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Nature at its best

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A cozy living room with a wooden ceiling, a gray couch, a dining table with chairs, and a Christmas tree.
A stone fireplace with a TV above it, a wooden ceiling, and a door leading outside.
A cabin with a large window, surrounded by snow-covered ground and trees.
A bedroom with a sloped ceiling, a bed with a patterned bedspread, a nightstand with a lamp, and a framed painting of a coastal scene.
A cozy kitchen with a central island, wooden chairs, a dining table, and a ceiling fan.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry
    ‪45 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor half bathroom

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Number of living rooms
Garden

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  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (76 reviews)
Riverfront cabin, on a secluded section of the Middle Branch, Pere Marquette

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Star Lake - 23 min drive - 17.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 45 min drive - 55.0 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 48 min drive - 76.5 km
  • Ferris State University - 49 min drive - 75.6 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pompeii's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Mels At The Lake - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature at its best pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Nature at its best?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature at its best?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature at its best?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature at its best located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Railroad Lake and Pere Marquette River. Nugent Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 79 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 79 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 79 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 79 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 79 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home property close to fishing rivers.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful. Everything was clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our 4th time coming here with a large family group. It is great for lots of people, with plenty of space outside and inside. Being dog-friendly is a big plus for us as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. Lots of room and well stocked kitchen and linens.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2026
Thank you for staying at the cabin.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was very friendly, helpful and responded in a timely manner. My husband and our two dogs loved the peaceful and spacious house and property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place. Definitely be back again. So nice for the doggo. Really close to ludington. Highly recommend
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
The home was spacious with plenty of beds. We liked the four seasons room where we hung out, watched movies, and played games.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 8 July 2026
Thank you for staying at the cabin.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year staying here love location and time spent with family
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 October 2025
Thank you for selecting the cabin to spend time with family.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to explore the Pere Marquette River. Property is very nice, clean, and as described in listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the cabin!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it has neighbors, but they are far enough away that you have privacy, the cabin was just the right size for the 5 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin! Lots of places to relax and all the basics you need. Everything was clean. The area was beautiful and quiet and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 October 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin! Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful home and property

Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 October 2024
Thank you! :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with great views inside and out. Tons of state and national forest trails to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the cabin and so glad you had a good time during your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you. We appreciate you staying at the cabin. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 November 2022
Thank you Tim!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Perfect place between town and river quiet and alone.we had a great past few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 March 2025
Keaton, glad you enjoyed your fishing trip! Thank you for staying at the cabin :) Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin and location

I stayed at the cabin while fishing. The location was great. The property was very quiet with only a rare passing train. I would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 April 2025
Thank you for staying at the cabin and we would love to have you stay again! Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

This place was amazing a quiet had a lot of rest
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2023
Thank you Kevin. Glad you had a peaceful stay during your time at the cabin. Please stay again :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice getaway

Love that we can bring the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 October 2023
Thank you! So glad you had a nice getaway :)
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Good Location

The property was well maintained and close to the river for fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Thank you Stanley for staying at the cabin. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nicely remote

It was really nice and clean. Enjoyed the property, thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 November 2022
Thank you Tony for staying at our cabin. So glad you enjoyed your time there. Please stay again anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Getaway

Peaceful and cozy. Wonderful time spending time with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 August 2022
Robert, thank you for spending your vacation at our cabin. Please come back and stay again if you are in the area. Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place

Had a awesome week and loved the cabin. Very cozy and quite for a good get away. Would recommend anyone want to get away to stay here. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you for staying at the cabin and glad you had a wonderful time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Seclusion

Fantastic spot for seclusion, rest, and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 October 2022
Thank you Brian. Please come back anytime for some more seclusion, rest and relaxation! Brenda
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Easy stay. Very quiet, peaceful, cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 April 2023
Thank you Erin. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin. Please come back anytime. Thanks Brenda
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