Private cottage on 10 acres in Manistee National Forest

Our property is available on the day of Blessing of the Bikes May 19. Also available on White Cloud’s fireworks/festival June 15th. Book your stay today.
Discounted rates and 2 night minimum stays thru mid May. Discount offered for weekly stays. Looking for a private getaway or you would like to work remotely? Look no further! FAST WiFi (fiber optic internet) NOW AVAILABLE AS OF 11/28/22. NO parties, gatherings or events allowed. Only Booked guests allowed at the property at all times, no exceptions.

Our Property is located in White Cloud also known as trail city at our secluded, cozy cottage in a remote rural area on 10 acres of property in Manistee National Forest. You and your guests will have the entire cottage and property to yourselves during your stay. Close to hiking, biking, swimming, fishing, and ORV trails (a minute down the street).
Enjoy a private wooded view, surrounded by open yard and trees. After a day of exploring the activities in the surrounding area, relax on the patio area or bbq on the propane grill provided. Have a bonfire at night while looking up at the star filled sky. Take a walk around the property on our walking trail. Take a nap on the hammock. If you are looking to get away from the busy city and love nature this is the place for you.

Many outdoor activities nearby to keep you occupied during your stay including canoe/kayak White River or Muskegon River 21 minutes away or Pere Marquette Scenic River (Baldwin Canoe Rental or fly fishing)17 minutes. Many lakes, nearby for fishing or for swimming Diamond Lake 10 minutes away and Nichols Lake North 7.9 miles away. Go to gorgeous Hardy Dam Pond for swimming, fishing, parks and miles of hiking and mountain biking on the famous Dragon Trail. The nearby area is great for hiking, biking, and ATV/ORV trails. Golf courses are approximately 30 minutes or less away. Hart 45 minutes away. Ludington, Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Pentwater, Mesick, Manistee, and Muskegon are approximately 1 hour away. Michigan Adventure Amusement Park and Water Park 50 minutes away. Grand Rapids and Grand Haven approximately 70 minutes away. Traverse City 90 minutes away.

Groceries/gas station are 6 to 10 minutes away that also offer fishing licenses, ORV licenses, alcohol, and firewood.

Visit unique shops and antique stores in nearby cities including Newago, Fremont, and Baldwin. Big Rapids has larger retail stores

Breweries or Wineries:
- Newaygo Brewing Company, Newaygo 21 minutes
- Raven Brewing and BBQ, Big Rapids 21 minutes
- Cranker’s Restaurant and Brewery, Big Rapids 24 minutes
- Reed City Brewing Company 33 minutes
- Cadillac Winery, Cadillac 48 minutes
- Table 212: Wine Bar, Cadillac 55 minutes
- Rooster Ride Vineyards 46 minutes
- Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard 52 minutes
- Fox Barn Winery 55 minute
- St. Julian Winery - Rockford 52 minutes

This charming 2 Bedroom, 1 Bath cottage in the woods awaits you. The cottage features vaulted ceilings and open floor plan in the kitchen and living room. A Queen size bed in each bedroom. A twin folding bed or cot are available for use. The cottage is equipped with many comforts of home such as WiFi, air conditioning, ceiling fans, flat screen tvs (streaming Hulu, Netflix, Prime Video, Peacock, Fire TV) in the living room and master bedroom, blue ray/dvd player, sectional that reclines at each end, washer, dryer, microwave, stove, refrigerator, toaster, waffle maker, and dishwasher. Kitchen has pots and pans, cooking utensils, dishes and cups for both adults and children, silverware, and roasting pan. Linens, extra blankets and pillows, and bath and kitchen towels provided. Bring your own beach towels. Nice gated entrance. Bonfire pit with chairs (firewood not provided), basketball net and ball, corn hole, washers, and a variety of movies and board games for both children and adults are available for your use. Bench, swing, and rocker outside with a view of the front and back yards, woods, and property.

We also provide a hair dryer, laundry detergent, dryer sheets, hand soap, napkins, variety of cooking spices, dishwasher/dish soap, hand sanitizer, first aid kit, and cleaning products.

Pets: Pets are not allowed as the owner is allergic to both dogs and cats.

Internet: FIBER OPTIC INTERNET NOW AVAILABLE AS OF 11/28/22. Speed 195 mbps.

Outdoor safety devices: There are security cameras located outside the cottage in the front, back and side of the property for security and liability reasons.