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Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins

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Terrace/patio
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
1 bedroom, WiFi, bed sheets
Towels
Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins provides a garden and more. Guests can connect to in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins

15 miles from Houghton/MTU


One of seven log cabins on Otter Lake in Michigan's western Upper Peninsula.
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 #4 sleeps two and offers a cozy floorplan and lake views.
Features include:
1) Two-room efficiency: main living area + bathroom. Double bed.
2) Traditional Finnish log construction
3) Fieldstone fireplace with log mantel (non-working)
4) Kitchen includes sink, refrigerator and countertop burners (no oven)
5) Large deck overlooking the lake
6) Full bath with shower
7) 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
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • 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
  • Fish cleaning table
  • 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 250 square feet

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

372593

About the area

Map
Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Ojibwa Casino Baraga - 36 min drive - 34.9 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 37 min drive - 34.1 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 39 min drive - 35.9 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 39 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Nara Nature Park - 41 min drive - 41.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Feedmill Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Karvakkos Market - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keweenaw Kitchen - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Nelja (#4) - 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. Great Bear Chase Ski Marathon and Ojibwa Casino Baraga are also within 20 mi (32 km).

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Nelja (#4) - Cabin on Otter Lake, Manninen's Cabins Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 35 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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

Memorial Day

Lovely and peaceful cabins thoughtfully stocked with everything one needs for a carefree stay. The host is kind and generous. I highly recommend experiencing the sauna.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cole T.

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

Will be coming back

Amazing stay looking forward to coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Color tour

It was great relaxing. Quite very nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Loro S.

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

Nelja

Very nice, old fashioned Cain. What a great way to unwind.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne P.

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

Early Fall RZR trip

Wonderful property and cabin. Beautiful setting. The cabin we stayed in was clean and well stocked and so cozy with several personal touches throughout. The sauna experience was wonderful, we wish we had done it each night we were there. Christine was very helpful and easy to contact if we needed anything. A wonderful host. We would like to come back. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colleen S.

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

Happy Place

4 night stay, in area for family wedding. Sweet little place, perfectly appointed for our needs. Good drinking water, comfortable bed, great view from the large window, large refrigerator, NO spiders (THANK YOU) grill, charcoal and lighter fluid provided, also fishing boat! We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerry T.

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

Cabin in the woods

Cute quaint place. Nice little touches by the owner and Otter Lake is beautiful.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katrina R.

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

I’d stay again

Extremely clean, good location, loved that we had a boat to fish, very cozy.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Cabins are nice and clean.

We enjoyed our here. Itwas nice and clean and quiet.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather G.

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

Peaceful and Beautiful

A peaceful and beautiful property with historical wonder. Great for relaxing and enjoying nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

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

Cute cabins

Great vacation 😃. Cabin was very comfortable, clean , & well stocked ! Enjoyed all the little extras , fresh flowers & yummy candy ! Christine is a excellent host 😃. Looking forward to coming back next year & will recommend to others !
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth W.

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

Truly Pure Michigan at it's purest

Christine was great with communication from the moment I messaged her regarding our very late arrival. She gave perfect directions to find our cabin leaving lights on both inside and out. The cabin was exactly as we expected and then some. We arrived to be greeted by two deer in front of the cabin, inside Christine had a bowl of candy and some flowers from her garden by the guest book. She even had some flowers in the bathroom. The refrigerator had all the information needed for our stay. The next morning we met Christine in person and she's very personable. We could finally see the property and what a peaceful place to get away from it all. Our cabin overlooked Otter Lake with a view that just couldn't be beat. We decided to poke our heads in and peek at the Sauna Saturday and Christine made sure to let us know she was happy to fire it up if we wanted to use it, we declined only because we were short in time. My only "complaint" is we didn't have enough time in the UP or at Manninen's Cabins, we will be back Michigan - we will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

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

Very peaceful

Only seven cabins, very peaceful, fun kayaks, and it was a good spot to explore the peninsula from.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Saul H.

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

Awesome!

Great place. Had an excellent time!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah Karen C.

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

Amazing

The property was nice! Away from city living. Everything I needed it to be!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Diane C., St. Louis

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

Manninen's Cabins ...a little piece of Heaven

Our cabin was very clean and comfortable. This is a perfect spot for a family vacation or a couples getaway. Sitting out on the front porch overlooking the lake while drinking our morning coffee was delightful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandra K.

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

The best place we’ve ever stayed at!!

We absolutely loved our stay at Manninen’s cabins!! The cabin was everything we could have asked for; very clean, cozy, and had everything we needed in terms of kitchen supplies and utensils. We enjoyed going on the paddle boards (which are provided with the cabin) and taking in the beautiful views of Otter Lake. The sauna was very relaxing and almost felt like a mini spa! If you’re looking for a nice quiet place to relax, this is the place to go. Would highly recommend it for a family with young kids and it’s perfect for a couple if you’re trying to get away for a few days! Christine was a fantastic host, we would definitely love to come back here one day:)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

julie c.

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

Wonderful stay

It was peaceful. Place was well maintained, Christine was a wonderful host and there was a lot to do outside. We had everything g we needed in the cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amelia V.

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

Fantastic place for a getaway

Our stay at Manninen's Cabins was everything we had hoped it would be! Christine was a great host, the cabin was cozy, and Otter Lake was perfect for a swim on a hot day. We hope to come back sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ethan R.

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

My experience

It was a nice, quiet place to get away, it was very well kept and clean cabin, exactly what the pictures showed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

laurette l.

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

Spotless Rental :)

If you want a genuine getaway reminiscent of better, simpler times, then this is the ideal place. Christine is the 3rd generation of this peaceful little slice of 'yesteryear', and appears to be maintaining a careful balance on keeping the cabins original while considering the comfort of her guests :) About the cleanest, most quiet place we've ever stayed...
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Meghan S.

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

Beautiful serene location

This was a very relaxing and beautiful property. The sauna was impeccable and it was great to have access to boat around Otter Lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

JOHN D.

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

moose hunting

it was a very nice property, the cabin was just as it was presented, nice spot on the lake. the weather when we were there was terrible, weren't able to use the outdoor amenities , but next time look forward to using the kayaks and have a camp fire. will stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bud B., USA

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

Nelja Honeymoon

My wife and I just returned from our honeymoon spending 8 wonderful nights at Manninen's Cabins. Everything about the stay exceeded our expectations. The cabin was spotless, I actually tried to find areas that required additional attention but to be honest I didn’t find anything I felt was amiss. The VRBO pictures didn’t do the cabin justice. The hand peeled, hand crafted logs had amazing character, excellent craftsmanship and upkeep. When entering the 100+ year old structure the doors worked perfectly the floor was level, had a minimum of squeaks and groans, the windows were tight, the chinking between logs kept out the drafts and the interior finish of the logs was beautiful. The cabin was well stocked with everything we needed including consumables such as coffee filters, soaps, dish scrubbers, paper products, and wonderful soft clean towels. The natural setting of the cabins was very inviting and comfortable we spent many evening sitting on the deck enjoying the surroundings. We fished several days using the boat provided powered by our 36lb electric which definitely was not ideal but did get the job done. We caught fish every time out, not the species we were targeting unfortunately but that’s why they call it fishing and not catching. As a bonus though my wife did catch her personal best northern which put up an exciting 6 minute battle! The remoteness of the location was exactly what we wanted. Manninen's is 30 minutes from town but only 6 or 8 minutes from Kurt’s Korner where we could pick up soap, beer, fish batter, or a tasty and reasonably priced pizza. Our stay included the holiday weekend so there was additional lake traffic at the public access next to the property. Even this I hesitate to call a negative because over the 3 day weekend there were probably only a total of 12 fishing boats, not really that much additional noise. Christine was very responsive to all requests and made us feel very welcome including firing up the sauna anytime we wanted it. We would come back same location and same dates, nothing needed to be different.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jim B.

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

UP trip

Nice place. Completely enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

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