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We rent the cabins from Memorial Day Weekend through Thanksgiving.
​For questions or reservations, please send an email (see right) or call us - see number below.   If you're emailing, please mention your arrival/departure dates, how many people, and your desired cabin.  We'll get back to you ASAP.   
Nightly rates
: $80 for 1 or 2 people; $95 for 3; and $110 for 4 people - MasterCard, Visa, AMEX, Discover, or cash.  Prices include tax.
Two-night minimum, firm.   To send email, use form to the right. >>>
Cancellations: Notify us by 6pm day of arrival or we charge you for 1 night.
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Our Address: 3501 Madison Rd, Manistee, MI 49660.

231-723-9003 
Evenings before 10pm

 Alternate # 231-299-5463

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​Things to do in the Area:


Hang Out at the Lake Michigan Beaches in Nearby Manistee

Lake Michigan is just 20 minutes away, with 2 large public beaches to welcome you in Manistee: First Street Beach, just south of the Manistee River channel, and Fifth Avenue Beach, on the channel's north side.  Just north of town is Orchard Beach State Park on Lake Michigan, and south of town is Nordhouse Dunes, also on the big lake.  We are only a mile or so from the Little Manistee River, where you can always dip your toes!
 
Hike the North Country National Scenic Trail
This trail runs across the northern tier of the United States, and the Udell Hills section of it passes through the woods very near our cabins, literally a "stone's throw" away...Okay, you have to have a pretty good arm to throw a stone all the way to the North Country Trail, but it isn't more than a half mile away!  If you have never heard of the NCNST, here is a link where you can learn more: http://www.northcountrytrail.org/ and then click on the link for Michigan. You don't have to confine yourself to the North Country National Scenic Trail - there are several other hiking trails in the area near our cabins.
 
Visit Frog Pond Pottery
If you like handmade pottery, you will want to check out Frog Pond Pottery, on our premises.  Colleen, one of the owners, has been making stoneware pottery for several years, and has taken over our 250 square foot all-weather porch as a gallery.  She is very interested in our natural surroundings and pond life, and her work shows those interests.  She has a website, too: www.frogpondpots.com.  Take a look for yourself.  The best place to see her work from mid-May to  mid-September is in Manistee, at the Farmers & Artisans Market, Saturday mornings from 8:00am to about noon on the north side of the Maple Street bridge.

Rent a Canoe or Kayak (or bring your own)
There are lots of waterways for canoeing or kayaking in the immediate area.  We are situated between the Big and Little Manistee Rivers, and near Pine Creek.  Bear Creek and the Pine River are less than 20 minutes away.  There are inland lakes and the backwaters of Tippy Dam as well.  The nearest canoe/kayak livery is just 7 miles away. 
 
Do Some Hunting
There are many species of wildlife in the area: deer, wild turkey, and partridge, to name a few.  Hunting is allowed on  Manistee National Forest land that is adjacent to our cabins.  This area is quite popular during deer season, so if you are interested in coming here for opening day, November 15th, please make your reservations early! 
 
Go Fishing
In addition to the fishing charters available in Manistee, there's lots of good fishing to be had on the rivers and creeks in the area.  For all our fly-fishing fans, a section of the Manistee River system in Manistee County is designated as a "Wild and Scenic River" - fly fishing only, no motorboats allowed! 
 
Do Some Mountain Biking at Big M
There are many places in the area where you can mountain bike, but why not try out a really challenging course that is just a few miles from the cabins?  We are talking about the Big M course, just a few miles down the road.  This former downhill ski area, now a cross country ski center in the winter, has recently become popular with mountain bikers in the spring, summer, and fall.  Here is a website with information on the Lumberjack 100, a big mountain biking race (100 miles!)  at Big M held in mid-June: www.lumberjack100.com.

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Just 15 miles from Manistee & Lake Michigan


​More activities for you...

Explore Nordhouse Dunes
If you like hiking and sand dunes, Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area on Lake Michigan between Manistee and Ludington, is a great place to visit.  Not as big as Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes to the north, but more wild, and definitely not as crowded.  The only designated wilderness area in the lower peninsula, it is a wonderful place to explore, lounge on the beach, and just kick back.  No camping.  Only 20-25 minutes away from our cabins.  You can google Nordhouse Dunes or you can check: http://gorp.away.com/gorp/resource/us_wilderness_area/mi_nordh.htm.
 
Go Golfing in Manistee County
Whether you are a novice or an experienced golfer, Manistee County can accommodate your needs.  There are several (ten at last count) golf courses within the county, ranging in price from inexpensive to expensive, with some courses allowing walking, some requiring a cart.  Some of the courses are: Arcadia Bluffs (complete with views of Lake Michigan), Manistee National, Chestnut Hills, Heathlands, Bear Lake Golf and Country Club, and Crystal Mountain.
 
Do Some Site-Seeing in Nearby Manistee, Bear Lake, Brethren, Kaleva, Wellston, or Onekama
There are many things to see in the area.  Manistee, the Victorian Port City, is only 15-20 minutes away.  Besides two large public beaches on Lake Michigan, Manistee is home to many galleries and gift shops, a museum, and the turn-of-the-century Ramsdell Theatre.  The Ramsdell is home to the Manistee Civic Players, who maintain an active year-round theatre schedule.  Many of the other towns in the county have their own attractions...Visit the Downtown Manistee website to learn more about Manistee county and the many festivals and events hosted within the county throughout the year. 
 
Try Your Luck at the Little River Casino
The Little River Casino is located just north of Manistee, on US 31, 20-25 minutes away.  It is owned and operated by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians.  It is open 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.  Slot machines and gaming tables abound in this attractively furnished facility that opened in the last decade.  After a day of hiking, fishing, or site-seeing, for some, this might be a good way to finish the day.  Besides gambling, they have 3 restaurants and frequently host live entertainment.  Here is a link to their website: http://www.lrcr.com/​

Or Just Kick Back and Relax - It's A Great Place to Unwind!
In a setting on some private land within the Manistee National Forest near a large tranquil pond, it's the perfect place to escape the hectic pace of today's world.  Bring the "whole group" and have a back-to-nature retreat of your own.  We have a fire pit that is shared by both cabins, and acres of national forest adjacent to us where you can forage for firewood.  Come & make s'mores over the hot coals and let the bullfrogs in the pond lull you to sleep!  
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