Title: The Laughing Loon Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=102918357&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # The Laughing Loon ## Photo gallery for The Laughing Loon ![Property grounds - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w904h683x60y0-22d01520.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, stereo, printers - The Laughing Loon (Irons)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102920000/102918400/102918357/w507h683x259y0-197dfe16.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/w507h683x258y0-a59fd9d2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&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/w507h683x259y0-f4a29092.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 - Kitchen - Washing machine - Dryer - Free Wi-Fi - Gym - Outdoor space ## 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 ![Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed, Accessible | In-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/578500/578495/b29e7909.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Microtel Inn & Suites by Wyndham Manistee Manistee - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free Wi-Fi - Air-conditioning 8.8 Excellent 1,003 reviews £55 includes taxes & fees 2 Mar - 3 Mar [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-03-02&endDate=2026-03-03&selected=578495&PinnedHotelID=578495&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Standard Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, free cots/infant beds, rollaway beds, free WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/860000/855700/855693/5783af2b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Super 8 by Wyndham Manistee Manistee - 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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 Irons is home to this holiday home. While the natural beauty of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Wile Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Fawn Crest Golf Course. [Visit our Irons travel guide](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Irons.dx3000442182) [View more Holiday homes in Irons](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Irons-Private-Holiday-Homes.d3000442182-aaPrivateHolidayHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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 \- 5.4 miles - Elbow Lake 10 min drive \- 6.5 miles - Harper Lake 10 min drive \- 6.7 miles - Horseshoe Lake 14 min drive \- 6.9 miles - Beaver Lake 15 min drive \- 9.6 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 - Jackie's Place 17 min drive - Blossom's Resturant 3 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Laughing Loon pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at The Laughing Loon? ### 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 ### 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 - Excellent 4 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ronald B. 24 Oct 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. 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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