This vacation home places you next to Huron-Manistee National Forest and within a 10-minute drive of Wellston Branch Library. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a balcony, and a refrigerator.
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 8.7 miles
Pine Lake - 17 min drive - 8.5 miles
Sand Lake - 19 min drive - 10.5 miles
Little River Casino - 25 min drive - 23.3 miles
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive
Restaurants
Traks Bar and Grill - 13 min drive
Kozy Kitchen - 4 min drive
Mel's Country Cafe - 5 min drive
Zeppi's - 13 min drive
Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - 7 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Cabin in The Huron-Manistee National Forest!
Set out on a peaceful retreat to Wellston, Michigan for a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and stay at this quaint 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom vacation rental cabin. This outdoor haven boasts year-round activities that will keep you entertained no matter when you visit. Hike, fish, or kayak in the summertime, and be sure to take advantage of your proximity to Caberfae Peaks in the winter. Check out the other on-site cabins available for rent if you’re traveling with a larger group.
-- THE PROPERTY --
Fire Pit | Pet Friendly w/ Fee | ~17 Mi to Lake Michigan
Nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts are sure to love this cozy cabin surrounded by plenty of recreational activities to keep you busy for the duration of your trip.
Bedroom 1: Full Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bed
MAIN FEATURES: Smart TV, open layout, small porch w/ bench seating KITCHEN: Well-equipped, blender, standard drip coffee maker, toaster GENERAL: Free WiFi, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels, private entrance FAQ: 1 step required to access, pet fee (paid pre-trip), no A/C PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles) ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS: Two additional properties are available on-site, each with separate nightly rates: a 5-bedroom for 10 guests, and a 2-bedroom for 4 guests. If you would like to reserve multiple rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking
-- THE LOCATION --
OUTDOOR RECREATION: Huron-Manistee National Forest (surrounding area), Low Bridge Park & River Access (7.1 miles), Sand Lake Recreation Area (8.7 miles), Skinner Park (11.6 miles), Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort (19.3 miles), Crystal Mountain (23.3 miles), ATVing, snowmobiling, hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing, birdwatching, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding LAKE MICHIGAN: Manistee Riverwalk (17.3 miles), Lake Bluff Farms (17.7 miles), Old Facefull (24.8 miles), Stearns Park (39.4 miles), Ludington State Park Beach (40.8 miles) THINGS TO SEE & DO: Tippy Dam (6.7 miles), M-22 Highway (17.8 miles), Michigan Legacy Art Park (24.0 miles), Luther Area Museum (29.2 miles), Cadillac Sound Garden (32.0 miles), Shrine of the Pines (36.9 miles), Traverse City (52.5 miles) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (54.8 miles)
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-- POLICIES --
- No smoking - Pet friendly w/ $30 fee (+ fees & taxes) - No events, parties, or large gatherings - Must be at least 25 years old to book - Additional fees and taxes may apply - Photo ID may be required upon check-in - NOTE: There are other bookable vacation rentals on-site; other travelers may be present during your stay - NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning
The vacation home features a kitchen and a balcony or patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. The vacation home also includes a coffee maker.
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
General
Unit size: 750 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
Guests can access their accommodation through a private entrance
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Access methods
Private entrance
Pets
This property welcomes pets
Service animals exempt from fees
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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
Check-in: 3:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25
We should mention
Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:
This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit.
Property is also known as
463962
Frequently asked questions
What is there to do within easy reach of this vacation home?
This vacation home is located in Wellston, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest. You'll also find Pine Lake and Cranberry Lake within a short drive.
Will I be able to park at this vacation home?
No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.
Is this vacation home next to a casino?
No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.
Is there an indoor pool at this vacation home?
No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.
Is Cabin in The Huron-Manistee National Forest! good for couples?
Couples staying at this vacation home will value amenities like a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a firepit.
Does Cabin in The Huron-Manistee National Forest! have a hot tub?
No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.
Does this vacation home provide breakfast?
No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.
Does this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?
Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.
Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?
No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.
Where is the closest airport to this vacation home?
The closest major airport to this vacation home is Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker), which is 17.7 mi away (19 minutes by car).
Can I book a room with a balcony at Cabin in The Huron-Manistee National Forest!?
Yes, every accommodation at Cabin in The Huron-Manistee National Forest! comes with a balcony.
Cabin in The Huron-Manistee National Forest! Reviews
Reviews
8.4
Very Good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers 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.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 21 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 21 reviews
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
6.0/10
Amenities
6.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kristy B., Rawson
Oct 14, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy cabin
This place is only 6 minutes from tippy damn. Like 5 minutes from High Bridge. Its in a great location. The cabin is a duplex, its very nice in side. They have everything you need there. All you have to do is bring your own food. The bed was comfortable. The wood walls makes it feel like your in a cabin. I will be staying here again.
Kristy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tiffany K.
Jul 31, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect location
We fished Lake Mi for Salmon! Perfect location to fish out of Manistee, Ludington or Frankfort!
Tiffany K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Brian Y.
Jun 19, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Needs work
So we stayed here last fall and it was wonderful. Had several issues that were resolved but still had troubles. The code for the door that we got initially were wrong. Several phone calls and waiting 30 minutes, just long enough to start calling around to see what else might be available since we couldn’t get in. Finally got a call back. Then info on the wifi was incorrect, another phone call that didn’t get returned until the next day, but we were chatting with the neighbor who had the router in his unit and got that fixed.
To cap it off the hot water went out, but the property manager had it fixed within an few hours so that was nice.
The last thing I would say is they need a sign for the place or an address number at the very least, Google does NOT know how to find this place and it will send you down a random dirt road. It’s across the street from another little hotel.
Overall it’s a great place to stay. And with a little bit of work in communication from the property management company it will be even better. But please pick a name for the place and get a sign!
Brian Y.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
James M.
Feb 13, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Snow Belt
Trails just NE of Wellston received 5" of snow night before arrival. All other areas had only a dusting of snow. Cabin was newly remodeled and clean. Could have used lamp near couch for reading. Only missing items in kitchen were spatula and colander. Noticed bottom legs of small wooden table needs some pads under legs to protect floor. Opened up folding leafs of table and slight movement left small marks on new LVT but can be readily detailed to make disappear. Appliances were new and beds were comfortable. Would recommend to friends. GPS directed us in back way. If not for 4 wheel drive would have gotten stuck in snow / ice for sure. Had to push others out who did same.
James M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel J.
Jan 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
What a great place to stay at. Very clean. Brand new place. Everything was very clean.
Front start to finish, this process was very easy.
Daniel J.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
4/10 Poor
Jodi B.
Jan 8, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Someone walked into the house at 7:30 AM
Everything was fine until someone walked into our unit and came to the bedroom door at 7:30 am and accused us of breaking into the unit to stay. After telling him that indeed we did pay, he went outside and sat in his truck. We proceeded to gather up our belongings and leave, as we did not know if this person was coming back into the unit. I called the manager on duty and advised him of what had occurred. He stated that VRBO had not notified him that the unit was booked and he booked it as well. In the future I would hope that they would update the lockbox to a digital code and install deadbolt locks on the exterior doors. I’ve sent an email to VRBO and am hoping that some sort of credit will be issued. I hope this doesn’t happen to anyone else in the future.
Jodi B.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Matthew C.
Dec 26, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Wellston Rental
Not bad for the price.
Looks a lot bigger in the pic’s than it actually is.
Matthew C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
Karen
Traveled with pets
Dec 4, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
The cabin is exactly as pictured. The entry step needs a second step. The front door doesnt seal and couch is awful even using pillows from the bed to sit and watch tv. The kitchen is equipped, beds are good. Only 2 towels. Price was great. Location perfect and nice to have more room and privacy than a hotel. Very clean and quiet. Responsiveness was really good starting the day before arrival.
Karen
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022
8/10 Good
John S.
Dec 1, 2022
Made a good spot for camp 2022
Overall the place was pretty nice. Unit 2 shower was painted, not the cleanest of showers because of it. Overall the room reflects the price. Was a nice place to stay for the week at affordable rate.
John S.
Stayed 9 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
Caitlin O.
Nov 3, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cabin in the woods!
We really enjoyed our stay! Great clean cabin in the manistee national forest! So many things to do right there we all really enjoyed ourselves and can’t wait to come back!
Caitlin O.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
Mickey H.
Oct 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Gaining access to cabin!
Upon arrival I was not able to enter cabin. Man in next cabin told me he received code to key box a few days after making payment. I booked this cabin and paid in full in August. Never received code ! Took 2 1/2 hrs to get code. Had to text Vrbo! Not a good method of communication. !’ No phone number available. ! It was cold and raining had to sit in my car til 5 when I finally received code’. Also we were all ladies in our 60’s and the porch was high with no step up ! Very disappointing stay.
Mickey H.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Anna G.
Oct 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice little cabin
The place is nicely updated, but still need some little TLC. There is no place to prep food/dine. Like a large kitchen island going off the wall would be a great solution, or at least large firm table. That was probably the only inconvenience. The owner was very responsive. Overall we had a very good time.
Anna G.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ryan K.
Oct 7, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice cabin
Nice, clean cabin in a good location. Would recommend
Ryan K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jonathon S.
Sep 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Stay
Rented this property for a buddy and myself to stay while we were visiting the area to do some salmon fishing. It had everything we needed. The place was clean and inviting. Would definitely stay again!
Jonathon S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne L.
Sep 16, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Quick stay
We had a one night stay over and this was the perfect place. Everything was clean and had everything we needed.
Jeanne L.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
8/10 Good
Colleen B.
Sep 5, 2022
Would stay again!
When we arrived, our cabin had not been cleaned. I reached out to the contact person and the cleaner was there in 10 minutes to clean and was very apologetic! Good location! I have a son in Manistee and a Brother in Irons! The doors need a little work but I would definitely stay again!
Colleen B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Molly R.
Aug 23, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Stay.
I struggle finding the place because my GPS gave me the dirt road behind the cabins this was not right I drove around in a circle trying to find this place other than it might stay I had a wonderful time I like the cabin very much very much inviting comfortable bedding easy to find everything easy hook up for my internet on my phone we ate out most of the time lots to do in the cities around where we stayed. The cabin was clean well put together I wasn't too excited about the big spider hanging out in the bathroom sink when I entered in to use the bathroom that was a scare he was a big wolf spider never seen anything so big. All in all I think I'll come back it was a very comfortable stay.
Molly R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
4/10 Poor
Rhoda Z.
Aug 14, 2022
Disliked: Cleanliness
Not satisfied left day early
1 big white truck parked long ways in frount of our place
2 no address on street to find place
For sale sign in frount , first building looked abandoned
Had to call to find place
3outside furniture very very dirty
4bathroom very small
4 adults could not stay comfortable
5 wifi never worked even after calling manager
6only window air for 2 bedrooms
6 TV not size advertised was 24" to maybe 28"
7 Table chairs holes were tape up
8 microwave was on top high refrigerator I couldn't reach it
Inside was clean but not widows bug in them did not open
Would not recommend
Rhoda Z.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dawn P.
Aug 11, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
Perfect little place stay between adventures. Clean and everything you need (including an outside dining table and chairs, a fire and even an outdoor fish cleaning station. So much to do in the area. Surrounded by woods and very picturesque area. Only recommendation we can make is to post the address on the road. Nowhere does it show where to turn in and GPS takes you up a very secluded dirt road to try to bring you through the back of the property. We were on high alert looking for Sasquatch while trying to find the place at 11pm. Point of contact was great. Responded in less than 5 minutes when we called to say we couldn't find the place
Dawn P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Becky M., Keego Harbor, MI
Jul 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Less than Expected
While the cabin is nice and there is nothing majorly wrong with it, there were a few things that hindered our stay. The main door does not seal all the way around leaving gaps for bugs to get in and making you not feel quite as secure as you should. The wifi information that was left in the binder did not work, the network name did not exist. While we weren't there to sit around and use the internet, having wifi as advertised would have been nice since our cell service was minimal and didn't work at times. The cabin was pretty clean, except under the bed. As we made sure we had all of our belongings, I looked under the bed to find many dust bunnies and a condom wrapper (it wasn't from us). Thankfully I looked under the bed and not my children, as they probably would have grabbed it to throw it away. We didn't find the beds to be very comfortable either. It's a cute cabin, but just not one that fits our family's needs.