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.
Property manager
David A Meyers
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
DVD player
Stereo
TV
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Patio
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
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)
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
The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam Cabin Wellston
About the area
Wellston, MI
What's nearby
Sand Lake - 19 min drive
Little River Casino - 31 min drive
Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 31 min drive
Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 43 min drive
Crystal Mountain - 44 min drive
Getting around
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 41 min drive
Restaurants
Kozy Kitchen - 9 min drive
Mel's Country Cafe - 8 min drive
Granny's Kitchen - 13 min drive
The Stout Trout - 8 min drive
Lumberjack's Lodge & Restaurant - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).
What time is check-in at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam located?
Situated on a river, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 7 mi (11.2 km) from Sand Lake. Tippy Dam Recreation Area and Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf are also within 20 mi (32 km).
The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam Reviews
Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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8.8/10
Cleanliness
9.6/10
Amenities
8.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Vince C.
Sep 7, 2024
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.
Vince C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
8/10 Good
Andrew G.
Aug 5, 2024
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
Andrew G.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
6/10 Okay
Julia D.
Jul 4, 2024
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.
Julia D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
andy z.
Apr 30, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place to stay
Really nice place
andy z.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark F.
Apr 8, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location to Tippy Dam
Very remote, quite and peaceful. Great location for fishing the Manistee River
Mark F.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nicholas S.
Mar 7, 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Best little cabin
Nice quiet place to stay great location.
Nicholas S.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
10/10 Excellent
Colin C., Orange City, United States
Jan 1, 2024
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!
Colin C.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Angie F.
Dec 6, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski trip
We had a wonderful time nice and secluded and quiet
Angie F.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Gregory K.
Nov 27, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bow hunting hq
What we needed for our objective
Gregory K.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Shannon F., Adrian
Oct 22, 2023
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!
Shannon F.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jason B.
Sep 24, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Fishing trip
Perfect for a place to sleep
Jason B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Vince C.
Sep 20, 2023
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.
Vince C.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christy S.
Sep 18, 2023
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.
Christy S.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
6/10 Okay
Garry H., Constantine, Michigan, USA
Jul 5, 2023
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!!
Garry H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
6/10 Okay
Scott and Mary N.
Jun 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic Man Cabin
From the outside it looks nice and cozy. Inside couch is balanced on blocks, there is no where to put dry unfridgerated food except on porch. A low watt lightbulb hangs from the dining table lamp. It is very dark in the cabin except for the kitchen. The bathroom is ok but toilet is very low. On the upside the backyard fire ring and space was great for hanging out. There were plenty of utensils and pans. This is definetly a fishing/snowmobiling man cabin. The curtains were nicely made. However, our biggest challenge was staying warm bc the heaters didn't work. Plus the owner didn't respond until the next day as we were ready to depart. Communication was a bit of a challenge. My adult kids thought it was great but I like cabins with a little more female up to date touches.
Scott and Mary N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Daniel M.
Apr 16, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome fishing cabin
Perfect for hunting fishing. Was really
Clean also for a cabin, was a couple problems with ants by the sink but nothing too crazy it’s a cabin so if ants is all your dealing with your doing alright. Grill was little dirty also from lack of matience but other than that great place to stay
Daniel M.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
8/10 Good
Drew G.
Apr 2, 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect fish camp
Stay was great location was ideal for fishing the manistee. Gps got confused but owner explained perfect
Drew G.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marty M.
Dec 18, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy
Great cabin in the north woods!
Marty M.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Kim C.
Oct 29, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Grouse camp
Nice place to use as base for our grouse camp. House was clean and had everything we needed
Needed place for 4 guys to stay while we salmon fished and this was perfect!
Jason B.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sarah M.
Sep 13, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
If you want remote and rustic, this is it!
If you are looking for an escape from everything, this is the perfect place! Nestled into the woods, you get all the privacy you desire, and it’s a nice centralized location (within an hour from many great attractions). We didn’t plan on spending much time in the cabin, so we didn’t mind that it was sparse on the cooking/eating utensils. Only thing we wished it had was a bathtub if you have littles (or in my case a handicapped son who cannot stand to bathe himself), but we made it work! The price point was the biggest seller for us, and for the comfort of everyone having there own room, it worked great! Thanks for opening up your cabin to our family, we had a wonderful time!
Sarah M.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
Scott C.
Aug 1, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Good, not great
This cabin is located among the trees and very secluded. It's cozy for that reason alone. It is old, and several minor things could stand for simple replacement or repair. Only 2 electrical burners work on the stove top, the cabin is dark and there is minimal lighting there, one tiny bulb above the dining table isn't adequate. We tried to do some puzzles and simply couldn't see well enough to be effective. The cabin was SUPER musty when we arrived, one of us in the group has allergies and ended up with a migraine the first night of our stay as a result of musty/mildew smells. After leaving the windows open for a full 24 hours, it smelled some better but was still prevalent. Overall, the setting and charm of the cabin is wonderful, the shade is awesome and the fire pit is amazing as well as the picnic table out back. Specific step by step directions to the property should be included in the rental details as the GPS doesn't like the address and turned us around quite a bit. The property is easily missed due to it's remote location. 20 minutes from Manistee shopping/dining, 10 minutes from trail heads and boat launch make it's location ideal if those are of interest for your group!
Scott C.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
8/10 Good
Rob S.
Jun 17, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
fishing trip
Nice location, there was plenty of room for our group of 4 and cabin could have handled more. I really don't have any complaints. Great fishing cabin.
Rob S.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jean E.
Jun 8, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Setting was great. Enjoyed the fire pit. The kitchen skillets could be updated. All enjoyed!