Title: Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest - 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 # Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest Vacation home in Wellston with kitchen and balcony ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23036200/23036139/b31a5660.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23036200/23036139/12dcdff2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Children's area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23036200/23036139/eac53515.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23036200/23036139/w1242h1656x0y276-64145e37.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23040000/23036200/23036139/abbf11ff.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the heart of Manistee National Forest, this cabin offers a cozy retreat with a wood burning fireplace and access to Crystal Lake. Unwind on the large deck or enjoy quality time with family by the bonfire pit and playscape. With air conditioning, washer/dryer, cable available, it's perfect for relaxation. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft ## 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. ### Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest Cabin has 3 bedrooms. 1st bedroom has a Queen bed and a twin with a doorwall that opens up to a large deck . 2nd bedroom has a queen bed and 3rd bedroom has twin beds Living room couch pulls out to a queen size bed. Wood burning Fireplace. Crystal lake just minutes away. Cable available. 1 full bath and 1/2 bath. Washer and Dryer on main floor. Has deck on 2nd floor. Bonfire pit & Playscape in yard. Air conditioning. Located in the heart of Manistee National Forest. Near Cadillac & Manistee. Crystal Mountain & Caberfae Peak near by. Manistee Riverwalk has shopping, restaurants, boating & Little River Casino. Cadillac has boating, swimming, fishing and lots of shopping & restaurants. Close to hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing - Snowboarding nearby ### Parking and transportation - Car required - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV with cable/satellite channels - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Please smoke outside & put butts in bonfire pit. ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the marina ### Things to do - Water park - Birdwatching nearby - Casino nearby - Cycling nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,000 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20920000/20913600/20913586/55f64d3a_edited_afa3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Pines Hideaway Cabin by Tippy Dam Wellston - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.4 Exceptional 102 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-11&endDate=2025-11-12&selected=20913586&PinnedHotelID=20913586&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33570000/33568200/33568149/19ef195a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hot tub!! 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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 ### We should mention A car is required for transportation to and from this property ### Property is also known as Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest House Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest Wellston Great Vacation Home Tippy Dam Manistee National Forest ## About the area Wellston is home to this vacation home. Fawn Crest Golf Course and Northern Natural LLC are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Crystal Lake Township Park. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. [Visit our Wellston travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellston.dx3000442907) [View more Vacation homes in Wellston](https://www.expedia.ca/Wellston-Private-Vacation-Homes.d3000442907-aaPrivateVacationHomes.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.221222,-85.96125&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wy%7ClGxhtkO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%40S%40U%40U%40U%40UBSBUBUBUBSBSBUDSDSBUDSDSDSDSFSDSFSFQDSHQFSFQFQHQFQHQFOHOHQJOHQHOHOJMHOJOJMJOJMJMJKJMJKLKJMLKLKJKLILKLILILILGLILINELILGLENGNELENELENCLCNENCNCLANCNANANAL%3FNAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FP%40L%3FN%40N%40N%40LBN%40NBNBLDNBNBLDNDLDNDLFNDLFLHLDNHLHLFLHLHLHLJJHLJLJJJLLJJJJLLJJJLJNJLJLHNJNHLJNHNHPHNHPHNHNFPHPHPFPFPFRFPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDRBRDTDRBRDTBRBRBTBTBT%40R%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAR%3FVATARATATCTATARCTCTCRCTCRETCRERETCRERERGRERGREPGRGRGPGRGPGPIPINGRININIPINIPINKNILKNINKLKLKNKJKLMLKJKJMLKJMJMJKHMJMHMHMHMFMHOHMDMHMFODMFODMDODMDOBOBMDOBO%40OBMBO%40O%40O%40M%3FQ%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAM%3FOAOAOAOCMCOAOCOEMCOCMEOEMEOEOGMEMGMIOEMIMIMGMIMIMIMKMIKKMKMKKMMKKKKMKMKKKMKOKMKOIOKMIOIOIQKOIQIOGOISGOIQGQGQGSIQESGSGQESGSESESESESCUESESCUCSCUCSCUCUCSAUAUAUAUASAUAW%3FSAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=267AViAXg5S51jHRNX6sdKFTprY=) Wellston, MI ### What's nearby - Crystal Lake Township Park - 2 min walk - 0.2 km - Wellston Branch Library - 3 min walk - 0.3 km - Cranberry Lake - 1 min drive - 0.4 km - Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 12 min drive - 6.8 km - Sand Lake - 13 min drive - 9.0 km ### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 33 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬16 min walk - ‪Irons Cafe - ‬13 min drive - ‪Jackie's Place - ‬12 min drive - ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬4 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Great vacation home near Tippy Dam, in the Manistee National forest located? > Situated in Wellston, this vacation home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Crystal Lake Township Park. 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