Nature at its best

3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Washer

Explore the area

Baldwin, MI

Huron-Manistee National Forest1 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center17 min drive
Big Star Lake26 min drive
Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker)54 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

2nd floor half bathroom

Toilet

Main bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Cabin in the woods....fishing, hunting, ORV, hiking, snowmobile riding, cross country skiing, and the list goes on.

This is a year around cabin on 7 acres with 1000s of acres of federal land (Manistee National Forest) on 2 sides of the property. The cabin sleeps 7 comfortably, 1 bedroom has a queen bed, another bedroom has bunk bed with twin on top and a full on bottom, and the loft has another queen bed. The kitchen is open to the great room that has a pellet stove as a second source of heat for the home plus the cozy feel of a fire. There is a full bath on the main floor and a half bathroom in the loft. Washer/dryer is also available in the loft. This home also has a three season porches in front and a four season room in the back to enjoy during your stay. For additional sleeping there is a queen sleeper sofa in the four season room. Also in the living room there is a small couch that folds out to a bed if needed.

If you enjoy fishing, you will want to check out Pere Marquette River which is just down the road (Rainbow Rapids is one of many access points). The river is known for salmon, trout, rainbow trout and big brown. Kayaking or canoeing is also a fun way to enjoy the beautiful river.

Hiking through the woods is a wonderful way to enjoy the day. There is also a dog sled trail behind the cabin. You can also cross country skiing or snowshoeing in the winter.

If you like to ORV...the trailhead is on Sterns Road and near the cabin

The cabin is:
15 minutes to downtown Baldwin
30 minutes to Ludington
40 minutes from Caberfae Ski Resort
Close to 3 different launch locations on the Pere Marquette River

Property manager

Brenda Smith

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

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

About the neighborhood

Baldwin

Located in Baldwin, this vacation home is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette River, while Shrine of the Pines and Luther Area Museum are cultural highlights. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk
Balwin Teen Health Center - 17 min drive
Big Star Lake - 26 min drive
S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 44 min drive
Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 57 min drive

Getting around

Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

Dairy Queen - 16 min drive
Barski - 16 min drive
Northern Exposure Cafe - 16 min drive
Edie's Log Bar - 16 min drive
Pompeii's - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature at its best pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Nature at its best?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature at its best?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Nature at its best located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Pere Marquette River. Balwin Teen Health Center and Shrine of the Pines are also within 9 mi (15 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachele F.

Dec 26, 2023

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

Christmas get together

It is a great place for a family getaway. Spent Christmas with my family and it was perfect. Looking forward to get to plan a trip over the summer. Definitely would stay here again. Clean and beautiful property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

Oct 16, 2023

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

Peaceful Retreat

What a darling cabin surrounded by woods. Everything was comfortable and we felt at home, especially enjoyed the back porch! Very peaceful and away from every day noise. Lots of wildlife, even had a few deer visit. Spent the evenings by the fire, the cabin is a perfect place for star gazing since it's away from city lights. Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Edwin B.

Oct 10, 2023

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

Walden

Just what we needed. Superb place to be.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary R.

Sep 26, 2023

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

Nice getaway

Love that we can bring the dogs.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Thomas F.

Sep 25, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Sleeping beds

Thought there were 5 beds 5th bed was big enough for a 5 foot person. How you sleep 10 i have no idea as to where the beds were. Bunk beds are hard to get out of the top bunk.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Brenda Smith

I am married with 3 kids that are growing up so fast. We live out in the country with 2 dogs. At one point we had cattle, hogs, goats, and chickens. Now that the kids are older we do more traveling and maintain our rental properties.

Why they chose this property

My husband and I went to Baldwin on our first date....do I need to say anymore : ) We had a wonderful and when the opportunity came to buy this cabin years later we could not resist. Come for a visit and you might fall in love too...

What makes this property unique

There is so much to do or you can take time to just sit back and relax with nature all around you. We have a blast here at the cabin when we have an action pack day out on the ORV trails, snowmobiling/skiing, or in the Pere Marquette River, or hiking in the woods, or cuddle up on the couch in the cabin. It is a wonderful place for couples, families, or for groups of friends.