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Living area
Room
Dining
Living area
Full Bath with Tub/Shower Combo. Plenty of Towels for your group!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
$99
avg per night

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area
Price is $99 avg per night

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About the neighborhood

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this hotel is in a rural area. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Northern Natural LLC are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Timmerman Lake. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking and cycling.

What's nearby

  • Wellston Branch Library - 4 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 5 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 5 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 5 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 6 min drive - 12.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Super Bad's Pizza And Stuff - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Kabob Stop - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails

The Black Bear Inn in Wellston, Mi. The Inn was purchased in 2015 and completed remodeled in 2016. The Inn features 4 motel style units in cozy lodge décor.

The Rainbow Room is a 1 Bedroom unit that sleeps 5. Bedroom features one Double and one Twin Bed, Closet, and Television. The living area sleeps 2 on the queen sofa sleeper.

Tastefully decorated to make a cozy, affordable, "at home" feel while "up-north". Full Kitchen with pots and pans and dinnerware for 6 and a full size dining area. Full Bathroom with Shower/Bathtub Combo and toiletries provided.

Location: This motel is located on M-55 (Caberfae Hwy) in Wellston. Although we don't receive many complaints regarding the highway noise, we feel it's necessary information. If you're a light sleeper- you may consider booking a motel that is further in the woods.

SNOWMOBILERS- The trails do not run into this property, however, we do offer a staging area right off the trail at the corner of M-55/Seaman Rd in Wellston. You can park your trailers in the lot and ride to the trails. The trailers may remain on the lot the duration of your stay. The lot offers video surveillance 24/7 to keep tabs on your property. Contact for additional details!

Located close to the Big Manistee River, Tippy Dam, The Pine River and in the middle of the Manistee National Forest!

FAQ's

Can we bring our pet?
Unfortunately we have many guests with pet allergies and pet hair/dander is a constant issue. We are not accepting pets at this time.

What do we need to bring?
We supply toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel, dish soap, sponges, linens/blankets/pillows for beds (beds are made for guests) as well as towels, washcloths, kitchen towels, mini shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc.. We suggest bringing anything you feel you may need in addition and reviewing our amenities and supply list in it's entirety prior to traveling to your rental.

What activities are available in your area?
The activities in our area are nearly entirely outdoor recreation activities. Blessed to be located in the Manistee National Forest we are lucky to be very close to some amazing hiking/fat biking trails such as the Big M and the North Country Trail. We are surrounded by lakes and rivers as well. Kayak or canoe on the Big Manistee, the Little Manistee or the Pine River. Watch the salmon run in the fall in small creeks or fish one of our many small lakes. We are also located only about a half hour from Lake Michigan and it's beautiful beaches. Shopping is available in Manistee, Ludington, and Traverse City. Our area also has many ATV and Snowmobile trails and trail maps are available online and in the welcome book at our cabins. This cabin is located approx 20-35 minutes from Crystal Mountain and Caberfae Peaks for skiing and snowboarding. We are located 25 minutes from the Little River Casino and our area hosts the Hoxeyville Music Festival Annually as well!

How far are you from...?
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes: A little over an hour
Manistee: 25 Minutes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes 1 hour 10 mins
Ludington: 50 Minutes
Traverse City: 1 Hr- 1 1/4 Hour

What is your cancellation policy: You will receive a full refund if your stay is cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival. We will make every attempt to rebook your dates and you will receive a refund if we are able do so.






Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

Amenities

Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Pack n play available upon request
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
250.00 fine
No Fish cleaning on property

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails?

As of Apr 15, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails on Apr 20, 2026 start from $99, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails located?

Situated in a rural location, this hotel is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Timmerman Lake and Wellston Branch Library. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Cranberry Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 69 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Great Place to Stay!

This is our 3rd stay at the Black Bear Inn. It is in a great location for our needs and we love having a kitchen to cook all of our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Another Great Stay!

I believe this is our 4th stay. It is the perfect location for us and has everything we need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick i.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean. Fully equipped kitchen and accessories
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roseanna C.

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

Great location and property!!

This is the second year we have stayed at this location and looking forward to year 3!! The unit is clean, well stocked and ready for guests.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

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

Year Five!

This is our fifth year staying at the Black Bear for our race weekend. It has everything we need plus super close to our race venue. We love being able to cook our own meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

patrick i.

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

Empty nester

Wonderful place to stay. Will be back again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JE B.

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

Perfect staging

Perfect staging place to get good rest, make some food, and relax before heading out for outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

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

Vacation

Very spacious, well kept, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Love this place!

This is my third year staying here and I love this property! First time in the rainbow room and it’s so cute and spacious. Dublin general store is minutes away and beautiful beaches are only 20ish minutes away. Can’t beat location and the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weslie H.

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

Trail riding

Husband and I stayed for 5 days. It was like staying in a cozy 1 bedroom apartment. It also has a nice little fire pit with some outside games. Will stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth D.

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

As described

check in was as described. Close to the fishing area with a short drive to area dining. Will plan on staying again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN AND HOMEY
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

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

Anniversary road trip

The rainbow room was awesome. We had great neighbors and fun time around the fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

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

The Best!

We love Black Bear! Our favorite with place. All the amenities of home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

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

Excellent !!

Very nice and clean. Perfect location for our needs. Would recommend to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dolores R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EXCELLENT!! Super easy reservation scheduling, easy check in with key codes, owner responded very quickly with a few questions that we had on arrival. Most of all the house was SUPER CLEAN and fully stocked with everything! The only issue was the lighting could be brighter...maybe higher wattage bulbs??Thank you Alicia
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

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

Amazing place

This property is absolutely amazing. We love this place and have full intentions to booking the Rainbow room every year for our girls get away!!! Room is huge and the kitchen has everything you need to cook. She even has a welcome snack basket! Can't wait to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

lewis e.

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

Black Bear Inn Stay

Check in seamless, Communication, Property, Room supplies, cleanliness, all above expectations. Room had everything we needed to have an “at home” feel. Every time I thought of something I needed but didn’t have I found it already there. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Thomas M.

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

Property

Property was fine while on a fishing trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David D.

Clean, spacious, and convenient!

We were traveling with friends to salmon fish on the big Manistee! It was nice going back to a warm and spacious cabin at the end of the day. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

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

We will stay there again

This was the third time we stayed at this property. We will be back again next year. The room we had was as big as an apartment. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Gina Y.

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

Fantastic

We enjoyed our stay in the Rainbow Room--plenty of space for our family of 5 to hang out. The kitchen was well-supplied, and the toiletries and snacks were unexpected and welcome! The only reason I rated this property 4 instead of 5 stars was the comfort of the beds. Aside from that we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Angela T.

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

A little suggestion.

We have stayed there with no problems many times. The back yard picnic area and fire pit couldn't be used because ants were everywhere On the picnic table and chairs. Maybe spray the area. Toilet keep needed plunged. Gurgled in sink and tub. Could use a chair in living room over by the TV. 4 adults 3 on couch no fun. For the price the room was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Weslie H.

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

Nice room

It was like staying in a one bedroom apartment.It was clean and great for the price. It had everything we needed. The snack basket was a nice, unexpected touch. Really appreciated the Folgers coffee. The sign out by the road needs some clean up to be seen better. My son and I came up to ride the trails, so it just worked well for us. The host was easy to get a hold of and was very pleasant. We would recommend to others and come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

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