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Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
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Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway

Make yourself at home at new Camp Smokey, located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. FREE FIREWOOD provided, along with a covered outdoor seating area in case it rains! Spacious single wide on 5 acres is under new ownership (formerly Camp OSO). Less than 5 minutes to Tippy Dam, Red Bridge and Manistee River access! The North Country Trail and Manistee River trails are 5 minutes away. Blue Ribbon trout streams nearby (such as Peterson Creek) as well as Tippy Dam backwaters. Sportsmen/sportswomen friendly. In the heart of outdoor recreation, you will be minutes from not only world-class fishing, but hiking, biking, tubing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and state and national forest lands for hunting. Minutes from Manistee and Traverse City and Sleep Bear Dunes. The casino, golf and ski resorts are only 20 minutes away. Restaurants and stores close by. Not far off of Coates Highway in Brethren, Michigan. Walking distance to state land.
This 2 bedroom, one bath (with a huge tub) offers room to sleep 4-6 comfortably, but can sleep up to 8. One queen size log bed, one full and 2 twin beds, along with a self-inflating queen mattress. Fully equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, fire pit and plenty of parking for your ATV’s and boats. Smart TV (many channels) and WIFI provided, along with many amenities. Recreational maps and information available for your use.
We feel your pet is a part of your family – well behaved animals are welcome at no additional cost.
Please give us the chance to allow you to enjoy this spectacular area for outdoor recreation!

Property manager

Sheila Holmes

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Brethren, MI

What's nearby

  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Hodenpyl Dam - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 30 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 35 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trail's Inn Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway located?

Located on a river, this Brethren holiday home offering ski-in/ski-out access is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Virgin Island and Birch Island. Lake Eleanor and Manikawa Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Manistee/Tippy Dam Getaway Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended.....
The host attends to every detail... We and our pet were jazzed by the whole experience. What a great area. We will be back...................
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Stay
My family with our dog stayed to celebrate my birthday and fish. The home was very clean, property manager was easily accessible for questions. Lovely welcome packet with restaurants, ATV trails things to do in the area. Want to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bohdan F.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quite and close to fishing
Very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place to stay
I rented this beautiful place for a getaway. My sons birthday was this weekend and we wanted a place to stay that was quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved staying at this property - Camp Smokey
We stayed here a few years ago and had a fantastic stay then and now for a local trail race. This property is extremely clean and well kept up in a peaceful area. There are many thoughtful touches the owners leave, from keeping a basket of dog supplies to having nice scented bath products! My family really enjoy it here. And we plan on keep coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded getaway!
We had a wonderful 12 day stay with our grandchildren! Close to the Tippy Dam, grocery store, kayaking, nature walks, just lots of activities to do. This would be a GREAT place for snowmobilers to stay. It was extremely nice to have a washer and dryer available. The beds were very comfortable. Everything that you would need for an enjoyable week away from home was all provided. We will look forward to returning this next year!
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don B., United States

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy little place
Place was nice ckean and neighbors were not to clise
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danyel B., Brown city, mi

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway
Its comfortable and cozy plenty of activities to do at the house and nearby. Close to tippy dam, so many manistee national forest trails, close to many beaches in manistee as well. Plenty of room for our family and dogs. Very clean and updated flooring. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hard beds
The beds were too hard to sleep on . Otherwise we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gregory D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice Very clean
Very well kept Very well maintained shower was way too small but overall very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Privacy
Great location with lots of peace and quite
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lou S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Little Slice of Michigan Country Life
We rented a pontoon for the week on Tippy Dam Pond and stayed in this home with our daughter and our two dogs. The home is decorated with cabin decor and the kitchen has everything that you need. The cabin was warm in cool weather and cool when the temperatures started to climb. The washer and dryer worked very well, and we were able to pack less things from home. We were sad when it was time to go home and leave this nice home, neighborhood and recreation area.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elena L.

Liked: Cleanliness
A charming get away
Perfect for our Michigan trip. Clean and quiet. Lovely location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up North Get Away
Had a great stay. Communication and check in was top notch. Clean and had everything we needed already there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

shanna y., Melvindale

Liked: Cleanliness
Good times
Location was perfect ,clean stay,fun times it was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bang for the buck
Nice secluded area close to everything yet far enough away that you can forget about everything. Already booked for another stay. Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay very near to Tippy Dam.
The property was very nice. Plenty of room for the friend to stay during our fishing trip. Super quiet area with no traffic. There was a nice campfire area with chairs that we enjoyed. Our host was very nice. We had a great time there and would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Honeymoon
Property & owners were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
A relaxing weekend
Everything was clean and comfortable. It was a great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion Stay
The property was clean but a little dated. The only issue that we experienced was the electronic door lock battery needing to be replaced. But that was taken care of the next day. Well equipped with commodities like: soaps, cleaning agents, laundry detergents, toiletries, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

William

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Property was supplied with everything you need. We definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Eileen U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Country comfort & dog friendly
We enjoyed our stay, nothing fancy but comfortable and convenient to Manistee National Forest, Tippy Dam, biking, hiking and swimming! We felt welcomed with snacks and tolerance of our extended family -(i.e our mini golden doodle dogs!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious trailer had everything and more
The extras were very nice...wel ome treat basket was a very nice touch! We loved the large bathtub with bath epsom salts provided. I would highly recommend..nothing but positive vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ludington and Sleeping Bear trip
Comfortable and spacious Loved the simple things like the fire pit and the openness. Wonderfully quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023