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Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest

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Sit and enjoy the serene surroundings from the benches and picnic tables amidst lush green trees.
Compact kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, oven, and stovetop, sink, and cabinets.
Surrounded by a dense forest, this deck offers a serene escape with a view.
Situated in a wooded area, this charming home features a front porch with a table and chairs.
Cozy cabin bedroom with a large bed, nightstand, and lamp, set amidst a rustic atmosphere.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

About this property

Entire place

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

Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest

Cabin has 3 bedrooms. 1st bedroom has a Queen bed and a twin with a doorwall that opens up to a large deck . 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and 3rd bedroom has twin beds Living room couch pulls out to a queen size bed. Wood burning Fireplace. Crystal lake just minutes away. Cable available.

1 full bath and 1/2 bath. Washer and Dryer on main floor. Has deck on 2nd floor. Bonfire pit & Playscape in yard. Air conditioning.

Located in the heart of Manistee National Forest. Near Cadillac & Manistee. Crystal Mountain & Caberfae Peak near by.

Manistee Riverwalk has shopping, restaurants, boating & Little River Casino.

Cadillac has boating, swimming, fishing and lots of shopping & restaurants. Close to hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails.

Property manager

Victoria Hinojosa-Talaga

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside & put butts in bonfire pit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • 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

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed
Note from host: no exceptions

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston
Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest

About the area

Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellston Branch Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 6.8 km
  • Sand Lake - 13 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - ‬13 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest located?

Situated in Wellston, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Crystal Lake Township Park. Cranberry Lake and Wellston Branch Library are also within 5 minutes.

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Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Great spot

Location was great and we had plenty of space. Great outdoor space too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Fall hunting trip

Excellent accommodations , as per usual
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

Great time

We had a great time in Wellston using this cabin for a home base. It’s got comfortable living space and nice bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Wellston retreat!

This property was clean and inviting when we arrived. We chose this location because we wanted to be close to our family, but still maintain our own space. This location is only about 25 minutes from Manistee, and a couple minutes from Crystal lake. Perfect location and was a perfect little cabin in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

November hunting trip

Good to be back, well suited to our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

John N., Brighton, mi

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

Manistee National Forest

This is a great property for a family getaway in the Manistee National Forests region. There is a wonderful backyard and the up north feel cabin. We enjoyed our stay and all the wonders of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Fishing and Hunting

This place was perfect for our salmon and deer hunting trip. Great location and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Great Cabin

Great cabin tucked away in the woods. It was perfect for our canoeing weekend on the Pine River, and very close to the takeout at Low Bridge. Couldn't have asked for a better place for a guys weekend up north.

10/10 Excellent

laurie j., Casco

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

Great time!

As always everything was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Senad L., Hamtramck

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

Fishing trip....

We had a great time, the cabin was very clean and well stocked. Great communication with the property owners to. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great location

We were up for a ladies weekend...This home was perfect. It was cute, clean, roomy and Victoria was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Mt. Bike weekend

Great location for our weekend of mountain biking. The cabin was clean and well maintained. Thank you for a nice place to stay, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery W.

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

Nice cottage

Nice cottage that is clean and sleeps plenty. We used it for the North Country marathon weekend in Wellston. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

My Vacation Review

I would highly recommend this vacation home for anyone who wants to get away and still enjoy the "comforts of home". The owners of this home are very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with and they go the "extra mile" to make sure your stay here is very comfortable and enjoyable. Manistee is a great place to go, especially for those who love Michigan and nature.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Canoe/golf trip

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

JAMES E.

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

fishing

well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Comfortable cabin in the woods

We had a relaxing time with family at this cabin. We were visiting our son who is in the coast guard. It was a great location to be away from the business but close enough to go to the beaches. It was also nice to visit the Tippy Dam. The cabin was clean and comfortable. It has pots and pans, cookie sheets. It has a coffee maker, toaster, utensils to use to cook with. Washer and dryer made it convenient. Outside has a gas grill or a charcoal grill and a fire pit that you can sit around. This cabin and place is very peaceful. You can hear the birds in the morning. There are a several places to sit and relax. I highly recommend this place in the woods
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location in the property. We went for the weekend to go skiing at Caberfae Peaks. Just a short drive to the slopes. The home was cozy and warm. It was right in the forest and was a nice getaway from the city. Check in and check out was easy and the house was very clean. Perfect size for our group. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was good since we relied on cooking meals at the house. Would stay again and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

laurie j., Casco

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

AMAZING!!!

Vicky couldn’t have been more accommodating. The house was very clean and so cute! We had a blast and already booked our stay for next year. We had a group of 8 girls and were all comfortable!!! Thank you Vicki!!😁
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Erica K.

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

Great stay

My husband and I stayed here for a weekend while attending a wedding in Wellston. The house was close to the area town and everywhere we needed to be. The house was fully furnished with everything that we had to do and make for the wedding. The only thing we didn’t like is not having time to enjoy the backyard. It would have been great to have a fire and relax out back for awhile!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019

8/10 Good

Blair H.

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

Wellston Retreat

Trash can was left full outside cabin, gas Grill was also a mess. That being said this was a great experience, I have booked many rentals and this was one of the best. Remote location but close to river fishing , Big Lake fishing, ORV and Snow trails. Property manager was easy to contact and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Derek J., Denver

Made for a great bachelor party weekend

My best friend wanted a relaxing weekend with the guys before his wedding and this was perfect. The property had a grill, large fire pit, kitchen stocked with utensils, plenty of sleeping space inside, was located on a big piece of land that abutted to woods, and was nearby to some fantastic tubing. The owner let us setup tents outside for extra guests for a relatively small additional fee so we were able to keep the whole group together. She was also very pleasant to work with. I would definitely recommend this property.

4/10 Poor

joseph t.

Rude owner. Not very comfortable home

This is my first review after staying in several different Vrbo homes each year for the past 5 or so years. First off the beds comfort level was ok at best. The 1/2 a bath is great if you are less than 5' tall. The ceilings are low and have ceiling fans, so again, good if you are 5' tall. The cook ware was horrible. And a neighbor across the street had music playing so loudly I had to put ear plugs in (fortunately had some)....with all that being said, the owner of this property emails me a nasty email upon our checkout to tell me she was keeping $25 of my deposit because we didn't wipe down counters or do dishes....I told her we did do dishes as we were leaving and I didn't want to put them away wet as she has no dishwashing machine, so I left them in sink to dry. Can't remember counters being dirty, but probably did need to be wiped. I asked the home owner where her checkout policy was, she stated it says to leave place as you found it... That could mean a lot of things...such as do I make my bed, clean the floors, dust, windows...every Vrbo I have ever stayed in, except this one has a chart in cabin with check out policy...upon leaving I looked for a checkout policy, checked Vrbo for checkout policy and found nothing.. so I did dishes and tidied up and left.. next day I get a very unprofessional email about the cleaning lady having to do dishes... My suggestion is look elsewhere for lodging...this isn't the type of person I care to support....and honestly, I can care less about the $25, it was the way the situation was handled. I gave two stars as I honestly feel that is how this place compares to other VRBO homes I've stayed in.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

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

Great for winter lovers

Victoria was great to communicate with very prompt with area questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Wonderful home in the woods.

This is a very clean, well equipped cabin in the woods. 10 minutes to amazing kayaking spots, 30 minutes from the beach. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024