Title: Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. - 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 # Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. Vacation home in Brethren with kitchen ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44267600/44267532/e07c9e66.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![2 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44267600/44267532/92f5a08e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44267600/44267532/8c84ecf2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44267600/44267532/a1098854.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44270000/44267600/44267532/68be40f3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location In the heart of Brethren, Mi, Bobcat Lodge is a cozy retreat for large groups. This two-bedroom house features a spacious living room with a futon and fully-equipped kitchen with dishes and cookware. Enjoy proximity to Lake Elinor and Dickson Township Park or relax at home by the fire pit. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Laundry - 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. ### Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. Bobcat Lodge is located in the heart of Brethren, Mi. It is a cozy two bedroom house with plenty of room for a large group. One bedroom features a queen size bed and the other has three sets of bunk beds. It has a spacious livingroom and includes a futon for additional sleeping. The kitchen is equipped with dishes and cookware. Microwave, toaster and coffee pot are conveniently provided. There is a large mud room for equipment to be kept inside and a chest freezer for your catch of fish. All linens and towels are included. When staying at Bobcat Lodge you will be steps away from the Blarney Castle EZ Mart. Traks Bar and Grill is less than 1/4 mile away. You will be in walking distance to Lake Elinor and the beautiful Dickson Township Park. Tippy Dam is located less than 5 miles away. Book soon to enjoy this lovely Lodge! 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. 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. Fire wood is available at this location. Cost is $5 per bundle or 6 bundles for $25. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathtub - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Entertainment - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill ### Laundry - Laundry facilities ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: No smoking of any kind allowed in the 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 ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/45000000/44230000/44228600/44228555/7141fd4a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Minutes to Tippy Dam. 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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 allowed in the 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 Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean spacious. Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. Brethren ## 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%7C44.30603%2C-86.02142&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Xfk906_mGU2Z9KiKl9fdGyCkKl4=) Brethren, MI #### What's nearby - Dickson Township Hall - 5 min walk - 0.5 km - Dickson Township Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Lake Eleanor - 7 min walk - 0.6 km - Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 18 min drive - 11.9 km - Little River Casino - 20 min drive - 24.5 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 23 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬9 min walk - ‪Kaleva Tavern - ‬7 min drive - ‪Northern Natural Cider House & Winery - ‬12 min drive - ‪LENZS RESTAURANT - ‬7 min drive - ‪Country Side Restaurant - ‬6 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. ? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Tippy Dam a few miles away. Super clean and spacious. located? > Situated in Brethren, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Dickson Township Hall, and Manikawa Park. Lake Eleanor and Dickson Township Park are also within 10 minutes. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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