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Leister Kabine in the Woods

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Terrace/patio
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

Explore the area

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Bellaire, MI
  • Place, Lake Bellaire
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Grass River Natural Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, The Legend
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

About this property

Leister Kabine in the Woods

A cozy log home in a private wooded area just minutes to everything the Bellaire Shanty Creek resort area has to offer including golf, sking, fishing, wine tasting, Shorts Brewery, and the picturesque Chain of Lakes. We are also a short walk from the Cedar River.

We first want you to know that we take the health and safety of our guests seriously, and our cleaning staff disinfects the entire cabin between guests including all services. They will also be following the guidelines of the CDC as they evolve.
We have taken great care to make our cozy home a second home to all that visit. You will find a well stocked kitchen, including small appliances, pans, plenty of utencils and even a spice or two. You are assured a restfull sleep on our new memory foam mattresses. Lastly, we offer a wood burning fireplace with complimentary wood for your enjoyment. You will find we have thought of all the extras that will make our place feel like your home!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Play Station 4 available
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No loud music or noise outside after 10:30PM and before 9AM.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1993833vb
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

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is in the mountains. The Legend and Hawk's Eye Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Grass River Natural Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Bellaire - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Grass River Natural Area - 13 min drive - 15.2 km
  • The Legend - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • The Chief Golf Course - 14 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 16 min drive - 21.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bo Jacks Bakery and Deli - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Hens Den - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Leister Kabine in the Woods have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Leister Kabine in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Leister Kabine in the Woods?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Leister Kabine in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Leister Kabine in the Woods?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Leister Kabine in the Woods located?

Situated in the mountains, this cabin is 1.7 mi (2.8 km) from Schuss Mountain and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Hawk's Eye Golf Course. The Legend and Lake Bellaire are also within 9 miles (15 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 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

DougandDawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were very communicative, helpful and friendly! We loved the cozy cabin for our family ski vacation. It was warm, inviting and had a very nice personal touch with the welcome sign for your family, a bag of delicious chocolate malt balls, and a ton of board and card games as well as a playstation4 with several games. I highly recommend this affordable, inviting and comfortable rental!
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host extremely responsive and attentive. Facilities as described, excellent condition and accommodating. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kate M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin is clean and cozy. It has everything you need for a stay up north. Fire pit is great. Access to indoor pool is a bonus. Looking forward to our next trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tyler B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice place!! Clean and quiet, perfect little get away.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The kitchen was clean and had everything we needed. Check was very easy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

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

Awesome place

We will rent again
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Aug 2021
Glad you guys had a great time. Enjoy the rest of your summer and we look forward to having back. 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly V.

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

Perfect

Wonderful little cabin in the woods so close to ski hill. They have thought of everything. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Craig W.

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

Great little cabin.

We really enjoyed our time at the cottage. The property was clean, well stocked and in a great location. The property owners were friendly and responded to questions very quickly.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann M.

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

Cozy and comfy

Cute cabin, cozy interior, awesome fire pit, wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

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

Amazing Cabin!

I highly recommend this cabin! Very clean and well equipped. The beds are so comfortable! The cabin was very nicely decorated as well. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

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

Great Stay

Our stay was perfect! The cabin had everything we needed. Very comfortable. The outdoor fire pit was the best, and they even supplied wood for us to use! The communication with the owners was great and responsive. Overall a very pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charie M.

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

The Little Get Away

It exceeded our expectations. A truly relaxing place.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N.

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

Beautiful, Well-Kept Cabin!

I have stayed in many cabins for the past 30 years and this cabin was extremely clean, organized, stocked with toiletries, decorated for the holiday and located in a beautiful area - especially for the winter months. Highly recommend for the winter.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

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

Quiet and relaxing

This cozy cabin had everything we needed and more! It’s right around the corner from Shanty Creek Resort. Approximately 50min to Charlevoix/Traverse City. The cabin is very clean and cared for! Great short getaway
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

BETH D.

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

Short getaway..

Our stay was wonderful and the cabin was stocked with everything we needed! Lisa and John were always available and responded so quickly if we had any questions. We will most definitely stay here again. We decided next time we will be staying an extra day and make it a longer stay! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

nicole s.

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

Michigan Vacation

The location was close to everything we wanted to do. It was clean and adorable. We loved sitting next to the firepit at night. WiFi connection was great which my kids really appreciated after spending 3 days in the upper peninsula. We Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Thank you for the kind words Nicole. We are so glad your family enjoyed your stay and we hope to have you back.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lalathaksha K.

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

Nice place and excellent host

The cabin is nice and secluded. Easy to find yet has excellent feel. Host is excellent, great communication and takes into account finer details. We did not have any specific issues. Location is great with easy access to traverse city and Torch lake. Would definitely come back to this cabin in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ski weekend

The Kabine is wonderful! It has space for family of 6. The kitchen made it easy to prepare meals after a day of skiing. Full washer and dryer are helpful to return home with clean clothes. Minutes away from Schuss Mountain, it was easy to get good parking, put on skis and get on the yellow lift. Lisa and John answered all messages in a timely manner and were great hosts. Highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

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

Cozy and Fun

It's all in the details! From the super clean rooms and nicely supplied kitchen to the bedrooms with lamps with phone-charging outlets, the variety of both board games, video games and online movies, and the fire pit with plenty of wood and roasting sticks, this cabin makes relaxing and having fun easy! The location is great for birdwatching, too! As out-of-towners, we enjoyed our first glimpses of oven birds and redstarts in the beautiful tree canopies overhead. We had a great time! Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

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

Wonderful Cabin

This cabin was wonderful! The location was out there but that’s what we were seeking and it would have probably been in good proximity to the lodge if the Shanty Creek road had not been closed. This got us a little turned around (not too bad thanks to Siri..) but it was a nice place too and we went swimming there. The cabin itself was very nice, The beds were great. Our boys enjoyed the loft area with a play station. It had a nice washer and dryer we made use of. We cooked our meals in the full kitchen and built a fire in the fire pit. The best thing I could say about this place is how well equipped it was. The owners have thought of everything you could need and it is there. Things like bug spray, laundry detergent, every dish or item needed to cook with, you could need, board games, toiletries, and more. I would fully recommend staying here and would again if I was ever in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Stacey, John and I are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope you will be back. Lisa
Verified

8/10 Good

Sandra T.

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

Nice But Disappointing

Pros to this cabin. It is set in a thick set of trees. Very quiet. Comfortable beds. Nice bath towels and paper products. My husband and I arrived on a Wednesday. It had been raining for quite a while and the large trash bins were out on the road. They were filthy dirty from being splashed by the dirt and mud on the road. They were filled with a lot of water and had trash floating in them. When I texted the owner to see if my husband and I were expected to bring them in she said yes. So we had to dump out the water and pick up someone else’s trash. Gross. That is something I would think the clean up crew should have done. Their trash pick up day is Monday so they should not have still been out on Wednesday. When we got in the cabin I noticed that the smoke alarm was hanging by a wire from the ceiling in the loft so my husband went up and fixed it. The small table lamp by the front door must have a short in it because it would intermittently flash on and off several times. We tried putting a new bulb in it but that didn’t help. The reclining loveseat was comfortable. However, the left side footstool must be bent as it was very difficult to get it to close. We fought with it all week. Overall the cabin was very clean but when we moved the loveseat to see if we could fix the footstool mechanism, there was some food (such as crackers) and some misc. other things under it. With some attention to detail, I feel like this cabin would definitely rate a 5.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

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

Great Cabin!

We loved our stay at this cabin! Everything was perfect. They provided everything we needed and it was so peaceful. It even had the softest towels, toilet paper and the most comfortable beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chanda H.

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

Leister Kabine

Beautiful clean cabin in a beautiful location! The owners did a wonderful job furnishing the cabin and were quick to respond to messages sent. Enjoyed our stay very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

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

The perfect getaway!

20/10 it was the perfect getaway and the host thought of anything/ everything you could ever need! I couldn’t recommend this cozy cabin more!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro N.

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

Very satisfied

This cabin was very clean. It was cozy. We are very satisfied. We want to stay this cabin again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

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Hosted by Lisa Leister

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