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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, video library
Smart TV, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!

Make yourself at home at Camp Smokey, located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. FREE FIREWOOD provided, along with a covered outdoor seating area in case it rains! Spacious single wide on 5 acres is under new ownership (formerly Camp OSO). Less than 5 minutes to Tippy Dam, Red Bridge and Manistee River access! The North Country Trail, Manistee River trails and snow mobile trails are 5 minutes away. Blue Ribbon trout streams nearby (such as Peterson Creek) as well as Tippy Dam backwaters. Near Caberfae Ski Resort and Crystal Mountain!
Sportsmen/sportswomen friendly. In the heart of outdoor recreation, you will be minutes from not only world-class fishing, but hiking, biking, tubing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and state and national forest lands for hunting. Minutes from Manistee and Traverse City and Sleep Bear Dunes. The casino, golf and ski resorts are only 20 minutes away. Restaurants and stores close by. Not far off of Coates Highway in Brethren, Michigan. Walking distance to state land.
This 2 bedroom, one bath (with a huge tub) offers room to sleep 4-6 comfortably, but can sleep up to 8. One queen size log bed, one full and 2 twin beds, along with a self-inflating queen mattress. Fully equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, fire pit and plenty of parking for your ATV’s and boats. New flooring throughout. Smart TV (many channels) and WIFI provided, along with many amenities. Recreational maps and information available for your use.
We feel your pet is a part of your family – well behaved animals are welcome at no additional cost.
Please give us the chance to allow you to enjoy this spectacular area for outdoor recreation!

Property manager

Sheila Holmes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether 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

About the area

Map
Brethren, MI

What's nearby

  • Hodenpyl Dam - 21 min drive - 19.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 37 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Little River Casino - 38 min drive - 34.6 km
  • Sand Lake - 39 min drive - 35.1 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 41 min drive - 41.7 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trail's Inn Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews! located?

Located on a river, this Brethren vacation home offering ski-in/ski-out access is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Virgin Island and Birch Island. Lake Eleanor and Manikawa Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 54 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 54 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 54 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 54 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 54 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

terry s.

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

Great location and property in great shape

We stayed here so we could have easy access to the snowmobile trails. The property is in the perfect location for that and there are towns that are still close enough for convenience. The home is in really good shape with obvious updates. The beds could be softer but other than that we very much enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Lovely place to stay

I rented this beautiful place for a getaway. My sons birthday was this weekend and we wanted a place to stay that was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

shanna y., Melvindale

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

Good times

Location was perfect ,clean stay,fun times it was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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

Lovely Stay

My family with our dog stayed to celebrate my birthday and fish. The home was very clean, property manager was easily accessible for questions. Lovely welcome packet with restaurants, ATV trails things to do in the area. Want to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena L.

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

A charming get away

Perfect for our Michigan trip. Clean and quiet. Lovely location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Larry J.

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

Brethren

Nice place in the country.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was supplied with everything you need. We definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Honeymoon

Property & owners were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint H.

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

Up North Get Away

Had a great stay. Communication and check in was top notch. Clean and had everything we needed already there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

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

A relaxing weekend

Everything was clean and comfortable. It was a great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

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

Loved staying at this property - Camp Smokey

We stayed here a few years ago and had a fantastic stay then and now for a local trail race. This property is extremely clean and well kept up in a peaceful area. There are many thoughtful touches the owners leave, from keeping a basket of dog supplies to having nice scented bath products! My family really enjoy it here. And we plan on keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyel B.

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

Perfect getaway

Its comfortable and cozy plenty of activities to do at the house and nearby. Close to tippy dam, so many manistee national forest trails, close to many beaches in manistee as well. Plenty of room for our family and dogs. Very clean and updated flooring. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B.

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

Cozy little place

Place was nice ckean and neighbors were not to clise
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Eileen U.

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

Country comfort & dog friendly

We enjoyed our stay, nothing fancy but comfortable and convenient to Manistee National Forest, Tippy Dam, biking, hiking and swimming! We felt welcomed with snacks and tolerance of our extended family -(i.e our mini golden doodle dogs!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

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

Bang for the buck

Nice secluded area close to everything yet far enough away that you can forget about everything. Already booked for another stay. Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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

Wonderful stay very near to Tippy Dam.

The property was very nice. Plenty of room for the friend to stay during our fishing trip. Super quiet area with no traffic. There was a nice campfire area with chairs that we enjoyed. Our host was very nice. We had a great time there and would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Gladwin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d go back again. Nice little setup! Amenities were great considering the area and resources. Nice lil camp
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

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

Great secluded getaway!

We had a wonderful 12 day stay with our grandchildren! Close to the Tippy Dam, grocery store, kayaking, nature walks, just lots of activities to do. This would be a GREAT place for snowmobilers to stay. It was extremely nice to have a washer and dryer available. The beds were very comfortable. Everything that you would need for an enjoyable week away from home was all provided. We will look forward to returning this next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

PAULA KAYE L.

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

Great time

Had a great time.Peaceful and relaxing. Seen birds, deer,rabbits also, a Fox with its dinner.Planning to return again sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

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

Very nice Very clean

Very well kept Very well maintained shower was way too small but overall very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda k.

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

Hard beds

The beds were too hard to sleep on . Otherwise we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou S.

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

Enjoyed the Cabin

The spacious cabin was wonderful. Lots of things to do on the inside and out for all ages. The big open yard definitely has less mosquitoes than the cabin in the woods that we stayed at last year. Sheila made the dogs feel welcome with bowls, toys, and sheets just for them. The internet worked great for a Teams meeting so you can do work from home if you need to. We were very happy and thankful for all of the thoughtful things in the cabin.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos B.

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

Family Reunion Stay

The property was clean but a little dated. The only issue that we experienced was the electronic door lock battery needing to be replaced. But that was taken care of the next day. Well equipped with commodities like: soaps, cleaning agents, laundry detergents, toiletries, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua B.

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

Wonderful Getaway Spot

We were looking for a place in this area last minute and the high ratings and price combo were exactly what we were looking for. The host was fantastic and quick to respond to a few questions and even gave us a later checkout when the group after us cancelled. Only thing keeping it from 5-star status for me is the comfort of the mattresses and pillows in the bedrooms. I have back issues and found it a bit rough trying to get comfortable while sleeping. I would also recommend if you have favorite pillows from home to bring them with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

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

Relaxing holiday weekend

Mom and I stayed at Camp Smokey over Memorial weekend while other family members were camping 20 minutes away. With mom's health concerns this home was perfect. Every amenity we needed was there and more. Communication with the owner was superb. She was understanding of our situation and delay in coming up. They let us know where the closest hospital was just in case we needed it. It was the perfect retreat to our crazy week. Our dog loved it there too. He is usually a nervous dog in unfamiliar places, but he felt at home from the minute he walked in. (And they had dog amenities as well!) Words cannot express how wonderful our stay was here. We will definitely be back to Camp Smokey! Thank you for the perfect holiday weekend. :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023