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Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite

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A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and a patterned rug.
A compact kitchen with wooden walls, a refrigerator, microwave, oven, sink, and a trash bin.
A room with two bunk beds, a small desk, and a black dresser.
A backyard with a fire pit surrounded by rocks, wooden benches, and a wooden fence.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a window with blinds, and a door.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Refrigerator
  • Bathtub

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+2
2 Single Beds, 2 Queen Beds and 2 Double Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite

The Rustic Hook Lodge is a four‑season duplex nestled on 2.5 peaceful acres. The Steelhead Suite occupies the right half of the lodge and offers a comfortable 2‑bedroom, 2‑bath layout with a fully stocked kitchen. One-bedroom features two queen beds, while the second bedroom includes a twin bunk bed and a full bunk bed—perfect for families or groups.

Guests enjoy a large parking area, reliable Wi‑Fi, and unbeatable access to outdoor adventure. The lodge sits just half a mile from 500 miles of ATV and snowmobile trails, and its minutes from world‑class salmon and trout fishing near Tippy Dam on the Manistee River. Kayaking on the Pine River, plus nearby hiking, biking, and winter ski trails, make this a true year‑round destination.

For larger groups, the entire Rustic Hook Duplex can be rented by reserving the Rustic Hook Lodge. The full lodge includes 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, 12 total beds, and two complete kitchens.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2209118vb
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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Wellston

Wellston is home to this holiday home. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Northern Natural LLC 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 Crystal Lake Township Park.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Wellston Branch Library - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 3 min drive - 2.2 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 56 min drive - 90.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Stockade - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Iron's Cafe - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite?

As of 13 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite on 6 January 2027 start from NZ$564, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Hook Lodge, Steelhead Suite located?

Situated in Wellston, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Crystal Lake Township Park. Wellston Branch Library and Cranberry Lake are also within 15 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 6 - Okay. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 10 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 10 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew J.

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

Great location

Stayed here for the lumberjack 100 mountain bike race. Perfect location for the race, nice place and Bob was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

timothy w.

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

Great place to stay

I’ve been in many VRBO rentals and I have nothing to say other than this one is great. I’ll definitely book this every time I go fishing in Wellston!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 November 2024
Timothy Thank you for the kind words, we do strive for a 5 star experience for all our guest.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen L.

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

Annual Fish Camp

Good location for our steelhead fishing trip overall. We had a great trip.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

JEFFERY B.

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

Steelhead trip

Annual trip, this year was special, accompanied on the trip this year, were all my nephews, not only was lodging spectacular, the fishing and the memories made were too! Thanks to Robert for constant communication, will be making this my lodging choice for future fishing trips. Jeff B
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Hunting trip

Host was very accommodating
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Tippy Dam salmon fishing

The cabin was extremely nice and clean, and the owner Bob was awesome to deal with and very attentive to our needs while on site!! Already booked my stay for next fall!!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

ZACHARY G.

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

Good location

What a great cabin, clean, all the amenities listed, and the back yard is huge with fire pit. We had no neighbors as the other unit was under construction. All guy trip, but we talked about how much the wife and kids could have a blast. Rent it! U won’t be disappointed.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Eva T.

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

Great cabin

It was awesome
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie S.

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

Love it

We will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

About the host

Hosted by Robert Gawne

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