Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.

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A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a flat-screen TV mounted on the wall, a small table with a plant, and two chairs.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, and a bar area with stools.
A residential area with multiple trees and a grassy lawn.
A cozy cabin interior with wooden walls, a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a chair, and a small table with a plant.
A small, single-story cabin with a green metal roof, white siding, and a porch with wooden benches.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchenette
Garden

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About the area

Wellston

Wellston is home to this cabin. 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 Cranberry Lake.
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Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Little River Casino - 18 min drive - 37.4 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 31 min drive - 46.4 km
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 39 min drive - 68.9 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 50 min drive - 81.2 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hoxeyville Command - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Brooks Corner - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Vagabond Lodge and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.?

As of 31 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. on 10 March 2027 start from NZ$389, 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 Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. located?

Situated in Wellston, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wellston Branch Library and Fawn Crest Golf Course. Cranberry Lake and Crystal Lake Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 19 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good communication and cozy clean comfortable cabin. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t let the exterior photo fool you! This place is very nice inside!! Worked great for two of us and the dog. The bathroom is a bit awkward but otherwise everything was very clean and comfy! We would stay again for sure!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin felt very cozy and inviting.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stay here every year when we come up for fishing. Great spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend Getaway

Great accommodations. Clean and very responsive hosts!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location and couldn’t have asked for better accommodations for a fishing trip that was close to the river. Host was phenomenal and always responsive! Thank you for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was very clean. Kitchen had everything you would need. I would stay at this place again without hesitation.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Very cozy place!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot!

Clean and exactly what we needed!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great space, easy to find. Pics represent the spot well. We enjoyed our stay. Very clean and quiet. Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin

Very clean perfect for two adults
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Getaway

Nice quiet getaway outside Manistee
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect for a weekend get away. No issues
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quick overnight for fishing trip

We needed a clean place that would accommodate four of us for our overnight stay after our fishing charter. This place was great! I would definitely recommend it for any length of stay. Short drive to Downtown Manistee. Clean, cozy, stylish and has everything you need
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Little gem

This little gem in Wellston. We stayed there during a snowmobiling trip. Location to the trails wasn’t the best but Shooting Star was warm and clean. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Can’t see the key pad numbers well
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Cabin was fine other than the air wouldn’t work and it was sweltering at night

The cabin was a great location. Cute and really nice- the beds are small, but the main issue was the AC is in the living room, and we couldn’t even get it below 80 degrees inside.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for what we needed

This served well as a sleep spot the night before the north country trail run. Just up the road less than 10 minutes From the Big M parking. Could only hear the neighbors who shared a wall a little bit.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
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