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Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1

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Living area
Room
Bathroom
Dining

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Porch or lanai

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Brown Trout Room 1

2 Queen Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchenette

About this property

Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1

Our cabins are located in heart of the Manistee National Forest, offering abundant hiking, biking and snowmobile trails, plus world class trout, steelhead and salmon fishing. Caberfae and Crystal Mountain are just a short drive away as well. Explore our private pond, fully stocked fly and tackle shop, game room and firepits! Come enjoy some peace and quiet in beautiful northern Michigan.
This room is a open floor plan with 2 Queen Beds, Private bath and Kitchenette. Microwave Fridge Kitchen Sink Coffee maker small dining area - Common use grill is on the porch

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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 less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
All Pets must be leashed. No agrressive dogs
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Absolutely no smoking of any kind in any of our room

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Wellston

Wellston is home to this cabin. 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.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Wellston Branch Library - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Little River Casino - 21 min drive - 44.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Randall's Big River Smokehouse - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Vagabond Lodge and Restaurant - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1 ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1 ?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1 ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cabin In The Heart of Manistee National Forest #1 located?

Situated in Wellston, this cabin is within a 15-minute walk of Wellston Branch Library and Fawn Crest Golf Course. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Crystal Lake Township Park are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 44 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lydia D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin for a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay when going fishing in Manistee easy to get to and convenient
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim D.

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

Great weekend getaway

We loved the cabin and its location. Perfect weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I wasn't able to stay due to the flooding emergency
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very communicative online. Easy check in and check out. Coffee maker didnt work but we had instant coffee so it was ok. Very cozy cabin, very quiet, peaceful setting, and comfortable accomodations.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derric S.

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

Stayed for a fishing trip

2nd time stay here, place is clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kari E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin- no stove though fyi in this one!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

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

Fishing with my boys!

Great location, so quiet’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ryan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. More than enough space. Place was clean. No issues at all.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney A.

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

short stay

The cabin was very clean and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Derric S.

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

Fishing trip

Place was clean and cozy, plus close to the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina S.

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

Blessing of the bikes 2025

This cabin was the cutest, it is located in a perfect location to explore the Dam or hike the woods. We enjoyed everything about our stay here.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Betsy S.

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

Nice place

Quiet clean place to sleep before a trail race.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lois T.

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

Jeep Blessing weekend.

We chose to stay here for the Jeep Blessing Day in Mesick and to do some Manistee National Forest exploring. Cabin was easy to find, super clean, quiet and cozy. We stay again!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol V.

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

Fishing trip

Cozy and near river access
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome!

Very nice place to stay. Clean and very reasonably priced. Also provided gas grills and firepit with chairs. We will stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept, 2023
Thank you for staying Jo. We are continuing to update our property so hopefully even better for the next stay!!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

james s.

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

Fishing trip

Nice people and very clean
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Thomas M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
No snow no refund we didnt stay cabins were in excellent shape, dont book early as you cant rely on Michigan weather and you will lose your money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leisha K.

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

Over night stay , for rock hunting in the area

Very nice lodge ! Super clean!!!!!! Definitely will go back !
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David H.

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

Thank you

Perfect in every way definitely will revisit
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin W.

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

Wonderful

Vey nice and coziness. Nice people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

zach y.

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

Very responsive

What a great place rooms are clean and comfy.we will definitely book again for other trips ! And the response from property owener was quick and easy thank you !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Shelby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a very clean cabin. And it was really close to where my running race started. The bed was a bit mushy, as well as the pillows. Every single thing did work: the tv, wifi, appliances.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cecelia H.

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

Manistee National Forest cabin #1

Nice and clean cabin. Would have been nice to have a hair dryer.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John A.

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

Overnight stay

Very clean and comfortable. Everything was accurate to what was pictured. Very enjoyable
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug, 2023
Thank you John! We appreciate your stay!

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