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The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sand Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest on a private road. This secluded cabin is in walking distance of the Tippy dam back waters. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting, Orv, and snowmobiling. It is 5 miles from Caber fey ski resort, 20 minutes from the Little River Casino and 25 minutes from Lake Michigan. The big Manistee and Little Manistee River are minutes away. The kitchen and bath are fully stocked and all bedding is supplied.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 17
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
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

About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this cabin is on a river. Fawn Crest Golf Course 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 Dam Island. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sand Lake - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 34 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stockade - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cooley Bridge Roadside Park and Chittenden Lake. Dam Island and Dorner Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorry N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came up for fishing on the Tippy. Nice quiet place with a good bed and hot shower. Didn't use the kitchen much but know the microwave works and the fridge is cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Ted Z.

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

Nice little cabin

Nice back woods cabin, we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

sherri m.

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

Fishing getaway

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

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

Best little cabin

Nice quiet place to stay great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Neil P.

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

It is what it is

Very basic accommodation. It is a simple, clean and mostly quiet place to stay. Most of the rooms are dark and the shower leaves a bit to be desired. That said, it has everything you need as long as you’re not looking for plush comforts or a light and airy feeling. On a map, if it appears as though he location is on Cravens Road you have the right place.All in all, the price is suitable for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wiley H.

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

Salmon runn

Warm good beds private lots of room exactly what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy z.

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

Nice place to stay

Really nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

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

Deer hunting

Enjoyed the area & the cabin. Everything was available what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and secluded

Very nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

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

Ski trip

We had a wonderful time nice and secluded and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

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

Second year at the property with fishing friends

A great place to enjoy after a fun day of fishing for King Salmon. Hanging out at the fire pit after dinner is icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

Fishing trip

Perfect for a place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just what we expected!

Nice place for the price. If you're looking for a fancy place, this may not be what you want. If you are looking for a place that is secluded, has outdoor space and has the basics, it's a good place to hunker down for a fishing r snowmobiling trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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

Great location to Tippy Dam

Very remote, quite and peaceful. Great location for fishing the Manistee River
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty M.

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

Comfy

Great cabin in the north woods!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Preston S.

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

Quiet, Peaceful & Secluded

First off, I’d like to thank David for being very accommodating during my stay. I was in a car accident that delayed my arrival. I was disappointed that I was going to have a shorter stay at the cabin. David was very understanding, and let me extend my stay in another cabin that he owned. Highly recommend staying at one of his nice cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin C., Orange City, United States

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

Great Rustic Cabin

It was a great getaway to Northern Michigan. It was just what we were looking for. Peace and quiet in a beautiful natural setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., Adrian

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

Quaint Cabin

Stayed here for a fall fishing trip. The property was just as described. David was great and made sure we knew how to get there. It was very cozy and clean and just the right size for our group. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Sherri M.

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

Secluded cabin in the Wood. We went up to see the fall colors and go to Manistee on Lake Michigan.

Quiet, peaceful location. Close to hiking trails and Lake Michigan. We went to see the fall colors. But this would be a great place for a fisherman only a mile or so from the river and a nice boat launch. The only issue I had there was only one half roll of toilet paper in the bathroom when I arrived had to go to To buy some more
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Peaceful stay

This is a beautiful property. The cabin was comfortable and I had all I needed for a weekend getaway with my black lab. Thank you, David for letting us stay in your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Drew G.

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

Perfect fish camp

Stay was great location was ideal for fishing the manistee. Gps got confused but owner explained perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

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

Great cabin,

Great cabin in the woods close to the tippy and fishing. Be back next year.

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

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

Overall, pretty great

The location was lovely, though there was a dead mouse in the salt box on the porch, which was relatively recent. after a quick removal, we enjoyed a nice weekend of unplugging from the world and just playing board games
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

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

Fishing buddies

Cabin was great, clean, close to Tippy dam boat launch. Owner was helpful returning my calls promptly. The fire ring was a great way to relax after fishing. Already booked for next fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory K.

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

Bow hunting hq

What we needed for our objective
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by David A Meyers

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Eastern Michigan University

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