Title: Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! Vacation home in Brethren with kitchen ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/7141fd4a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/6563dc16.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/80d019b9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/628248a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/3dbd97ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Manistee National Forest, Northwoods Lodging offers a cozy retreat with fully furnished cabins that feel like home. Make lifelong memories surrounded by natural beauty and abundant seasonal activities. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! 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. 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. 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. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking of any kind is allowed inside of house ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital ### Things to do - 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44267600/44267532/e07c9e66.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tippy Dam a few miles away. 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Wellston - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Microwave 8.8 Excellent 12 reviews CA $138 CA $247 total includes taxes & fees Nov 11 - Nov 12 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=99230386&PinnedHotelID=99230386&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## 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 ### Rules If smoking of any kind is detected renter will cover professional cleaning charge. Minimum $500 No cleaning of fish inside of house. There is a chest freezer in the porch available for storage of fish. House must be left tidy. All dishes must be washed prior to departure. Damage deposit will be kept for excessive filth. ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome Note from host: Children are never to be left unattended in house ### Events No events allowed $15 per night camper/tent fee. ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted No smoking of any kind is allowed inside of house ## 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 Note from host: $15 per night camper/tent fee. 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 ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.31195%2C-86.02171&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=kEqpr9BVkQFE0sB8mtRCY6PBlm8=) Brethren, MI #### What's nearby - Lake Eleanor - 16 min walk - 1.4 km - Manikawa Park - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 12.7 km - Little River Casino - 20 min drive - 23.8 km - Crystal Mountain - 26 min drive - 36.5 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 22 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬2 min walk - ‪Kaleva Tavern - ‬6 min drive - ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬11 min drive - ‪LENZS RESTAURANT - ‬6 min drive - ‪Country Side Restaurant - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Minutes to Tippy Dam. Clean & roomy! Waiting for you to make memories! located? > Situated in Brethren, this vacation home is within a 15-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Dickson Township Hall, and Lake Eleanor. Dickson Township Park and Clarence Lake are also within 1 mi (2 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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