideaway New! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.07971,-85.98388&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:gealGfvxkO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FS%40W%40S%40U%40UBS%40W%40UBSBSBUBUBSDSBUDUDQBSDSDUFSDSFQFSDSFQFQFSFQHQFQHQFQHOHQHOHQHOHOJOHOJMJOJOHKJMJMLMJMJMJKLKJKLKLILKJILKLILGLINILGLGLINELGLENELENENELENCLCNENANCLANCN%3FNANANAL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40N%40L%3FNBN%40LBN%40NDNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLDLDLHNFLFLHLHLFLHLJLHLJJHLJLJJJLJJLJLJLJLJLJLJLJNHLJNHNHNHNJPHNHPFNHPFPHPFPFPHRFPFPDRFRDPFRDRDTDRDRDRBRDTBRBRBTBTBRBRBV%40T%40R%40TBT%3FR%40V%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FRATAT%3FTCTATARATCTCRCTCTCRCTCRETCPETERERETERGREPGRERGPGPIRGPGPINGRIPGNIPINKNIPILIPKLINKNKJKNKLKLKLKLKJMLKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMJMFMHMFMHOFMFMFMDOFMDODMDODOBMDOBOBOBM%40OBO%40M%40O%40O%40O%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FO%3FOAOAOAOAMCOAOCOCMCOEMCOEOEMEOEMEMGOGMGMGMIOGMIMGMKMIKIMKMIMKKKMKKMKKKMMMKMKMIMKMKOKOIMKQIMIQIOIOIQIOGQISGOIQGQGSGQGQESGSGQESGSEUESCSESESCUESCUCSCUCSCUASAWCSAUAUAUAU%3FUAS%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t41dmQLVTaG7gurVyG25H0rPK0I=) Irons, MI #### What's nearby - Elk Township Hall \- 8 min drive \- 8.6 km - Elbow Lake \- 10 min drive \- 10.4 km - Harper Lake \- 10 min drive \- 10.7 km - Horseshoe Lake \- 14 min drive \- 11.1 km - Maple Lake \- 16 min drive \- 15.8 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬17 min drive - ‪Na-Tah-Ka Tavern - ‬10 min walk - ‪Irons Cafe - ‬18 min drive - ‪Jackie's Place - ‬17 min drive - ‪Gnome Acres - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Laughing Loon pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at The Laughing Loon? ### What time is check-out at The Laughing Loon? ### Where is The Laughing Loon located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Laughing Loon Reviews ## Reviews 10 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers 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.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald B. Oct 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The house was great it has everything you would need and more. So nice and quiet, and close to all the northern sports. ##### Ronald B. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. Aug 31, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location Beautiful house!! Owner was helpful and very responsive! ##### Amanda C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike K. Jul 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy The host Bert was amazing. He called me with the code for the house and then explain the house to me, then followed up halfway through to make sure everything was working correctly for us and that we were enjoying our ourselves. can’t say enough we were there for a family reunion for a week And will be returning to big Bass lake in two years for another family reunion and I will definitely try to also stay at Bert‘s home. Thank you, Bert. You’re the best. ##### Mike K. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rob V. Aug 26, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rob V. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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