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The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

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A green house with a metal roof, surrounded by trees.
A cozy room with a sofa, two armchairs, and a patterned armchair. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.
A red SUV parked in a wooded area with a boat trailer attached.
A backyard with a barbecue grill, a picnic table, and a shed.
A living room with a stone fireplace, a television, and a bookshelf.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Located on the lake, this 3-bedroom cabin accommodates 7 guests and features 1 bathroom. It offers a patio for outdoor relaxation and is pet-friendly. Enjoy nearby activities like skiing, fishing, and game walks. Explore attractions such as Tippy Dam Recreation Area and Dam Island.

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Patio
  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Tippy Dam Recreation Area
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Cooley Bridge Roadside Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest on a private road. This secluded cabin is in walking distance of the Tippy dam back waters. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting, Orv, and snowmobiling. It is 5 miles from Caber fey ski resort, 20 minutes from the Little River Casino and 25 minutes from Lake Michigan. The big Manistee and Little Manistee River are minutes away. The kitchen and bath are fully stocked and all bedding is supplied.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1164060vb
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this cabin is on a river. 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 Dam Island. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 10 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 10 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Dorner Lake - 12 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hoxeyville Command - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Shandys - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Kabob Stop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Cooley Bridge Roadside Park and Chittenden Lake. Dam Island and Dorner Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 25 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot, loved the property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. Thank you so much for allowing our dogs!! Beautiful property!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place is great tucked away in the woods great place to unwind
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
The property is every bit of how its advertised. It's a cozy and quaint hideaway, rustic cabin. My only complaint is the outdoor lighting did not work. It made it difficult to maneuver at night when we returned from our extended event. We had to use the flashlights on our phones to get safely from our car to the front door.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin worked out great for our snowmobile trip. Plenty of room for trailer parking and great trail access.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really cool place to stay. Close to everything around.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice place to stay

Really nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best little cabin

Nice quiet place to stay great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for what we needed (North Country Trail Races)! Provided everything we needed for the stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved everything about the cabin. The driveway was tight with an 18' boat but was manageable. Would stay again
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice little cabin

Nice back woods cabin, we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fishing getaway

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great location

Stayed in this cabin for the steelhead run it's right around the corner from the dam... very clean and organized
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Mar 2020
Nice guys,hope they come again.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

Very quiet and secluded

Very nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Location was very quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski trip

We had a wonderful time nice and secluded and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location to Tippy Dam

Very remote, quite and peaceful. Great location for fishing the Manistee River
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Salmon runn

Warm good beds private lots of room exactly what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Rustic Cabin

It was a great getaway to Northern Michigan. It was just what we were looking for. Peace and quiet in a beautiful natural setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Came up for fishing on the Tippy. Nice quiet place with a good bed and hot shower. Didn't use the kitchen much but know the microwave works and the fridge is cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great cabin,

Great cabin in the woods close to the tippy and fishing. Be back next year.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful stay

This is a beautiful property. The cabin was comfortable and I had all I needed for a weekend getaway with my black lab. Thank you, David for letting us stay in your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Second year at the property with fishing friends

A great place to enjoy after a fun day of fishing for King Salmon. Hanging out at the fire pit after dinner is icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing trip

Perfect for a place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Deer hunting

Enjoyed the area & the cabin. Everything was available what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

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Hosted by David A Meyers

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