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CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!

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Miscellaneous
Smart TV, books, video library
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!

Make yourself at home at Camp Smokey, located in the heart of the Manistee National Forest. FREE FIREWOOD provided, along with a covered outdoor seating area in case it rains! Spacious single wide on 5 acres is under new ownership (formerly Camp OSO). Less than 5 minutes to Tippy Dam, Red Bridge and Manistee River access! The North Country Trail, Manistee River trails and snow mobile trails are 5 minutes away. Blue Ribbon trout streams nearby (such as Peterson Creek) as well as Tippy Dam backwaters. Near Caberfae Ski Resort and Crystal Mountain!
Sportsmen/sportswomen friendly. In the heart of outdoor recreation, you will be minutes from not only world-class fishing, but hiking, biking, tubing, kayaking, rafting, canoeing, skiing, snowboarding, snowmobiling and state and national forest lands for hunting. Minutes from Manistee and Traverse City and Sleep Bear Dunes. The casino, golf and ski resorts are only 20 minutes away. Restaurants and stores close by. Not far off of Coates Highway in Brethren, Michigan. Walking distance to state land.
This 2 bedroom, one bath (with a huge tub) offers room to sleep 4-6 comfortably, but can sleep up to 8. One queen size log bed, one full and 2 twin beds, along with a self-inflating queen mattress. Fully equipped with a full kitchen, laundry, fire pit and plenty of parking for your ATV’s and boats. New flooring throughout. Smart TV (many channels) and WIFI provided, along with many amenities. Recreational maps and information available for your use.
We feel your pet is a part of your family – well behaved animals are welcome at no additional cost.
Please give us the chance to allow you to enjoy this spectacular area for outdoor recreation!

Property manager

Sheila Holmes

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

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
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
3 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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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 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

About the neighborhood

Map
Brethren, MI

What's nearby

  • Tippy Dam Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Hodenpyl Dam - 18 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Crystal Mountain - 30 min drive - 30.1 km
  • Little River Casino - 32 min drive - 28.4 km
  • Caberfae Peaks Ski & Golf - 35 min drive - 31.3 km

Getting around

  • Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Traks Bar and Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Zeppi's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Trail's Inn Restaurant - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews! located?

Located on a river, this Brethren vacation home offering ski-in/ski-out access is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Virgin Island and Birch Island. Lake Eleanor and Manikawa Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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CAMP SMOKEY Manistee River/Tippy Dam/Caberfae Getaway!! Read our reviews! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 47 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elena L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A charming get away
Perfect for our Michigan trip. Clean and quiet. Lovely location.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

shanna y., Melvindale

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good times
Location was perfect ,clean stay,fun times it was great!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Danyel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect getaway
Its comfortable and cozy plenty of activities to do at the house and nearby. Close to tippy dam, so many manistee national forest trails, close to many beaches in manistee as well. Plenty of room for our family and dogs. Very clean and updated flooring. We had a great stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Property was supplied with everything you need. We definitely would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clint H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Up North Get Away
Had a great stay. Communication and check in was top notch. Clean and had everything we needed already there.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Honeymoon
Property & owners were great!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing weekend
Everything was clean and comfortable. It was a great place to get away from it all.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Duane W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ludington and Sleeping Bear trip
Comfortable and spacious Loved the simple things like the fire pit and the openness. Wonderfully quiet location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ralph W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Our hosts were extremely helpful in preparing for our arrival and we had a wonderful stay at the cabin. The cabin itself has all the amenities and is very cozy, we loved it. We greatly enjoyed the super clear and dark skies after a nice campfire.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Eileen U.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Country comfort & dog friendly
We enjoyed our stay, nothing fancy but comfortable and convenient to Manistee National Forest, Tippy Dam, biking, hiking and swimming! We felt welcomed with snacks and tolerance of our extended family -(i.e our mini golden doodle dogs!)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place
Everything was great. This place had everything we needed and the little touches from the property owners made the stay even better. Highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jason E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bang for the buck
Nice secluded area close to everything yet far enough away that you can forget about everything. Already booked for another stay. Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay very near to Tippy Dam.
The property was very nice. Plenty of room for the friend to stay during our fishing trip. Super quiet area with no traffic. There was a nice campfire area with chairs that we enjoyed. Our host was very nice. We had a great time there and would stay again.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B., Clarklake, MI 49234

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Get Away!
Great location, neighbors aren't too close. Comfortable and homelike. Had everything we needed. Close to trails for our Jeep rides. Our dog even enjoyed being there!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan, Gladwin

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
I’d go back again. Nice little setup! Amenities were great considering the area and resources. Nice lil camp
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious trailer had everything and more
The extras were very nice...wel ome treat basket was a very nice touch! We loved the large bathtub with bath epsom salts provided. I would highly recommend..nothing but positive vibes
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lou S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the Cabin
The spacious cabin was wonderful. Lots of things to do on the inside and out for all ages. The big open yard definitely has less mosquitoes than the cabin in the woods that we stayed at last year. Sheila made the dogs feel welcome with bowls, toys, and sheets just for them. The internet worked great for a Teams meeting so you can do work from home if you need to. We were very happy and thankful for all of the thoughtful things in the cabin.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Carlos B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Family Reunion Stay
The property was clean but a little dated. The only issue that we experienced was the electronic door lock battery needing to be replaced. But that was taken care of the next day. Well equipped with commodities like: soaps, cleaning agents, laundry detergents, toiletries, etc.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Getaway Spot
We were looking for a place in this area last minute and the high ratings and price combo were exactly what we were looking for. The host was fantastic and quick to respond to a few questions and even gave us a later checkout when the group after us cancelled. Only thing keeping it from 5-star status for me is the comfort of the mattresses and pillows in the bedrooms. I have back issues and found it a bit rough trying to get comfortable while sleeping. I would also recommend if you have favorite pillows from home to bring them with you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing holiday weekend
Mom and I stayed at Camp Smokey over Memorial weekend while other family members were camping 20 minutes away. With mom's health concerns this home was perfect. Every amenity we needed was there and more. Communication with the owner was superb. She was understanding of our situation and delay in coming up. They let us know where the closest hospital was just in case we needed it. It was the perfect retreat to our crazy week. Our dog loved it there too. He is usually a nervous dog in unfamiliar places, but he felt at home from the minute he walked in. (And they had dog amenities as well!) Words cannot express how wonderful our stay was here. We will definitely be back to Camp Smokey! Thank you for the perfect holiday weekend. :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Larry J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brethren
Nice place in the country.
Stayed 11 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended.....
The host attends to every detail... We and our pet were jazzed by the whole experience. What a great area. We will be back...................
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Stay
My family with our dog stayed to celebrate my birthday and fish. The home was very clean, property manager was easily accessible for questions. Lovely welcome packet with restaurants, ATV trails things to do in the area. Want to stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bohdan F.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corey f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quite and close to fishing
Very nice and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024