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Nature at its best

Vacation home in Baldwin with kitchen

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Escape to this cabin in the woods, nestled on 7 acres of forestland. The open kitchen and great room invite relaxation with a cozy pellet stove for warmth. Unwind in the three-season porch or four-season room, take advantage of the washer/dryer and full bath on the main floor.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

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

Nature at its best

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 amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Property grounds

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  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
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
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 neighborhood

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Baldwin, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Hamlin Lake - 14 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Shrine of the Pines - 17 min drive - 15.1 km
  • Little Star Lake - 18 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Cecilia Lake - 21 min drive - 15.8 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Barski - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Marquette Trails Restuarant - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪876 - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Northern Exposure Cafe - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature at its best pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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

Check-in begins at 5:00 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 steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Railroad Lake and Pere Marquette River. Nugent Lake is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

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Reviews

Nature at its best Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 66 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

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

Beautiful home and property

Would stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug R.

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

Nice cabin and location

I stayed at the cabin while fishing. The location was great. The property was very quiet with only a rare passing train. I would book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keat C.

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

Fishing trip

Perfect place between town and river quiet and alone.we had a great past few days.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aide P.

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

Beautiful

This place was amazing a quiet had a lot of rest
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stanley B.

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

Good Location

The property was well maintained and close to the river for fishing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tony E.

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

Nicely remote

It was really nice and clean. Enjoyed the property, thanks for having us.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua M.

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

Awesome place

Had a awesome week and loved the cabin. Very cozy and quite for a good get away. Would recommend anyone want to get away to stay here. Thanks
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa P.

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

Fun!

This place was so beautiful. I loved the scenery and also enjoyed the space it gave me and my family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim and Ruth L.

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

Cozy Cabin in the Woods

Great place! We enjoyed the screened porch, pellet stove, deer, woods, large area for the dogs to run and the trail running behind the cabin. Everything we needed for a long weekend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie N.

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

AWESOME Stay

It was amazing from the point of booking til we pulled out of the driveway to sadly head home! The back sunroom is so relaxing and peaceful! A huge thank you for such a cpzy place to unwind!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradly A., West Bloomfield

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

great place but heat is tricky

place is great for a trip, I have stayed a few times and I will again. Pellet heater is always tricky, my only issue.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle H.

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

Family Weekend in the Country

We loved this secluded cottage in the woods. It was perfect for our needs. The cottage was clean, welcoming, and well stocked. Since it was out in the country and on a dirt road, it wasn't perfectly pristine, but it is clearly well maintained and cared for. We loved how quiet it was... close enough to Baldwin to allow us to do some shopping and eat out, but far enough away to let us sit in the evening without any noise and watch the animals (lots of deer) and the night sky. Thank you so much! We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Loretta M.

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

Wonder private home, close to Pere Marquette river to kayak.

It was very relaxing. We brought firewood and sat by the fire every night. Just disappointed in extra fee for 4th person, when the home sleeps seven. Very strange! Never had this on a VRBO home before.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ginny G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was perfect. Close to all the beautiful hikes and Pere Marquette River. The beds were comfortable.AC worked great. The cabin has 2 family rooms which allows for you to spread out and enjoy! Kitchen had all the utensils and pans you need. We would love to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place! Great communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rene

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like that it has neighbors, but they are far enough away that you have privacy, the cabin was just the right size for the 5 of us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jennifer M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was nicely decorated. Would have given 5 stars if would have had the amenities they listed in the posting and it was very difficult to cool the loft and back livingroom areas.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve K.

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

Perfect hunting getaway!!!

This is our second time here. We will be back next year also. The property is perfect for what we use it for. We really enjoy sitting buy the fire and looking at the stays. by the fire and looking at the
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jaclyn K.

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

Family vacation

Everything was as listen and location was perfect. So peaceful and lots of land for kids to run around. Only complaint i have is the wall fan upstairs didnt work,but we made due. Also stove was dirty (with grease) and found clumps of dog hair all over. Which i just cleaned up. No biggie to me but might to othrs
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caleb L.

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

Nice spot in the woods

Just what we needed to get away from everything. Close to River Access points and half hour to ludington. Lot is big and private, cabin had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

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

Great Private Location for OHV

This is an excellent location if you're in the area for OHV riding. The home is in a remote location surrounded by woods. Easy check in and very clean. Three bedrooms with comfortable rooms. A bathroom on each floor. A sunroom that is a great spot to sit and relax and watch TV or eat a meal with the family. Kitchen, sitting area and living room all together, which is another place to watch TV. Furniture extremely comfortable. Propane grill for outdoor cooking. Fire pit on the property. OHV trails located a short ride down the road. No trailering needed. Very quiet and no neighbors in site. Bring bug spray, while mosquitos not a problem, lots of gnats. That's to be expected, you're in the forest. Over all, a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Davis D.

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

Cabin retreat

It's a cabin tucked in the cover of the woods. Definitely a discreet peacefully place to rest at. Hardly anyone is seen for hours. If you want to relax in peace and quiet this is the cabin to be at!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rachele F.

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.

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.

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

Walden

Just what we needed. Superb place to be.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023