Custom-Built Family Cabin in Manistee National Forest, Michigan

Cabin in Brethren, MI

10 guests • 3 bedrooms • 5 beds • 2.5 bathrooms

4.6
• 7 reviews

Features and services

Beds

  • 2 King-size beds

  • single-bed

    2 Twin/Single beds

  • 1 Sofa bed

Most popular features

  • Shared Jacuzzi/Hot tub

  • Pets allowed

  • Wi-Fi/Internet

  • Private Kitchen

  • National Park

  • Heating

  • Swimming

  • Fishing

  • Air conditioning

  • Microwave

  • Fireplace

  • Fridge

  • Wildlife watching

  • Water sports

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Horseback riding

  • Feeding animals

  • Wine tasting

Where you will stay

Get in touch to book your luxury camping rental

Brethren, Michigan

Detailed location provided after booking

Scenic views
  • Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore
    27 miles straight-line distance
    43 kilometers straight-line distance

This custom-built, family property is located in the Manistee National Forest, in Manistee, Michigan. It is surrounded by thousands of acres of undisturbed forest and is the only home built on the land; this provides guests with the perfect secluded getaway. Guests will find world-class salmon, steelhead, and brown trout fishing only 15 minutes away on the Manistee River at the Tippy Dam. One of the Top 10 rated golf courses in the country, Arcadia Bluffs, is located 25 minutes away. Within 45 minutes, guests can visit the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park.

The historic port city of Manistee is located 20 minutes away and is the perfect place for guests to spend the day on the river, lay out on the beach or spend a night out on the town. The beaches of Lake Michigan and big water charter fishing can be found 20 minutes from the property. The Big "M" Trail is a 37.9-mile loop trail system for mountain biking, skiing, horseback riding, and hiking and is located 15 minutes away. Within 20 minutes of the rental, guests can visit Crystal Mountain Ski Resort or Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort to enjoy various winter sports. Four miles from the cabin, guests will find the "River Bend' boat launch for fishing, sightseeing, tubing, kayaking, and canoeing.
Activities near Brethren
  • Swimming

  • Winter sports

  • Water sports

  • Horseback riding

  • Biking

  • kayak

    Kayaking/Canoeing

  • Climbing

  • Fishing

  • Boating/Sailing

  • Wine tasting

  • Meditation

  • Wildlife watching

  • Hunting

  • Tennis

  • Golfing

  • Feeding animals

The property is surrounded by thousands of acres of National Forest making it the perfect place for guests to hike and explore. There is a multitude of exciting activities in the surrounding areas which can be enjoyed all year long. The charming city of Manistee offers a variety of activities such as walking along the river, a day at the beach, fine dining, visiting the historic North Pierhead Lighthouse, and wine tasting at the Douglas Valley Winery.

For a fun night out, guests can visit the Little River Casino which is also located in Manistee. Guests can spend the day sunbathing, swimming, and exploring at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park which offers sandy beaches, bluffs that tower over Lake Michigan, beautiful forests, and crystal clear inland lakes. The Tippy Dam is the perfect place to fish for salmon, steelhead, and brown trout on the Manistee River. Big water charter fishing can be arranged on Lake Michigan with Michigan Sport Fishing Company.

All winter sports can be enjoyed at either Crystal Mountain Ski Resort or Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort. The Big "M" Trail is a loop trail system that offers a 25-mile mountain biking and hiking trail, and an 18-mile cross-country skiing trail. The Marzinski Horseback Riding Trail also cross the Big "M" trail for guests who enjoy riding. Golfers can show off their skills at Arcadia Bluffs, one of the top ten golf courses in the country.

Property reviews

4.6 overall rating
Overall experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Activities
4.1
Nature surroundings
4.6
Uniqueness
4.9
Comfort
4.6

Things to know

Arrival and departure

  • Check-in: 03:00 PM

  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

House rules

Cancellation policy

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