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A-Frame Adventure Basecamp • Sleeps 6 •Snowmobile/ORV Trails•Starlink•Near Tippy

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Wellston Branch Library
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Cranberry Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Lake Township Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪19 min drive‬

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A-Frame Adventure Basecamp • Sleeps 6 •Snowmobile/ORV Trails•Starlink•Near Tippy

✦ A-Frame Adventure Basecamp · Starlink Wi-Fi · Sleeps 6 ✦

Your launchpad into northern Michigan’s outdoor playground — a striking modern A-frame in the Manistee National Forest, Wellston MI, with soaring glass, cathedral ceilings, and a 16×16 deck in the pines. Two minutes to ORV/snowmobile trails, ten to Tippy Dam’s world-class fishing, twenty-five to Caberfae Peaks. Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms + sofa sleeper · trailer- & boat-friendly parking · rare Starlink Wi-Fi · pet-friendly.

BUILT FOR THE TRIP
Roll in with the sleds, the ATVs, the boat, or the gear — there’s level parking for all of it. Then unwind in a light-filled, open living space with 8-foot glass doors onto the deck and forest. Sleeps 6:
• 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed + blackout curtains
• Queen pull-out sofa in the living room
• 1 full bathroom with modern fixtures
• Fully equipped kitchen — full-size range, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, cookware + coffee bar (Keurig + drip)
• Washer & dryer with detergent provided
• Smart TV, Starlink Wi-Fi, smart thermostat, central A/C + heat, keyless entry

WHY GUESTS LOVE IT
Top 10% of stays in the area, 10/10 cleanliness. As one guest said: “way better than what’s showing online — like staying in a million-dollar home.”
RIGHT OUTSIDE THE DOOR
• 2 min → ORV/ATV & snowmobile trail access
• 5 min → North Country Trail — hiking & biking
• 7 min → Big-M Trail System — mountain biking & cross-country skiing
• 10 min → Tippy Dam — world-class salmon & steelhead
• Pine, Manistee & Little Manistee Rivers — kayaking, tubing & blue-ribbon trout fishing
• 25 min → Caberfae Peaks — downhill skiing & snowboarding
• 20 min → Lake Michigan beaches + downtown Manistee dining & marinas
Small-town essentials close by: Dublin General Store, taverns, and gas.

A BASECAMP FOR EVERY SEASON
• Spring — steelhead runs and quiet trails
• Summer — rivers, ATVs, and Lake Michigan beach days
• Fall — color tours and prime hunting/fishing country
• Winter — snowmobile straight from the trail system, then thaw out by the fire

MADE FOR LONGER STAYS, TOO
With Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi and full laundry, this cabin is an easy yes for monthly fall and winter basecamps — remote work by day, trails by afternoon. Ask about extended-stay rates in the off-season.

OUTDOOR LIVING
A spacious deck for grilling and morning coffee, a fire pit for s’mores under the stars, and room to park the whole convoy.

AMENITIES SNAPSHOT
• Starlink high-speed internet (rare for this area)
• Smart thermostat + central A/C + heat
• Smart TV with streaming apps
• Full kitchen + coffee bar (Keurig + drip)
• Washer & dryer
• Fire pit & outdoor seating
• Keyless entry
• Trailer- & boat-friendly parking

PET POLICY & SECURITY
• Pet-friendly with prior approval (fee applies) — please follow pet rules and clean up after pets.
• Per Vrbo policy, exterior security cameras (driveway, front & back yard) for safety — none indoors, used only when guests are not present.
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Star Lake. You'll find features like laundry facilities.
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Wellston Branch Library
As a guest of this chalet, you'll find a garden and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Wellston chalet is smoke free.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

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

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 23

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Pls take trash to cans at end of driveway .
Pls return the key to the lockbox.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 8
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated 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
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.

A-Frame Adventure Basecamp • Sleeps 6 •Snowmobile/ORV Trails•Starlink•Near Tippy Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jay W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely great place to stay!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great host, lovely little place in the woods and absolutely gorgeous in the winter time!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sead K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was clean and perfect size for usNext time we come here for fishing again we found our space to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The place was clean and smelled wonderful! The layout was efficient and felt roomy. Had all appliances we needed. We went to Crystal Mountain and Caberfae and this spot was right in between the two ski resorts for easy travel. We enjoyed our stay tremendously!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent hosts ... very accommodating ... convenient to restaurants, shopping, beach (within a 20 minute drive) ... Would definitely recommend staying here ...
Stayed 34 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The stay was awesome the cabin was great, had a power outage on my last night due to weather and the property owners were extremely helpful and patient with the whole issue and throughout the process
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rodney B.

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

Cute little place!

The chalet was adorable! My family and I loved the updated modernness of it and the convenience of location as we were fishing at the dam. Would absolutely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect; exactly as advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Beautiful cabin

We had a wonderful stay at this beautiful cabin. The owner was very friendly and responsive. The location is nestled in the woods and the patio is perfect for some relaxation time. Would love to come back for another stay!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second atay at the chalet. Very close to the launch sites on the manistee river. Works very well for our adventures
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

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

Northern Michigan Get Away

Really enjoyed the unit, was close to a family party we attended. would recommend any day to anyone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

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

Wedding Getaway

Tammy was amazing and beyond accommodating. The cabin was cozy, clean, and most importnantly comfortbale. We definitely plan on coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

suzette H.

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

Cozy Chalet !

We love the Chalet! It is cozy, clean and has everything that you would need. Tammy is great. We booked last minute. She had everything ready for us even while traveling herself. The location is perfect, just off the highway tucked in the woods. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie M.

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

Beautiful getaway in snowy michigan woods

We needed a quick 2 night stay while we were in the area completing some family business in nearby manistee. Unit was squeaky clean, and everything is brand new. Well appointed for a small family or a couple looking for a weekend getaway in the woods
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The chalet was perfect for me and the wife. We had also bought our two small pups with us. The newer construction was very nice. The beds are super comfy, shower has great pressure and awesome. All the appliances and kitchen ware are modern and user friendly. There is tons of outdoor activities to do in the area. The area is very beautful. Unfortunately for us we had rain everyday and some point. We did end up staying in more than we had planned but the TVs are nice with plenty of streaming service. The hosts were very easy to communicate with if we had any questions or issues. I would love to do some fishing there and would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Abbie M.

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

Winter wonderland

My family of 4 had a great stay at the chalet. The chalet is decorated nicely and was very clean. We had perfect snow conditions for lots of snow activities. The place was very clean. Communication with Tammy was great. This place was right off the highway, but had a longer drive and was tucked away in the woods. Great location to the snowmobile trails.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

C N.

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

Modern Comfort in the Woods

We (2 adults, 1 kid, 1 dog) really enjoyed our stay at the chalet. The owner provided detailed instructions for finding the place, and check in was a breeze. The space was exceptionally clean, comfortable and welcoming. Rooms had comfy beds, and the kitchen was stocked for cooking some nice dinners together. Location in the woods was peaceful, but close enough for us to enjoy trips to Manistee, Travese City, and Frankfort. On the occasions we stayed in, there were fun games to play and Roku TVs in both bedrooms and living room. While we didn't get to hike the National Forest (not enough time), this cabin is in a prime location to access some of the best trails. Or, to simply sit and enjoy the peace and beauty of the surrounding forest. The summer lightening bugs really put on a show for us every night! We would absolutely stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025