Historic One Room Log Cabin

mancelona, Michigan
$133 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 1

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cabin

Property Type

Sleep 2

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Nestled in the beautiful Jordan River Valley, this cozy cabin is a writer's dream. Located seven miles from Mancelona, this woodsy retreat provides easy access to hiking, fishing, canoeing, and skiing. Shorts Brewery, and their famous craft beer, is a fifteen minute drive to downtown Bellaire. Traverse City and Petoskey are just forty-five minutes away. Wander the gardens that are part of the small turn-of-the-century farm, or just enjoy the quiet of the north woods.
The Jordan River Valley is part of the Mackinaw State Forest and is truly one of the most beautiful wilderness areas in northern Michigan. Its river was the very first to be designated as a wild and scenic river by the Federal government. The Jordan River Pathway provides 18 miles of trails and is part of the North Country National Scenic Trail.
Winter note, the fireplace shown in the photo is not operational at this time. There are plans in the works but the heater for the cabin sets in the fireplace space as of now.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Rates & Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Property Does Not Allow Children
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Near Laundromat
  • PARKING

    Car Required Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Cycling Nearby Fishing Nearby Golf Nearby Hiking Nearby Horse Riding Nearby Mountain Biking Nearby Sledding Nearby Swimming Nearby Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Rural Location
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 2

Map Map

School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Steve P.

    Submitted Feb 10, 2026

    Stayed Feb 4, 2026

    Cabin was wonderful, neat and tidy with all the amenities and rustic cabin feel. No TV was wonderful. Me and my dad sat, listened to the radio talking about the good ole days. Mary is an awesome host.

  • Joel and Kortney R.

    Submitted Dec 28, 2025

    Stayed Dec 25, 2025

    Great place!! Wonderful host. Lovely time as a couple.

  • mel b.

    Submitted Oct 16, 2025

    Stayed Oct 10, 2025

    Quiet and peaceful

  • Erin R.

    Submitted Aug 8, 2025

    Stayed Aug 6, 2025

    This was our 2nd stay at this cabin! Mary is great to work with! We can’t wait to come back again

  • Douglas S.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 21, 2025

    This was our fourth stay at this beautiful cabin. First, Mary is an exceptional host and person. We always enjoy our talks with her when we both arrive and leave. The cabin is meticulously clean and cozy. Both the cabin and the area it sits are very peaceful and quiet. If you want to get away from the hustle of life, this is a fantastic spot. The cabin will put you around thirty minutes or less to places, such as the Lavender Hill Farm, Boyne City, and Charlevoix. It’s about a hour or less to places, such as Traverse City, Sutton’s Bay, and Leland. The surrounding areas are so beautiful and pleasant that it makes for a nice drive whatever your destination is.

  • Patrick F.

    Submitted Jul 2, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    Really nice, cute and spotless

  • Lars M.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 28, 2025

    This was our third stay at the cabin, and it was such a treat to hear bird calls and the wind in the trees instead of horns honking and highway noise. Mary was, as always, a pleasure to chat with and so welcoming. The surrounding area is amazing for wildlife. We hiked Jordan River Valley and our new favorite, Grass River Natural Area, as well as Glacier Hills Nature Area. For lunch we discovered a relatively new place called Forx in Elmira, and it is the best food we’ve had up north. We definitely recommend some quiet time at Mary’s cabin as an amazing escape from the world’s troubles.

  • Kevin S.

    Submitted Mar 14, 2025

    Stayed Mar 10, 2025

    This was our second time to Mary's cabin and it was once again perfect in every way. The charm of this property is off the charts. Rustic and beautiful. Peaceful doesn't begin to describe the silence that surrounds you at this perfect up north location.

  • Chelsea P.

    Submitted Jan 19, 2025

    Stayed Jan 17, 2025

    Mary's cabin is absolutely perfect! It's the perfect place for a cozy, quiet getaway. We loved it so much we'll definitely be visiting again.

  • Janie P. P.

    Submitted Nov 3, 2024

    Stayed Oct 31, 2024

    We had an amazing time here in this little cabin. It is so cozy and relaxing and Mary is great! Definitely recommend!

  • Marlye A.

    Submitted Sep 9, 2024

    Stayed Sep 6, 2024

    A great place to have alone time without the hustle and grind of the city. No TV means talk with your loved one or read a book. Area isn’t great for walking around in but little towns near the place are.

  • Kelly K.

    Submitted Jul 27, 2024

    Stayed Jul 20, 2024

    We can't say enough about this beautiful little cabin in the most beautiful, peaceful spot. Wonderful memories made!

  • Melody W.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 8, 2024

    The cabin is exactly as pictured, super charming. It was just the two of us, my son and myself so it wasn't too small. The sofa has a pull out bed, which is what my son used and said it was very comfortable. All the kitchen utensils and supplies that we needed were there, as well as plenty of towels and blankets. There's no AC but the cabin stayed cool. The location is ideal if you are interested in doing all the up north things. We did Mackinac Island, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City and Charlevoix. There's also a great nature reserve for hiking right up the road. Mary was a great host, very communicative and nice. This place is a great value.

  • David S.

    Submitted Jul 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 29, 2024

    For us, this was a perfect blend of modern conveniences and old fashioned rustic pioneer life. It was like going back in time to a much simpler, slower time and way of life. Yet it has running water, shower, toilet, stove, oven, and gas logs. We had a wonderful time, and would love to stay there again.

  • Kristin P.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    This cabin was perfect for our stay. It's clean, cozy, and in a good location for enjoying Bellaire, Charlevoix, and Petoskey. The host had a firepit all ready for use, but we didn't have time to enjoy that. We would stay here again!

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$133+
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