Cabin

The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

Lakefront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 71100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Fireplace
Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Wellston, MI

Place, Tippy Dam Recreation Area
‪13 min drive‬
Place, Sand Lake
‪22 min drive‬
Place, Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
‪34 min drive‬
Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining area

About this property

The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest on a private road. This secluded cabin is in walking distance of the Tippy dam back waters. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting, Orv, and snowmobiling. It is 5 miles from Caber fey ski resort, 20 minutes from the Little River Casino and 25 minutes from Lake Michigan. The big Manistee and Little Manistee River are minutes away. The kitchen and bath are fully stocked and all bedding is supplied.

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Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Parking available

Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 17

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this cabin is 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 Dam Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 4.3 km
Crystal Lake Township Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
Sand Lake - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 34 min drive - 36.3 km
Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬8 min drive
‪The Stockade - ‬12 min drive
‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
‪Zeppi's - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cooley Bridge Roadside Park and Chittenden Lake. Dam Island and Dorner Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

8/10 Good

Nisha R.

4 Sept, 2025

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

Perfect location for what we needed (North Country Trail Races)! Provided everything we needed for the stay.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lorry N.

10 Aug, 2025

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

Came up for fishing on the Tippy. Nice quiet place with a good bed and hot shower. Didn't use the kitchen much but know the microwave works and the fridge is cold.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kirstin B.

8 Sept, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Stayed here over Labor Day weekend. The place is quaint, quiet and cute! The one downside, is that the listing doesn’t 100% show the entrance or accurately show the front of the property with how many trees there are. I love how it’s tucked in the woods. You’ll find this property down the 2 track and then when it opens up at the property, be mindful if you’re pulling a trailer as it’s tight with the number of trees. We were able to maneuver the boat there, but it came as a surprise when we pulled in just how little wiggle room there was. Overall, we enjoyed our stay. The heater in the bathroom was a nice touch during the chilly nights :) Would stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ted Z.

26 Jan, 2025

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

Nice little cabin

Nice back woods cabin, we enjoyed our visit.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

andy z.

30 Apr, 2024

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

Nice place to stay

Really nice place

Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

7 Mar, 2024

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

Best little cabin

Nice quiet place to stay great location.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

sherri m.

4 Oct, 2024

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

Fishing getaway

Great location

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Neil P.

24 Jun, 2025

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

It is what it is

Very basic accommodation. It is a simple, clean and mostly quiet place to stay. Most of the rooms are dark and the shower leaves a bit to be desired. That said, it has everything you need as long as you’re not looking for plush comforts or a light and airy feeling. On a map, if it appears as though he location is on Cravens Road you have the right place.All in all, the price is suitable for what you get.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Connie S.

28 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and secluded

Very nice host

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

18 Nov, 2024

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

Deer hunting

Enjoyed the area & the cabin. Everything was available what we needed.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey H., Greenville, ohio

10 May, 2019

Great location

Stayed in this cabin for the steelhead run it's right around the corner from the dam... very clean and organized

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

7 Sept, 2024

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

Second year at the property with fishing friends

A great place to enjoy after a fun day of fishing for King Salmon. Hanging out at the fire pit after dinner is icing on the cake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

6 Dec, 2023

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

Ski trip

We had a wonderful time nice and secluded and quiet

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

14 Oct, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication

Location was very quiet

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Preston S.

26 Jan, 2025

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

Quiet, Peaceful & Secluded

First off, I’d like to thank David for being very accommodating during my stay. I was in a car accident that delayed my arrival. I was disappointed that I was going to have a shorter stay at the cabin. David was very understanding, and let me extend my stay in another cabin that he owned. Highly recommend staying at one of his nice cabins.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

7 Oct, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we expected!

Nice place for the price. If you're looking for a fancy place, this may not be what you want. If you are looking for a place that is secluded, has outdoor space and has the basics, it's a good place to hunker down for a fishing r snowmobiling trip.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

18 Sept, 2023

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

Peaceful stay

This is a beautiful property. The cabin was comfortable and I had all I needed for a weekend getaway with my black lab. Thank you, David for letting us stay in your place.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

24 Sept, 2023

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

Fishing trip

Perfect for a place to sleep

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

23 Oct, 2019

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

Great cabin,

Great cabin in the woods close to the tippy and fishing. Be back next year.

8/10 Good

Drew G.

2 Apr, 2023

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

Perfect fish camp

Stay was great location was ideal for fishing the manistee. Gps got confused but owner explained perfect

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

18 Dec, 2022

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

Comfy

Great cabin in the north woods!

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., Adrian

22 Oct, 2023

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

Quaint Cabin

Stayed here for a fall fishing trip. The property was just as described. David was great and made sure we knew how to get there. It was very cozy and clean and just the right size for our group. We'd definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherri M.

18 Oct, 2024

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

Secluded cabin in the Wood. We went up to see the fall colors and go to Manistee on Lake Michigan.

Quiet, peaceful location. Close to hiking trails and Lake Michigan. We went to see the fall colors. But this would be a great place for a fisherman only a mile or so from the river and a nice boat launch. The only issue I had there was only one half roll of toilet paper in the bathroom when I arrived had to go to To buy some more

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

5 Aug, 2024

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

Overall, pretty great

The location was lovely, though there was a dead mouse in the salt box on the porch, which was relatively recent. after a quick removal, we enjoyed a nice weekend of unplugging from the world and just playing board games

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia D.

4 Jul, 2024

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean!

It is very dirty. The cupboards are packed and stacked with items from previous renters. All the silverware kitchen are just heaped into a cupboard. they have a regular coffee pot and a Kurig coffee pot on the counter. When I was in town, I bought coffee pods for the cure. Just to find out if Kurig doesn’t work The windows do not open and there is no AC. I actually resented having to pay $30 for pet clean up, as the cottage is so dirty.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024