Custom Log Cabin in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest

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Family room with fireplace and flatscreen TV

Master Bedroom with Private Bath. Second floor

Antler Chandelier, granite counters, open log staircase

Private!! Backed by 1000's acres of Federal Land

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Fireplace

Explore the area

Brethren, MI

Little River Casino28 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area28 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)28 min drive
Portage Lake32 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Sunroom

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Upscale Rustic Log Cabin in the heart of the Manistee National Forest.

FISH HIKE BEACHES SKI CANOE NATURE WALKS SNOWMOBILING

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Custom Built and full of charm. Completely remodeled in 2009. Two story plus walkout lower level, Sleeps 8. Three bedrooms, plus a private sunroom with at pullout queen sleeper sofa. Two and a half baths. Jetted tub in Master bath with stone surround.

Large TV's with Satellite and DVD players in Living room, Master Bedroom and Lower Level King bedroom. Lower Level Two Twin bedroom has smaller TV for VHS viewing only.

Master Bedroom has Custom Made Amish Log Furniture with Antler Drawer Pulls!

Fully Equipped Kitchen with Granite Countertops, Microwave, Wall Oven, Cooktop, Full Size Fridge, coffee maker, garbage disposal, Pots, Pans, Dishes. Washer & Dryer, All linens included.

Gas Grill, Satellite TV, Wireless Internet, Fax, Scan, Copy, DVD player, Stone Fireplace, Bonfire Pit.

Twelve Acres! Backs to 1000's of acres of Federal land! Only one other cabin on property!

15 minutes to World Class Salmon, Steelhead, Brown Trout fishing on the Manistee River at Tippy Dam
25 minutes to a top ten rated golf course in the country!! Arcadia Bluffs. Several other courses within a thirty minute drive.
20 minutes to the Little River Casino in Manistee.
20 minutes to the Historical Victorian Port City of Manistee to watch the Freighters, Beaches, Riverwalk & Dinning
20 minutes to the beaches of Lake Michigan and big water charter fishing.
45 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park
Four miles to 'River Bend' boat launch for fishing, sightseeing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing.
20 minutes to Crystal Mountain Ski Resort
20 minutes to Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort
15 minutes to The Big 'M' Trail (The Big 'M' trail is a 37.9 mile loop trail system located in a canopy of hardwoods off of M-55 between Cadillac and Wellston. The trail offers a variety of terrain to challenge every biking and skiing experience level as you traverse up and down hills through the woods.
Mountain Biking - Most of the 25-miles of single track trail are one-way (clock-wise) and should not be biked backwards. The bike trail is open from April to September.
Cross-Country Skiing - The 18-miles of trail are groomed and the parking lot is plowed in winter, usually starting in December. There is also a chalet available for skiers. Snowfall averages 130 inches from December to March, but the best skiing is usually in January and February. One loop provides several miles of ungroomed trail that is is perfect for snowshoeing.
Hiking - Although the trail is primarily used by Mountain Bikers, it is open to hiking. The trail runs near, but is not connected to, the North Country National Scenic Trail for a short stretch.
The Marzinski Horseback Riding Trail also crosses the Big M trail at two locations.)
Snowmobiles can be rented and delivered right to the cabin.
One hour south of Traverse City
Great for a Quiet couples weekend, Fishing Lodge for the boys, 'Girls Weekend', or Family Vacation.

$20.00 extra per night if stay includes a holiday.

One reviewer mentioned chickens in their review. There are no longer chickens on the property.

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Keywords: Log Cabin Home

Property manager

Karen Noonan

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 10:00 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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Brethren

Located in Brethren, this cabin is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Huron-Manistee National Forest, while Ramsdell Theater and Manistee County Historical Museum are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Brethren, MI

What's nearby

Little River Casino - 28 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 28 min drive
Portage Lake - 32 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 42 min drive
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 46 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬16 min drive
‪Zeppi's - ‬11 min drive
‪Stockade Bar & Restaurant - ‬15 min drive
‪Traks - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Custom Log Cabin in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Custom Log Cabin in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Custom Log Cabin in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Custom Log Cabin in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest located?

Situated in a rural location, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Tippy Dam Recreation Area and Northern Natural LLC. Little River Casino and Douglas Valley Winery are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Marnie T.

16 June 2024

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

Year after year rental

Nice to have a house with just about everything you’ll need in a home away from home. We’ve rented this year after year.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad S.

3 Jan 2024

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

Beautiful and Peaceful Log Cabin

My wife wrote her thoughts about the log house and it says it all. Here is what she had to say... The first morning when I woke up I opened the window and lots of deer were around the house and I was so thrilled because I never saw deer that close before! The next day I went outside early in the morning on the front porch with my coffee and it was magical! The house is surrounded by lots of trees and it was so calming and peaceful. Inside the house is absolutely beautiful and everything was there that we needed. (One more thing the garage is high enough for our roof box on the car so that we didn’t have to take it off the vehicle. That was just perfect for us as well!). We really enjoyed our stay and Karen was a great and responsive host as well.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ron H.

12 Aug 2023

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

N Michigan Golf Trip

This is our 4th stay at this property and it never disappoints. We love pan to be back again next week.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherri T.

3 Aug 2023

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

House in the Woods

We were a group of six family members 65+ and found this house very comfortable. It was very clean and well-stocked. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare meals. There were a lot of places to take day trips to. We enjoyed our week very much.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie T.

30 June 2023

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

Privacy abounds

We booked the same place year after year because we love the privacy. We put on a big mountain bike race nearby and it is nice to just head back and relax at the cabin! We spent most of our time outdoors and loved the new Michigan chairs at the fire pit. They have also updated the basement and got rid of the carpeting, which makes it appear so much larger and cleaner.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dlayne S.

12 Nov 2022

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

Very nice place

Only discouraging when we first saw the little house up front. Once we realized our cabin was behind we found it to be a beautiful log cabin. Very relaxing stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

20 Oct 2022

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

Wonderful retreat

Quiet beautiful cabin off the beaten path. Very comfortable and well equipped. Very comfortable beds. Plenty of room for the family to spread out but also plenty of room in living room to gather. One family member was able to work remotely using the cabin’s Wi-Fi and her hotspot. Used the fireplace multiple times which was great with the cooler weather. Plenty of room for our dog to enjoy. The view out the sunroom was spectacular with the fall colors. Would highly recommend staying here and would love to stay here again

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan A., Valparaiso, Indiana

6 Oct 2022

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

A Welcome Escape

My Wife and I really enjoyed the tranquility of this property. We had a mix of sunshine and rain. The rain made the property even cozier than it already is. Because we used the upstairs bedroom, we weren't even aware of the beautiful bedroom downstairs until the night before we were leaving. This home had such a good vibe attached to it. I don't usually say these kinds of things, but it truly felt as if there were Good Spirits there. We loved the upscale bedding. The only problem with that was you never wanted to get out of bed. Lol! We thoroughly enjoyed this property due to the fact that Karen has really thought of everything to make your stay a very enjoyable one. We did leave our pillow out by the fire pit that we brought up. It got rained on and we forgot to bring it back with us. Just to let you know it was ours and not yours. We don't want you to think we took your pillow outside. Thank you to our host Karen for sharing her beautiful house and property with others. Happy Autumn!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marc H.

10 Aug 2022

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

Beautiful, out of the way but still connected!

Property was great. Well kept. Amenities as described. Lot of 'extras' about like trash bags and paper plates we were able to 'borrow' and replace after we made it into town. Literally off in the woods with deer running about in the evenings that the boys loved seeing. Close enough to a couple larger towns so supplies were easy to get and only about 15 min from the beach. Plenty of firewood about and a nice firepit for hotdogs and marshmallows. Loved it and loved staying there. Will (hopefully) do so again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rock D.

6 Aug 2022

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

Comfortable place to stay secluded and quiet.

Quiet and nice

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

21 July 2022

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

Family get together in MI

Since my daughter moved to MI near Detroit and started a new job, I thought planning a family get together might be possible if she could meet us part way by going to the western part of lower MI. My husband and I live in Marshfield, WI so taking the SS Badger across Lake MI was very feasible. He is disabled so the 3 hour drive to Manitowoc, the 4 hour boat ride, and the 1 1/2 hours to the cabin were quite doable for him. Our son from CA had flown to be at our house the day before. We met there and had a wonderful time. The weather even cooperated by being in the 60s and lower 70s. (Thanks, Karen, for arranging that.) We celebrated our daughter’s birthday, played games and had a great time. There would be only one suggestion that I could make, and that would be to have a small ramp placed at one of the stairs up to the porch. It would have been helpful for my husband’s walker. My architect son enjoyed looking at the log construction too. Neat place.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

10 July 2022

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

Beautiful cabin in the woods

Was very clean, comfortable and all the space you could need. We will most def me staying again!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnie T.

30 June 2022

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

Lumberjack 100

Oh our team of four race promoter stay here every year when we put on the Lumberjack 100 event. Friday and Saturday night we have two more guests that join us and it is the perfect spot!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dale T.

2 Jan 2022

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

Great place to enjoy family time

A beautiful place - warm, relaxing and accommodating.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

28 Aug 2021

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

We enjoyed our cabin in the woods. It is well located for all the places we wanted to see..

Very relaxing with everything we needed or wanted. Only. Challenge we had was which switches worked which lights!

10/10 Excellent

linda r.

15 Aug 2021

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

wonderful place to spend time with family

so close to hiking and the beach

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

9 Aug 2021

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

Wonderful!

The cabin was clean, beautifully nestled in nature, and had everything we needed, including plenty of space for our family of six. We enjoyed relaxing by the outdoor fire pit after spending our days having fun. It was a short drive to several boat launches along the Manistee River which was great for our kayak trips and only about a twenty minute drive into Manistee and its beautiful beaches. Overall it was a great stay!!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

David A.

7 Aug 2021

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

Quiet getaway

The house was lovely and worked well for our family. It is surrounded by forest. It was great for having a dog with us. He had lots of room in the yard to run around. You do have to drive to everything as it is out in the country.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

2 Aug 2021

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

Peaceful vacation

Had our family reunion with my daughters & grandkids at the cabin. We loved the secluded, quiet, and roomy log cabin. So close to touristy things to do! Enjoy time in Manistee and surrounding area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Judy K., Oakland, MI

6 July 2021

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

Comfortable and roomy cabin.

We loved the roominess of this cabin that had absolutely every amenity we needed. There was plenty of room for our trailers as well. Our entire family thoroughly enjoyed it and want to return in the winter time to try the snowmobile trails!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rick P.

20 June 2021

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

Awesome cabin rental

We rent this cabin every June and we've never had any issues with communications , cleanliness, failed appliances, etc. Highly recommend! Great area for hiking, mountain biking, hunting, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, and skiing!

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

31 May 2021

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

Very nice and quiet

Close to the lake and dunes. Beautiful scenery and a fantastic house. Just a great vacation get away.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

owen s.

13 May 2021

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

As advertised

Beautiful cabin. I’m a veteran VRBO’er and this was on of my favorites. The owner, Karen, was very responsive and kind. Great location if you’re want to be alone. For a place fairly remote the WiFi was good as it was a work/fishing trip. And last but not last the beds and sheets were beyond comfortable! Loved the entire stay

Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

8 Jan 2021

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

Cabin in the Woods

Location close to two downhill ski resorts and a huge cross country ski area, plus ample area on site to explore. The cabin is great to welcome us home after winter activities for celebratory drinks by the stone fireplace before dinner. Plenty of room to maintain social distancing. My dog Captain loved the property, and was particularly impressed by the log cabin dog house. Had the snow not been so surprisingly good, I would have been happy to stay inside that amazing log structure and read.

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kevin O.

28 Oct 2020

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

Great Cabin

Just what we were looking for, private location with great hiking right from the cabin for us and our four legged friends. Some of the views looking over the valley were spectacular with the fall colors. Would return.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

About the host

Hosted by Karen Noonan

Why they chose this property

We wanted a log home in the woods in northern Michigan that felt like we were in northern Michigan. When we want to get away from it all...we want to get away from it all. The feeling you get from being in a log cabin in woods is like no other and yet it's still not far from small towns and city's, beaches, rivers, a casino, shopping, downhill skiing, golfing, fishing, snowmobiling and so much more!!!!