Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
24 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area
About this property
In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront
Pet friendly Cabin on Private Pond - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6. Sleeping Arrangements: Main floor bedroom - King; Main floor bedroom – full w/ twin bunk; Additional twin rollaway included
This is the cabin you’ve been waiting for! Everything has been recently renovated so you’ll feel right at home. The private, treated pond is perfect for swimming and playing during the day, then you’ll want to spend all night by the fire pit roasting marshmallows.
The rental is pet-friendly! Feel free to bring your furry friend. We simply ask that you include your pet when booking. There is an additional $15/night pet fee which will be added to the stay.
AMENITIES INCLUDE: laundry, A/C (window units), gas and charcoal grills, RV electric hookups. Lots of great outdoor toys including paddle boat, toys, outdoor shower, picnic table, and firepi. Bunk room includes TV w/ DVD player and plenty of extra games, toys, etc. for little ones.
** Wifi Now Added - Starting 2025, the cabin will have Wifi with Smart TV. Cable no longer included, guests will have access to their prefered streaming apps.
The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee is available for guest use. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products.
LOCATION: Fantastic location in Free Soil, this cabin has lots of privacy and great outdoor space. Just minutes to either Ludington or Manistee for tons of shopping, restaurants, etc. Cabin is about an hour from Traverse City and 2 ½ from Grand Rapids.
The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing:
- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties - Attentive responses to inquiries - Exceptionally detailed cleaning - Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals - Properly stocked amenities - Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience
If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right
Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay.
ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests.
DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely.
Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy.
For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns.
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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
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
Free Soil
Located in Free Soil, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse. Kayaking and water tubing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
Manistee National Golf Course - 9 min drive - 10.1 km
Manistee Lake - 13 min drive - 16.5 km
Magoon Creek Nature Area - 15 min drive - 18.7 km
Ramsdell Theater - 17 min drive - 21.1 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 24 min drive
Restaurants
Heidi Hof Tavern - 14 min drive
Sauble River Inn - 7 min drive
Docs - 7 min drive
Osprey Grill - 10 min drive
The Inn's Coffee Pot - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront?
As of 10 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront on 22 May 2026 start from AU$267, 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 In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront located?
This Free Soil holiday home is on the beach, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manistee National Golf Course and Tainer Lake. Manistee Lake and Magoon Creek Nature Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Excellent private lot in the woods. Went to ludington and Manistee nearby and enjoyed the private pond and woods!
Caleb L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay! We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family! Looking forward to welcoming you again! Best wishes, Jessica Your Guest Experience Specialist~ BVR
We had a relaxing time. The cabin is close to a few towns and the national park
Gretchen B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 July 2025
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Hello Ken!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Hi Eric,
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Hello Barbara!
Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica Decker
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
Good place with privacy but still close to Ludington state park beach and dunes
Adam S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2024
Hello Adam~
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
My husband and I stayed for an extended weekend with our 3 pups and it was the perfect getaway. Highly highly recommend staying! The dogs loved the pond and all the sand, we will definitely be coming back!
Dana G.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2024
Hello Dana!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Very nice place, we were lucky to
See several deer including babies. The location was good for us to go to hikes, beaches or towns.
A very pleasant experience.
Diane B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Diane!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Traveled from Montana to visit hubby’s family. What a great, cute little place to stay. Our dog loved his home away from home. Had everything we needed and loved the fire pits and serene location! Will stay again if the opportunity comes up!
Stefanie K.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Nov 2024
Hello Stefanie!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Very relaxing stay quiet and off the beaten path. House was very clean on arrival
Cody b.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2023
Hi Cody,
Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica Decker
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
We enjoyed the cabin. It was set up great. We are already taking about coming back
Lisette M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 4 July 2024
Hello Lisette!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Great property as described. Has everything we need. We will book again.
Kathy G.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Dec 2023
Hello Kathy!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
This is the second time my wife, dog and I have stayed here and it was just as great as the last time we stayed. The house is nice and clean, the pond is great and it's very peacefully located out in the woods. Plan on staying here again next year at least once.
WADE S.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2024
Hi Wade!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer S.
8 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Manistee vaca home in the woods with pond
Neat, clean, convenient, kids lived the pond!
Jennifer S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Wonderful! Glad you enjoyed the cabin. I hope you'll come stay with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
Hello Cody!
Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica Decker
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
Boardwalk Vacation Rental
We loved how secluded this location was and it's proximity to Ludington and Manistee. It was nice to make use of the fire pit and a great view of the stars. We didn't make use of the pond as it was much lower water level than we expected but also it was colder during our visit. Would highly recommend this spot!
Erik R.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
Hello Erik!
Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica Decker
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
From the moment I opened the curtains and saw the fall colored trees and the lovely pond out front I knew this was going to be the quiet retreat we were looking for. Wether walking the trails or driving we saw many deer squirrels and birds. This home is a gem it was clean and had everything we needed. Would love to stay there again
SYLVAIN L.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Oct 2024
Hello Sylvain!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Decent stay. The property is very nice and private. Cleanliness and cost left a lot to be desired. Check in and check out was very easy.
Eric d.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
Thank you for taking the time to provide the feedback, and I'm happy to hear you enjoyed the property! We will work with the housekeeping on any cleaning issues, and I do hope the cost was clear up front when booking the property. I hope you'll come and stay in our area again soon. - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
We stayed for a long weekend as a quick family getaway and loved it! The kids loved fishing in the pond, as well as paddling around in the boat. You get the best of both worlds with this house. It is quiet and secluded, while town and Lake Michigan are only 15 minutes away. We definitely plan to come back and stay again!
Sabrina Y.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 June 2023
Hi Sabrina~
So happy to hear you all had a wonderful time!
We hope to host you again in the future! Please share your experience with friends and family!
Best,
Jessica
BVR
We had a fantastic stay. The location was absolutely perfect - easily accessible but secluded and private, exactly what we were looking for and exactly what was advertised. The kids and dogs pretty much lived in the pond all week! The place was very clean and had all the basics we needed. The property manager was quickly responsive to a minor issue we had upon check-in. Would love to stay again, next year won't come soon enough!
Kristen T.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2023
Hi Kristen!
Thank you for your review and for choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica Decker
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
My sister (68) and I (75) wanted to get away to northern Michigan for rest and relaxation. The cabin is located in the woods with a trail going off the property. We also enjoyed watching for fish in the pond and for deer coming to drink from it. It was a great vacation!
Susan H.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2024
Hello Susan!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
Perfect quiet getaway, if you’re looking for a place to relax and unwind this is it. Far enough out to where you don’t hear people or cars but close enough to town for supplies. Property was clean and just as described, property management was nice and quick to respond. We had a wonderful weekend relaxing and swimming. Can’t wait to go back!
Jennifer B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2024
Hello Jennifer!
Thank you for your review and for choosing BVR! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
BVR
I was looking for a place to stay for the weekend close enough to our boat slip in Manistee but secluded like our home. I found this beatiful quiet gem here and had a wonderful time. My 11 year old cur had an even better time swimming in the pond attempting to catch fish and frogs. All amenities were present, down to the grill and hose. Sleeping was very comfortable. A very pleasant stay indeed. Will have to book this property again in the future.
Jennifer C.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2023
Hi Jennifer,
Thank you for your review and choosing Boardwalk Vacation Rentals! We're so happy you enjoyed your stay!
We would greatly appreciate if you could share your vacation experience with all your friends and family!
Looking forward to welcoming you again!
Best wishes,
Jessica Decker
Your Guest Experience Specialist~
Boardwalk Vacation Rentals
We had a lovely stay! Cabin was very clean, well maintained. The property is secluded, private in the woods. My husband caught a bass in the pond the first day. We brought our dog, who loved the pond. Saw deer passing through, heard coyotes at night. It's a 15 min. drive to hikes, beaches, downtown Manistee riverwalk with shops and dining.
Robin D.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2022
Wonderful, so glad you enjoyed the stay! I hope you'll come stay with us again soon - Tim Riley, Owner BVR
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