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The Little A frame

Cabin in Wellston with kitchen and fireplace

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Immerse yourself in the heart of Manistee National Forest at this cozy A-frame. Just minutes from the Manistee and Pine Rivers, enjoy hiking, biking, fishing and canoeing. Explore nearby ATV snowmobile trails or head to Caberfae ski resort for a day on the slopes.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Little A frame

Cabin in Wellston with kitchen and fireplace
This smoke-free cabin features barbecues. The cabin boasts a fireplace and offers a kitchen and a DVD player. Added amenities include a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers fireplaces and DVD players. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils.

Property amenities

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Comfort

  • Air conditioning

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

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
Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on 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
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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
The Little Tippy Dam
The Little Tippy Dam Cabin Cabin
The Little Tippy Dam Cabin Wellston
The Little Tippy Dam Cabin Cabin Wellston

About the area

Map
Wellston, MI

What's nearby

  • Sand Lake - 6 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Dorner Lake Recreation Area - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Dorner Lake - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Cool Lake - 9 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Crystal Lake Township Park - 9 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oak Grove Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Irons Cafe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Jackie's Place - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Little A frame pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at The Little A frame?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Little A frame?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Little A frame located?

Situated in Wellston, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Dorner Lake Recreation Area and Sand Lake. Dorner Lake and Water Tank Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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The Little A frame Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 43 reviews

9.2

Cleanliness

9.6

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jinny H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little getaway spot!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great getaway if you want to connect with nature and be close to Manistee and Cadillac.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Julio

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was a good in clean cabin
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin is very cute and exactly what we needed for a cold and rainy long weekend! David is a wonderful host and helped to make our stay extremely enjoyable! Super location and a perfect little getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This cabin was awesome and exactly what me and the kids were hoping for!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed the quaint A-frame space. We had a very adventurous weekend and didn't get to spend as much time as we would have liked at the Vrbo, but the time we did have we enjoyed thoroughly.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great place

Was nice
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Cozy Cabin close to riding trails

This place was great for a long weekend. Cozy little place to lay your head after a day of adventure in the Manistee Forest. Will stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy L.

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

The littleA frame

It was very comfy cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Peaceful

Setting was very peaceful. The A frame was clean and exactly what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Anna E.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness
The cabin wasnt terrible, but they could have done some more cleaning and repairs of the cabin to make it look a little less run down. We had a problem with the oven not working and had to call the owner the first day...and he asked where the husband was to fix it. That was a little rude and sexist.The beds werent comfortable at all and the toiletries that were provided were, what looked like, old products people had left behind...and i dont realy want to use someones partially used body wash. I guess i just wasnt very impressed with how much i paid.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jenny K.

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

Cozy up north stay

We had a great time! The cabin is cozy and the trails near by are wonderful. The cabin has everything we would have needed, towels, microwave and stove/ oven, Keurig, coffee maker, utensils and cookware, tv and DVD player. We stayed 3 nights and only left for the trails. Will definitely come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh G.

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

Cool little cabin!

Cabin was small but very cool set up. Great use of space. Very well kept up and clean. Large grocery store and gas within a mile of the cabin. Really enjoyed the stay. We stayed with my wife, myself, and our teen son and didn't really feel cramped. If you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a tiny house, definitely check it out!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cole H.

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

Cute and Cozy in Winter!

Two of us stayed in the cabin for a weekend during the winter, and it was so cozy! The fireplace did a great job of heating the space, and kicks on automatically. We had no problem staying warm. As other reviews stated, though it backs up to woods, it is in a neighborhood. But there is a decent amount of seclusion. The exterior has also been painted black recently, so it looks different than the pictures, but the black looks great! Cooking supplies and utensils were conveniently in the cabin as well as towels and a few toiletries which was really helpful. VRBO Owner was quick and responsive to any questions we had. Hoping to stay again in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great location close to gas station, jerky store and fishing spots. Nice quiet neighborhood. Lot of nearby options for things to do. Enjoyed a 2 night fishing trip. Very nice cabin. Love the back porch/fire pit setup. We ended up grilling dinner every night. We were even able to watch the Michigan game at the cabin. The crystal clear night sky made for an amazing view of the stars that you can't see in the city. Awesome place, we definitely plan on coming back. Thank you!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I just went to fish. Didn’t really care about the sleeping arrangements. But I am OCD and it was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bentley

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Bad cell service everywhere but not the property owners fault. WI-FI would be nice
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

James R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Okay

My allergies kicked up and we could only stay one night of our two night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Richard H.

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

Very cozy cabin

We totally loved the place and will be back. That being said, a few things could be better upkept. The portable a/c in the closet was quite dirty and a bit of a pain to set up. The water is fine for washing and the bathroom but dont plan on drinking it if avoidable. Tall people will find it tricky to navigate in some spots. Main thing to remember is it is a cabin and feels as such. Luxury it is not. We wouldn't have it any other way.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Crystal U., Battle creek, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

It was sufficient

Me and my husband enjoyed the cabin and the area. The only issue we had was that the listing stated that there was Wi-Fi. Which Is something that was needed for my husbands job. Due to his position he needed to be able to receive emails and there was limited cell service so Wi-Fi was important.There was a tab on the booking that stated if you have not received the Wi-Fi instructions to message the host. The day before our arrival I messaged the host for the information and was told “there is no Wi-Fi” at this point is was to late to cancel and receive our money back. I just feel like the host should review the posting and make changes. We have used VRBO 3 times a year for approximately 6 yrs and not had any issues until now. We really enjoyed the cabin but feel like the stress of needing to find cell service to check emails took away from our time to enjoy the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great time riding ORV's close to trails and not far from stores/restaurants.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

matt k.

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

nice little place

great little a frame to stay in. very cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

cindi H.

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

Fishing weekend

The property was clean, well stocked and very cozy. Had everything we needed for a wonderful weekend. No internet or Wi-Fi so definitely an unplugged weekend. My only disappointment was in the picture it looked more secluded, in the middle of the woods but it’s actually in a neighborhood
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Frank B.

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

Nice A-Frame Deep in the National Forest

Very comfy for 2, not certain 4 people can fit comfortably. Very accurate and timely info from the owner when I had inquiries. Be prepared to drive a bit to get to tourist destinations, but take advantage of the incredible forest you are located in. A very convenient grocery store is minutes from the A-frame (with a record setting amount of jerky). The backyard firepit is great and you will have all the essentials you need in the kitchen. The lockbox on the front porch is not operable. It may be time to shampoo the carpeting on the stairway up to the bedroom. Great value!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Great place to stay

We loved this cabin/cottage, it was clean and nicely decorated. It was perfect for our anniversary weekend. Quiet neighborhood, and just about a mile and a half from the Dublin Store. We would stay again in this house. The only thing I could say negative about it is that it says in the amenities there is internet and there is no internet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022