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Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories!

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Exterior
Floor plan
Interior
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Brethren, MI
  • Lake Eleanor
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bunk 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bunk 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories!

Nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest is the quaint little town of Brethren, Michigan. With a population of just over 1000 people, it is quite possibly one of the best kept secrets in the state. On the other side of the Manistee River is the humble town of Wellston, Michigan. With a slightly larger population, this area overflows with charm. Natural beauty abounds in these towns. They offer abundant activities for every season.

Northwoods Lodging offers you a “home away from home” experience. Our cabins are fully furnished and cozy. We provide you with not only a place to lay your head, but a place to make life long memories. You will find everything you need in our cabins, aside from your personal care items, to make you feel right at home.

We now have Wi-Fi!!

Please leave beds that are used unmade on day of departure. If a bed is not being used please do not disturb or let children play on them. ONLY the number of people listed on VRBO contract may be at the house. Absolutely NO parties with outside people gathering.

DO NOT mess up beds that are not slept in. Do not let children tear beds apart to make forts or to play on. The number of beds used should reflect your number of guests listed. You will be charged if you mess up beds not slept in.

We have fire wood available at 4610 Highbridge Rd. It is located on the side of the garage under our business sign. Cost is $5 a bundle or 6 bundles for $25.

ONLY the number of people listed on VRBO contract may be at the house. Absolutely NO parties with outside people gathering.

Property manager

Tracy Wilks
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children are never to be left unattended in house
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Events

No events allowed
$15 per night camper/tent fee.
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind is allowed inside of house
If smoking of any kind is detected renter will cover professional cleaning charge. Minimum $500
No cleaning of fish inside of house. There is a chest freezer in the porch available for storage of fish.
House must be left tidy. All dishes must be washed prior to departure. Damage deposit will be kept for excessive filth.

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
Note from host: $15 per night camper/tent fee.
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

About the area

Brethren

Brethren is home to this holiday home. 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 Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Brethren, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Eleanor - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 21 min drive - 19.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 30 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 37 min drive - 33.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kaleva Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Side Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Kaleva Country Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! located?

Situated in Brethren, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Dickson Township Hall and Lake Eleanor. Dickson Township Park and Clarence Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jeffrey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dustin K.

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

Perfect location for a great fishing getaway

We stayed at the house for 4 days for a long weekend fishing trip. The property was perfect for all our needs. The host was very friendly and helpful all the way through our stay. We will be booking again next year. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brayden G.

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

Host was very friendly

This property was very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daryl M.

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

Fishing trip

Tracy’s communication very good before and during our stay. The house was very nice and our accommodations were met. We’d stay there on every fishing trip.. thanks Tracy and Clyde
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tony H.

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

Fall trip

Great place for small group of friends. Great location in relation to river access and short drive to town for supplies!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua N.

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

Peaceful

Great host and great area for some peace and quiet.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

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

Clean and well stocked!

House was well kept and clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gemma T.

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

Peaceful location

We had a great stay in this property. After all the daytime activities it’s nice to chill and relax inside the house in the cozy living area and watch a movie. The linens and towels were smelling fresh! The whole house is clean and spacious.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Stress reliever

Tracy the owner is a great person excellent communication The cabin was great didnt want to leave very nice clean and comfortable. Will be back for sure And again thank you to the owners
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy R.

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

Pleasantly Surprised!

We came to the area to do some fishing and were pleasantly surprised with the spacious room it had and it was very clean. We made some last minute changes and the property manager was fantastic to work with and talk to, she went out of her way to make sure things were all good for us. We will definitely stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason K.

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

Nice Cabin

Good and Clean. If you are planning a fishing, hunting, snowmobile, ATV trip to the area its a great place to stay for a base camp. Plenty of parking. Everything was extremely clean and plenty of room. We will be staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

david p.

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

Brethren

Had a great stay would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

cabin were we stayed.

The owner was very nice and helpful. the view of the lake wonderful. The cabin was clean. We enjoyed ourselves.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy C.

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

Perfect location to stay with friends before our canoe trip.

Very comfortable home for a group of friends. Short walk to a store and bar / restaurant. Just 20 minutes to launch canoes on the Pine River.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron A.

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

Great place out in the country!

Had a great couple nights here while playing golf at Arcadia. The cabin had plenty of space and beds were comfortable. A bar and grill was within a short walk. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angelika T.

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

Wonderful time

Me and my family were positively surprised by the cottage. It was very readable and comprehensive and very clean . Mrs. Tracy is a wonderful person. She helped us with everything and even recommended places worth seeing. We are very happy that we could spend our family time in such a nice place. We will definitely come back again to create more family memories. Thank you, Mrs. Tracy, once again for making it possible for us to spend the weekend in your cottage .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Graduation celebration

Super clean and inviting. Very spacious living area and plenty of beds. Management very friendly and close by. Responded to text right away. Would recommend for Tippy Dam fishing.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dana W.

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

Fredricks family reunion

Beautiful home. Very clean. Keyless entry extremely handy. Host feels like family. She answers all questions promptly and is super nice. We will definitely be staying there again!!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette T.

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

Loved our stay

Enjoyed our stay the shallow well pump noise was a little scary at first till we figured out what the noise was. The owner was very good with communication and very polite . Had plenty of space for all of us and plenty of linen.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

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

Very clean & spacious

This property is very clean & spacious. Plenty of extra pillows & blankets. Bed was comfortable. My only complaint was livingroom furniture was not very comfortable but for the price not a big deal. Property owners are easy to work with. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Memorial Day Weekend

Beautiful place and area. We get away to Brethren area twice a year.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Randy T.

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

GREAT LOCATION

If you are looking for a reasonable priced, clean cabin, in a great location for fishing near Tippy Dam, and with the best restaurant across the street - you found it! Tracy is very responsive and will answer any questions within minutes.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great Property

Communication was excellent. Easy check in and check out. Near main roads, and near a nice bar & grill. Well stocked with kitchen items and linens. Will definitely recommend to others.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Good compromise

My son was going on a camping trip with a company nearby, and my daughter and I took the opportunity to see some of the sights in Traverse City and Manistee. The house was centrally located between those things, and that was very welcome. It is clean and has three bedrooms, also a plus. The only draw back was its location to the main roads traveled by trucks in the morning during the week only. This is not a major issue but I was surprised by it, these roads are not busy but the trucks do travel by in the morning, of weekdays (not the weekends).
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Steve B.

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

Fishing Weekend

This worked out great for us. Close to Manistee where we fised, close to the casino and golf. Walking distance to the Restaraunt/Bar and gas around the corner. It looks more secluded than it is as it's basically right off the side of the road. Our host was responsive and we had everything we needed. I could see it as a snowmobile season rental as well. Overall we were happy.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Tracy Wilks

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Thank you for visiting our listing. We are excited to help you enjoy the beauty and abundant activities of where we live.

Why they chose this property

Year round activities! Tippy Dam, Spirit of the woods, North County Trail, Little River Casino, Manistee River, Lake Michigan are a few of the many features in and closely around. Enjoy fishing, hunting, mushrooming, hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, snow mobile, nature watching and so many other things. Brethren is a cute little town and the surrounding are packed with unique activities.

What makes this property unique

Walking distance to Traks Bar & Grill. Minutes to Tippy Dam, Manistee River, Bear Creek.

Languages:

English

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