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

Wellston vacation home with kitchen

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Children's area
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels
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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 893 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the area

Wellston

In Wellston .Within a 5-minute walk of this Wellston vacation home, you'll find Crystal Lake Township Park and Cranberry Lake. Huron-Manistee National Forest and Wellston Branch Library are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wellston Branch Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Little River Casino - 23 min drive - 45.7 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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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Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: Please smoke outside & put butts in bonfire pit.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed
  • Note from host: no exceptions

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston

Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest

Frequently asked questions

How close is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest to the airport?

This vacation home is 21 mi (33-min drive) away from the Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest to downtown Wellston?

This vacation home is 0.1 mi away from Wellston.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 74 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 86 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave D.

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

Awesome place tucked in woods

Great place to stay with all the amenities. Nice outdoors space
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

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
Verified

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
Archival

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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
Archival

10/10 Excellent

William N.

Great Cabin

Great cabin tucked away in the woods. It was perfect for our canoeing weekend on the Pine River, and very close to the takeout at Low Bridge. Couldn't have asked for a better place for a guys weekend up north.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie j.

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

Great time!

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

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Senad L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

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

Great location

We were up for a ladies weekend...This home was perfect. It was cute, clean, roomy and Victoria was awesome!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

8/10 Good

Russ E.

Thanks for a great guys retreat weekend!

This small cabin was great for our 8 dads & husbands on our annual guys retreat weekend. Had everything we needed and the owners were extremely friendly, helpful & accommodating!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

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

Mt. Bike weekend

Great location for our weekend of mountain biking. The cabin was clean and well maintained. Thank you for a nice place to stay, we will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2019
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffery W.

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

Nice cottage

Nice cottage that is clean and sleeps plenty. We used it for the North Country marathon weekend in Wellston. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Archival

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.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Canoe/golf trip

All good
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JAMES E.

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

fishing

well kept
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the location in the property. We went for the weekend to go skiing at Caberfae Peaks. Just a short drive to the slopes. The home was cozy and warm. It was right in the forest and was a nice getaway from the city. Check in and check out was easy and the house was very clean. Perfect size for our group. The beds were comfy and the kitchen was good since we relied on cooking meals at the house. Would stay again and would recommend to friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

laurie j.

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

AMAZING!!!

Vicky couldn’t have been more accommodating. The house was very clean and so cute! We had a blast and already booked our stay for next year. We had a group of 8 girls and were all comfortable!!! Thank you Vicki!!😁
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020