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Tippy Dam a few miles away! Lake Michigan & trails all close. Super clean!

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TV
Outdoor dining
Exterior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 884 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Barbecue grill

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Brethren, MI
  • Place, Manikawa Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Dickson Township Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Eleanor
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪20 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tippy Dam a few miles away! Lake Michigan & trails all close. Super clean!

Nestled in the heart of the Manistee National Forest is the quaint little town of Brethren, Michigan. With a population of just over 1000 people, it is quite possibly one of the best kept secrets in the state. On the other side of the Manistee River is the humble town of Wellston, Michigan. With a slightly larger population, this area overflows with charm. Natural beauty abounds in these towns. They offer abundant activities for every season.

Northwoods Lodging offers you a “home away from home” experience. Our cabins are fully furnished and cozy. We provide you with not only a place to lay your head, but a place to make life long memories. You will find everything you need in our cabins, aside from your personal care items, to make you feel right at home.
We now have Wi-Fi!!

Please leave beds that are used unmade on day of departure. If a bed is not being used please do not disturb or let children play on them.

ONLY the number of people listed on VRBO contract may be at the house. Absolutely NO parties with outside people gathering.

We have fire wood available at 4610 Highbridge Rd. It is located on the side of the garage under our business sign. Cost is $5 a bundle or 6 bundles for $25.
ONLY the number of people listed on VRBO contract may be at the house. Absolutely NO parties with outside people gathering.

DO NOT mess up beds that are not slept in. Do not let children tear beds apart to make forts or to play on. The number of beds used should reflect your number of guests listed. You will be charged if you mess up beds not slept in.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Clarence Lake. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, living room, and TV
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 14 minutes by foot from Clarence Lake
This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking of any kind inside house.

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 20

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking of any kind inside house. If detected renter will be charged for professional cleaning. $500 minimum
No cleaning of fish inside of house. Chest freezer provided for storage of fish.
Please leave house tidy. All dishes are to be washed prior to departure. Addition charges for extreme messes.

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking of any kind inside house.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Tippy Dam a few miles away! Lake Michigan & trails all close. Super clean! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 53 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent we have stayed here before and have rented other property belonging to Tracy and always excellent will stay again and again
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was just what 3 old snowmobilers wanted. It was clean and well equiped. Our host was on top of her game with quick responses to questions. Couldn't have asked for better.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was amazing. Clean and comfortable. You have everything you need for your stay. Close to lots of things to do. Very quiet and serene. Will definitely be looking to stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jarred R.

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

Great clean environment

Had a great stay very clean place and good communication!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron H.

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

Awesome

Had a great time. Loved the place definitely would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was clean and exactly as described in the listing. Tracy responded quickly to my texts. It was a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toulor X.

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

Weekend Trip

It was a great location! The owners were great! They were responsive to us through texts and we enjoyed our time at the house. I would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Great House for Weekend Getaway

Great home with wverything we needed on hand. The owners were very responsive and helpful. Easy check in and the place across the street has geeat food.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Perfect location.

This place is the perfect location and always clean. The hosts are very nice and we have never had any issues. Close to great fishing accesses and right across the street from a sports bar for easy food/drinks.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Starla G.

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

BFF Weekend!

This property was perfect for our bi-annual visit. The restaurant across the street was a great addition. We would definitely recommend. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana S.

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

Perfect trip

The house was clean and stocked with everything we needed. The owner was very professional and quick to respond to the questions I had. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad U.

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

Fishing Trip

Fishing trip with 3 seniors
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Margaret K.

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

Hostess was very nice and she made us feel comfortable.

Very good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adam S.

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

Perfect spot for fisherman and hunters

As good as listing says. Great location of your an outdoors person. Have stayed here twice now and would again without hesitation. Great hosts.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian G.

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

Great Place, Great Host

Having stayed with this host before, I knew what to expect. As always everything was perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie B.

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

Just Right!

Comfortable and clean, perfect for our northern Michigan excursion!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather J.

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

Michigan stay

The property was very clean and in a great location. The owners were very quick to respond to emails.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect place

Been here twice now and it will be a yearly event. The buddies and I come up for golf and this place is perfect for us to split. Perfect for everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Miranda H.

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

Cute house

Clean and cute house within driving distance to many great hiking trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry S.

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

worked for what we were there for

worked for what we were there for up kayaking for two days
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James D.

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

Family Getaway

The property was in a good location and not to far from all kinds of outdoor activities. We went to the beaches on Lake Michigan and kayaked the rivers. Tracy was a great host and even provided recommendations of people in the area offering what we were looking for and ended up using the kayak service she recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joshua R.

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

Great Weekend w/ the Boys

This stay could not have gone any smoother! Awesome area to enjoy a weekend with close friends. It is in a great location with a bar perfectly across the street. The owner replied very quickly and accommodated us very nicely. Overall just an awesome experience and I would 100% rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rena Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location of property was perfect and restaurant across street is a a good place to dine. Property was amazing lots of space very quiet gave our 1 yr old grandson area to play. The house was perfect for our group of 5 beds were comfortable. Plenty of seating and fully equipped kitchen not that we used stove much as we premake meals so we used microwave more to reheat things. Great place to relax/sleep in between fishing. If we had any question or issues the host was right on it quick replies any time I reached out. The house was very clean when we arrived. This is a great place to stay I would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie P.

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

Clean and Comfy

Would recommend!! Easy Check in and out, clean house, very roomy and easily fit 8 of us. Love the fact that everything was included (linen, dishes, silverware etc.). Has a/c units in windows to keep it cool on the hot days. Property manager was easy to deal with and talk to online, was fairly quick to respond to questions.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

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

Clean accurate description and adequate

Host communicated well. Plenty of space for a large family. A/C in main room and main bedroom worked very well. Drawbacks Internet streaming was lacking and no a/c in second bedroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024