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Nature at its best

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Living area
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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Baldwin, MI
  • Place, Little River Casino
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor half bathroom

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Nature at its best

Cabin in the woods....fishing, hunting, ORV, hiking, snowmobile riding, cross country skiing, and the list goes on.

This is a year around cabin on 7 acres with 1000s of acres of federal land (Manistee National Forest) on 2 sides of the property. The cabin sleeps 7 comfortably, 1 bedroom has a queen bed, another bedroom has bunk bed with twin on top and a full on bottom, and the loft has another queen bed. The kitchen is open to the great room that has a pellet stove as a second source of heat for the home plus the cozy feel of a fire. There is a full bath on the main floor and a half bathroom in the loft. Washer/dryer is also available in the loft. This home also has a three season porches in front and a four season room in the back to enjoy during your stay. For additional sleeping there is a queen sleeper sofa in the four season room. Also in the living room there is a small couch that folds out to a bed if needed.

If you enjoy fishing, you will want to check out Pere Marquette River which is just down the road (Rainbow Rapids is one of many access points). The river is known for salmon, trout, rainbow trout and big brown. Kayaking or canoeing is also a fun way to enjoy the beautiful river.

Hiking through the woods is a wonderful way to enjoy the day. There is also a dog sled trail behind the cabin. You can also cross country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter.

If you like to ORV...the trailhead is on Sterns Road and near the cabin

The cabin is:
15 minutes to downtown Baldwin
30 minutes to Ludington
40 minutes from Caberfae Ski Resort
Close to 3 different launch locations on the Pere Marquette River

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

About the area

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this holiday home is in a rural area. Idlewild Historic and Cultural Center is a local attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Pere Marquette River - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • Big Star Lake - 23 min drive - 17.9 km
  • Ludington Waterfront Park - 45 min drive - 52.6 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 46 min drive - 52.9 km
  • Ferris State University - 51 min drive - 74.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barski - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Pompeii's Pizza - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪876 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Shoey's Log Bar - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature at its best pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Nature at its best?

As of 16 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Nature at its best on 19 Apr 2026 start from AU$203, 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 Nature at its best?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature at its best?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature at its best?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature at its best located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Railroad Lake and Pere Marquette River. Nugent Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jaclyn K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
2nd year staying here love location and time spent with family
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thank you for selecting the cabin to spend time with family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location to explore the Pere Marquette River. Property is very nice, clean, and as described in listing.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the cabin!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the cabin! Lots of places to relax and all the basics you need. Everything was clean. The area was beautiful and quiet and the host was very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
So glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin! Thank you!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it has neighbors, but they are far enough away that you have privacy, the cabin was just the right size for the 5 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property with great views inside and out. Tons of state and national forest trails to explore.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you so much for staying at the cabin and so glad you had a good time during your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2025
Thank you. We appreciate you staying at the cabin. Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Beautiful home and property

Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Oct 2024
Thank you! :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous, quiet, peaceful woodland cabin! The cabin was clean, and stocked just as described in the listing. Loved breakfast in the screened front porch! Loved the quiet walks along the dirt road. No neighbors nearby, except the birds and squirrels! The 4 seasons room at the back of the house is amazing!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Glad you enjoyed your time at the cabin! Thank you so much for choosing our place. :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ginny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. Close to all the beautiful hikes and Pere Marquette River. The beds were comfortable.AC worked great. The cabin has 2 family rooms which allows for you to spread out and enjoy! Kitchen had all the utensils and pans you need. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 July 2025
Ginny, thank you for staying at the cabin. We hope you come back again soon. Thanks! Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Nice cabin and location

I stayed at the cabin while fishing. The location was great. The property was very quiet with only a rare passing train. I would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Apr 2025
Thank you for staying at the cabin and we would love to have you stay again! Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keat C.

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

Fishing trip

Perfect place between town and river quiet and alone.we had a great past few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Mar 2025
Keaton, glad you enjoyed your fishing trip! Thank you for staying at the cabin :) Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

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

Great

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Nov 2022
Thank you Tim!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aide P.

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

Beautiful

This place was amazing a quiet had a lot of rest
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2023
Thank you Kevin. Glad you had a peaceful stay during your time at the cabin. Please stay again :)
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nicely decorated. Would have given 5 stars if would have had the amenities they listed in the posting and it was very difficult to cool the loft and back livingroom areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2025
Thank you for staying at the cabin. I’m not sure what amenities were missing that was listed. I’m truly sorry that something was missing for you. The cabin is older and full of rustic charm. Originally there was no duct work to the loft or back porch.We had the furnace company run a line for heating and cooling up to the loft and back porch with limited options without huge remodeling. It does take those areas longer to cool down as the thermostat is in the living room and heat naturally rises and it is a longer run to the porch. Keeping the doors open helps regulate the temperature in those rooms as well. We don’t have high nightly rates that reflect the cabin’s imperfections. We do have many guests that stay here year after year and love it as we do but we understand it is not for everyone. Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Nice getaway

Love that we can bring the dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you! So glad you had a nice getaway :)
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

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

Good Location

The property was well maintained and close to the river for fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you Stanley for staying at the cabin. Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

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

Nicely remote

It was really nice and clean. Enjoyed the property, thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2022
Thank you Tony for staying at our cabin. So glad you enjoyed your time there. Please stay again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Awesome place

Had a awesome week and loved the cabin. Very cozy and quite for a good get away. Would recommend anyone want to get away to stay here. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2023
Thank you for staying at the cabin and glad you had a wonderful time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert E.

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

Family Getaway

Peaceful and cozy. Wonderful time spending time with the family.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Aug 2022
Robert, thank you for spending your vacation at our cabin. Please come back and stay again if you are in the area. Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

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

Seclusion

Fantastic spot for seclusion, rest, and relaxation!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2022
Thank you Brian. Please come back anytime for some more seclusion, rest and relaxation! Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

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

Peaceful

Easy stay. Very quiet, peaceful, cozy.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Apr 2023
Thank you Erin. I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cabin. Please come back anytime. Thanks Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

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

Nice spot in the woods

Just what we needed to get away from everything. Close to River Access points and half hour to ludington. Lot is big and private, cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2024
Thank you Caleb for staying at the cabin! Brenda
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

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

Would definitely stay again!

We had a great stay. It was private and peaceful! The screened porch was a highlight! We loved that we could bring our dogs. Thanks for a fantastic week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2022
Thank you Mary. Please come back to the cabin anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian B.

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

Excellent property, close to fishing access and town

10/10 would recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Dec 2021
Thank you Brian, we are so glad you enjoyed your time at our cabin.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

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

Fun!

This place was so beautiful. I loved the scenery and also enjoyed the space it gave me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2023
Alyssa, thank you so much for staying at the cabin. I’m glad you and your family enjoyed your time. Please come stay again if you are in the area! Thanks Brenda

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Smith

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I am married with 3 kids that are growing up so fast. We live out in the country with 2 dogs. At one point we had cattle, hogs, goats, and chickens. Now that the kids are older we do more traveling and maintain our rental properties.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I went to Baldwin on our first date....do I need to say anymore : ) We had a wonderful and when the opportunity came to buy this cabin years later we could not resist. Come for a visit and you might fall in love too...

What makes this property unique

There is so much to do or you can take time to just sit back and relax with nature all around you. We have a blast here at the cabin when we have an action pack day out on the ORV trails, snowmobiling/skiing, or in the Pere Marquette River, or hiking in the woods, or cuddle up on the couch in the cabin. It is a wonderful place for couples, families, or for groups of friends.

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