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Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails

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Exterior
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
TV
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails

The Black Bear Inn in Wellston, Mi. The Inn was purchased in 2015 and completed remodeled in 2016. The Inn features 4 motel style units in cozy lodge décor.

The Rainbow Room is a 1 Bedroom unit that sleeps 5. Bedroom features one Double and one Twin Bed, Closet, and Television. The living area sleeps 2 on the queen sofa sleeper.

Tastefully decorated to make a cozy, affordable, "at home" feel while "up-north". Full Kitchen with pots and pans and dinnerware for 6 and a full size dining area. Full Bathroom with Shower/Bathtub Combo and toiletries provided.

Location: This motel is located on M-55 (Caberfae Hwy) in Wellston. Although we don't receive many complaints regarding the highway noise, we feel it's necessary information. If you're a light sleeper- you may consider booking a motel that is further in the woods.

SNOWMOBILERS- The trails do not run into this property, however, we do offer a staging area right off the trail at the corner of M-55/Seaman Rd in Wellston. You can park your trailers in the lot and ride to the trails. The trailers may remain on the lot the duration of your stay. The lot offers video surveillance 24/7 to keep tabs on your property. Contact for additional details!

Located close to the Big Manistee River, Tippy Dam, The Pine River and in the middle of the Manistee National Forest!

FAQ's

Can we bring our pet?
Unfortunately we have many guests with pet allergies and pet hair/dander is a constant issue. We are not accepting pets at this time.

What do we need to bring?
We supply toilet paper, hand soap, paper towel, dish soap, sponges, linens/blankets/pillows for beds (beds are made for guests) as well as towels, washcloths, kitchen towels, mini shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, etc.. We suggest bringing anything you feel you may need in addition and reviewing our amenities and supply list in it's entirety prior to traveling to your rental.

What activities are available in your area?
The activities in our area are nearly entirely outdoor recreation activities. Blessed to be located in the Manistee National Forest we are lucky to be very close to some amazing hiking/fat biking trails such as the Big M and the North Country Trail. We are surrounded by lakes and rivers as well. Kayak or canoe on the Big Manistee, the Little Manistee or the Pine River. Watch the salmon run in the fall in small creeks or fish one of our many small lakes. We are also located only about a half hour from Lake Michigan and it's beautiful beaches. Shopping is available in Manistee, Ludington, and Traverse City. Our area also has many ATV and Snowmobile trails and trail maps are available online and in the welcome book at our cabins. This cabin is located approx 20-35 minutes from Crystal Mountain and Caberfae Peaks for skiing and snowboarding. We are located 25 minutes from the Little River Casino and our area hosts the Hoxeyville Music Festival Annually as well!

How far are you from...?
Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes: A little over an hour
Manistee: 25 Minutes
Silver Lake Sand Dunes 1 hour 10 mins
Ludington: 50 Minutes
Traverse City: 1 Hr- 1 1/4 Hour

What is your cancellation policy: You will receive a full refund if your stay is cancelled at least 14 days prior to arrival. We will make every attempt to rebook your dates and you will receive a refund if we are able do so.






Property manager

Alicia Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: 250.00 fine

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Pack n play available upon request

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 and a first aid kit
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

Property is also known as

Black Bear Inn Rainbow Room 1 Wifi/ Dish Check us Out
Black Bear Rainbow Room 1 Wifi/ Dish Check us Out
Black Bear Inn Rainbow Room 1 Wifi
Black Bear Rainbow Room 1 Wifi
Black Bear Inn Rainbow Room #1 Wifi/ Dish! Check us Out!
Black Bear Rainbow Room 1 Wifi

About the neighborhood

Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Sand Lake - 15 min drive
  • Little River Casino - 27 min drive
  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 29 min drive
  • Crystal Mountain - 42 min drive
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 45 min drive

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Kitchen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Stout Trout - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails located?

Situated in a rural location, this vacation home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 mi (20 km) of Sand Lake and Tippy Dam Recreation Area. Manistee Lake and Northern Natural LLC are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Rainbow Room The Black Bear Inn! Satellite, WiFi, Near River/Trails Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.6/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Weslie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice room
It was like staying in a one bedroom apartment.It was clean and great for the price. It had everything we needed. The snack basket was a nice, unexpected touch. Really appreciated the Folgers coffee. The sign out by the road needs some clean up to be seen better. My son and I came up to ride the trails, so it just worked well for us. The host was easy to get a hold of and was very pleasant. We would recommend to others and come again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

brenda s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Gina Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
We enjoyed our stay in the Rainbow Room--plenty of space for our family of 5 to hang out. The kitchen was well-supplied, and the toiletries and snacks were unexpected and welcome! The only reason I rated this property 4 instead of 5 stars was the comfort of the beds. Aside from that we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation
Very spacious, well kept, clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

REBECCA

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I was very pleased and happy with the property. It was super clean, and just what we needed. The kitchen was stocked with cooking supplies and coffee. The beds were very soft and plenty of pillows . The only thing I wasn’t super happy with was the water pressure in the shower was not the greatest but I don’t think that is the fault of the owners. I did not receive my check in info and when I called, the host was very nice and gave me all the info I needed. I would love to go back there again, and maybe stay longer than a couple days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another Great Stay!
I believe this is our 4th stay. It is the perfect location for us and has everything we need!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent !!
Very nice and clean. Perfect location for our needs. Would recommend to everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

JE B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect staging
Perfect staging place to get good rest, make some food, and relax before heading out for outdoor activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicole P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Love this place!
This is my third year staying here and I love this property! First time in the rainbow room and it’s so cute and spacious. Dublin general store is minutes away and beautiful beaches are only 20ish minutes away. Can’t beat location and the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary road trip
The rainbow room was awesome. We had great neighbors and fun time around the fire pit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Best!
We love Black Bear! Our favorite with place. All the amenities of home!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing place
This property is absolutely amazing. We love this place and have full intentions to booking the Rainbow room every year for our girls get away!!! Room is huge and the kitchen has everything you need to cook. She even has a welcome snack basket! Can't wait to go back next year!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

John

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place to Stay!
This is our 3rd stay at the Black Bear Inn. It is in a great location for our needs and we love having a kitchen to cook all of our meals.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
We will stay there again
This was the third time we stayed at this property. We will be back again next year. The room we had was as big as an apartment. Very comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

brendan n.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome and clean place!
We loved our stay here. The place was very clean lots of space. They had corn hole boards and horse shoes. Staff checked in on us and were very friendly. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
CLEAN AND HOMEY
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Liked: Cleanliness
More than I expected
We were pleasantly surprised to find a full kitchen with dishes and cookware. I also appreciate the honesty of the owner in attempting to contact me when I had left my Raycon Earbuds behind to try and return them to me. I would definitely recommend Vrbo and the Black Bear Inn to others. The only thing that could be clearer is what the combination to room was.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean, and great customer service
Loved the places' cozy cabin feel. Noticed the first night that our bed was broke and they came out to replace it that day. Amazing customer service. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Kevin

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed mattress is like a bird's nest, needs to be replaced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location!
This is our 2nd time staying here, and we will be back! Everything was just as described. It is great having a kitchen to cook our own meals. The owner is super responsive, which is amazing. Due to high winds, the interest went out. She took care of it right away, which was super appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and well stocked! The rainbow room was spacious, very clean, and well stocked to make us feel at home. It was also secure. No-contact check in was easy, yet personable. We were able to communicate simply with hostess at any time. It’s about 20-minutes west of Manistee and within 10-15 minutes of restaurants in Brethren, Wellston, and Irons. If you are going to hike the North Country Trial, the railhead is about 5- minutes away. There are also plenty of opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking in the area. If you are an outdoor enthusiast ir intentionally looking to get away from the city, this is a great landing spot!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

PERRY S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic and quiet. Just perfect.
Close to fish, canoe, nature walks. 20 minutes from a Meijer and Lake Michigan. A perfect balance to re-energize life.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

VICKY C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice and clean!
The Rainbow room was perfect for my husband and I. Plenty of room and very clean. I appreciated the recycle bins and quick response from the owner when we had a question. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Yeng X.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Came up for a trip and had to find a place to stay so here it was. Place was bigger than excpected and had everythin that we needed. Will be booking here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021