Located in Wellston, this cabin is a 1-minute drive from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6 minutes from Dorner Lake Recreation Area. .This cabin is 2.8 mi (4.4 km) from Sand Lake and 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Water Tank Lake.
Crystal Lake Township Park - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 30 min drive - 16.8 km
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 35 min drive - 36.3 km
Little River Casino - 42 min drive - 56.1 km
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive
Restaurants
Oak Grove Tavern - 9 min drive
Kozy Kitchen - 10 min drive
Irons Cafe - 9 min drive
Jackie's Place - 8 min drive
Redneck Yacht Club - 10 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Little A frame
Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. 4 miles from Tippy Dam, 1 mile from Dublin store, 1/4 mile from Atv snowmobile trails, and 10 miles from Caberfae ski resort. Minutes from the Manistee and Pine River. This small A frame is great for 2 people but can handle 4 with a pull out bed! It is located in the center of hiking, biking, fishing,hunting, canoeing, ORV, snowmobiling and site seeing areas!
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop.
This smoke-free cabin offers a stereo.
Property amenities
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
Bedroom
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Comfort
Air conditioning
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming cats and dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
The Little Tippy Dam
The Little Tippy Dam Cabin Cabin
The Little Tippy Dam Cabin Wellston
The Little Tippy Dam Cabin Cabin Wellston
Reviews
The Little A frame Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.4/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 35 reviews
10 - Excellent
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Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 35 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Luke G.
29 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
We enjoyed the quaint A-frame space. We had a very adventurous weekend and didn't get to spend as much time as we would have liked at the Vrbo, but the time we did have we enjoyed thoroughly.
Luke G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Anna E.
24 Aug 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin wasnt terrible, but they could have done some more cleaning and repairs of the cabin to make it look a little less run down. We had a problem with the oven not working and had to call the owner the first day...and he asked where the husband was to fix it. That was a little rude and sexist.The beds werent comfortable at all and the toiletries that were provided were, what looked like, old products people had left behind...and i dont realy want to use someones partially used body wash. I guess i just wasnt very impressed with how much i paid.
Anna E.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jinny H.
13 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little getaway spot!
Jinny H.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ray S.
1 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This cabin was awesome and exactly what me and the kids were hoping for!
Ray S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
mark h.
16 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Had a great time riding ORV's close to trails and not far from stores/restaurants.
mark h.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
8/10 Good
Doug W.
7 Jun 2025
Doug W.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Cole H.
18 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and Cozy in Winter!
Two of us stayed in the cabin for a weekend during the winter, and it was so cozy! The fireplace did a great job of heating the space, and kicks on automatically. We had no problem staying warm. As other reviews stated, though it backs up to woods, it is in a neighborhood. But there is a decent amount of seclusion. The exterior has also been painted black recently, so it looks different than the pictures, but the black looks great! Cooking supplies and utensils were conveniently in the cabin as well as towels and a few toiletries which was really helpful. VRBO Owner was quick and responsive to any questions we had. Hoping to stay again in the future!
Cole H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Tracy L.
7 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The littleA frame
It was very comfy cozy
Tracy L.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Richard H.
28 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Very cozy cabin
We totally loved the place and will be back. That being said, a few things could be better upkept. The portable a/c in the closet was quite dirty and a bit of a pain to set up. The water is fine for washing and the bathroom but dont plan on drinking it if avoidable. Tall people will find it tricky to navigate in some spots. Main thing to remember is it is a cabin and feels as such. Luxury it is not. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Great location close to gas station, jerky store and fishing spots. Nice quiet neighborhood. Lot of nearby options for things to do. Enjoyed a 2 night fishing trip. Very nice cabin. Love the back porch/fire pit setup. We ended up grilling dinner every night. We were even able to watch the Michigan game at the cabin. The crystal clear night sky made for an amazing view of the stars that you can't see in the city. Awesome place, we definitely plan on coming back. Thank you!
Keith
10/10 Excellent
Becky B.
31 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Setting was very peaceful. The A frame was clean and exactly what we needed.
Becky B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Josh G.
8 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cool little cabin!
Cabin was small but very cool set up. Great use of space. Very well kept up and clean. Large grocery store and gas within a mile of the cabin. Really enjoyed the stay. We stayed with my wife, myself, and our teen son and didn't really feel cramped. If you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tiny house, definitely check it out!
Josh G.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Was nice
Verified traveller
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jenny K.
15 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy up north stay
We had a great time! The cabin is cozy and the trails near by are wonderful. The cabin has everything we would have needed, towels, microwave and stove/ oven, Keurig, coffee maker, utensils and cookware, tv and DVD player. We stayed 3 nights and only left for the trails. Will definitely come back.
Jenny K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
matt k.
14 Nov 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
nice little place
great little a frame to stay in. very cozy
matt k.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
10/10 Excellent
cindi H., Grand Blanc
18 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing weekend
The property was clean, well stocked and very cozy. Had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. No internet or Wi-Fi so definitely an unplugged weekend. My only disappointment was in the picture it looked more secluded, in the middle of the woods but it’s actually in a neighborhood
Bad cell service everywhere but not the property owners fault.
WI-FI would be nice
Bentley
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
6/10 Okay
James R.
27 Aug 2022
Okay
My allergies kicked up and we could only stay one night of our two night stay
James R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Frank B.
23 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice A-Frame Deep in the National Forest
Very comfy for 2, not certain 4 people can fit comfortably. Very accurate and timely info from the owner when I had inquiries. Be prepared to drive a bit to get to tourist destinations, but take advantage of the incredible forest you are located in. A very convenient grocery store is minutes from the A-frame (with a record setting amount of jerky). The backyard firepit is great and you will have all the essentials you need in the kitchen. The lockbox on the front porch is not operable. It may be time to shampoo the carpeting on the stairway up to the bedroom. Great value!
Frank B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Michelle S.
11 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
We loved this cabin/cottage, it was clean and nicely decorated. It was perfect for our anniversary weekend. Quiet neighborhood, and just about a mile and a half from the Dublin Store. We would stay again in this house. The only thing I could say negative about it is that it says in the amenities there is internet and there is no internet.
Michelle S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Aseneth O.
6 Jun 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
A Gem In The Woods
This little gem offers your choice of a multitude of things to do outside and keep you entertained for hours. We went there to hike in the Manistee forest. There we saw skiing,, ATV and dirt bike trails. The Pine and Manistee rivers for canoeing and fishing too. A cozy little cabin to relax in at the end of the day.. Thank you for sharing your cabin it was wonderful!
Aseneth O.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
6/10 Okay
Crystal U., Battle creek, USA
30 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
It was sufficient
Me and my husband enjoyed the cabin and the area. The only issue we had was that the listing stated that there was Wi-Fi. Which Is something that was needed for my husbands job. Due to his position he needed to be able to receive emails and there was limited cell service so Wi-Fi was important.There was a tab on the booking that stated if you have not received the Wi-Fi instructions to message the host. The day before our arrival I messaged the host for the information and was told “there is no Wi-Fi” at this point is was to late to cancel and receive our money back. I just feel like the host should review the posting and make changes. We have used VRBO 3 times a year for approximately 6 yrs and not had any issues until now. We really enjoyed the cabin but feel like the stress of needing to find cell service to check emails took away from our time to enjoy the cabin.
Crystal U.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Paula F.
22 May 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Glamping
Wonderful property and would stay again!
Paula F.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
10/10 Excellent
Dotty R.
14 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Very relaxing!
Decided to do something different for our 20th Anniversary. The cabin was really cozy and fun. Thank you for sharing your cabin :)
Dotty R.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amy S., Laotto, IN
4 Apr 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin close to riding trails
This place was great for a long weekend. Cozy little place to lay your head after a day of adventure in the Manistee Forest. Will stay here again!