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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 693 sq m

Popular amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Bellaire, MI

Schuss Mountain6 min drive
Lake Bellaire14 min drive
Hawk's Eye Golf Course18 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)57 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

The Kabine is wonderful! It has space for family of 6. The kitchen made it easy to prepare meals after a day of skiing. ...

Feb 20, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

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!

Property manager

Lisa Leister

Premier Host

Amenities

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Pool

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Play Station 4 available

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud music or noise outside after 10:30PM and before 9AM.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Torch Lake Park. Travelling with kids? Consider Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Flintfields Horse Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Schuss Mountain - 6 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 14 min drive
The Legend - 16 min drive
Hawk's Eye Golf Course - 18 min drive
Clam Lake - 37 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪The Iron Skillet - ‬12 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬17 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬16 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.

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?

This family-friendly Bellaire cabin is located in the mountains, within 3 mi (5 km) of Schuss Mountain and Hawk's Eye Golf Course. Lake Bellaire and Grass River Natural Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

20 Feb 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Charie M.

27 Sept 2023

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

8/10 Good

Sandra T.

15 Sept 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Lalathaksha K.

22 Aug 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Patrick F.

5 Aug 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Kathy L.

30 June 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Melissa J.

27 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Leigh Ann M.

16 May 2023

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Cozy and comfy

Cute cabin, cozy interior, awesome fire pit, wonderful place!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig W., Zeeland, MI

15 Feb 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Christina M.

13 Jan 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N.

7 Jan 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Deanna P.

7 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Chanda H.

3 Aug 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Jordan C.

2 Aug 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Stacy H.

23 July 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Takahiro N.

10 July 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

nicole s.

8 July 2022

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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

10/10 Excellent

Heidi K., Detroit, Michigan

23 Feb 2022

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Very Clean, Wonderful Location, Quaint Cabin!

This cabin is perfect for a family of 5 or 6! It is very clean, comfortable and provides you with a WONDERFUL up north experience! The owners are SUPER to work with and very helpful! The cabin is fully stocked with everything you need for your getaway! We were very impressed with the generosity of supplies...toilet paper, paper towels, firewood, spices, K-cups for the Keurig coffee machine, games, PS4, TV in every room etc. ! You simply just need to bring your clothes and enJOY this amazing place! Our family absolutely LOVED the location too! You are just mins away from Shanty Creek Resort and Bellaire! You can't go wrong with this place!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

matthew s.

18 Jan 2022

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Great little cabin perfect for family getaway will definitely want to stay again

Perfect for family of five, close to ski hill and town of Bellaire will rent this again

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

2 Aug 2021

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Awesome place

We will rent again

Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Yao Y.

7 Apr 2021

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Nice location and nice carbin!

The Carbin is great! Size with two bedrooms and loft for kids is perfect for us. The cabin is really new with Nice and clean environment. The guide book was really helpful. The location is also great for relaxing. Kids were really enjoying camp fire. Markets and parks close by and very convenient.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

John M.

23 Sept 2020

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

Outstanding Cabin!

The owner Lisa was very helpful and responded promptly with questions we had about the property. The booking and check-in procedure was very easy. Upon arrival we were impressed by how well appointed the cabin was. Everything was great from the plush towels, luxurious sheets and very comfortable mattress. We never expected all the little extras like the supply of toiletries, spices, coffee and games to play. The washer and dryer worked well. Private WiFi signal was very strong. We loved how the cabin was decorated and we used the gas fireplace every night. It was nice having a paved driveway that was more than enough room for our truck, trailer and motorcycle. The cabin is nestled in the woods with the town of Bellaire a short drive away. The cabin was so cozy for two but could accommodate many more with the two private bedrooms and loft bedroom. We would definitely recommend Leister Kabine to family and friends!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020