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Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest

2.0 star property

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Outdoor spa tub
Smart TV, fireplace, offices, computer monitors
Interior
Exterior
3 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1680 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Wellston, MI
  • Place, Cooley Bridge Roadside Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Crystal Mountain
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)
    ‪27 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Wellston

Located in Wellston, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Cooley Bridge Roadside Park. .This family-friendly vacation home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chittenden Lake and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Dorner Lake.

What's nearby

  • Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 17 min drive - 17.0 miles
  • Little River Casino - 28 min drive - 31.8 miles
  • Crystal Mountain - 35 min drive - 42.9 miles
  • Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course - 49 min drive - 51.3 miles

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬1 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest

Home Gym | Secluded Surroundings | Near ATV Trails | 13 Mi to Caberfae Peaks | 29 Mi to Crystal Mountain
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 bunks with 4 twin beds total | Living Room; Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Plays
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private hot tub, deck w/dining area, space heater, private yard, fire pit, yard games
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/YouTube TV, Netflix and more, electric fireplace, office/dedicated workspace, board games/books, dining table
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, drop coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, dishware + flatware, cooking basics, trash bags + paper towels, high chair, booster seat, complimentary coffee, tea + snacks
GENERAL: Free WiFi (laptop friendly), washer + dryer, ironing board/iron, clothes steamer, laundry detergent, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, central A/C + heating, ceiling fans, keyless entry, hangers, hair dryer
FAQ: 7 exterior security cameras (facing out to monitor times of non-occupancy), wildlife on-site
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, steps to enter
PARKING: Large pull-around driveway + dedicated parking for 4 vehicles, RV/trailer parking allowed on-site. Hook-ups are additional fee

SNOW MUCH FUN: Caberfae Peaks (13 miles), Crystal Mountain (29 miles), snowmobile trails (walking distance)
ON THE WATER: Low Bridge Park and Pine River access (1 mile), Tippy Dam (5 miles), Manistee River (16 miles), Hodenpyl Dam (17 miles)
SCENIC SPOTS: Sand Lake Recreation Area (8 miles), Manistee River Trail (17 miles), North Country Trail - Marilla Trailhead (20 miles), Shrine of the Pines (31 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes (45 miles), Ludington State Park (48 miles)
SWING AWAY: Caberfae Peaks Golf Course (13 miles), Lakewood on the Green (22 miles), Manistee National Golf and Resort (23 miles), Mountain Ridge Golf Course (29 miles), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (32 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Manistee (24 miles), Cadillac (26 miles), Ludington (47 miles), Traverse City (49 miles)
AIRPORTS: Cherry Capital Airport (49 miles), Muskegon County Airport (108 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (123 miles)
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy recreational amenities such as a hot tub and a fitness center.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Computer monitor
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office
  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Single level property
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Gym
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,680 square feet

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Turn hot tub down to 95 degrees and make sure it is latched.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No pets, no smoking, no parties

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed
No parties or large gatherings allowed without pri

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No parties or large gatherings allowed without pri
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pine River Ranch provided us with the space, amenities and seclusion our family needed for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely perfect...from first communication to locking the door when we left. Brandon and Denae have done such a great job of decorating and stocking this home. The details were a 5-star luxury accommodation...even the towels were folded like we were at a spa. We can't thank them enough and we will be back!
We had 8" of snow fall while we were there...winter wonderland. Brandon was so helpful getting a plow there so we could drive home.
Plenty of space to cook and serve a Thanksgiving meal! I brought table decor to make it special for my family, but most other serving wear and utensils were there...stocked kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at Pine River Ranch. The house and amenities were excellent. The host was very helpful!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable home, great layout, amazing location and so many thoughtful touches.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay. Clean, well appointed, great communication and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect place to stay!!

This was by far the best vacation rental we have ever experienced!! The house is so well equipped you can pretty much just show up and start vacationing! Beautifully furnished and so many extras thought of. Location is great for getting to the beach (highly recommend 1st St Beach in Manistee) and for enjoying some time in the woods. Owners were fantastic!! Hope to return someday!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place great location to the trails for snowmobiling huge hot tub

We where in town for work brought our snowmobiles to ride whule not working what a great time place trails were awesome
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caleb S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

The house was the PERFECT place to relax, even during a tough Michigan winter! The house had all the small amenities you'd expect of a hotel, but with space for everyone, ability to cook for ourselves, and the hot tub was a great plus! Definitely recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Getaway

The Pine River Ranch is a great place to take the whole family. The property is well equipped with everything you need and then some. lots of outdoor amenities, hot tub, fire pit, and every yard game you can imagine. Brandon and Denae were so easy to work with, and the house was spotless. Will definitely come back for a future visit with others.Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

John S., Lebanon in. 46052

Liked: Cleanliness

Satisfied

Perfect
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property to fish the salmon run

House was perfect with everything you needed! Oval driveway was great to pull the boat around
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024