Title: Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire chalet # Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan Chalet in Wellston ## Photo gallery for Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan ![Property grounds - Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan (Wellston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95821300/95821275/e13e8ab3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior - Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan (Wellston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95821300/95821275/71fcb441.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books - Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan (Wellston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95821300/95821275/b576e7ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Game room - Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan (Wellston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95821300/95821275/af31fd7e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan (Wellston)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95830000/95821300/95821275/22b94b39.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in Manistee National Forest, this chalet offers a serene lakeside retreat on Pine Lake. With private land across the road featuring riding trials and a shooting range, guests can unwind in nature while enjoying activities like hiking, fishing, or wildlife viewing. ## Reviews 8.8 Excellent ### Entire chalet 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Kitchen - Barbecue grill ## 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. ### Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan Nestled in the Manistee National Forest the chalet is located just south of M-55 between Cadillac and Manistee on all-sports Pine Lake! The lake is partially developed with only 15 cottages and the rest of the lake is National Forest! We are on a 1.5-acre lot directly on the waterfront with a walk out basement. There are no stairs to get to the lake. Sleeps up to 14\. Please note: Seeing that we are in the middle of the national forest, we have well water and septic. We may have some spiders, spider webs, mosquitos, flies, ants, bears, deer, bats, mice, coyote, bobcats, you name it. Small critters and bugs do get into the house from time-to-time, and we do our best to get them back out where they belong :) Only minutes to activities including: Lake Michigan beaches, Downhill skiing, Cross country skiing, Hiking, Fishing, Wildlife viewing, Horseback riding, Golfing, Shopping, Swimming, Water skiing, Jet skiing, Mountain-biking, Boating, Mushrooming, Fall color tour, Canoeing, Snowmobile, Salmon/Steelhead/Trout fishing, Casino fun and more! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby - Beach loungers ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Internet - Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Computer monitor - Printer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near the marina - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Snow sports gear - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Sledding nearby - Snorkeling nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances (host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/120000000/119140000/119131800/119131767/a864cfac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Little O'L Town-Cozy Rustic Western Town, private cabins. 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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](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%7C44.19779%2C-86.00904&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4Wg0v8C_z_d3-IfyuAyJdPnj5KU=) Wellston, MI #### What's nearby - Pine Lake \- 1 min walk \- 0.1 km - Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf \- 34 min drive \- 43.2 km - Little River Casino \- 37 min drive \- 51.1 km - Crystal Mountain \- 47 min drive \- 57.2 km - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course \- 58 min drive \- 82.5 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 32 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬11 min drive - ‪Jackie's Place - ‬22 min drive - ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Stockade - ‬14 min drive - ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan? ### What time is check-out at Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan? ### Where is Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Reviews ## Lakefront Chalet in Northwest Michigan Reviews 8.8 ### Excellent All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.6 Cleanliness ### 10 Location 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mike A. Aug 12, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Golf fish trip Ac broke during our stay, owner/ manager had someone out that day. They couldn’t fix it but made it right in the end!!! ##### Mike A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Alem R. Sep 23, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent place and house for relaxing swiming fishing party family reunion. Five-star Palce fo making a great memory for life. ##### Alem R. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric S. Nov 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect Place Our group had a wonderful time at the cabin. The lake views were nice, the deck was great for watching sunset, and the house had everything we needed. The owners were attentive to messages and checkin was easy. The amenities in the home met our expectation and there was plenty of parking. Great weekend at a perfect location. ##### Eric S. Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Heather B. Aug 13, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing & fun getaway for all! The Wellston cottage is a great place to stay, & the owners are incredibly responsive & hospitable. The pictures do not do it justice. A huge plus that we did not know of until arriving is that there is a really nice little beach area in the backyard where the property meets the lake. The lake itself is absolutely beautiful -- incredibly serene. The water is a perfect temperature -- a little bit mucky, so water shoes are encouraged if you'd like, but we waded out nearly a football fields length & could still stand up -- very cool! \*The only things I would say are important to note if you're going there are: 1) the cooking utensils are a little sparse, so maybe bring some of your own if you'll be doing lots of cooking & dish-preparing/serving (i.e. there were about 4 ladles, but only 1 "serving spoon" -- nothing crazy, just a little odd). And 2) there is NO central air. We somehow overlooked that detail when booking the place (it was our fault, not the owners), so when we got there, we thought "oh no, the AC isn't working, & it's going to be high 80's & very high humidity -- yikes!!". There were a couple of fans set up, but I would definitely recommend that you bring some more of your own if you have them. The upstairs bedroom & loft were VERY hot/stuffy, which made sleeping up there a little uncomfortable in the given weather (especially since you couldn't open the upstairs window due to it not having a screen). \*But again, we enjoyed our stay, & loved the outdoor space!!! ##### Heather B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 6/10 Okay #### Barb J. Jul 19, 2025 ##### Barb J. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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