Title: The Lodge in Manistee - 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 # The Lodge in Manistee ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68690000/68686900/68686814/f80f7ea9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68690000/68686900/68686814/dd124bf0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68690000/68686900/68686814/37b868f7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68690000/68686900/68686814/a5b7e86f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/69000000/68690000/68686900/68686814/94d79ee1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Manistee National Forest, this 1930 train caboose has been converted into a cozy cabin overlooking the Big Manistee River. With sleeping for up to six guests, its proximity to hiking trails and water activities like canoeing and fishing make it an ideal rustic retreat. 7.8 Good ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Barbecue grill - Outdoor space - Air conditioning ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire place to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### The Lodge in Manistee The unique 1930 train caboose is nestled over looking the Big Manistee River in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. The caboose has been converted into a cabin, that offers sleeping of up to 6. It's location is close to hiking, canoeing, and fishing. Owners Michael & Jenni Tilmann have worked hard to make this a cozy and clean place to stay while enjoying your next rustic adventure. Capt. Michael is a river guide as well as a Charter Boat Captain, which makes for a great place to stay prior and post fishing trips. North West Michigan offers lots of activities such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, casinos, as well as the wonderful beaches of Lake Michigan! For further details please visit www.visitmanistee.com ! ## Property amenities ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundromat nearby ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - Near a hospital - On a river ### Things to do - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Swimming nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### 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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM Contactless check-out available ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 Cashless transactions are available 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 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 The Lodge in Manistee Lodge The Lodge in Manistee Manistee The Lodge in Manistee Lodge Manistee ## About the area Located in Manistee, this vacation home is on a river. WaterWorks Museum and Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Orchard Beach State Park and Lake Bluff Bird Sanctuary. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Manistee travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Manistee.dx2224) [View more Lodges in Manistee](https://www.expedia.ca/Manistee-Lodges.d2224-aaLodges.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![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%7C44.28189%2C-86.16135&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=UmxcbP2f4gjO1TYWZc25DhMrgkE=) Manistee, MI ### What's nearby - Orchard Beach State Park - 29 min drive - 29.8 km - Little River Casino - 30 min drive - 33.8 km - Manistee North Pierhead Lighthouse - 31 min drive - 32.7 km - Portage Lake - 39 min drive - 45.9 km - Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 56 min drive - 65.2 km ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 31 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Little River Casino Resort - ‬26 min drive - ‪The Buffet - ‬25 min drive - ‪Little River Sports Bar and Grille - ‬25 min drive - ‪Douglas Valley Winery - ‬34 min drive - ‪Amigos Mexican Restaurant - ‬33 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Lodge in Manistee pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at The Lodge in Manistee? > As of Sept 18, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Lodge in Manistee on Sept 21, 2025 start from CA $154.9, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.ca/Manistee-Hotels-The-Lodge-In-Manistee.h68686814.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at The Lodge in Manistee? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Lodge in Manistee? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Lodge in Manistee located? > Situated on a river, this vacation home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 12 mi (19.3 km) from Manistee Lake. Timmerman Lake and Lake of the Woods are also within 16 mi (25 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Lodge in Manistee Reviews 7.8 ### Good 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) 10 - Excellent 12 8 - Good 7 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 3 2 - Terrible 3 ### 7.4/10 Cleanliness ### 6.8/10 Staff & service ### 6.8/10 Amenities ### 6.8/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 6.8/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### chris s. Aug 23, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend trip Really loved the location, Nice location over looking the Manistee River. ##### chris s. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dave S. Mar 16, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### great time quiet. beautiful view. ##### Dave S. Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen L. Sep 23, 2024 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fishing cabin Decent accommodation for a cabin fitting 6 ##### Karen L. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Eric A. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Very Relaxing This trip was great, the lodge was fantastic. If you want to relax this place offers that. Loved the whole atmosphere out there. The owner is very nice and friendly, would absolutely book again ##### Eric A. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Caden H. Oct 10, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend of fishing with friends Best fishing cabin we’ve stayed in on the manistee. We were very delighted to find the ohio state game on the tv! We will definitely be back! Thanks mike for letting us stay at your wonderful place! ##### Caden H. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### Robert C. Aug 7, 2023 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### fishing and friends The purpose of this trip was fishing, friends, and relaxing. We fish first with our friends enjoying the water and area. We eat real good and have time to relax, sleep and then more fishing. This is not a place my wife would stay at but for us it worked out just fine. Thanks Mike. ##### Robert C. Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2023 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Mike R. Sep 26, 2022 Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Musty ran down and nasty Crusty ##### Mike R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 6/10 Okay #### Dan M. Jul 7, 2024 Disliked: Location #### It was OK This is an ok property for a few guys for a fishing trip. Not a great place for a family stay. It is on the Manistee River, but you can barely see the river and there is no access to it. It is pretty clean inside, but definitely has a musty smell and the blakets and futon were damp from humidity. It worked ok for us(my wife, daughter and I) because we mostly just slept there and spent most of our time in Manistee, but we probably would not plan to return. It just depends on what you plan to use it for. ##### Dan M. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Michelle N. Jul 23, 2024 Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Slept in the car I knew going in this had not-so-great reviews, but the property condition forced us to stay outside for the evening while the owner of the property next door within 30 feet had extremely loud music and yelling until 1:00 am. I know this because I slept in the car to get away from the mold. Evidence of extreme water damage within the walls. ##### Michelle N. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### natasha m. Nov 7, 2024 ##### natasha m. Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jason P. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Jason P. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Roy A. Jul 31, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy ##### Roy A. Stayed 1 night in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Nate L. Sep 21, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fish Camp We had an excellent stay at fish camp! It is the perfect arrangement if you’re planning to visit Manistee and hit Lake Michigan. It is approximately 20 mins from the launch and has plenty of room to accommodate boat parking. We will definitely be staying again! ##### Nate L. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### tammy Jul 19, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities ##### tammy Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Susan C., Grand Ledge, MI Jul 4, 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### It was okay The bed is not comfortable and the place smells like mildew and musty. Mike was super nice! ##### Susan C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Mat D. Jun 27, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice quiet getaway Enjoyed our stay. Property manager was very helpful and made sure we were taken care of the entire weekend ##### Mat D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robin H., Kalamazoo Sep 27, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### our stay. We enjoyed our stay. We looked at the river every morning and enjoyed the view. It was quite which we liked.We would recoommend this to anyone. ##### Robin H. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Phil W. Sep 22, 2021 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Good location...nice stay Great for a fisherman ##### Phil W. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### April Sep 11, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities THE LODGE, is amazing and so are the owners!! Mike and his family are great people!! Can't wait to go back.. Thanks again, The Mumas ##### April Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021 ### 4/10 Poor #### Kevin Z., FLAT ROCK Sep 2, 2021 Liked: Check-in Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Property has Issues. Old run down. Needs updates and repairs. Very musty smell upon arrival. Found mouse excrement on bed/sheet. Barbecue Grills were nasty, grates very dirty and rusted. Freezer was full of frost and door in refrigerator would not close properly. Mosquitoes in yard were terrible. I would not stay there again. ##### Kevin Z. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kathy C. Aug 22, 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brutus was the best! The Lodge was very quaint and quiet, tucked back in the Manistee National Forest, overlooking the Big Manistee River. Everything was exactly as advertised. The property manager Nina was very informative, prior to arrival and during our stay. The couple of items that we needed, Nina brought to us immediately. Our visit with her was most memorable and we appreciate her! Thank you Nina and Mike Tillman for allowing us to stay at The Lodge! ##### Kathy C. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021 ### 2/10 Terrible #### Verified traveller Jul 19, 2021 Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities This property is not family friendly, there were bugs and no air conditioning so when you opened the windows more bugs came in. The oven was dirty and not usable. If you want to pay to “rough it” then stay here or save your money and keep from getting ripped off like I did and camp In a tent at home.Tent camping would be cleaner and safer. The property is right by the RV park it is not secluded in a national forest like I was led to believe. I have reported this as a false listing to Vrbo, because it has been falsely represented. I spoke with Captain Mike the property owner, I thought they would refund some money but didn’t stand by that either. Not sure how people and Vrbo would allow a property to be listed and NOT refund money when you arrive and see it is nothing as described. Stayed for 1 of the 4 nights, wasted over $500 for my family vacation to be ruined. DO NOT STAY HERE! Wish there would have been a review for me to know this. I hope I save someone money and from being ate alive by bugs like myself and kids were. So much for thinking the best in people to find out they aren’t honest and steal your money. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [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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