Big home Canoe trips Golf trips Bike Hike and Atv trails right here come enjoy

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12260.1 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Parking available
Washer
Pet-friendly
Fireplace
Barbecue grill

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Brethren, MI

Tippy Dam Recreation Area
‪6 min drive‬
Little River Casino
‪32 min drive‬
Crystal Mountain
‪36 min drive‬
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Office 1

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

BIG walkout ranch in beautiful Manistee County just a short hike from Tippy Dam. There is plenty of room for the whole family to stretch out at this home away from home retreat, so pack up the kids, motor toys, and all the gear for your up north adventure. Spend your days making great memories, then relax fireside to stargaze and make s’mores.
Amenities include:
Washer/dryer
Free Wi-Fi with Roku TV
Fully equipped kitchen
Fireplace
2 walk-in tiled showers
Jetted tub
Air hockey table
Deck with patio furniture
Fire pit
Grill
Fish fryer with gas tank and cooking pot. Trail access on property …..

Places to go/ things to do:
Fishing at Tippy Dam or along Manistee River. if you want to charter let me know. I have a guy in Manistee .
Skiing at Crystal Mountain or Caberfae.
Golfing at Manistee National, Arcadia Bluffs, Wolf River, Manistee CC & Golf or Caberfae.
Canoeing and kayaking on the Manistee River or the Pine River.
Hiking everywhere , but The North River Trail at Red Bridge is amazing.
Biking at the Big M Trail is awesome.
ATVing can be done on our trails, many local trails or even at Twisted Trails Off-road Park .
Everything listed here is 30 minutes or less. Hope you have a great trip!

#canoetrips #kayaktrips can be booked at the following: Manistee Adventures, Pine River Paddle Sports, Bosman’s Pine River Canoe Rental, Sportsman’s Port. ———————————————————— KNOW BEFORE YOU GO! FIRE SAFETY! National Weather Service website. Local DNR- 866-922-2876

Property manager

Chris Annis

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)

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

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Brethren

Brethren is home to this holiday home. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Northern Natural LLC are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tippy Dam Recreation Area.

Brethren, MI

What's nearby

Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 3.0 km
Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 27.5 km
Crystal Mountain - 36 min drive - 33.9 km
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 41 min drive - 35.1 km
Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 47 min drive - 43.8 km

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬23 min drive
‪Zeppi's - ‬10 min drive
‪Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - ‬25 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Big home Canoe trips Golf trips Bike Hike and Atv trails right here come enjoy pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

What time is check-in at Big home Canoe trips Golf trips Bike Hike and Atv trails right here come enjoy?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Big home Canoe trips Golf trips Bike Hike and Atv trails right here come enjoy?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Big home Canoe trips Golf trips Bike Hike and Atv trails right here come enjoy located?

This family-friendly Brethren holiday home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Tippy Dam Recreation Area. Dam Island is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Nick P.

17 Mar 2025

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

Family time

Great experience and very good communication. The location is a bit remote but it was perfect for what we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

James L.

23 Nov 2024

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

Hunting House

It was a great place to stay! I would rent again.

Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erika R.

18 Jan 2025

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

2025 snowmobile trails

We did not get to ride as much as we would have liked. But the ho.e we stayed at was very clean and quite. We had a peaceful time and enjoyed the time we were there

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Misty F.

1 Oct 2024

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

Great location

Great property in a great location. Excellent communication.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenner B.

13 Oct 2024

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

Annual salmon fishing trip

Awesome place to stay, very clean and close to Tippy Dam. Our host Chris was very helpful with great communication. Definitely will return!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Josh B.

25 Sept 2024

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

Excellent!

Beautiful place, clean. Awesome stay! Beyond expectations.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie T.

14 Oct 2024

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

Awesome getaway up north

My family and I had an amazing time staying here! The kids absolutely loved all the space and the air hockey table. Huge plus being dog friendly so we could bring our fur babies along with us. Chris was great at responding quickly and answering all of my questions. Would definitely stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

will I.

18 July 2024

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

Vacation

Very clean, great place to relax

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krsto S.

8 Sept 2024

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

Beautiful cozy clean cabin

We loved this beutiful property. Very close to Tippy Dam . Very clean and spacious. Will come back next year .

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya D.

3 Sept 2024

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

Wedding Haven

This was the perfect place to house our family for the wedding. We were right in the middle of wedding venue and the wedding reception. It was spacious and inviting.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

12 May 2024

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

An amazing place to stay for the weekend

This place was the perfect place to stay for the weekend. Close enough to several trails for hiking and right by the river for fishing. I would highly recommend it to everyone I know.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

helene l.

8 Dec 2024

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

an amazing reet for a grieving family

this year has been very difficult we lost two major players in the family. We went as a family and we grieved together so now we are ready for Christmas. It snowed so much we were actually snowed in. but it was wonderful. thank you for this oppertunity to move forward.

Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah G.

11 Aug 2024

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

5/5

Great location for our weekend trip with friends. Home had great amenities and was very clean. Host communicated promptly and sincerely.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla G.

29 July 2024

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

Perfect stay for extended family

We needed a large house for everyone & this was exactly that. Each family was able to have their own space and there was plenty of room in the living areas and kitchen. The yard was great for a bonfire and yard games (most of which were provided). I would recommend to any large group looking for a place to stay together in this area.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresa G.

27 Aug 2024

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

Beatuful area! Great communication!

Everything was tidy and spacious! There's a general store not to far away. I loved watching the hummingbirds in the Rose of Sharon next to the decl and bluebirds by the bird houses.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

3 Jan 2025

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

Christmas in Brethren

The house is very roomy. We had 7 adults and everyone had their space. Loved the jetted tub. Kitchen was great, we ate in alot, including Christmas dinner. And lucky enough to get snow, so were able to hop right on the snowmobile trails from house. Not all local roads plowed well, but we were able to visit many local towns, Traverse City, Manistee and Cadilac. I forgot to include the dog in the initial reservation. Listings says allows up to 4 dogs, but nothing about fee, which I thought was a little high. But we would rent again for sure.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda L.

4 Aug 2024

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

Family time

My two, adult sons stayed with their families. Seven kids total! Great trip. The large size of the house, and plenty of beds, works great for a large family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

kimberly d.

17 Apr 2024

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

Highly recommend!

This home was beautiful and spacious for my family and I! We loved the home, the amenities, and the area. It was great! Contacting host, booking, and check-in were all very easy. Highly recommend.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Trevor F.

23 Apr 2024

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

Beautiful property

I really enjoyed my stay with my friends over the weekend. It’s a beautiful property right by the trails and has a really nice bon fire pit for great fires and the tippy damn isn’t far away super convenient for fishing. The inside of the house is beautiful and very spacious perfect for a big group. I definitely will be staying at this property again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

1 Oct 2024

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

Great time

My son and I stayed here when we came up for a weekend of fishing. Although the fishing wasnt very good the house was great. I had trouble checking in because I wasnt able to open the VBRO on my phone for the lock code. I texted Chris and he responded right away. Great communication, we would stay here again and hope to next fall.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

21 May 2024

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

Lovely country getaway

This spacious home with a huge, quiet, well-kept front and back yards was perfect for our family group and puppy. There is plenty of space to spread out and enjoy relaxing. Fire pit and charcoal grill were great additions. There was a gigantic turkey who entertained us morning and evening with his strut.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

23 July 2024

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

Spacious and Clean

This was just what we needed for a family of four and the girls' friends. Spacious! Loved the beds, the decor in the house, the large bathrooms, and the property. The "barely" college girls had their downstairs when they wanted no adults, too. It was perfect for us as we took day trips to Frankfort and Traverse City, without the Traverse City prices. Thank you so much!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sandie S.

8 July 2024

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

Easy commute to Traverse City

Stayed Thurs thru Sat eve in late June. The house size was great. Kitchen decently appointed but a big downer to have no dishwasher. Communication was great w/host. Check in instructions to add a # at end of code were not included, so caused some inconvenience, but figured it out. Ample parking. Remote location, but fit what we needed. Overall very good experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

8 July 2024

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

Just as described

The check in code won’t work till 4:05pm, we also had to buy a few things we left behind like a trash can for downstairs but for the most part, it has cute, it had lots of extras like firewood, folding chairs, plenty of pans, etc. We brought disposable plates and cups as we went through them too fast and no dishwasher, but I’d totally stay here again. It’s a great location and well done. My mom loved her bed so much she is going to buy one like it for home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonja B.

7 Aug 2024

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

Family stay

The house was just as advertised, very clean and spacious. There were 12 of us, and I think everyone had a very good time. We stayed 4 nights, and it was so much fun. Many in our party want to make it an annual thing. Even our dogs had fun. Everything was great but because it was so hot the air conditioner kept kicking off. The 2 bedrooms upstairs got pretty warm, we were fine just a little warm at night. But if that is the worst thing we had to deal with, we are in pretty good shape. 5 stars all the way. Thank you for such a great place to stay.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Office 1

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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