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Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest

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Beautifully updated with vintage charm.
50 inch smart tv with high speed internet to stream Hulu, Netflix, Amazon etc…
Super comfy queen bed with new mattress and custom headboard.
Awesome day on the Big Manistee! Stocking the freezer with fresh salmon!
Fully stocked kitchen with ample counter space, comfortable cooking space!

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Porch or veranda
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Kitchen
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest

Beautifully redesigned, vintage, comfortable, super clean cabin located in the heart of Manistee National Forest. Totally secluded with no neighbors in sight. Cabin sits on 5 wooded acres and is surrounded by hundreds of acres of Manistee National Forest. Our place has been recently remodeled and beautifully appointed. Close to fishing ( WORLD RECORD BROWN TROUT CAUGHT 4 MILES AWAY), hunting, hiking, downhill and cross country skiing, mountain biking, (Big M Cross Country and mountain bike trails are only 3 miles down the road) canoeing and kayaking, and snowmobiling ( catch the trails right from the driveway). Beautiful covered front porch with huge patio and charcoal grill. Also has a firepit for those evening bonfires! The cabin comes totally furnished and also has a washer and dryer. The bathroom and bedroom are very large and there is a leather sofa and futon in the living room. We also have 2 very comfortable roll away sleeper cots. You will not be disappointed with our place!

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 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
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Outside

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Take out the rubbish
We hope you enjoyed your stay! Please just strip any used linens and set them in front of the washer. Put any trash in the large trash can outside, Tidy up and safe travels home!!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 378931vb
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

About the area

Manistee

Located in Manistee, this cabin is in a rural area. 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 Timmerman Lake. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and ice skating.
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Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Wellston Branch Library - 5 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Cranberry Lake - 6 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 6 min drive - 10.1 km
  • Chittenden Lake - 6 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Dorner Lake Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Big Daddy's Diner - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vagabond Lodge and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautifully Renovated Vintage Cabin in the Heart of Manistee National Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Timmerman Lake. Pine Lake and Wellston Branch Library are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 90 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Madison G.

Liked: Location
Beautiful property, clean, and close to a lot of cool outdoor attractions
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 June 2026
Thank you Madison! Looking forward to hosting you again in the future!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tbonejones123 M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great!!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 3 June 2026
Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was wonderful!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Apr 2026
Thank you!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host was awesome and the cabin was just as advertised. It was a great stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Oct 2025
Thanks Gary, you were pretty awesome too!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wade A S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice cabin. Will stay again
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2025
Thanks Wade, hope to host you again in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd J.

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

Great place!

Nice rustic place to stay for outdoor enthusiast. Very accommodating.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 31 May 2025
Thanks Lloyd! Appreciate the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome family trip in the Manistee area at this cabin! Their cabin is very clean, and has nice modern upgrades alongside lots of woodwork.and neat decor. It's very relaxing nestled in the woods. My kids really loved time around the camp fire.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Aug 2025
Thank you Dayna! We would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lauren B.

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

Peace and Quiet

This cabin was amazing. The location was great for everything outdoors! It was clean and spacious. Not to mention the peace we got to enjoy being in the woods. We look forward to returning!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2025
Thank you Lauren for the wonderful review!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised .
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Will C.

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

Nice Place

Nice place and good location for hunting and fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Nov 2023
Hi Will, thanks for the great review! Hope to host you again soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at this property. It was just what we were looking for - far enough away from everything, yet still close enough for activities and things to do with short drives. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils and supplies to cook. We loved the water pressure in the shower! Laundry facilities were convenient. Mattress is new-ish and high quality. We fell in love with the Manistee area and are already planning a return visit this region in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2025
Thank you for the wonderful review!! We agree, the mattress is super comfy and having a full size washer and dryer at the cabin makes life easier!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael g.

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

Great time fishing

Clean peaceful place.Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul S.

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

Nice clean cabin

The cabin is beautiful and clean. It was perfect for us.
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles D.

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

Very nice stay.

Very clean and a nice location. Had a nice stay. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Nov 2023
Thank you Charles! So glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S.

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

Nice cabin

Nice little cabin. Only about 20 minutes from Manistee, but yet isolated. fun place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 June 2023
Thanks for staying with us Jeff! Glad you enjoyed your time here!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Relaxing and Convenient Getaway

Perfect location! Hiking in the morning and short drive to lake Michigan by late morning. Perfect weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn M.

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

Loved our short stay!

We spent two nights at Shawn’s cabin for a quick anniversary getaway. It was clean, the location was private and peaceful, and Shawn was very responsive, kind and accommodating. We’d love to return!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
It was a pleasure hosting you Kathryn, thank you for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Near Tippy Dam

Very clean and cozy cabin. Loved the gun range and we will be staying again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2022
Thanks Robert, see you next year!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Forest a.

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

Family fishing trip

The accommodations were well suited for the occasion, and there was nothing lacking according to what was represented by the advertisement. Surely an excellent cabin to rent for a fishing or hunting trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov 2024
Thank you for the great review!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike C.

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

Quiet getaway

Cabin was clean, comfortable and perfectly situated. Shawn was very easy to get ahold of and answered all our questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2024
Thanks Mike! Really appreciate the great review. Would love to host you again in the future.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tammy R.

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

Great stay!

We really enjoyed the gun range. There was no power when we arrived due to high winds, the owner was very nice and gave an alternate, very nice, property to stay that was pretty close by. Thanks so much Shawn!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Nov 2022
Hey Tammy, it was a pleasure hosting you!! I was so appreciative of you guys being understanding about the power outage. Wold love to host you guys again anytime!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Perfect Getaway

This was a perfect getaway property. Great communication with host. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Nov 2023
Thank you Chris! Look forward to hosting you in the future!
Verified

8/10 Good

Sabrina

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cabin was in an ideal location. The property is beautiful. We enjoyed staying there except the bed was uncomfortable and creaked loudly everytime either my husband or myself turned over.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James H.

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

As advertised

Property was just as advertised and we had a fun time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2023
Thanks James for the great review! Would love to host you again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick V.

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

Fishing trip

3 of us came up for a fishing trip. The house was clean and quiet a great place to relax with a fire after fishing all day
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Oct 2022
Thanks Patrick, glad you guys enjoyed your stay!

About the host

Hosted by Shawn Mullins

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My wife and I both work full time and we have 3 red heads. We love to travel and love sharing our cabin with other people and families. We LOVE this part of Michigan and feel like it is truly God's country. We get great satisfaction when happy customers call after their stay and tell us how much they enjoyed the cabin and how beautiful it is in that part of the state. We take pride in our place and can assure you that it will be clean and comfortable!

Why they chose this property

Our cabin is very secluded but very easy to get to. I grew up in the area and always wanted a place of my own. We love the area and all that it offers. There are 2 ski resorts, a casino, 2 spas, snowmobile trails, hiking trails, and a ton of streams and lakes all within a 20 minute drive.

What makes this property unique

Our property borders hundreds of acres of Manistee National Forest which can be used by renters. Tons of wildlife in the area ( turkey, deer, bear, squirrel, great bird watching, and its VERY relaxing!!

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