Rustic Cabin in the Woods

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4133.8 sq m

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Dryer
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Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Air conditioning

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Belding, MI

Candlestone Golf & Resort
‪11 min drive‬
Grattan Raceway
‪18 min drive‬
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park
‪39 min drive‬
Grand Rapids, MI (GRR-Gerald R. Ford Intl.)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

I am creating a homestead based on simple but holistic living. The cabin has been built by myself with the help of family and friends over the course of a year and a half. There are a number of trails to walk on the 35 private acreage of rolling hills. This heavily wooded land hosts much wildlife and beautiful scenery including the flat river which is very close by. There is a sport court which provides opportunities to play basketball, volleyball, pickleball, or badminton. A recreational building is currently being constructed. The Fred Meijer trail provides great biking or hiking opportunities. Lazy float tubing or kayaking down the flat river is very popular and only a short walk away. Horse back riding, golf courses, and an amazing local bakery all within a couple miles. A food forest, natural pool/pond, and other projects are on the horizon. The property offers a chance to reconnect with each other, yourself, or the natural world in a simplistic and harmonious way. (there is no wifi) I hope you come experience it!

Property manager

MICHAEL

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

1. No hanging on the basketball rim. 2. Bring/Buy your own food-don't eat what's in the house. 3. No booking for another party/group. Renter only.

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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Belding

Located in Belding, this holiday home is on a river. Ionia Theatre and Ionia County Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Ridgeview Golf Course and Iron Horse Golf Course. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and water tubing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking.

Belding, MI

What's nearby

Belding Museum - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
Candlestone Golf & Resort - 11 min drive - 7.4 km
Scally Lake - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
Grattan Raceway - 18 min drive - 15.8 km
Frederik Meijer Gardens and Sculpture Park - 39 min drive - 43.2 km

Getting around

Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Horse's Mouth - ‬11 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
‪Subway - ‬10 min drive
‪Bridge Street Cafe - ‬11 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic Cabin in the Woods pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic Cabin in the Woods?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic Cabin in the Woods?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic Cabin in the Woods located?

This family-friendly Belding holiday home is located on a river, within 2 mi (3 km) of Ridgeview Golf Course and Iron Horse Golf Course. Haney Lake and Water Street Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Sheila K.

27 Mar 2025

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

Beautiful Quiet Spot

This is a lovely home for a more simple getaway. You can see the care and pride the owner takes in the cabin. The property itself is still very wild and sandy immediately surrounding the cabin but he has very well established trails for adventuring. There is a screened enclosed porch that is absolutely lovely. The only thing that I would say need improvement is the comfortability of the beds and pillows.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

22 Aug 2024

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

Great getaway and place to disconnect....

My family came into town for an event in Grand Rapids but wanted to stay in a VRBO outside of town. This cabin was perfect for our needs. From the moment we walked in - it felt like home to us for the time we stayed there. The house was spotless and we treated it as our own. There is limited cell service in the area and no wi-fi on site - but we all need to disconnect at least once and a while - so it was fine for us. The kitchen had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. We took advantage of the basketball court and discs for disc golf. My 14 year old daughter even the played the piano everyday we stayed. She said it was in tune and sounded great. We liked the privacy and seclusion of the place. The reading material in the house was vast and unique. We got lots of ideas of books to read when we got home. We ate in Belding one afternoon at BC pizza and enjoyed & recommend the Spicy Chicken Cauliflower Pizza. In Grand Rapids we ate at the local favorite Mr. Burger. We took in a game at the Michigan Whitecaps and swam at Versluis Park. There is a small park with swings about a mile away that we used. If we ever come back that way - we hope the place is available for us as we really enjoyed our stay. Thank you for the hospitality and sharing your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

29 July 2024

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

Solitude in the woods

Very nice property and the perfect place to catch up with old friends. It is very quiet, peaceful and just relaxing. The basketball court was great and the trails out back were fun. The host made it easy for us. No issues at all, just a great weekend overall. -Jeff

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

1 Oct 2023

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

2nd year at this property

My family and I stayed here last year and came back for round 2 last week. It is a lovely and SUPER relaxing place to spend a few days.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

4/10 Poor

Stephen P., Ocean Isle Beach

13 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

West Michigan Visit

The pictures and "description" of this property are dated and the description is not clear on amenities. There is no wifi for phone or tv (owner has corrected the description to indicate absence of wifi). The wood furniture is very uncomfortable and requires more cusioning. The entry porch is covered with dirt from drlveway dirt/wind going thru screen making the hammocks unusable. Weeds surrounding home were 6-7 feet high making the window views all but non-existant. We had no hot water but that was corrected by owner immediately. Owner was responsive to our concerns but we simply had to agree to disagree re: property needs. We abandoned the house on day 2 of our 7 day planned stay. The Owner reimbursed 1 day of our rent as per our agreement. Owner has a good concept but reality has not been achieved as of now.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miguel M.

13 Aug 2023

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

Great stay and great host!

Loved my experience.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

RoseAnn R.

9 July 2023

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

Great getaway

This was a very unique place with lots to do! The only issue we had was no working grill, but i still managed to cook outside over the open fire which was fun. I definitely recommend this place. The online pics are a bit outdated for the current state of the outdoor chairs. Glad we brought are own.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin M.

30 June 2023

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

A Cabin in the Woods

Excellent place for some peace and quiet! Very easy from start to finish with check-in and check-out. The only con to this stay was privacy. We had no problem with the owner doing his work, but people showed up and first parked next to our car and then went to the building where the owner was working. Other than that, wonderful place! We’ll be back to see the progress of the property someday!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

William S.

13 June 2023

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

Nice cabin

Relaxing

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise P., St. Clair Shores

11 Apr 2023

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

Unplugged Wonder

Had a couple of nights to escape with my daughter and best friend. It was the perfect place to recharge. Great wooded area to explore the footprints of other guests that rome the night. Even though it rained, and the trees were still bare, I felt like I was in another state exploring the great woods. Nature is pure medicine. I highly recommend making this cabin your vacation spot.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin S.

4 Apr 2023

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

Family get away

We had very enjoyable stay at the cabin in the woods. The work in the house was amazing. A very well put together cabin perfect for what we were looking for. The owner is going through and doing other things with the property to enhance it further so there is some things around the property to reflect that. Overall we had a great stay and the owner went above and beyond to mail us back a bag we forgot! Very greatful

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie M.

2 Apr 2023

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

Cabin in the woods but still close to necessities

Our family of four got to experience this cabin last week and enjoyed it thoroughly. The owner hand built the cabin and it really is beautiful. We enjoyed hiking around the property even on a snowy morning. Excited for the add-ons the owner has in store and hope to see how the property develops. The cabin is nice and close to a little town that has food and grocery store but also not super far from Grand Rapids where we got to take the kids to the children’s museum.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael I.

13 Mar 2023

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

Nice Spot in the Forest

The house is absolutely beautiful, and the accompanying property is large enough to explore, but small enough to not get lost. We loved our time here.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert L.

13 Feb 2023

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

Great place.

The cabin was just what was advertised and what we wanted.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn A.

12 Sept 2022

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

Fabulous for relaxing

The property was fantastic!!! A storm came through and took out the power the day of check in. Michael was fabulous with communication during this time and we were in the property the next morning in time for our sons to drive up and join us as planned. Thank you so much Michael. It was great and we plan to return in the future as the work you are doing on the property is going to make it even more fantastic. Shawn

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah H.

14 Aug 2022

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

Quiet cabin

The cabin is located in a very quiet secluded spot and it is the owner's main home. The owner may do work on property near the cabin during your stay, so that is consideration if you want complete privacy. It rained the whole time we were there which means I couldn't say what kind of work/noise might be included. It is a lovely home in the rain--super peaceful! The basketball court was a hit with son and there were trails and canoes and a kayak we didn't get to try out because of the weather.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Candice S.

30 July 2022

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

Perfect getaway from it all

Perfect little Cabin, On many beautiful acres to just get away. Many trails to hike right there, river right down the road. Boys loved the basketball court with the extra lights to keep playing. No Wi-Fi but still had cell service. He had lots of books and videos to choose from. Everything you would need to reconnect with nature and your family. Love that he has many plans for the future to always keep up the property going. It was fun to watch a storm with all the windows. Would love stay again. The host was always in communication with whatever we need it. But everything was easy to find and had no issues.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori F.

14 July 2022

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

Great place to stay!!

This cabin was extremely clean and well kept inside. We stayed here to have time in Grand Rapids, Holland and Grand Haven. Definitely take the short trip to the nearby bakery for a treat and we did horseback riding close by too. Michael was super responsive. We loved relaxing in the hammocks each morning and my girls enjoyed the basketball court. Maybe we’ll be back to visit as the property progresses :)

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vincent E., Muncie

16 May 2022

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

Great Stay

Michael was super communicative and helpful. The property was really nice. Overall very chill. Only suggestion would be to enable some wifi or have Roku set up. I know he wants his home to be an oasis of sorts, but if he will share his home with others, accommodating those who have technology needs would be great. Still a great stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Steve O.

13 May 2022

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

Rustic.. needs more polish

Can use abit more love to be an excellent vrbo. The grill and water pressure were disappointing.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erika P.

3 Apr 2022

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

Weekend with friends

The cabin was beautiful. We enjoyed walking the trails on the property as well as the Fredrick Meijer trail. Enjoyed a bon fire each night even though the temperature was a but on the chilly side. Would love to see the finished product when all projects are realized. Overall wonderful stay, very peaceful.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

11 Feb 2022

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

Beautiful home

I recently stayed at Michael’s home with a few friends. It was exactly the relaxing getaway that we needed. The home and property are beautiful! We spent hours snowshoeing around the property. Absolutely perfect! Can’t wait to return!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian N.

24 Oct 2021

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

Great weekend getaway

Beautiful new cabin, peaceful surroundings. My wife and I had a relaxing weekend exploring Grand Rapids, and the trails on the property. Michael has done an amazing job with the cabin, and a treehouse is in the works! A great place to stay for peace and quiet, but close to lots to do in Grand Rapids. Highly recommended!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna J.

22 Sept 2021

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

Excellent getaway!

We had a great time playing pickle ball and enjoying the beauty of both the space and the surroundings. A great spot for a retreat.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary O.

17 Sept 2021

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

Our stay was peaceful and relaxing.

It's exactly what we were hoping for.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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English, Spanish

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