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Brethren Eclectic Charm, Tippy Dam, Little River Casino, Fishing, Hunting.

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Interior
Terrace/patio
1914 Hoosier Cabinet
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Map
Brethren, MI
  • Lake Eleanor
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Little River Casino
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Brethren Eclectic Charm, Tippy Dam, Little River Casino, Fishing, Hunting.

Lefler's Rentals has three homes available in the area our SMALL 3 bedroom house is perfect for the family or your group of fishing, hunting buddies.

We are a work in progress.always upgrading our simple home.
We hope to appeal to people with a love for antiques, history, a little shabby/country chic, with a cute quirky twist.

I cannot stress enough what a simple small house this is, it's nothing fancy and work is still being done on it (although not while occupied), and please take note of the low price and adjust your expectations accordingly.

Property manager

Kathleen Lefler
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
I do have antiques in the home.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Our home is very old but clean and comfy so we have priced accordingly, we sit very close to the road please keep that in mind with littles

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Brethren

Brethren is home to this holiday home. Northern Natural LLC and Fawn Crest Golf Course 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 Dickson Township Park. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails, horse riding and hunting.
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Brethren, MI

What's nearby

  • Dickson Township Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Lake Eleanor - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 17 min drive - 10.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 22 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 31 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Kaleva Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Country Side Restaurant - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Brethren Eclectic Charm, Tippy Dam, Little River Casino, Fishing, Hunting. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Brethren Eclectic Charm, Tippy Dam, Little River Casino, Fishing, Hunting.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brethren Eclectic Charm, Tippy Dam, Little River Casino, Fishing, Hunting.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Brethren Eclectic Charm, Tippy Dam, Little River Casino, Fishing, Hunting. located?

Situated in Brethren, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Dickson Township Hall. Dickson Township Park and Manikawa Park are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina I.

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

Fishing trip

Loved the house and location. House had everything we needed. House is as listed. We would book again. Property owner is easy to communicate with.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anne M.

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

Clean shabby

The property is being revamped so it’s a little rough but very clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie G.

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

Great place

Awesome place for a little getaway! Plenty of space, comfy beds, and within an hour of lots of cool places- Beulah, Frankfort, sleeping bear dunes, Manistee!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne B.

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

Great northern location.

Charming place, wonderful host! Many places to visit in northern Michigan within an hour of this location.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason D.

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

Great cabin for Salmon Fishing

Close to Tippy Dam and right in town. The cabin had everything needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt T.

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

Our Stay

My wife and I had a great stay at the cabin. The cabin was clean and the host was always in contact with us in case we needed anything! We would stay there again if the opportunity presented itself.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Love this eclectic house

This is a lovely property, very homey, comfortable and clean. Filled with antiques and fun memorabilia. We have stayed there before and intend to stay again. Definitely not a cookie cutter rental. We enjoy and use the fire pit in the backyard. We have coffee in the morning on the porch it’s a great way to start the day. We use this for a home base for kayaking the Pine river, always a great place to end the day at. Love this place!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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

Wonderful stay in Brethren

This is house is very nice. Stayed here ti kayak the Pine river, it made a nice home base. Love the vibe of the house and enjoyed sitting on front porch with morning coffee. Fire pit at night heavenly. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

Liked: Amenities
The inside was very charming. The host was very accommodating! If in this area again I will look into renting again. Very close to the casino
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Linda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Family Vacation

3 bedroom home. Unique antiques that brought back memories. We could not get the very cool 1950's oven to work but it may have been user error :) Kathleen was very responsive with all my questions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Old Time Gem

The place was beautiful! The whole house looks like it is stuck in the 70s and it’s awesome! Bed was super comfy too! Walking distance to the gas station!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley S., Cincinnati OH

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

Comfort and Nostalgia

Loved the furnishings and decor. Lots of fun items to look at, and has all the comforts of home. The washer and dryer were an added bonus after many days on the road. Beds were comfortable and a/c units work well to keep it cool. Shower has good water pressure and never ran out of hot water. Plenty of towels too. This was really a fun step back in time kind of stay. Owner is easy to reach and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

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

Eclectic Brethren House

Perfectly priced property allowed for day trips to Manistee, Ludington, and Frankfort. While the exterior of this home and the neighborhood reflects the lower price point, the house was immaculately clean, and much larger than expected based on the description. Loved being so close to the MRT and NCT, as we are hikers, and also many river access points for kayaking. The decor is quirky and was fun to explore the vintage finds. The host accommodated our early check-in, and reached out during our stay to make sure we had everything we needed. I appreciated this price point and location to trails and rivers, and we will definitely be repeat guests!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela G., Burton

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

Great House & Host

Beautiful little house, all bedrooms decorated wonderfully. Loved the front porch, very quiet town. Made sleeping great, no noise! The stove/oven was charming. I can't wait to see future pictures changes and updates. Only suggestion we have is the couch, it sits very low( understanding it is vintage) but my husband is 6'3" and it made standing up from it a little comical. Overall, we would gladly return here and stay again. Loved it! Host was great with communication and we loved being able to meet her.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry L.

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

Quiet location not far from Manistee

The house does need some work, but they are in the process of updating it. In fact, there have been changes to it since the photos we saw on the listing. The only problems I can see anyone having are the floor is uneven in places, namely the kitchen and bathroom, and the water pump is loud. They weren’t any problem for us, but if someone is a light sleeper they may not want the room by the bathroom/kitchen. There was no sign of construction when we were there, so our stay was not interrupted or hampered in any way. The work in progress is why the cost is so low. The price was well worth the uneven floor. We also loved the antique decorations. Overall we we’re very pleased with ever thing overall we were very pleased with everything! Thanks for the wonderful stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joscie K.

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

Very Nice and comfortable!

This was our favorite rental while on vacation! The home is very neat and tidy. The rooms are spacious and clean. We were there in the middle of July, so warmer temps and the house was very comfortable. It is an older house, so there's some quirkiness to it. The old-fashioned Frigidaire flair stove takes you a step back in time. It works great and it was a lot of fun to use. *Think Bewitched!!* There's tiny details everywhere you look. Some downfall to this house is just because of the location. There's not much close by for a full grocery store. If I had realized that we would've picked up groceries before we checked in. It does sit very close to the road, but the road is not busy and there is a nice backyard if you have kids that want to play outside. Lots of little amenities. Outdoor games, a limited amount of spices and cooking essentials, as well as plenty of dishes and cookware. Very comfy furnishing and a big plus for me was the use of the washer and dryer. I would recommend this house to anyone looking for a place in northern Michigan. And we hope to book again in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Courtney M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin H., Kalamazoo

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

our stay. in bretheren

It was very quaint and cute. I loved all the old furniture in the house. We both enjoyed sitting on the front porch. Would recommend this house for future stayes.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jill E.

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

Very enjoyable

We greatly enjoyed our stay and the property. It is a work in progress and I'm grateful we knew that beforehand. It was lovely and decorated so cute. Lots of antiques to find around the house. I love the old stove and oven! Our Hostess was very accommodating if we had questions and always got back to us immediately. It's about 14 miles to the Casino which we did every day. The only downfall, was the cell service was bad. We couldn't get enough bars to send texts, and we couldn't call anyone unless we went outside. But hey we're on vacation right? I would stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sean M.

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

Charming place with character

We really enjoyed our stay. Kathleen was very accommodating. Close to all the trails, rivers, and creeks we love.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Starla G.

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

Second stay

This is our second stay with this property owner. She is so accommodating and her listing is very accurate. We will be re-booking in the near future for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Starla G.

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

Best Friends Meet Up

The property was just as described. We will definitely re-book this property again! The scattered antiques brought back fond memories for both of us!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Good reminded me of my grandmother home brought back memories

Good
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jolene C.

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

Quaint little cottage

Nice stay for a girls weekend. We each had our own room and it was in a safe area which was important. Loved the area and would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristin B.

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

Just what we needed!

This is the type of place that makes you think of visiting your grandparents cabin when you were a kid but with the convenience of WIFI, A/C units, washer/dryer and dishwasher!!! Our family had a great time, the kids could relax and watch a movie or have a fire with dad while I made dinner after a long day at the beach. Beautiful Lake Michigan beaches are only about 20 minutes away! Just the get away our outdoor friendly family needed!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Kathleen Lefler

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We hope to appeal to all ages with many eras represented for the last 100 years.
My daughter Michelle Shackelford from #LeelanauSpecialtyCutFlowers and I have been collecting antiques our entire lives!!! and are so excited to be able to share them with like minded people in our 100 plus year old home!! in the charming town of Brethren, MI
This home is where I raised my family and than it was turned into a monthly rental with disastrous results, so since we already had another vacation rental just outside of Brethren we thought we might as well turn this into one.
The vintage idea just hit me one day after looking at all the goodies we had amassed over the years.

Why they chose this property

Take a step back in time and surround your self with antiques,
I am still in the process of creating an unforgettable vacation spot like you have never seen before, with my passion for antiques I have made each room a different era in a very unique and eclectic style.
Washer, dryer and full kitchen, VHS player with lots of fun movies.

What makes this property unique

Our little town of Brethren is known for Tippy Dam just seven miles away Lake Eleanor right down the road and Manistee / Little River Casino, twenty minutes away. You are also within one hour from Sleeping Bear Dunes, and Traverse City MI

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