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Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers

Vacation home in Wellston with kitchen and patio

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Nestled in the Manistee Forest, this cabin offers a serene and secluded atmosphere, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. With its cozy living room featuring a wood pellet stove and fully equipped kitchen, you'll feel right at home. Enjoy comfortable beds upstairs and explore the surrounding trails just down the road or visit Tippy Dam and Caberfae within 13 minutes.

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6148 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

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About this property

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers

✦ Secluded Forest Cabin ✦

Secluded 3BR/2BA cabin in the Manistee National Forest — quiet, private, and surrounded by trees. Minutes from Tippy Dam, Big-M, and Lake Michigan. Large deck, fire pit, Starlink Wi-Fi, RV carport, and optional barn rental. Pet-friendly, fully stocked, and no hidden fees.

3BR • 2BA • Fire Pit • RV Carport • Large Deck • Starlink Internet

Escape to your own slice of the Manistee National Forest at this spacious three-bedroom, two-bath cabin tucked down a quiet wooded road in Wellston, Michigan. Designed for guests who want privacy without giving up comfort, this home offers the charm of a rustic lodge with the convenience of modern amenities. It’s the perfect retreat for families, anglers, hunters, snowmobilers, outdoors hiking/ biking or anyone looking to unplug and unwind.

The Space

Inside, you’ll find the warmth of knotty-pine walls and ceilings, accented by new flooring, tasteful lighting, and comfortable furniture that invites you to settle in. The open-concept main level includes:
• Three bedrooms, each with a queen-size bed and plush bedding
• Two full bathrooms, modern and spotless
• Living room with overstuffed leather seating, Smart TV, and Starlink Wi-Fi
• Fully equipped kitchen featuring stainless steel appliances, farmhouse sink, microwave, coffee bar, cookware, and tableware
• Dining area with a handcrafted wood table for six—perfect for family meals or board games
• Laundry area with washer, dryer, and detergent provided
• Central A/C and heat, Nest thermostat, and blackout curtains for year-round comfort

Every detail has been considered—from soft lighting to the layout that maximizes both privacy and togetherness.



Outdoor Living

Step through the back door onto the large rear deck, surrounded by mature trees and peaceful silence. The expansive yard offers room to roam, toss a ball, or simply sit by the fire pit and watch the stars come out through the forest canopy.
Guests also have access to a covered RV carport for trailers or additional vehicles, and a large barn available for storage or event use upon request (fee). The driveway is super long wide and level—easy for multiple vehicles, snowmobiles, or boats.



Location Highlights

You’re close to everything northern Michigan is known for:
• 5 minutes → North Country Trail (hiking, biking, and wildlife watching)
• 7 minutes → Big-M Trail System (mountain biking & cross-country skiing)
• 10 minutes → Tippy Dam (renowned salmon & steelhead runs)
• 20 minutes → Lake Michigan beaches & downtown Manistee
• 25 minutes → Caberfae Peaks Ski Area

Though surrounded by trees, the cabin is only minutes from local favorites like the Dublin General Store, Pine River Outfitters, and cozy taverns that welcome travelers year-round.



For Every Season
• Spring: Wildflowers bloom along the forest floor while the rivers run full—ideal for early-season fishing and photography.
• Summer: Warm days on the water, kayaking or tubing down the Pine and Manistee Rivers, followed by campfires beneath the stars.
• Fall: A front-row seat to Michigan’s color show—this area is one of the state’s most scenic leaf-peeping drives.
• Winter: Snowmobile and cross-country trails start nearby; ski at Caberfae Peaks or cozy up by the fire after a day in the snow.

Whatever the season, this cabin serves as your basecamp for adventure and relaxation.



Amenities
• High-speed Starlink Internet (rare in the area)
• Smart TV with streaming apps
• Full kitchen with stainless appliances and all essentials
• Coffee bar with Keurig + drip machine
• Washer / dryer
• Central A/C & heat
• Fire pit & outdoor seating
• Deck with chairs
• Covered RV carport + trailer parking
• Keyless entry



Additional Info
• Pet-friendly with prior approval (fee applies)
• Exterior security cameras only (no indoor cameras; used for property safety when unoccupied)
• Barn rental available upon request for storage or small gatherings (fee)




Why Guests Love It

Guests rave about the balance this property strikes: a true Up North feel with modern finishes and dependable comfort. Whether working remotely or spending days on the trails, you’ll have space to relax, reliable Wi-Fi, and the quiet you came for.
This cabin is often rented together with our nearby “Modern Chalets” for groups who want to stay close but enjoy privacy—ask about availability for combined stays.



Experience the quiet side of Wellston. Watch deer wander through the yard, breathe in the pine-scented air, and end each evening around the fire under a canopy of stars.
This is northern Michigan the way it should be—private, peaceful, and perfectly equipped for your stay.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,588 square feet

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Damage and incidentals - you will be responsible for
Dogs not allowed up stairs. Use gate per rules/ manual .

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 6
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Wellston Branch Library - 4 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 5 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 5 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 5 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 6 min drive - 11.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Stockade - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers located?

Situated in Wellston, this vacation home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Star Lake and Cranberry Lake. Wellston Branch Library and Crystal Lake Township Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

Secluded 3-Bedroom Forest Cabin • Fire Pit • Deck • Near Trails and Rivers Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

mel h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Super friendly host, and comfortable place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trenton

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

relaxing get away

We had a great time...further away from somethings but close enough to everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

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

Great location!

We loved the property, it was clean and upated. The perfect location for a quiet rest out of town, but also easy access to the beach and things to do.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeff j.

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

Excellent

Great place to stay
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robbie S.

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

Getaway

Great place
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner was wonderful to work with and very responsive. The property was clean and roomier than pictured. Plenty of room for 6 adults.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H.

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

Quiet & Relaxing

We had a great stay! The house had everything you could need. We only ate out once the whole week because the kitchen was well equipped. The property was quiet and secluded but it was a quick drive to Manistee. Wish we could’ve stayed another week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

Wellston cabin

This is a beautiful cabin and is in a great location for our family fishing trip. Check in/checkout was very easy. Host was good to work with and was very helpful with recommendations for the area. Would highly recommend this cabin and will try to book again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

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

Snowmobile wkend

Had a fantastic stay! Place was very clean had everything we needed. Out host and her husband where fantastic to deal with would highly recommend and would definitely stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Renee H.

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

Awesome Cabin- Convenient Location

Super cozy and updated cabin with everything you need! Loved the quiet wooded setting and the deck was perfect for enjoying the morning sun. The cabin has 3 nice bedrooms all with their own TV, and 2 updated bathrooms. Great location—close to all the local attractions. The host was quick to respond and super helpful. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy N.

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

Side by side wkend

Very comfortable clean plenty clean f parking space always our first choice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Drew D.

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

GREAT

I loved the vibe ‼Great for fishing and Lots of space Comfortable Everything is updated 1000/10
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tobey S.

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

Cozy, winter weekend in the woods.

This was a great getaway. We relaxed, played games and even played a little in the snow. Beautiful Cabin in a great area. Will definitely visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Great House and Host

The house was neat, clean and spacious for our family of 4. The host very responsive and a pleasure to work with. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John S.

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

Very nice stay!

Clean, nice area big yard
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Terrific place

Terrific property and manager. Easy, nice, and super clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aswini D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We (2 families with kids) recently stayed at the this cabin and had a fantastic time. The cabin was very clean, and the beds were comfortable. The kitchen has all the set up with all necessary utensils. The cabin had a warm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for a tranquilizing getaway. The quite environment and outside nature was very relaxing. The cabin is located near to all major tourist attractions, hiking trails. Tammy is a great host. She was very helpful on suggesting few places. We covered few places which were very beautiful. Also she was very quick in replying all the queries we have. Overall, we would definitely recommend this cabin for a family vacation and would consider staying here again in future..
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

dan z.

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

Hunting with Dad

This was a perfect spot, clean, great location. The Owners were so great to work with, I would highly recommend this location
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Courtney A.

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

So great we extended our reservation!

We had an awesome stay at the cabin, we even extended our reservation an extra day! The cabin is in a good location, nearby to lots of outdoor recreational activities. The cabin was updated and clean. Thanks for a great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin M.

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

Kevin Moore

Nice cabin in the woods near Manistee River. Perfect for me and fishing. Had a great time cabin had all of the essentials for cooking and relaxing. I will certainly be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Very clean and comfortable

The cabin was very clean, cozy and a beautiful area to stay. We all felt at home and would definitely stay here again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo S.

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

Relaxing Weekend

Was a great non stress weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charity G.

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

Yearly family trip

The house was spacious especially with a baby and all of the gear that comes with having a little one, 2 full baths and all of the amenities was a perfect fit for our family. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taryne M.

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

Well decorated, clean and relaxing cabin

My husband and I wanted a mini vacation to write on our novels, and enjoy some nature scenery with our husky. This location was beautiful, peaceful and full of ammenities that made our stay an easy transition from home.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024