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Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat ,

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mesick, MI
  • Place, Hodenpyl Dam
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Marilla Township Hall
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

3 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat ,



### Lone Wolf Retreat – Private 23-Acre Cabin Near Crystal Mountain

Relax and recharge at Lone Wolf Retreat, a pet-friendly cabin situated on 23 private acres in Northern Michigan. Just 10 minutes from Crystal Mountain and within easy reach of Traverse City, Frankfort, Cadillac, Manistee, and Lake Michigan, this comfortable getaway is perfect for families, outdoor enthusiasts, and groups of friends.

Recently updated with fresh paint, new carpeting, an expanded deck, two new recliners, and a flat-screen TV with Roku capability, the cabin comfortably sleeps up to 8 guests.

**Property Highlights**

* 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
* Sleeps up to 8 guests
* Pet-friendly
* Fully equipped kitchen
* Flat-screen TV with Roku
* Large private deck
* Fire pit and star-filled night skies
* Snowmobile parking
* 23 wooded acres to explore

**Year-Round Activities**

* Crystal Mountain skiing and golf
* Snowmobiling with nearby trail access
* Fishing on the Betsie and Manistee Rivers
* Hiking and biking
* Morel mushroom hunting
* Lake Michigan beaches
* Sleeping Bear Dunes
* Wine tasting tours
* Little River Casino
* Local festivals and seasonal events

After a day of adventure, gather around the fire, enjoy the peaceful surroundings, and experience the beauty of Northern Michigan.


Lone Wolf Retreat, freshly painted walls, and flat screen television and available for Roku hook up, is a Two-bedroom, one-bath, pet-friendly cabin situated on 23 acres of land. New carpeting, Enlarged deck and 2 new recliners. Located just ten minutes from Crystal Mountain Resort, the cabin is centrally located between Traverse City, Manistee and Cadillac, providing the ideal base from which to explore everything the region has to offer.

Amenities include sleeping accommodations for eight, a full kitchen, and snowmobile parking. In the winter, enjoy downhill and cross-country skiing at Crystal Mountain Resort, snowshoeing, snowmobiling (ride-in, ride-out access) and ice fishing. In the summer, go hiking, biking, golfing, canoeing or spend the day at the beach or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. And you can always head into one of the nearby towns to enjoy the shops and restaurants, go wine-tasting or try your luck at one of the casinos.

If you are seeking a relaxing atmosphere with easy access to some of the best Up North attractions, this is the place.

Attractions: Lake Michigan beaches, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Skiing (Crystal Mountain Resort), Snowmobile trails , Hiking, Fishing (Betsie River), Golf, Mushroom picking, Hunting, Michigan Legacy Art Park, Interlochen Arts Academy, Casinos, Wine Tasting Distilleries, Medaries .Close to all the main attractions, Traverse City, Frank Fort, Lake Michigan, Fly Fishing on the Manistee, Steel head fishing, Morel Hunting right out the front door, Golfing, 30 minutes to everything, Local festivals at all times of the year, Little River Casino, Wine tasting tours , Old engine show, Flea markets. Sailing in Traverse Bay Cherry Festival. Then back to the restful fire with friends or family, to enjoy all the stars. You can also just sit in the shade, all day, and watch the clouds go by.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a lot of room for kids to run and play.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
Pets are welcome just clean up after.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking can be done outside Please

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4166807
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
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

Mesick

Located in Mesick, this cabin is in a rural area. Crystal Mountain 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 Tippy Dam Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Mesick, MI

What's nearby

  • Hodenpyl Dam - 18 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Marilla Township Hall - 19 min drive - 19.8 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 20 min drive - 28.9 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 35 min drive - 42.3 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 36 min drive - 49.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellens Corner's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Brew Ha’s Coffee - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat , pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat ,?

As of 21 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat , on 22 Oct, 2026 start from S$610, 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 at Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat ,?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat ,?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat ,?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Bright stars, peaceful nights, and pets welcome—your Northern Michigan retreat , located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 4 mi (6.4 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Hodenpyl Dam. Crystal Mountain and Tippy Dam Recreation Area are also within 20 miles (32 km).

About the host

Hosted by Brian Campbell

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Bought land in 1995, enjoyed camping for the first couple of years. Built cabin in 1998 , there to finish the inside I moved up and lived there for 8 years. Have been renting the cabin for 10 years, on a different website rentalbug.com . I just started on Vacationrental.com this year to got more exposure. I have had a lot of happy repeat customers and hope to make more on this web site.

Why they chose this property

Property is away from it all, but close enough to visit all the big towns. Close to Traverse city, Cadillac, and all the Casinos, the back to watch the stars around the camp fire. If you like fishing , canoeing, kayaking or just the water. This is the place to came and spend a relaxing week or weekend.

What makes this property unique

Beautiful scenery, away from it all, surrounded by 23 acres and on private road, The star show at night is unbelievable .

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