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

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Property grounds
Smart TV, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, books, video library
Camp Smokey is nestled in the heart of Manistee National Forest, offering a spacious retreat with FREE FIREWOOD and a covered outdoor seating area. Enjoy the beautiful surroundings while staying connected with WiFi and Smart TV, or explore nearby trails like North Country Trail and Manistee River trails.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

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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 amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

About the area

Located in Brethren, this holiday home is on a river. 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 Virgin Island.
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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

  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬10 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!?

Checkout 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 holiday 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 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

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

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 49 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Seth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a really fun stay, there’s lots to do nearby and the hiking is awesome. The sleeping bear dunes are a bit hard though so make sure you properly prepare!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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

10/10 Excellent

Brittany M.

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

Great Location

This property is in the best location. Close to the Dublin store, Manistee River Trail and Brethren. The host was awesome on giving information and making sure the stay was relaxing. We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in May 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

Christine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay at Camp Smokey. The home is great, a lot less mosquitoes in the yard than when you stay in the deep woods, and close to our favorite bait shops, markets, dining and recreation. Love that old sheets are provided for the doggies and to use at the beach. Lots of different places in and out of the house to sit, doesn't feel cramped or crowded at all. Love it!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corey f.

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

Quite and close to fishing

Very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

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

Privacy

Great location with lots of peace and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

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

Honeymoon

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

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

Duane W.

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

Ludington and Sleeping Bear trip

Comfortable and spacious Loved the simple things like the fire pit and the openness. Wonderfully quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 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

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

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

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

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

Jeff C.

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

Highly recommended.....

The host attends to every detail... We and our pet were jazzed by the whole experience. What a great area. We will be back...................
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 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

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

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

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

Shannon L.

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

a great spot, thats close to the damn

everything was great with the trailer, clean and warm with everything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

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

Cheryl B., Clarklake, MI 49234

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

Great Get Away!

Great location, neighbors aren't too close. Comfortable and homelike. Had everything we needed. Close to trails for our Jeep rides. Our dog even enjoyed being there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023