Lodge in Michigan
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Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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Includes essentialsAir conditioning, TV, Coffee/tea maker and more
About this lodge
The unique 1930 train caboose is nestled over looking the Big Manistee River in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. The caboose has been converted into a cabin, that offers sleeping of up to 6. It's location is close to hiking, canoeing, and fishing. Owners Michael & Jenni Tilmann have worked hard to make this a cozy and clean place to stay while enjoying your next rustic adventure. Capt. Michael is a river guide as well as a Charter Boat Captain, which makes for a great place to stay prior and post fishing trips. North West Michigan offers lots of activities such as Sleeping Bear Dunes, casinos, as well as the wonderful beaches of Lake Michigan! For further details please visit www.visitmanistee.com !
Amenities
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Refrigerator
Kitchen
Microwave
Patio
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Shower
Outdoor Cooking
Family friendly
Dining area
Towels
Dining table
Map of Michigan
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
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8 / 10Excellent·Aug 2026
Exactly as listed! Cozy little cabin tucked away near the manistee river. We loved this charming caboose, slept comfortably and had most everything we needed. (AC, fridge and freezer, cooking utensils, chairs, patio, outdoor fireplace, parking) and the owner responded quickly when I needed help. Some small things we think would make it better: wifi, extra blankets, guest book, wider curtains. We did see that there was old coffee still in the pot with some mold floating, cleaned that no biggee. And my friend said her pillow lowkey smelled slept in, lol im quoting her! The shower knobs were a little tricky to use but i got it eventually. Door curtains were off the tracks partially but worked. Overall enjoyed our stay and appreciated this quirky, peaceful place less than 20 mins away from lake michigan and lake manistee. Perfect for my birthday weekend. :)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jul 2026
Came in for a couple of nights and it was great. Would do it again.
6 / 10Average·Jul 2024
This is an ok property for a few guys for a fishing trip. Not a great place for a family stay. It is on the Manistee River, but you can barely see the river and there is no access to it. It is pretty clean inside, but definitely has a musty smell and the blakets and futon were damp from humidity. It worked ok for us(my wife, daughter and I) because we mostly just slept there and spent most of our time in Manistee, but we probably would not plan to return. It just depends on what you plan to use it for.
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