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Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest

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A covered outdoor area with a hot tub, picnic table, barbecue grill, and umbrellas.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, and a refrigerator.
A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a nightstand, and a large window with curtains.
A modern kitchen with a central island, wooden cabinets, and stainless steel appliances.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a marble countertop, and a window with blinds.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On-site fitness centre
    A rare find - enjoy convenient access to fitness facilities during your stay.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Cooley Bridge Roadside Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Little River Casino
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 9)

Bunk Bed Room

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Master Bathroom Ensuite

Toilet · Shower only

Second Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this holiday home is in a rural area. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf 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 Cooley Bridge Roadside Park. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 16 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Little River Casino - 25 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 32 min drive - 69.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Hoxeyville Command - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest on 30 November 2026 start from NZ$1,665, 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 Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest located?

This family-friendly Wellston holiday home is located in a rural location, within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Cooley Bridge Roadside Park. Chittenden Lake and Dorner Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing property, great place for a getaway with family and/or friends. Excellent location too. Half a mile from Low Bridge makes for a quick ride home after canoeing the Pine. There is a grocery store, market, gas station, bar, and golf course all within 5-10 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home, great layout, amazing location and so many thoughtful touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 October 2025
Thank you so much! You were a pleasure to host and we appreciate how well you took care of our place. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay. Clean, well appointed, great communication and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Pine River Ranch. The house and amenities were excellent. The host was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 November 2025
Thank you so much for the great review. We loved hosting you. Come back soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very attentive and responsive! We had great snowy weather and enjoyed the property! Beautiful home.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved all the amenities and very much appreciated all the dishes and kitchen ware for cooking. Definitely set this apart from a run of the mill listing. Very responsive host. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing place great location to the trails for snowmobiling huge hot tub

We where in town for work brought our snowmobiles to ride whule not working what a great time place trails were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Thanks for the great review Sean! We hope you will keep us in mind next time you’re in the area. What a great winter it was this year!!! Brandon and Denae
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent communication from the host. The house was spotless and stocked with all the basic amenities needed. Easy drive to Caberfae Peaks. Would definitely book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to stay!!

This was by far the best vacation rental we have ever experienced!! The house is so well equipped you can pretty much just show up and start vacationing! Beautifully furnished and so many extras thought of. Location is great for getting to the beach (highly recommend 1st St Beach in Manistee) and for enjoying some time in the woods. Owners were fantastic!! Hope to return someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 July 2025
Thank you so much for the amazing review. This is what we love to see. We hope to host you all again sometime. Brandon and Denae
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing property to fish the salmon run

House was perfect with everything you needed! Oval driveway was great to pull the boat around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 November 2024
Thank you for the great review: Hope to have you back next year!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski trip

The house was the PERFECT place to relax, even during a tough Michigan winter! The house had all the small amenities you'd expect of a hotel, but with space for everyone, ability to cook for ourselves, and the hot tub was a great plus! Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2025
Thanks for the amazing review! We really appreciate that you and your guests took such great care of the property. So glad you all had a good time. Really hope to have you come back and stay with us again sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pine River Ranch provided us with the space, amenities and seclusion our family needed for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely perfect...from first communication to locking the door when we left. Brandon and Denae have done such a great job of decorating and stocking this home. The details were a 5-star luxury accommodation...even the towels were folded like we were at a spa. We can't thank them enough and we will be back!
We had 8" of snow fall while we were there...winter wonderland. Brandon was so helpful getting a plow there so we could drive home.
Plenty of space to cook and serve a Thanksgiving meal! I brought table decor to make it special for my family, but most other serving wear and utensils were there...stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2025
It was our pleasure to host you for your Thanksgiving getaway. Thank you so much for being great guests! We can’t wait to have you come back. Brandon and Denae
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

The Pine River Ranch is a great place to take the whole family. The property is well equipped with everything you need and then some. lots of outdoor amenities, hot tub, fire pit, and every yard game you can imagine. Brandon and Denae were so easy to work with, and the house was spotless. Will definitely come back for a future visit with others.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 January 2025
Thanks so much for the great review Brian. So glad you and your crew had a good time. We look forward to welcoming you back!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Satisfied

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 October 2024
Thanks for the review John. Glad you and your crew enjoyed your time and we look forward to welcoming you back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing place to stay. Lots of thoughtful touches you don’t get everywhere you go. All the drawers and cupboards are labeled to find things easily, an abundance of towels for both shower and hot tub use, a welcome basket with snacks, water, and fire starters. So many other amenities; tons of different appliances and cooking implements, including a fully stocked Keurig and standard coffee pot. All the cooking essentials stocked: oil, salt, pepper, tin foil, etc. This was the most thoughtfully appointed place I’ve stayed at. Also, it was really cold and snowy during our trip and the hosts made sure to check in on us and offered to plow the snow.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I cannot stress enough how clean this lovely family friendly house is. Just impeccable and ALL the extra touches to host were spot on. So many! Would absolutely come back. HIGHLY recommendP.S.We soooo enjoyed and appreciated the hot tub taken care of so well. Super plus.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We came for father's day/retirement for my dad/and my 40th birthday with the family and let me tell you this place does not disappoint! Everything about this place was amazing! The property is beautiful with areas to explore. So many different yard games to keep everyone happy. The hot tub was top notch! The inside is big enough for a family of 9 and space to not feel crowded. There was added touches like coffee, creamer, sweeteners, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, garbage bags, toilet paper, dish soap, hand soap, laundry detergent ect so you did not have to pack a bunch of stuff or worry if you forgot something. The kitchen is fully stocked with all your needs to cook and cabinets are labeled which I thought was a very nice touch. The host is amazing and gets back to you really quickly if you have a question and also provides nice touches of what's in the area ect. We absolutely loved this place and the description does not lie it really does seem like you are in paradise when you are there. Thank you so much for opening your home to us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very responsive and helpful. Place was clean and convenient for getting to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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