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Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way!

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Peaceful setting for morning coffee on porch and evening campfire.
Back porch overlooking large yard and fire pit. Rocking chairs & outside dining.
3 stairs up to the kitchen, bath & bedrooms.
Fully equipped kitchen with everything you need to make a great meal.
Full size fridge, microwave, and island for extra counter space and seating.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Shared communal pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Lower Peninsula Experimental Forest
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Cooley Bridge Roadside Park
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Chittenden Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Guest Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way!

We would love to welcome you to the Little Red Cabin nestled in the Manistee National Forest and the National Scenic Pine River corridor. Enjoy your stay in the updated 720 square feet 2 bedroom, 1 bath cabin. The cabin sleeps 5 and features a bedroom with a full bed, a second bedroom with a full bottom bunk bed with a twin top. Bath towels, bed linens, pillows and blankets are provided. The kitchen is fully equipped with a full size refrigerator, an apartment size 4 burner electric stove with oven, microwave, toaster oven, crock pot, coffee maker, pots and pans, blender, kitchen utensils dishes, flatware, dish soap and some basic spices for cooking. Enjoy a game of crochet on our 3/4 acre lot, sit back and relax on the porch with a good book, and end your day with a campfire. Every season is full of adventure. Conveniently, the new designated legal ORV Scenic Ride traverses right outside our drive. Enjoy hiking the Northcountry Traill, Mountain biking and cross county skiing at the the Big M, golfing and downhill skiing at Caberfae Peaks, Kayaking and canoeing down the Pine River (Dobson Bridge just 1 mile away), and world renowned salmon and steelhead fishing on the Pier Marquette river. Just a 30 minute drive are Lake Michigan beaches in Manistee and Traverse City for the famous Cherry Festival. The Little Red cabin sits half way between Kestlewoods and Coolwater Campgrounds. If you are looking to explore the great outdoors with some privacy and modern amenities, then you will be right at home at the Little Red Cabin!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Bag your trash and recycling. Rinse cans. Wash your dishes.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3356676vb
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this cabin is in a rural area and on a river. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf 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 Lower Peninsula Experimental Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Lower Peninsula Experimental Forest - 3 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 9 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 11 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 13 min drive - 23.7 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 17 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪R Dub's Pub - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Coyote Bar - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Beatie's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪bobs country kitchen - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

How much is parking at Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Little Red Cabin - Peaceful Up-North Michigan Get-a-Way! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Lower Peninsula Experimental Forest. Lost Lake and Cooley Bridge Roadside Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane C.

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

Cozy retreat

Wonderful place to stay while visiting our aunt and uncle! Loved the decor, cozy atmosphere, location, and outside space! We would rent here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hunter B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was perfect for what we needed it for! Tying flies to prepare for fishing, having somewhere nice to sleep and cook dinner!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

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

First time stay

Cabin is so cute and cozy! We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer L.

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

Little Red Cabin

Very nice quiet getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jackson P.

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

Awesome Cabin Well Above Expectations!

Really great, roomy, great location! Loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

M M.

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

Convenient location and cute cabin

Cabin was perfect for our stay. Has everything you need, clean, hosts communication was amazing. Cabin is small but perfect for a group for 2-4 adults. Hosts let us bring our dog, too. Would def stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie E K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely darling little red cabin. Excellent instructions for stay, check in & check out.So many extra touches including firewood & S’mores. Extremely clean, you don’t need a thing. Our Aussie loved the big yard & trees for shade. Hope to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Donald Z.

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

Red Cabin

Would request again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meta P.

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

ORV Trails

Great property. In 4 days we did 200 miles on the ORV Trails. A trail is about 30 secs West of the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marina L.

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

Perfect little cabin for 5 night vacation

The Little Red Cabin was absolutely perfect for three of us to stay for five nights on our annual trip to Michigan. The cabin is in a perfect location for access to Pine River. It was super clean and stacked with everything you would need for a summer trip (coffee, s’mores supplies, grill, firewood, etc.). We drank coffee every morning on the porch and enjoyed the fresh air and quiet. My only comment is that the shower is standard for a little cabin - meaning that it is small. If you are a bigger person this may be a challenge for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely be back at the little red cabin in the future!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jodi P.

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

Little Red Cabin in the Forest

We had a lovely long weekend at the little red cabin. David was very responsive to questions and gave helpful suggestions when he couldn't help us directly. The cabin is well-stocked and comfortable. Our elderly dog did have some problems navigating the 3-4 steps between the kitchen/bedrooms and living area. Others with mobility issues should make a note of this. The neighborhood was secluded and mostly pretty quiet. It was a pleasure to get away Up North in Michigan for a few days and to use the little red cabin as our base.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

About the host

Hosted by David and Bridget Coffey

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My family and I escaped the big city hustle almost 20 years ago to enjoy all that Northern Michigan has to offer. When the opportunity availed itself to purchase the Little Red Cabin, we could not resist!

Why they chose this property

We love the scenic Pine River corridor area and all that it has to offer. Whether you are traveling by canoe, kayak, bike, foot, skis, or snowmobile, there are miles and miles of beautiful streams and trails to explore.

What makes this property unique

The Little Red Cabin is known for being cozy and comfortable on the inside and quiet and peaceful on the outside. Our perfect day at The Little Red Cabin starts with coffee on the back porch followed by a day on the Pine River and finally ending with a campfire under a blanket of stars and Hemlock branches.

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