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Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest

Holiday home in Wellston with kitchen and balcony

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Property grounds
Exterior
living room
fire pit area
Interior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 892.9 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Tippy Dam Recreation Area
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Sand Lake
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest

Cabin has 3 bedrooms. 1st bedroom has a Queen bed and a twin with a doorwall that opens up to a large deck . 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and 3rd bedroom has twin beds Living room couch pulls out to a queen size bed. Wood burning Fireplace. Crystal lake just minutes away. Cable available.

1 full bath and 1/2 bath. Washer and Dryer on main floor. Has deck on 2nd floor. Bonfire pit & Playscape in yard. Air conditioning.

Located in the heart of Manistee National Forest. Near Cadillac & Manistee. Crystal Mountain & Caberfae Peak near by.

Manistee Riverwalk has shopping, restaurants, boating & Little River Casino.

Cadillac has boating, swimming, fishing and lots of shopping & restaurants. Close to hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
No exceptions
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please smoke outside & put butts in bonfire pit.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellston Branch Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 11 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Sand Lake - 11 min drive - 9.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest located?

Situated in Wellston, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Crystal Lake Township Park. Cranberry Lake and Wellston Branch Library are also within 5 minutes.

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. 73 out of 85 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 85 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 85 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 85 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kelly B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! Had a mix of warm days and cooler with rain and the cabin kept us comfortable throughout it all. It was the perfect size for our crew, plenty of beds for all. The kids enjoyed the card games and swingset. Our host was quick to communicate with us and was very kind. This is our first time renting a vacation spot and this experience makes us excited to rent again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

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

Great spot

Location was great and we had plenty of space. Great outdoor space too
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Fall hunting trip

Excellent accommodations , as per usual
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Greg S.

Fishing and Hunting

This place was perfect for our salmon and deer hunting trip. Great location and fit our needs perfectly.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

November hunting trip

Good to be back, well suited to our needs
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Senad L., Hamtramck

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

Fishing trip....

We had a great time, the cabin was very clean and well stocked. Great communication with the property owners to. Great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen D.

My Vacation Review

I would highly recommend this vacation home for anyone who wants to get away and still enjoy the "comforts of home". The owners of this home are very accommodating and a pleasure to deal with and they go the "extra mile" to make sure your stay here is very comfortable and enjoyable. Manistee is a great place to go, especially for those who love Michigan and nature.

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Canoe/golf trip

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandy M.

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

Comfortable cabin in the woods

We had a relaxing time with family at this cabin. We were visiting our son who is in the coast guard. It was a great location to be away from the business but close enough to go to the beaches. It was also nice to visit the Tippy Dam. The cabin was clean and comfortable. It has pots and pans, cookie sheets. It has a coffee maker, toaster, utensils to use to cook with. Washer and dryer made it convenient. Outside has a gas grill or a charcoal grill and a fire pit that you can sit around. This cabin and place is very peaceful. You can hear the birds in the morning. There are a several places to sit and relax. I highly recommend this place in the woods
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! About 20 mins from Lake Michigan beaches. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

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

Great for winter lovers

Victoria was great to communicate with very prompt with area questions
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike P.

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

Wellston retreat!

This property was clean and inviting when we arrived. We chose this location because we wanted to be close to our family, but still maintain our own space. This location is only about 25 minutes from Manistee, and a couple minutes from Crystal lake. Perfect location and was a perfect little cabin in the woods.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam M.

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

Great time

We had a great time in Wellston using this cabin for a home base. It’s got comfortable living space and nice bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly C.

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

Wonderful home in the woods.

This is a very clean, well equipped cabin in the woods. 10 minutes to amazing kayaking spots, 30 minutes from the beach. We very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N., Brighton, mi

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

Manistee National Forest

This is a great property for a family getaway in the Manistee National Forests region. There is a wonderful backyard and the up north feel cabin. We enjoyed our stay and all the wonders of the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverly C., Newport

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

Great Place!

Very happy with this property and plan to book again for next year! Thanks for making everything just what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Good location.

Great location. Close to tippy dam and Wellston.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Dorthy P., Defiance, OH

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good Location for Fishing at Tippy Dam

The house worked very well for our needs with two fishermen heading to Tippy Dam each evening. A quick bike ride to the small lake within Wellston was appreciated by the grandsons. Only a half hour drive to Manistee, which we did several times during our stay, is access to Lake Michigan/beach. The restroom upstairs is definitely smaller than we anticipated but the grandsons used that while the adults tended to use the larger bathroom upstairs. All and all, it was a good location which overshadowed any downsides. Thank you for sharing your property with us.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

sandra

Disliked: Cleanliness
Upon entrance the interior appeared clean. But on our first night stay my daughter felt something crawling on her next. Upon investigation she saw mice droppings. Because of an early prior engagement we left early and did not return until late. My daughter refused to sleep in the house. She slept in the car and the next morning we were appalled at what we found. The new loaf of bread that was left on the countertop was bitten into. It was then we did some further investigation to find mice droppings just about everywhere. When we contacted the manager she expressed shocked as she has the place terminated three times a year. She could not believe that we left without giving her a chance to correct the situation and further stated that it could have been worse. It could have been a bear. We paid a little over $1100 for six nights but was forced to leave after two nights. We were refunded $600. That would cover the four nights we did not stay. We should not have to pay the cleaning fee. And for the stress and loss of food we should be rewarded the tax for the four nights we didn’t stay as well as the cleaning fee.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

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

Repeat customer

Everything was just the way we remembered from previous stays, it was perfect
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samuel B.

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

FishingTrip

Very nice cabin for a family or small group, quiet location cabin is always clean and recently updated, this is the 6th time I have rented the cabin
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

laurie j., Casco

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

Great time!

As always everything was great!
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

David L.

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

Very nice stay. Quiet and very peaceful.

Great time and ptoperty. Vickie was very pleasant and helpful. The house was very clean and had everything we needed
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Great Place close to Tippy Dam

Nice wooded lot with great outdoor space for fires, and rec activities. Indoors give you the cabin feel with good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Meredith G.

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

Wonderful and relaxing family trip

My partner and I stayed 4 nights with our 6 children. Plenty of room for us inside and out. Kids loved the swingset out back. Kitchen fully stocked with spices and cookware. Plenty of hot water and towels... I could go on and on. This locatation is perfect for any of your Lake Michigan experiences from Ludington to Sleeping Bear.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

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