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Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest

Cabin in Manistee with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the heart of Manistee National Forest, this beautifully redesigned cabin offers a secluded retreat surrounded by 5 wooded acres. Enjoy mountain biking and hiking just miles away or relax on the covered front porch with a charcoal grill and firepit. The cabin comes fully furnished with modern comforts like a washer and dryer.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 593 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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About this property

Entire place

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

Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest

Beautifully redesigned, vintage, comfortable, super clean cabin located in the heart of Manistee National Forest. Totally secluded with no neighbors in sight. Cabin sits on 5 wooded acres and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of Manistee National Forest. Our place has been recently remodeled and beautifully appointed. Close to fishing ( WORLD RECORD BROWN TROUT CAUGHT 4 MILES AWAY), hunting, hiking, downhill and cross country skiing, mountain biking, (Big M Cross Country and mountain bike trails are only 3 miles down the road) canoeing and kayaking, and snowmobiling ( catch the trails right from the driveway). Beautiful covered front porch with huge patio and charcoal grill. Also has a firepit for those evening bonfires! The cabin comes totally furnished and also has a washer and dryer. The bathroom and bedroom are very large and there is a leather sofa and futon in the living room. We also have 2 very comfortable roll away sleeper cots. You will not be disappointed with our place!

Keywords: cabin, cottage,

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: outside

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Optional golf privileges
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
We hope you enjoyed your stay! Please just strip any used linens and set them in front of the washer. Put any trash in the large trash can outside, Tidy up and safe travels home!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside

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
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

Beautiful Heart Manistee National Forest
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About the area

Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Wellston Branch Library - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 6 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 7 min drive - 14.1 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Stockade - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Super Bad's Pizza And Stuff - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Timmerman Lake. Pine Lake and Wellston Branch Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 96 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 96 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 96 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 96 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 96 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dayna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome family trip in the Manistee area at this cabin! Their cabin is very clean, and has nice modern upgrades alongside lots of woodwork.and neat decor. It's very relaxing nestled in the woods. My kids really loved time around the camp fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd J.

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

Great place!

Nice rustic place to stay for outdoor enthusiast. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. It was just what we were looking for - far enough away from everything, yet still close enough for activities and things to do with short drives. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and supplies to cook. We loved the water pressure in the shower! Laundry facilities were convenient. Mattress is new-ish and high quality. We fell in love with the Manistee area and are already planning a return visit this region in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Peace and Quiet

This cabin was amazing. The location was great for everything outdoors! It was clean and spacious. Not to mention the peace we got to enjoy being in the woods. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Paul S.

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

Nice clean cabin

The cabin is beautiful and clean. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

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

Nice Place

Nice place and good location for hunting and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Loved our short stay!

We spent two nights at Shawn’s cabin for a quick anniversary getaway. It was clean, the location was private and peaceful, and Shawn was very responsive, kind and accommodating. We’d love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael g.

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

Great time fishing

Clean peaceful place.Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Very nice stay.

Very clean and a nice location. Had a nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Kalamazoo

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

Nice cabin

Nice little cabin. Only about 20 minutes from Manistee, but yet isolated. fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Forest a.

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

Family fishing trip

The accommodations were well suited for the occasion, and there was nothing lacking according to what was represented by the advertisement. Surely an excellent cabin to rent for a fishing or hunting trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Relaxing and Convenient Getaway

Perfect location! Hiking in the morning and short drive to lake Michigan by late morning. Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Quiet getaway

Cabin was clean, comfortable and perfectly situated. Shawn was very easy to get ahold of and answered all our questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Near Tippy Dam

Very clean and cozy cabin. Loved the gun range and we will be staying again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was a perfect getaway property. Great communication with host. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed the gun range. There was no power when we arrived due to high winds, the owner was very nice and gave an alternate, very nice, property to stay that was pretty close by. Thanks so much Shawn!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin was in an ideal location. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed staying there except the bed was uncomfortable and creaked loudly everytime either my husband or myself turned over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

As advertised

Property was just as advertised and we had a fun time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

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

Fishing trip

3 of us came up for a fishing trip. The house was clean and quiet a great place to relax with a fire after fishing all day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joy D., Grand Rapids, MI

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

Fall get away

Lovely cabin, many hiking trails close by, the cabin was just as described and was super clean. Shawn was friendly host who communicated well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenni F.

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

Great Weekend

My husband and some of our close friends stayed at the cabin for the North Country Trail race weekend. The cabin was super clean, roomy, and close to the start/finish. This is the place we will want to stay every time we go back for this race or if we just want to spend the weekend in Manistee!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris L.

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

Exactly what we were looking for

The cabin was exactly what we were hoping for. Do to weather we weren’t able to explore the property though. We will definitely be back to do just that.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

As advertised

Just as advertised
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alecia Maureen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Cozy, clean cabin in the woods. Close to trails and Tippy Dam. About 20 minutes from downtown Manistee which is a very cute town. Just a little noisy at times with the traffic since it’s right off the main highway.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023