Title: In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront - 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 # In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront Unwind in nature with your loved ones – both two-legged and four-legged – at this peaceful cabin getaway. ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62611800/62611710/bd8c69bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62611800/62611710/698f19b2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62611800/62611710/7f3a329d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62611800/62611710/0f304531.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/63000000/62620000/62611800/62611710/b53b067e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to this cozy cabin in Free Soil, surrounded by private woods and a serene pond perfect for swimming. The fully-stocked kitchen and gas grill make mealtime a breeze, while the fire pit is ideal for roasting marshmallows under the stars. Bring your furry friend along too - this pet-friendly retreat has plenty of outdoor toys, including paddle boats and games. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Beach view - - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Kitchen ## 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. ### In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront Pet friendly Cabin on Private Pond - 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bathrooms, Sleeps 6. Sleeping Arrangements: Main floor bedroom - King; Main floor bedroom – full w/ twin bunk; Additional twin rollaway included This is the cabin you’ve been waiting for! Everything has been recently renovated so you’ll feel right at home. The private, treated pond is perfect for swimming and playing during the day, then you’ll want to spend all night by the fire pit roasting marshmallows. The rental is pet-friendly! Feel free to bring your furry friend. We simply ask that you include your pet when booking. There is an additional $15/night pet fee which will be added to the stay. AMENITIES INCLUDE: laundry, A/C (window units), gas and charcoal grills, RV electric hookups. Lots of great outdoor toys including paddle boat, toys, outdoor shower, picnic table, and firepi. Bunk room includes TV w/ DVD player and plenty of extra games, toys, etc. for little ones. \*\* Wifi Now Added - Starting 2025, the cabin will have Wifi with Smart TV. Cable no longer included, guests will have access to their prefered streaming apps. The kitchen is fully stocked for everyday meal prep. Dishes, pots and pans, silverware, glass, etc. and a drip coffee is available for guest use. Also included: bed linens, bath towels, basic cleaning supplies and soaps (not personal soaps), and a starter set of paper products. LOCATION: Fantastic location in Free Soil, this cabin has lots of privacy and great outdoor space. Just minutes to either Ludington or Manistee for tons of shopping, restaurants, etc. Cabin is about an hour from Traverse City and 2 ½ from Grand Rapids. The Boardwalk Vacation Rentals Promise: To our guests, we promise a memorable and stress-free vacation. To deliver on this promise, we are committed to providing: \- Well-appointed and maintained rental properties \- Attentive responses to inquiries \- Exceptionally detailed cleaning \- Clear and proactive communication at appropriate intervals \- Properly stocked amenities \- Access to resources for enhancing the vacation experience If we come up short with any of these, we strongly encourage you to contact us directly and we will make it right Check in time is after 4:00PM and check out time is before 10:00AM. Please note that we are not able to accommodate early arrivals or late departures from May – September. Any request for additional time will depend on availability of the rental and an additional fee may be added to the stay. ARRIVAL: There is no formal check-in procedure. Arrival details are sent prior to your check-in date and will include the exact location of the property, parking and entry information. Guests will have a private, secure entrance and the rental is not shared by owners or other guests. DEPARTURE: We do have a very short checklist we ask renters follow upon departure. It includes making sure the property is left tidy, furniture is in the same place you found it, everything is closed, locked and turned off, and the thermostat is set properly. These items will only take a couple of minutes but help staff immensely. Please know that all rental policies and house rules are strictly enforced. This includes occupancy limits, age requirements, the ‘no parties’ and ‘no smoking’ clauses or any other rule posted online or within the rental. These are often defined by local ordinances, Homeowner’s Associations or other legal requirements and can result in fines or eviction if violated. We do not provide additional refunds for cancellations, late arrivals or early departures except as required in the posted cancellation policy. For safety reasons, there may be external security cameras in use. Please contact us if there are any questions or concerns. ## Property amenities ### Beach - On the beach ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cleaning supplies - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Soap - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV with satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Charcoal grill - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina - On a lake ### Things to do - Bodyboard - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Sailing nearby - Swimming 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) ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93460000/93457600/93457564/1f7bb206.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Upper Hamlin Lake Cabin Free Soil - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet-friendly 9.2 Wonderful 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=93457564&PinnedHotelID=93457564&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/66000000/66000000/65997400/65997318/66f05c48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### BEECH - Grace Landing Cottages With Stunning Sunsets Over Hamlin Lake Ludington - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 24 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-13&endDate=2025-10-14&selected=65997318&PinnedHotelID=65997318&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/32000000/31820000/31811000/31810914/8e68bd28.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### AFrame Cabin w/Acreage-Hamlin Lake-Hot Tub-Kayaks-Firepit-Dogs okay! 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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 ### Property is also known as In The Woods Pet Friendly Lakefront In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront Free Soil In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront Private vacation home 345403 ## 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%7C44.13491%2C-86.25140&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=pXMHa41uHw8S4x5XAWdCGUBp4x4=) Free Soil, MI #### What's nearby - Manistee National Golf Course - 12 min drive - 10.1 km - Ramsdell Theater - 20 min drive - 19.7 km - Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 23 min drive - 21.8 km - Little River Casino - 29 min drive - 27.6 km - S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 40 min drive - 44.7 km #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 24 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Docs - ‬7 min drive - ‪Sauble River Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Heidi Hof Tavern - ‬14 min drive - ‪The Grill @ Manistee - ‬10 min drive - ‪Osprey Grill - ‬10 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is In The Woods - Pet Friendly Waterfront located? > This Free Soil vacation home is on the beach, steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Manistee National Golf Course and Tainer Lake. Manistee Lake and Magoon Creek Nature Area are also within 9 mi (15 km). ## Have a question? 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