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Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!!

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A cabin with a wooden exterior, a door labeled "The Shack," and a bicycle parked outside.
A cabin with a picnic table and a covered area, surrounded by trees.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, leather furniture, and wooden walls.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a dining table. There is a kitchen in the background with wooden cabinets and a microwave. A stained glass window and a lamp are visible.
A stained glass window with colorful geometric patterns.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Firepit
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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Brethren, MI
  • Place, Manikawa Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Dickson Township Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Eleanor
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 bunk bed room

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!!

The Shack!! A comfy, cozy, 3 bedroom, newly remodeled cabin in Brethren, Michigan. Located in town for convenience but on a quiet, dead-end street with mature trees and lots of personality. Sleeps 6-8 people. Featuring an inviting living room. A fully stocked kitchen with a dining table for 6. Full bath with tub/shower. A large yard with deck, outdoor table and fire pit are available for guests to enjoy.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 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
No cigarette butts left on property grounds.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Please leave used beds unmade and put dirty towels in the laundry room. Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
No fish cleaning at cabin.
Load and run dishwasher Place dirty towels in laundry room Leave used beds unmade Place trash outside in trash cart/cans
No extra guests without owner knowledge No fireworks No camping

Important information

You need to know

Property # 9124898
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

Brethren

Located in Brethren, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Northern Natural LLC and Fawn Crest Golf Course 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 Manikawa Park. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Brethren, MI

What's nearby

  • Dickson Township Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manikawa Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Dickson Township Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Lake Eleanor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 22 min drive - 32.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaleva Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Delaney's - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Burger Brothers - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Close to Tippy Dam, Lake Michigan, North Country Trail and so much more!! located?

Situated in Brethren, this golf holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Dickson Township Hall, and Manikawa Park. Lake Eleanor and Dickson Township Park are also within 10 minutes.

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. 91 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 92 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

mark s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean very comfortable very welcoming great location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was great!! Ideal for fishing. The backyard was great. We will definitely be booking again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jessica M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very cute Shack. Had everything we needed and some. Owner supplies toilet paper, napkins, coffee, tea, shampoo, conditioner and body wash. We had everything we needed for cooking as well. Very central location to lots of great activities. Every question I had was immediately responded to! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Judi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A big thank you for a wonderful stay! We were supposed to stop for a bicycle ride on our way in but it was raining. Our host graciously allowed us to arrive early and drop off our stuff before proceeding out to grocery shop. The shack was just what we needed to relax and so close to so many places to visit!Highly recommend to anyone visiting in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Yes it was a great place to stay all where happy
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dorothy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was awesome except the beds were kinda hard
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely loved this cabin. It was quiet and very relaxing. Host was very responsive with questions I had. Very nice place for the money. We will definitely be back again!!!!! Very clean and well taken care of.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Trisha D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place. Great location! We had a great time!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Radovan S.

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

Great place

Good time had by all room for 5 great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing location! Will be back next year for our annual salmon fishing trip
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dish a great location. The place is always clean and Kristie is a great host!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoriano L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was wonderful more like home
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

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

Place was great!

Very clean and in a great location. Family and friends enjoyed it- close to fishing which was a bonus for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay H.

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

Great stay!

We had a great time! Definitely will be on our radar!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location clean, beautiful and fully stocked kitchen. Water is nice and hot for showers. House just as pictured
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey B.

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

Quiet place

Great place for a quiet getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, clean, comfortable beds, well stocked, great location and great communication. This is my 2nd time here and I would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Love this place

We do a steelhead fishing trip every year and stay here. The place is perfect location to Bear Creek or High Bridge boat ramps. We live the place.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The shack was such a nice place to stay! It had everything we needed and was very clean and cozy. It looks exactly like the pictures. We didn’t have any problems while we were there. The binder and visitors guides were very helpful! We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Russ C.

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

Fishing weekend

Fantastic location, close to Tippy Dam, very clean and relaxing time thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aleksandar M.

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

Excellent

The best place to relax
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stacey H.

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

Extended weekend stay

Nice, quiet and clean cabin. We stayed as a home base for a weekend full of wedding activities. Close to everything we needed and a nice place to chill out and relax the day after the wedding.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun, 2021
Thank you for choosing our property. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and would be happy to host your family again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark E.

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

Perfect for fishing trip

We use this location for a yearly fishing trip and love the location and the house is perfect for our group! We will be back next year!!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

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

5 star, great location, great beds

Centrally located to everything! Comfortable beds, well stocked, awesome book with information about surrounding cities and things to do, river maps, hiking maps, everything was perfect. Great firepit and back yard. Thank you for being great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kyle L.

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

Salmon camp 2024

Great time at a great place. We love it here. The beds are the sleeping at home so comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Kristie Rosenogle

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My husband and I purchased this home because we love the area and have vacationed here for many years. We hope you enjoy Northern Michigan as much as well do!

Why they chose this property

Newly remodeled cabin, centrally located to all your “Up North” activities

Languages:

English

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