Cabins Info, Pictures & Guest Comments
We have two cabins of similar size, about 700 sq ft each. Both have a nice view of the large, tranquil pond pictured on the home page. Both cabins have fully-furnished kitchens (table & chairs, sinks, full-size refrigerators, microwave ovens, coffee makers, 4-burner electric stovetops, as well as dishes, glasses, silverware, pots & pans and various utensils) and bathrooms with flush toilets, sinks, stall showers, and of course, hot & cold running water. Each cabin can sleep up to 4 people, in a double bed & two twin beds. Cabin #1 has two bedrooms. Cabin #2 has all 3 beds in a large, "bunkhouse" style bedroom. Bed linens and towels are included. Both cabins have an efficient, clean, odorless, completely vented propane heating system that will keep you warm and cozy in cold weather. In the summer, the many nearby trees cool the cabins naturally. Feel free to bring electric fans if you wish. Some outdoor chairs and picnic tables are provided as well. We rent from Memorial Day weekend to Thanksgiving.
Cabin #1 (below left) is an authentic 50+ year old log cabin. The exterior has been painted ivory and hunter green, and the interior is off-white with khaki tan and hunter green accents. This cabin now has a new hunter green metal roof as of this spring. Cabin #2 (below right) has a rough-sawn, natural spruce split-log exterior and a dark brown metal roof (you'll have to take our word for it until we get a new picture - we've had many compliments on it). It has a similar color scheme inside as Cabin #1. Both cabins have an overstuffed easy chair or two, and a table & 4 chairs for meals. We think they have a comfortable, homey feel and a "mini-lodge" look. There is a charcoal grill for each cabin - BYO charcoal and grill brush if you want to use a grill. Other than that, all you need to bring is your clothing, toiletries, food, and what ever outdoor gear you need.
Cabin #1 (below left) is an authentic 50+ year old log cabin. The exterior has been painted ivory and hunter green, and the interior is off-white with khaki tan and hunter green accents. This cabin now has a new hunter green metal roof as of this spring. Cabin #2 (below right) has a rough-sawn, natural spruce split-log exterior and a dark brown metal roof (you'll have to take our word for it until we get a new picture - we've had many compliments on it). It has a similar color scheme inside as Cabin #1. Both cabins have an overstuffed easy chair or two, and a table & 4 chairs for meals. We think they have a comfortable, homey feel and a "mini-lodge" look. There is a charcoal grill for each cabin - BYO charcoal and grill brush if you want to use a grill. Other than that, all you need to bring is your clothing, toiletries, food, and what ever outdoor gear you need.
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Both cabins share a fire pit with rustic seating in a clearing next to Cabin #2, overlooking the pond. The cabin property adjoins the Manistee National Forest where you can forage for fallen firewood, or bring your own. Sometimes we have free firewood available for your use, but no guarantees are made! We don't have TV in the cabins, but most of our outdoor-loving guests don't seem to mind. Cell phone access is spotty - your best bet is on our deck or at the top of the hill on Madison Road. Most of our guests enjoy being "unplugged" for their visit with us. There is plentiful 4G service up on M-55 (5 miles away) & several places with free 4G wifi in Manistee, such as Goody's Coffee, Manistee Library & most restaurants.
No indoor smoking, ever. Housebroken, well-behaved pets stay for free, but please take them along when you are out & about.
Nightly rates, including tax: $80 for 1 or 2 people; $95 for 3; and $110 for 4 people - MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, or cash.
Cancellations: Notify us by 6pm day of arrival or we charge you for 1 night, same as most lodgings.
Please call evenings before 10pm: 231-723-9003 or 231-794-1951. Find us on Facebook: Cabins-by-the-Pond
No indoor smoking, ever. Housebroken, well-behaved pets stay for free, but please take them along when you are out & about.
Nightly rates, including tax: $80 for 1 or 2 people; $95 for 3; and $110 for 4 people - MC, Visa, AMEX, Discover, or cash.
Cancellations: Notify us by 6pm day of arrival or we charge you for 1 night, same as most lodgings.
Please call evenings before 10pm: 231-723-9003 or 231-794-1951. Find us on Facebook: Cabins-by-the-Pond
Interior Shots: Cabin #1 top row; Cabin #2 bottom row
Don't Take Our Word for It - See What Our Guests Have Said Over the Years...
We very much enjoyed our stay. The cabin and surroundings are inviting & hospitable. The pond is a perfect touch. We left a little pie for you as a thank you. - J & K Pavlovsky
Just wanted to say thanks again for a wonderful stay. We love your place. It's so peaceful and refreshing for us from the big city. Already looking forward to our next stay. Thanks. Be well. - M&M from Chicago
I stayed at your cabins in May and turkey-hunted with my soon to be father-in-law. We had a blast and hope to come back in November to hunt some deer. - VS & RW
Thank you for a wonderful weekend and for the cuttings. Enjoy this bottle of wine while you enjoy your beautiful place. God Bless, J & K Fink
We went for one last hike and then we’ll be back to get our stuff & car. We loved it here. We would definitely like to come back again. Thank you so much. - A & C Bauder
Thank you so much. We had a great time & love the cabins. Hope to visit again – Fred, Kelly & the dogs!
Thank you so much for letting us use your lovely cottage! We had a fun trip - it was like being at our home-away-from-home. You had all the amenities (BBQ, etc.) that put a real nice touch to our mini-vacation. Here's to the next time! Dave & Tiffany
We had a wonderful time! It was just what we needed. We will be coming back. - A & R Smith
Thank you for your great Cabin by the Pond! We loved it! It was the perfect setting for two scorched Arizonans in July! Green, lush, moist, peaceful, forested, (did I say green – green!), bud-filled, musical, serene, peaceful, convenient – close to perfect! Hope to come back soon. We love the forest & salt-free beach! Thanks for your hospitality. - I & R Schmoller
Thank you for making our night so special. The cabin is beautiful & we had a great time. We will be making this our spot every year for our anniversary. Thanks again. – TJ & Molly
Thanks again for the gasoline, the conversation, and the space. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. We left some perishables that wouldn't make the trip home. We hope it is not an inconvenience and apologize if it is. Hopefully our paths will cross again. - John and group
We just wanted to say thank you for the pleasant stay. Our time here was enjoyable. You have a very beautiful and peaceful place! Thanks again. - L & C Cotton
We enjoyed your cabin! Love the trails to be right behind us! Nice to meet you and I hope we will be back again! - D & J Cook
Great place. We love it here. Thanks for allowing pets. Honey enjoyed herself, too! - J & D Dosenbuck
Thank you. We enjoyed our stay – very peaceful & relaxing here…You have a nice place. It is easy to see a lot of love & elbow grease has gone into the cabins & lovely landscaping. – C Deming
We had a very relaxing, peaceful time! Thank you and hopefully we will see you again some time. - P & S Smethers
Thanks so much for the wonderful stay. The cabin was just great & we all had a fantastic time. I know we will be back. - P & J Glaze, D & D Ellison
Had a great time as usual. Saw several deer, but no antlers – maybe next year! Take care and have a great 2001 holiday season. Please book us for the same time next year – November 13, 14, 15. - T Hoffman
Thanks once again. We had a wonderful stay and extended it one night. Look forward to seeing you soon again. O & T Olartz
Thanks for everything – we had a great time & appreciated your kindness & flexibility. - Dan & Elizabeth
Thank you! It was great! We’ll be back again. Thank you, too, for your hospitality. - J & D Kaplan
Thank you! We had a wonderful stay – very peaceful setting. C & R Grosse
Thanks a lot. Good time as usual. See you in the spring for turkey hunting. – WK
Just wanted to say thanks again for a wonderful stay. We love your place. It's so peaceful and refreshing for us from the big city. Already looking forward to our next stay. Thanks. Be well. - M&M from Chicago
I stayed at your cabins in May and turkey-hunted with my soon to be father-in-law. We had a blast and hope to come back in November to hunt some deer. - VS & RW
Thank you for a wonderful weekend and for the cuttings. Enjoy this bottle of wine while you enjoy your beautiful place. God Bless, J & K Fink
We went for one last hike and then we’ll be back to get our stuff & car. We loved it here. We would definitely like to come back again. Thank you so much. - A & C Bauder
Thank you so much. We had a great time & love the cabins. Hope to visit again – Fred, Kelly & the dogs!
Thank you so much for letting us use your lovely cottage! We had a fun trip - it was like being at our home-away-from-home. You had all the amenities (BBQ, etc.) that put a real nice touch to our mini-vacation. Here's to the next time! Dave & Tiffany
We had a wonderful time! It was just what we needed. We will be coming back. - A & R Smith
Thank you for your great Cabin by the Pond! We loved it! It was the perfect setting for two scorched Arizonans in July! Green, lush, moist, peaceful, forested, (did I say green – green!), bud-filled, musical, serene, peaceful, convenient – close to perfect! Hope to come back soon. We love the forest & salt-free beach! Thanks for your hospitality. - I & R Schmoller
Thank you for making our night so special. The cabin is beautiful & we had a great time. We will be making this our spot every year for our anniversary. Thanks again. – TJ & Molly
Thanks again for the gasoline, the conversation, and the space. We enjoyed ourselves immensely. We left some perishables that wouldn't make the trip home. We hope it is not an inconvenience and apologize if it is. Hopefully our paths will cross again. - John and group
We just wanted to say thank you for the pleasant stay. Our time here was enjoyable. You have a very beautiful and peaceful place! Thanks again. - L & C Cotton
We enjoyed your cabin! Love the trails to be right behind us! Nice to meet you and I hope we will be back again! - D & J Cook
Great place. We love it here. Thanks for allowing pets. Honey enjoyed herself, too! - J & D Dosenbuck
Thank you. We enjoyed our stay – very peaceful & relaxing here…You have a nice place. It is easy to see a lot of love & elbow grease has gone into the cabins & lovely landscaping. – C Deming
We had a very relaxing, peaceful time! Thank you and hopefully we will see you again some time. - P & S Smethers
Thanks so much for the wonderful stay. The cabin was just great & we all had a fantastic time. I know we will be back. - P & J Glaze, D & D Ellison
Had a great time as usual. Saw several deer, but no antlers – maybe next year! Take care and have a great 2001 holiday season. Please book us for the same time next year – November 13, 14, 15. - T Hoffman
Thanks once again. We had a wonderful stay and extended it one night. Look forward to seeing you soon again. O & T Olartz
Thanks for everything – we had a great time & appreciated your kindness & flexibility. - Dan & Elizabeth
Thank you! It was great! We’ll be back again. Thank you, too, for your hospitality. - J & D Kaplan
Thank you! We had a wonderful stay – very peaceful setting. C & R Grosse
Thanks a lot. Good time as usual. See you in the spring for turkey hunting. – WK
