Title: The Laughing Loon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Laughing Loon ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, printers](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w507h683x259y0-9001ac00.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Dining](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](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w506h683x259y0-0551010f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w904h683x60y0-5e39eab9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w509h683x258y0-3628408b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location 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. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Gym - Fireplace - Washer - 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 transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - 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 - Smoke-free property ### 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/97000000/96180000/96176000/96175975/8026f41d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake House with Private Beach Where Sunsets Mesmerize <> Irons - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 9.8 Exceptional 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=96175975&PinnedHotelID=96175975&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96500000/96494200/96494103/baa36221.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Riverside Retreat: Beautiful River Views & Pet Friendly Irons - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 10 Exceptional 6 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=96494103&PinnedHotelID=96494103&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34450000/34444400/34444307/a77c0806.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lake Front Cozy Cottage on BBL: Swim, Fish, Fun, Sun , and best of all Relax.. 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Irons - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 83 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-14&endDate=2025-10-15&selected=23359428&PinnedHotelID=23359428&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. 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 On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 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 - Elbow Lake - 13 min drive - 6.5 miles - Harper Lake - 16 min drive - 6.9 miles - Cool Lake - 22 min drive - 10.3 miles - Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 42 min drive - 20.4 miles - Little River Casino - 59 min drive - 42.6 miles #### 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 - ‪Gnome Acres - ‬18 min drive - ‪Jackie's Place - ‬17 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Laughing Loon pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at The Laughing Loon? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Laughing Loon? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Laughing Loon located? > Situated in Irons, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Elk Township Hall and Wile Lake. Harper Lake and Horseshoe Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Laughing Loon 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.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amanda C. 31 Aug 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. 19 Jul 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. 26 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Rob V. 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