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9.6

Exceptional

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Dryer

Barbecue grill

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

11:00 AM

Explore the area

Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center17 min drive
Big Star Lake26 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)54 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

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

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

Property manager

Brenda Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center - 17 min drive
Shrine of the Pines - 20 min drive
Big Star Lake - 26 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 44 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
‪Barski - ‬16 min drive
‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪Edie's Log Bar - ‬16 min drive
‪Pompeii's - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature at its best pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 4:00 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 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Pere Marquette River. Balwin Teen Health Center and Shrine of the Pines are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Davis D.

24 June 2024

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

Cabin retreat

It's a cabin tucked in the cover of the woods. Definitely a discreet peacefully place to rest at. Hardly anyone is seen for hours. If you want to relax in peace and quiet this is the cabin to be at!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

29 May 2024

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

AWESOME Stay

It was amazing from the point of booking til we pulled out of the driveway to sadly head home! The back sunroom is so relaxing and peaceful! A huge thank you for such a cpzy place to unwind!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachele F.

26 Dec 2023

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

Christmas get together

It is a great place for a family getaway. Spent Christmas with my family and it was perfect. Looking forward to get to plan a trip over the summer. Definitely would stay here again. Clean and beautiful property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

16 Oct 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

What a darling cabin surrounded by woods. Everything was comfortable and we felt at home, especially enjoyed the back porch! Very peaceful and away from every day noise. Lots of wildlife, even had a few deer visit. Spent the evenings by the fire, the cabin is a perfect place for star gazing since it's away from city lights. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

10 Oct 2023

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

Walden

Just what we needed. Superb place to be.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

26 Sept 2023

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

Nice getaway

Love that we can bring the dogs.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas F.

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sleeping beds

Thought there were 5 beds 5th bed was big enough for a 5 foot person. How you sleep 10 i have no idea as to where the beds were. Bunk beds are hard to get out of the top bunk.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aide P.

18 Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Brooke F.

6 Sept 2023

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

Fantastic!

Even better than expected! The cabin and property suited our needs perfectly for our extended family. We loved it so much, we already re-booked for next year. :)

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber L.

21 Aug 2023

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

Loved the stay

This was a very nice and relaxing place. It was quiet and away from people. Not disturbed at all. Great hikes close and beautiful scenery would come back easy with kids

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

tracy S.

7 Aug 2023

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

Family getaway

This was a great cabin in the woods. Everything you would need was there. Kitchen fully stocked with all the necessities. Great location and quiet and peaceful. Would stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

1 Aug 2023

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

Baldwin Retreat

Well appointed on private lot near the PM River. Great place for hunting or fishing excursions, or trail riding or hiking. 30 minutes to Ludington, Manistee or about 40 to the dunes. Great hosts.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scarlett C.

29 July 2023

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

Great Private home away from home

This Cabin is both spacious and cozy. The four seasons room is beautiful. They provide everything you need for an enjoyable vacation. *Only two small notes for future renters: the upstairs bedroom gets very hot in the summer so we had to use extra fans from other places in the cabin. And there is only one dresser in one of the bedrooms for the entire cabin so unpacking for a weeks stay with kids (or multiple People) wasn’t really possible unless we did piles of clothes on the floor. Overall we had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

17 July 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Marissa T.

3 July 2023

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

Had a great stay!

Enjoyed our trip with our dog. Gravel/sand roads were a bit rougher than I had expected but didn’t have any issues getting around. House was very clean and had everything we needed. Brenda is very responsive and a wonderful host!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

24 June 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff S., Michigan

9 May 2023

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

Perfect home, great location.

We spent 10 days at Brenda’s house. This home was clean and well up kept. We enjoyed the privacy, steaks on the grill, bonfires, the wildlife, walking through the woods, nice trails nearby, very quiet and peaceful, yet not too far from town. The 4 season porch was used daily. We highly recommend Brenda’s house, we hope to come back next year.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin C.

28 Apr 2023

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

Peaceful

Easy stay. Very quiet, peaceful, cozy.

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

22 Jan 2023

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

Beautiful

Absolutely beautiful area. Cabin feels clean and was comfortable. Watched deer every night and morning from the sunroom. Very relaxing stay.

Stayed 22 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

27 Nov 2022

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

Peaceful stay in the woods

We really enjoyed our stay at this rental. The cabin had everything we needed, and the pellet stove was great for the cold weather. The location was perfect for spending time in the woods, as you can walk to the Manistee National Forest right from the property. Brenda was quick to answer any questions we had, too. I'd definitely stay here again.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

17 Nov 2022

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

10/10 Excellent

Kris L.

31 Oct 2022

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

Our 7th yr, close friends, bowhunting for a weekend.

Nice place, met the owners on our way in. Cool people. We hunted the local national forest and the cabin was our base camp for the weekend. Accomodations were good. We had everything we needed. Lots of public land nearby for thise of you that like to hunt and pm river right there if you want to fish. We enjoyed our stay and will keep it as option for next year if we decide to hunt the same general area. All and all was smooth, easy transaction and the location was perfect for us!. The peace and quiet was amazing, the stars at night reminded me of being in the U.P. it was everything we expected! Would definitely recommend if you enjoy the outdoors.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim W.

24 Oct 2022

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

Great

Great stay

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

24 Oct 2022

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

Seclusion

Fantastic spot for seclusion, rest, and relaxation!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jeff M.

10 Oct 2022

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

Old Friends Fishing Trip

Loved it! Nice, clean,comfortable and close to a lot of big fish!! 2 friends and I spent a week here chasing salmon and steelhead on the PM. We all liked it and it had everying we needed. Great place and great people! We'll be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Smith

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.