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

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A park with a red wooden staircase leading to a covered area, benches, and a picnic table.
A two-story house with a brick exterior, large windows, and a front porch.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a television mounted above it, and a wooden ceiling fan.
A red metal fence with a metal gate, surrounded by a wooded area.
A compact kitchen with white cabinets, a refrigerator, a microwave, and an oven.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washer
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside & put butts in bonfire pit.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 582110
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the neighborhood

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this vacation home is near a water park. 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 Crystal Lake Township Park. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as sledding and ice skating.
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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 - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 55 min drive - 89.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Hoxeyville Command - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬13 min drive

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.

How much does it cost to stay at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest on Oct 18, 2026 start from $227, 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 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?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

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

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

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 76 out of 89 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 89 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 89 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 89 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 89 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My family had a blast. Short drive to Lake Michigan coast. Very quiet surroundings. Big fire pit to gather around. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great experience, great lication
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! About 20 mins from Lake Michigan beaches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place tucked in woods

Great place to stay with all the amenities. Nice outdoors space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall hunting trip

Excellent accommodations , as per usual
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Nov 18, 2024
Always a pleasure to host you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! Had a mix of warm days and cooler with rain and the cabin kept us comfortable throughout it all. It was the perfect size for our crew, plenty of beds for all. The kids enjoyed the card games and swingset. Our host was quick to communicate with us and was very kind. This is our first time renting a vacation spot and this experience makes us excited to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

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.
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Glad you had a good time!!! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Oh thank you so much! Very nice of you! Hope the girls weekend was great & relaxing!! Come back anytime!
Archival

8/10 Good

Thanks for a great guys retreat weekend!

This small cabin was great for our 8 dads & husbands on our annual guys retreat weekend. Had everything we needed and the owners were extremely friendly, helpful & accommodating!
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
so glad you guys had a good time! Comeback anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Glad you enjoyed yourselves! Welcome back anytime. I hope the mountain biking was great.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Hope you did good in the Marathon! Come back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

fishing

well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Canoe/golf trip

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Response from VrboOwner on Mar 24, 2020
So glad you enjoyed yourselves!! Come back anytime!

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