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Entire cabin·Private host

Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player
Smart TV, DVD player
Escape to a cozy cabin near Traverse City, with a full kitchen and living room perfect for relaxing. Take in the beautiful surroundings from the nice deck in the back or gather around the fire pit for an evening under the stars.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River

Close to Traverse City, many two track trails, snowmobile trails, many places to launch kayaks or a boat.
The cabin has a full kitchen and living room.
There is a ring for a fire. Nice deck in the back.
THE RIVER IN NOT ACCESSIBLE FROM THE CORTAGE.

Property manager

KimMe Scripter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

There is a fence blocking off the access to the river the stairs are unsafe damage to fence with cost you your deposit
Please make sure all doors and windows are closed before leaving all dishes are washed and put away and garbage taken to big container outside

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 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 private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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

About the area

Map
Mesick, MI

What's nearby

  • Hodenpyl Dam - 19 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 26 min drive - 36.9 km
  • Interlochen Center for the Arts - 28 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 29 min drive - 37.5 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 35 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Ellens Corners - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Buckley Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Common Grounds Kitchen & Tap - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Main Street Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mushroom Bar And Grill - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River located?

Located in the heart of Mesick, this cabin is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 9.5 mi (15.3 km) from Hodenpyl Dam. Interlochen Center for the Arts and Interlochen State Park are also within 20 miles (32 km).

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Beautiful cabin on the Manistee River Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Melissa U.

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

Cute cabin on the Manistee

Loved this place! Cabin was clean, cozy and easy to find. The location is perfect to relax since it's so quiet. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer A.

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

Nice place

House was properly stocked with good amenities and beds were pretty comfortable. Lots of leaves we had to rake from the back and firepit area firepit
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

DOUGLAS

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a perfect cabin for our wedding visit. Well stocked with everything we needed. Clean, comfortable and a good value for two couples. Everthing was as advertised, close to venue and market in Mesick for essentials. Thanks
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha D.

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

Comfy

Stayed here for a night while in town for a wedding, it was cute and a good location!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emmanuel S.

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

Would recommend

Enjoyed our stay, easy in and out.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake D.

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

Great spot to stay before launching out at Wilderness Canoe Trips!

Cozy spot! Perfect little get away!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melissa Z.

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

Our vacation

We love staying here this is our second time. It is like home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett W.

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

Great stay

Awesome stay wish I owned it
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane D.

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

A relaxing stay

Check in was easy, the cabin was very clean, the kitchen was thoughtfully stocked with all the necessities for preparing/cooking meals. We’ll probably book this one again 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay C.

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

Cute little cabin on the river

This little cabin was perfect for our family and good for our budget. Would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carole D.

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

S&TW

Stayed for the weekend while attending a nearby wedding. Homey cabin worked perfectly for our needs. Super accommodating host. Would stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy A.

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

Great property

Great property, beautiful scenery, clean house. Check in was easy. Great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Vanessa P.

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

Short Stay on the way home

The check in process was convenient and the cabin suited our needs for one night. The cabin was well stocked with anything we might need and there was plenty of room in the front to walk our dogs.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

ashley j.

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

Nice spot

Comfy, great location for outdoor recreation, kayaking, hiking, ORV trails.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Lucinda K.

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

Weekend family outing

Rustic cabin - very clean!! I just wish the stairs to the lake were operational- although we did know before we couldn’t use them - it would have been nice see more of the lake. Nice stay cute little cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

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

First family vacation

We stayed for four days in July. It is a lovely little cabin. The cabin is easy to find. Our toddler loves the bunk beds, and the table overlooking the river. The hostess is excellent.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

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

Great Trip

The Host KimMe is AMAZING!Very accommodating and ready to help with any issues that may arise.I saw a comment about well water, the cabin had a water container with filter in the fridge and it was fine. We were only a few minutes away from family. We came up to visit family. We are a family of 7 and it seemed very spacious for us. We would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We stayed 6 nights. We were very satisfied and will stay there again. It was very nice and cozy, close to family and grocery store. We had fun playing the games and watching movies in the evenings.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon-Pierre M.

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

Awesome place

Fishing trip with buddies. Cabin was clean & private. Loved it. Will come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Just off the beaten track with a super view and amenities

Easy to find and check in. Had everything we needed to have a cozy Spring weekend. Just the right amount of space. No traffic on the short road and easy access to the river, Hodenpyl Dam, and lots of National Forest trails. Short jump to Mesick for groceries and gas was very convenient. Felt very safe and the price fit our family budget nicely. Thank you, KimMe!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erica R.

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

Cute little cabin

We rented the house to stay in during the Buckley Old Engine Show which was only 5 min away. The house itself was cute, with the back porch and living room overlooking the Manistee River. The house has all the essentials and so peaceful! The bedrooms and bathroom are a little outdated but everything was so accessible and clean. Checking in and out was a breeze! So glad we stayed here!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Dylan D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Great location if you want to be away From inner city noise. Awesome back porch and hang out spot. inside the cabin was decent the kitchen was fully equipped to cook the bedrooms were decent noticed a lot of insects in the house I’m guessing due to it being in the woods also has well water so other then that for the price you can’t beat it. I plan on staying again in October.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Sandra A.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Decent location for travel to Traverse City

The access to the river was wired shut and very overgrown, so there was no kayaking. The air conditioning was a small square tower type fan, not a real A/C unit so the house was a bit too hot for sleeping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Millicent

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Nice and spacious, well stocked.easy to find geographically. Coffee maker leaked and needs replaced. I washed windows, they were that bad!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila T.

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

Short stay, good times

We were there just for the night after a cold, windy and wet color tour. The property was clean and stocked with unexpected items. I had forgotten butter for breakfast, but there was a suitable alternative in the cupboard. We ended up playing one of the many games and putting a puzzle together.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

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