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Interior
Exterior
Sports court
Bathroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Playground on site

Explore the area

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Belding, MI
  • Place, Candlestone Golf & Resort
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Demorest Field
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lally Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Rustic Cabin in the Woods

I am creating a homestead based on simple but holistic living. The cabin has been built by myself with the help of family and friends over the course of a year and a half. There are a number of trails to walk on the 35 private acreage of rolling hills. This heavily wooded land hosts much wildlife and beautiful scenery including the flat river which is very close by. There is a sport court which provides opportunities to play basketball, volleyball, pickleball, or badminton. A recreational building is currently being constructed. The Fred Meijer trail provides great biking or hiking opportunities. Lazy float tubing or kayaking down the flat river is very popular and only a short walk away. Horse back riding, golf courses, and an amazing local bakery all within a couple miles. A food forest, natural pool/pond, and other projects are on the horizon. The property offers a chance to reconnect with each other, yourself, or the natural world in a simplistic and harmonious way. (there is no wifi) I hope you come experience it!

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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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
1. No hanging on the basketball rim. 2. Bring/Buy your own food-don't eat what's in the house. 3. No booking for another party/group. Renter only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2045410vb
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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Belding

Located in Belding, this holiday home is on a river. Flat River Historical Museum and Fighting Falcon Military Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ridgeview Golf Course and Iron Horse Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.
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Belding, MI

What's nearby

  • Candlestone Golf & Resort - 6 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Water Street Park - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Demorest Field - 8 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Lally Lake - 9 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Slayton Lake - 9 min drive - 12.5 km

Getting around

  • Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Horse's Mouth - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Bootleggers Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Bridgewater Cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Rustic Cabin in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cabin in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cabin in the Woods located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is 1.2 mi (2 km) from Ridgeview Golf Course and 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Iron Horse Golf Course. Haney Lake and Water Street Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

m m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Would recommend to anyone and everyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alese C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All the essentials were there. Everything was clean and very nice. I highly recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is the second year we have stayed and everything was great.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

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

Great place.

The cabin was just what was advertised and what we wanted.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miguel M.

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

Great stay and great host!

Loved my experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

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

2nd year at this property

My family and I stayed here last year and came back for round 2 last week. It is a lovely and SUPER relaxing place to spend a few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

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

Nice Spot in the Forest

The house is absolutely beautiful, and the accompanying property is large enough to explore, but small enough to not get lost. We loved our time here.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

William S.

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

Nice cabin

Relaxing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

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

Great place to stay

We thoroughly enjoyed our time at this cabin. The owner was great to work with. It is secluded in the woods, yet only 10 mins to a grocery store. We enjoyed walking the trails around the cabin and of course some basketball. Everything was clean and organized. It is a very relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christian O.

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

Amazing

The photos don't do justice to the property. The location & cabin were amazing. Mike was a gracious and helpful host. Can't recommend this place enough.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept, 2021
Thank you Christian. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

8/10 Good

Melanie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and furniture hand built by owner. Cabin was clean and we loved the rural area. AT&T service to our phones was sketchy. No wifi/internet or satellite TV, though there is a large dvd collection and many books are available. Good idea to bring camp chairs. Enjoyed fire out under the lovely night sky with stars and satellite viewing. Also enjoyed exploring the wooded acreage. Owner may come and work in his shop next door during your stay. Owner very responsive to any concerns.We would return to this cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

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

Beautiful Quiet Spot

This is a lovely home for a more simple getaway. You can see the care and pride the owner takes in the cabin. The property itself is still very wild and sandy immediately surrounding the cabin but he has very well established trails for adventuring. There is a screened enclosed porch that is absolutely lovely. The only thing that I would say need improvement is the comfortability of the beds and pillows.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

Peaceful Sanctuary

This was my second visit to this lovely "cabin in the woods", it's a great retreat from the everyday stressors of life. This is the place for you, if you're looking for a return to the days of old. There's plenty to do including hiking, basketball, badminton, and other outdoor activities. Indoors we had the benefit of no distractions from phone calls or the television while we played card games, listened to music, and did arts & crafts. We are looking forward to our next getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

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

Cabin in the woods but still close to necessities

Our family of four got to experience this cabin last week and enjoyed it thoroughly. The owner hand built the cabin and it really is beautiful. We enjoyed hiking around the property even on a snowy morning. Excited for the add-ons the owner has in store and hope to see how the property develops. The cabin is nice and close to a little town that has food and grocery store but also not super far from Grand Rapids where we got to take the kids to the children’s museum.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Solitude in the woods

Very nice property and the perfect place to catch up with old friends. It is very quiet, peaceful and just relaxing. The basketball court was great and the trails out back were fun. The host made it easy for us. No issues at all, just a great weekend overall. -Jeff
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RoseAnn R.

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

Great getaway

This was a very unique place with lots to do! The only issue we had was no working grill, but i still managed to cook outside over the open fire which was fun. I definitely recommend this place. The online pics are a bit outdated for the current state of the outdoor chairs. Glad we brought are own.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

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

Family get away

We had very enjoyable stay at the cabin in the woods. The work in the house was amazing. A very well put together cabin perfect for what we were looking for. The owner is going through and doing other things with the property to enhance it further so there is some things around the property to reflect that. Overall we had a great stay and the owner went above and beyond to mail us back a bag we forgot! Very greatful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise P.

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

Unplugged Wonder

Had a couple of nights to escape with my daughter and best friend. It was the perfect place to recharge. Great wooded area to explore the footprints of other guests that rome the night. Even though it rained, and the trees were still bare, I felt like I was in another state exploring the great woods. Nature is pure medicine. I highly recommend making this cabin your vacation spot.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

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

A Cabin in the Woods

Excellent place for some peace and quiet! Very easy from start to finish with check-in and check-out. The only con to this stay was privacy. We had no problem with the owner doing his work, but people showed up and first parked next to our car and then went to the building where the owner was working. Other than that, wonderful place! We’ll be back to see the progress of the property someday!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

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

Great Place - Very Secluded

Our group of three were in town to attend the SCCA races at Grattan Raceway. We needed a simple place close to the track. This Cabin in the Woods worked perfectly for our weekend.The cabin is hand built by the owner. The "Welcome Book" shows you pictures of construction. Once inside, you can see the woodworking talent of the owner.Hardwood floors throughout, walls and ceiling with paneled wood. There is a large world map on the wall that looks expertly done in different shades of wood.Home has two full baths. Plenty of hot water and water pressure is good. Ensuite shower was tiled/floored with locally sourced river rocks!Kitchen had everything we needed - dishes, coffee, dishwasher, plenty of space in the fridge.Beds were comfortable. Ample windows throughout to take in the view of trees. It's a great place to spend a quiet evening. We enjoyed ourselves very much. We travel to Grattan a couple times a year, so this cabin will definitely be on our list of places to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Stephen P.

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

West Michigan Visit

The pictures and "description" of this property are dated and the description is not clear on amenities. There is no wifi for phone or tv (owner has corrected the description to indicate absence of wifi). The wood furniture is very uncomfortable and requires more cusioning. The entry porch is covered with dirt from drlveway dirt/wind going thru screen making the hammocks unusable. Weeds surrounding home were 6-7 feet high making the window views all but non-existant. We had no hot water but that was corrected by owner immediately. Owner was responsive to our concerns but we simply had to agree to disagree re: property needs. We abandoned the house on day 2 of our 7 day planned stay. The Owner reimbursed 1 day of our rent as per our agreement. Owner has a good concept but reality has not been achieved as of now.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Sept, 2023
A detailed message goes out upon reservation about the development of the property. There is a workshop that is currently being worked on. A huge majority of guests appreciate the work that has gone into this self build cabin/property. The food forest, or weeds described by this renter, is one of such projects. 12 fruit trees were planted this year and many wild edibles have been left to grow. More trees will be planted next spring. A natural swim pond will start to be worked on Spring of 2024. Both pictures and description have been updated, but the property is a constantly evolving project. I’m very accessible to answer any questions/show extra pictures, to make sure renters have a great experience. Please don’t hesitate if you have any questions of me if you are wanting to stay:)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Great getaway and place to disconnect....

My family came into town for an event in Grand Rapids but wanted to stay in a VRBO outside of town. This cabin was perfect for our needs. From the moment we walked in - it felt like home to us for the time we stayed there. The house was spotless and we treated it as our own. There is limited cell service in the area and no wi-fi on site - but we all need to disconnect at least once and a while - so it was fine for us. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. We took advantage of the basketball court and discs for disc golf. My 14 year old daughter even the played the piano everyday we stayed. She said it was in tune and sounded great. We liked the privacy and seclusion of the place. The reading material in the house was vast and unique. We got lots of ideas of books to read when we got home. We ate in Belding one afternoon at BC pizza and enjoyed & recommend the Spicy Chicken Cauliflower Pizza. In Grand Rapids we ate at the local favorite Mr. Burger. We took in a game at the Michigan Whitecaps and swam at Versluis Park. There is a small park with swings about a mile away that we used. If we ever come back that way - we hope the place is available for us as we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for the hospitality and sharing your home.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home with an amazing property. Definitely would come back again
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Spacious, hand-crafted, well-built cabin. Very clean and environmentally friendly. Wonderful host!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026

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