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The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Sand Lake
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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About the area

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this cabin is on a lake, a 1-minute drive from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 6 minutes from Dam Island. .This cabin is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Chittenden Lake and 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Dorner Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 13 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 13 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Sand Lake - 22 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 34 min drive - 36.3 km
  • Little River Casino - 41 min drive - 51.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Stockade - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬22 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 Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam

Located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest on a private road. This secluded cabin is in walking distance of the Tippy dam back waters. Hiking, fishing, canoeing, hunting, Orv, and snowmobiling. It is 5 miles from Caber fey ski resort, 20 minutes from the Little River Casino and 25 minutes from Lake Michigan. The big Manistee and Little Manistee River are minutes away. The kitchen and bath are fully stocked and all bedding is supplied.

Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
This cabin features a stereo, games, and snowboarding nearby. Amenities and recreational activities include a video library, designated smoking areas, and cross-country skiing nearby.
Guests will find features like onsite parking.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Property does not allow children
  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 17

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 pets

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

Pines Hideaway Cabin Tippy Dam Wellston
Pines Hideaway Tippy Dam Wellston
Pines Hiaway Tippy Dam Wellst
The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam Cabin
The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam Wellston
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The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 99 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 22 out of 99 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 99 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 99 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 99 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lorry N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Came up for fishing on the Tippy. Nice quiet place with a good bed and hot shower. Didn't use the kitchen much but know the microwave works and the fridge is cold.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Neil P.

Liked: Cleanliness

It is what it is

Very basic accommodation. It is a simple, clean and mostly quiet place to stay. Most of the rooms are dark and the shower leaves a bit to be desired. That said, it has everything you need as long as you’re not looking for plush comforts or a light and airy feeling. On a map, if it appears as though he location is on Cravens Road you have the right place.All in all, the price is suitable for what you get.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ted Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice little cabin

Nice back woods cabin, we enjoyed our visit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Preston S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet, Peaceful & Secluded

First off, I’d like to thank David for being very accommodating during my stay. I was in a car accident that delayed my arrival. I was disappointed that I was going to have a shorter stay at the cabin. David was very understanding, and let me extend my stay in another cabin that he owned. Highly recommend staying at one of his nice cabins.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ronald K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Deer hunting

Enjoyed the area & the cabin. Everything was available what we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Connie S.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Very quiet and secluded

Very nice host
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cameron S.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sherri M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Secluded cabin in the Wood. We went up to see the fall colors and go to Manistee on Lake Michigan.

Quiet, peaceful location. Close to hiking trails and Lake Michigan. We went to see the fall colors. But this would be a great place for a fisherman only a mile or so from the river and a nice boat launch. The only issue I had there was only one half roll of toilet paper in the bathroom when I arrived had to go to To buy some more
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wiley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Salmon runn

Warm good beds private lots of room exactly what we needed
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allan V.

Just what we expected!

Nice place for the price. If you're looking for a fancy place, this may not be what you want. If you are looking for a place that is secluded, has outdoor space and has the basics, it's a good place to hunker down for a fishing r snowmobiling trip.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

sherri m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing getaway

Great location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Second year at the property with fishing friends

A great place to enjoy after a fun day of fishing for King Salmon. Hanging out at the fire pit after dinner is icing on the cake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Overall, pretty great

The location was lovely, though there was a dead mouse in the salt box on the porch, which was relatively recent. after a quick removal, we enjoyed a nice weekend of unplugging from the world and just playing board games
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Julia D.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Not clean!

It is very dirty. The cupboards are packed and stacked with items from previous renters. All the silverware kitchen are just heaped into a cupboard. they have a regular coffee pot and a Kurig coffee pot on the counter. When I was in town, I bought coffee pods for the cure. Just to find out if Kurig doesn’t work The windows do not open and there is no AC. I actually resented having to pay $30 for pet clean up, as the cottage is so dirty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place to stay

Really nice place
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location to Tippy Dam

Very remote, quite and peaceful. Great location for fishing the Manistee River
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Best little cabin

Nice quiet place to stay great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin C., Orange City, United States

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Rustic Cabin

It was a great getaway to Northern Michigan. It was just what we were looking for. Peace and quiet in a beautiful natural setting!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

We had a wonderful time nice and secluded and quiet
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Gregory K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Bow hunting hq

What we needed for our objective
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon F., Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness

Quaint Cabin

Stayed here for a fall fishing trip. The property was just as described. David was great and made sure we knew how to get there. It was very cozy and clean and just the right size for our group. We'd definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing trip

Perfect for a place to sleep
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing buddies

Cabin was great, clean, close to Tippy dam boat launch. Owner was helpful returning my calls promptly. The fire ring was a great way to relax after fishing. Already booked for next fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful stay

This is a beautiful property. The cabin was comfortable and I had all I needed for a weekend getaway with my black lab. Thank you, David for letting us stay in your place.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Garry H., Constantine, Michigan, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice cozy cabin, but...

It was a cozy cute place that was quiet and the stars are just beautiful outside. The fire pit was great! The inside had clean bedding and clean bathroom toilest and shower.. but.. underneath the kitchen sink stunk horrible and was dirty. The kitchen drawers were filthy. Only 2 burners worked on the stove.. there was dirt and dead bugs in the corners on the porch. The furniture hadnt been dusted in forever. The one bedroom stunk like mold. The window frames were black with dirt and mold.The baseboards were very dirty. The mattresses are old and sink in the middle. I think they just need a deep cleaning and some upgrades and it would be a Great place to stay!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023