Custom Log Cabin in the Heart of the Manistee National Forest

3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Washer

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

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

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

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

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

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!!!!