✦ Modern Forest Chalet · Starlink-Connected · Sleeps 6 ✦

A serene, design-forward escape hidden in the pines of the Manistee National Forest in Wellston, MI. Walls of glass, soaring cathedral ceilings, and a private 16×16 deck make you exhale the moment you pull in — while rare Starlink high-speed Wi-Fi keeps you connected only if you want to be. Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms + sofa sleeper · pet-friendly · moments from the Pine & Manistee Rivers, Big-M, and Caberfae Peaks.

THE RETREAT
Unwind in a bright, open living space wrapped in windows, with 8-foot glass doors that slide open to the deck and the forest beyond. Thoughtfully set up for 6:
• 2 bedrooms, each with a queen bed + blackout curtains
• Queen pull-out sofa in the living room
• 1 full bathroom with modern fixtures
• Chef-ready kitchen — full-size range, dishwasher, microwave, fridge, cookware + coffee bar (Keurig + drip)
• Washer & dryer with detergent provided
• Smart TV, Starlink Wi-Fi, smart thermostat, central A/C + heat, keyless entry
Clean modern lines meet warm wood and rustic texture — upscale, but the kind of cozy you don’t want to leave.

WHY GUESTS LOVE IT
Rated in the top 10% of stays in the area with 10/10 cleanliness — a quiet, polished retreat that lives even better than it looks.

UNPLUG — OR WORK FROM THE WOODS
Rare Starlink high-speed internet means you can take the meeting, stream the movie, and post the sunset — then close the laptop and listen to the wind in the pines. An easy yes for remote workers and longer fall/winter stays.

WATER, TRAILS & SLOPES — minutes away
• Pine, Manistee & Little Manistee Rivers — kayaking, tubing & blue-ribbon trout fishing
• 10 min → Tippy Dam — world-class salmon & steelhead
• 5–7 min → North Country Trail & Big-M — hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing
• 25 min → Caberfae Peaks — downhill skiing & snowboarding
• 20 min → Lake Michigan beaches + downtown Manistee dining & marinas
• 2 min → ORV/ATV & snowmobile trail access
Plus small-town essentials close by: Dublin General Store, local taverns, and gas.

A RETREAT FOR EVERY SEASON
• Spring — birdsong, wildflowers, and early steelhead
• Summer — rivers, beaches, and long golden evenings
• Fall — headline-worthy color tours through the Manistee Forest
• Winter — snowshoe the quiet woods, then warm up by the fire

OUTDOOR LIVING
A spacious deck for slow coffee and grilling, a fire pit for s’mores under the stars, and level parking for vehicles, trailers, or boats.

AMENITIES SNAPSHOT
• Starlink high-speed internet (rare for this area)
• Smart thermostat + central A/C + heat
• Smart TV with streaming apps
• Full kitchen + coffee bar (Keurig + drip)
• Washer & dryer
• Fire pit & outdoor seating
• Keyless entry
• Trailer- & boat-friendly parking

PET POLICY & SECURITY
• Pet-friendly with prior approval (fee applies) — please follow pet rules and clean up after pets.
• Per Vrbo policy, exterior security cameras (driveway, front & back yard) for safety — none indoors, used only when guests are not present.