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Cozy Log Cabin on 1 Acre

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Exterior detail
Interior
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Mesick, MI
  • Hodenpyl Dam
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Crystal Mountain
    ‪27 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

*Coming for 2023 Season* Snd Lower Bedroom

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Cozy Log Cabin on 1 Acre

Log cabin hand built by my dad in the early 70’s (my mom helped too!). Live like the Brady Bunch with authentic orange kitchen counters, with modern updates like a cozy gas stove, great knives and cookware, and high-quality linens. Private 1 acre with deck, charcoal grill and fire pit. Please note there is no TV, bring your devices loaded!

Cabin is central to the Manistee National Forest with miles of snowmobile and walking trails, hunting in season, boating on the Manistee river, and hiking trails just down the road accessed near The Seaton Creek Campground.

I welcome your dogs and they will love the fenced yard (you will, too!). Just be warned that dogs who like to escape can probably find a way- there are some holes on the far side of the property! Pet fee is $20.

*NOTE: In July and August, I may be able to free up dates if the ones you want are not showing up as available. Please message me for stays extending past the weekend.

Property manager

Leslie Beia
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a 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

About the area

Mesick

Mesick is home to this cottage. Michigan Legacy Art Park and Kresge Auditorium are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf and Emerald Vale Golf Course. Make sure you don't miss outdoor adventures like hunting and hiking.
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Mesick, MI

What's nearby

  • Hodenpyl Dam - 16 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 25 min drive - 22.3 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 27 min drive - 40.4 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 40 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 54 min drive - 80.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellens Corners - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jim's Bucksnort Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Brew Há - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Crossroads Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Mushroom Bar - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Log Cabin on 1 Acre pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Cozy Log Cabin on 1 Acre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Log Cabin on 1 Acre?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Log Cabin on 1 Acre located?

Situated in Mesick, this cottage is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf and Hodenpyl Dam. Tippy Dam Recreation Area and Emerald Vale Golf Course are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 32 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jolene O.

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

Nice little converted hunting cabin

Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

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

Great stay

We had a great stay with our family and two dogs. The home was as described and suited all of our needs. We especially liked the fenced in yard for the dogs and the cozy vintage atmosphere!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly V.

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

Get away

Enjoyed the atmosphere and location. Easy access to ORV trails and not far from town.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, communication
Nice, simple accommodations on a lovely private lot. Close to kayaking and hiking. We are very happy with our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

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

Cool Retro Cabin w/ Big Yard

We stayed at the cabin at the tail end of our nature trip in Michigan. Very comfy and clean and well-equipped for our two night stay. Our dog LOVED the big yard and didn't want to leave :) Great place if you want to explore the nearby Manistee river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

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

Peaceful little place to stay!

We enjoyed this little property! I took my black lab and he loved the freedom and space of the fenced in yard. The kitchen was fully equipped and everything was clean and well kept. It is a very peaceful and comfortable place to stay. I would definitely stay there again. Thank you for letting us enjoy your family's cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

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

Relaxing Mesick getaway

Very clean organized and charming log cabin. Everything was perfect and the dogs had a lovely time in the fenced yard on 1 acre. People in the area were very friendly and told us fun things to do near by like kayaking down the beautiful Manistee river. Very pleasant and enjoyable!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin N.

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

Mesick Property

We loved our stay at this cabin in Mesick, MI. It had a big yard and the cabin had everything we needed. We were on vacation stayed 2 nights, we ventured to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Traverse City from here… it was about 45 min drive to each, but we enjoyed being away from everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M.

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

Mesic was Magic!

We stayed at this charming cabin for a long weekend before school started. It was a good break from the hustle at home. The cabin was very cute and clean. The yard was huge! Our lab puppy was in heaven running around! We enjoyed bonfires and roasting marshmallows. Great place to get away!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shay L.

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

That 70's Stay

The property was easy to find and enough off the beaten path where I heard almost no signs of life. Communication with the property owner was easy too. The whole place looked like it was from the 70's and we loved it. The queen bed was firm and easy to sleep on, there was a bonfire pit that my wife and I took full advantage of. And the radio, the only sound system in the house, produced a lot of good sound. Overall, we will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Lauri L.

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

Nice cabin

This location was pretty close to the Buckley Old Engine Show, which worked well for us. The house was clean except for windows, screens and fans. Nice yard and sitting area on deck. A bit on the rustic side, which we did not mind. Kitchen and bath had everything we needed. Directions took us right there in spite of it being a few miles from Mesick.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Spring Trip Up North

Unit was as described. Very clean and filled out needs well. Nice setting and very quiet neighborhood.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Melissa R.

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

Lots of earwigs

There were earwigs everywhere, it was awful. They were all over the bathroom, even on my toothbrush at one point. They were also all over the kitchen counter top. The house needs to be professionally bug sprayed. Also, the grass was so long. We had a dog and I did not like to see her out in the long grass, there are a lot of ticks this year. Also my son and husband were trying to play catch and other yard games in grass up to your knees. Not great. Did like that the gate closed, so our dog could have free range. The fire pit area was cute. Loved that there was crochet, don't see that game very often anymore.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patti G.

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

Cozy log cabin

The property was super clean. We traveled with a dog and the yard was great for her. About 45 mins away from everything we did, just so you are aware. Would stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

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

Our BFF Getaway.

We had an excellent time and enjoyed the cabin. Just a few notes: - There was VERY little communication with our host. They didn't even check in with us via text/email to ensure our checkin. - A small step stool would have sure been handy for us short folks - We would suggest a booklet/laminated sheet that would have gone over some things like how to turn on lights (not always easy to figure out with the electric set up); detailed instructions on the furnace, a map of the area with places of interest/need shown (gas station, grocery, hospital, where to get firewooe, etc) - The tongs for grill use are broken. We came up with something. But thought you would like to know.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary Anne O.

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

Great break from life!

We booked this cabin due to the location to the biking and hiking trails and the fenced in yard as the property is dog friendly!! Our girl is old and can not do the hikes anymore so the acre yard allowed her to be outdoors and explore. Evenings were lovely!! We sat at night and stared at the stars with a bonfire lit. Great central location for our daily hikes and bikes. Cabin was fully stocked. And very clean. Leslie was communicative before check in. We didn't need anything else from her while we were there. Just remember no TV and no wifi for streaming. We loved it as we turned off gadgets for our time there and read, played cards, and did a puzzle when we were not out in nature. This property is amazing. The pictures do not do it justice. Lovely cabin with everything we needed. We are booking again!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Devin D.

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

Log cabin

The cabin was super clean and the yard was nice and big for our dog to run around. The town is small so if your looking for things to do you will have to travel. But if your looking for a quiet place to stay and some fishing this is the place to go. Thank you for the stay. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

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

Peaceful and relaxing cabin

Leslie’s cabin was just as she list in her description. It was a very easy check in process and check out. Love the full size fridge and that there was air if we needed, We didn’t and just used the windows and it was a great breeze. The yard is great! Our golden loved it here. We enjoyed campfires at night. Loved the heated fan in the bathroom as it did reach the 40s one night during our stay. We traveled to Traverse City and Sleeping bear dunes (approximately 45 minutes away) Overall I would definitely recommend staying here. We definitely would love to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Don M.

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

Very Nice

Very clean and a nice quiet location. GPS to the property was a bit off. Otherwise a nice place and we'll probably try to use it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

4/10 Poor

vickie o.

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

Need information

All was fine until checkout morning. We had failure of all water. None. We determined a breaker must have tripped to the pump as the microwave and toaster oven were dead also. Service panel was not accessible in locked utility room and the only way to contact owner was Thur VRBO !!! So needless to say she finally got back to us when the cleaning person came to clean the place after our stay!! Left three messages for her started at 8am . Do feel she should compensate us some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

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

Very cute cottage! It's retro!

Cute, clean with a huge fenced backyard. There was no tv so we did download some movies on out laptop and did not even end up watching! We had time to reconnect. Played corn hole and Uno. Enjoyed the bonfire and making smores!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michele W.

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

Quiet and cute!

We loved the vintage cabin feel. They had everything ready for us and more! About 1hour drive to sleeping bear sand dunes and traverse city. We hiked the Manistee River trail which was beautiful. The yard and house was perfect for our needs. And our dog loved it too! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Great getaway close to Manistee National Forest

This cozy, stylish cabin was the perfect home base for our Mesick-area adventures in Manistee forest and on the Manistee river. Just the right blend of minimal and comfortable, with PNW-style coffee gear, mature trees, midcentury furnishings, and plenty of peace and quiet. Hike to the putative highest point in the lower peninsula, on nearby Briar Hill!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Jim L.

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

Very good cabin for riding trails

The property was very clean and well appointed. The lack of TV was just weird. I could live there. I was there for a Jeep event in Mesick. Some of the best forestry roads are those not more than a couple miles from the cabin, just east and south.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy K.

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

Cozy private cabin

My husband, son and I enjoyed staying here. The listing and descriptions provided by the host are exactly what you get so there were no surprises. Host communication was great too. I give this the highest rating as it is one of the better rentals we have stayed at in terms of matching with what we were looking for. We have nothing but good things to say about the host and property but some things that might be concerning are 1) for those with younger kids, safety on the stairs to the upper bedroom might be an issue as the open floor plan does not allow any support on the one side of the stairs, 2) the fence had some holes and areas that might be concerning for small dogs and those that like to roam (this was our young lab's first trip so we supervised him at all times but he never tried to get out, though I think he could have if he tried), and 3) no TV and slow internet (we brought laptops and downloaded movies beforehand and did not have an issue using the wifi for directions and such). The things we liked best about this property was its location to trails and nature, privacy (it may not be on acres of land in the middle of nowhere but it is quiet and no one bothered us), and there was plenty of beds, blankets, pillows, dishes.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

About the host

Hosted by Leslie Beia

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Hi! I'm Leslie. I am from MI and grew up spending my summers in Yuma, when the Yuma Bar across the street (now defunct) would provide the gentle soundtrack of 80's rock n' roll and the occasional parking lot fight wafting through the open windows on summer nights. I currently live in Austin, TX, but I still escape to MI during the hottest months of the summer. I am an artist, musician, and own several vacation rentals. I have two dogs, Lefty and Sonny, who love Yuma too!

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You will LOVE the expansive fenced yard, access to trails, and the peace and quiet.

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