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

Wellston, Michigan
$101 avg/night
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Sleep 5

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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.






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Feature Features

  • MORE

    Note From Host: 250.00 Fine Smoke-free Property Iron/ironing Board
  • OUTDOOR

    BBQ Grill(s) Firepit Outdoor Furniture
  • INTERNET

    Available In All Rooms: Free WiFi Available In Some Public Areas: Internet Access
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Kitchen Microwave Refrigerator Separate Living Room
  • ACTIVITIES NEARBY

    Cycling Hiking/biking Trails
  • BEDROOM

    Air Conditioning Bed Sheets Heating
  • BATHROOM

    Bathtub Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Cable/satellite Channels TV
  • FOOD AND DRINK

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Electric Kettle Kitchen Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 10:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 5

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Review Review

  • Brandon

    Submitted Nov 7, 2025

    Stayed Oct 31, 2025

    Very clean. Fully equipped kitchen and accessories

  • REBECCA

    Submitted Jul 15, 2024

    Stayed Jul 12, 2024

    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!

  • Anthony

    Submitted Sep 10, 2022

    Stayed Sep 6, 2022

    CLEAN AND HOMEY

  • Kevin

    Submitted Jun 28, 2022

    Stayed Jun 23, 2022

    The bed mattress is like a bird's nest, needs to be replaced.

  • Peter

    Submitted Jun 5, 2022

    Stayed Jun 3, 2022

    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!

  • Submitted Aug 17, 2021

    Stayed Aug 10, 2021

    My husband and I were so comfortable staying here...it was exceptionally clean and had everything we needed. We are looking forward to another stay here!

  • Lisa

    Submitted Aug 4, 2020

    Stayed Jul 24, 2020

    Comfortable and homey. A nice place to come back to after a long day of sight seeing. A night light would be nice to help navigate to the bathroom at night. A lower mirror for shorter people is needed. I could only see the top half of my head in the bathroom mirror.

  • Submitted Jan 2, 2020

    Stayed Dec 31, 2019

    Very comfortable. The only thing we wanted but couldn't find was some Tea for in the morning. Other than that a very nice place and everything worked as it should.

  • Submitted Oct 21, 2019

    Stayed Oct 18, 2019

    Stayed here with my 2 teenage boys. Had one of the larger rooms with a full kitchen. It is close to Tippy Damn and the Little River Casino. I talked to the house keeper and she gave us all kinds of good places to check out. The beds were comfortable. We would stay again.

  • Submitted Sep 17, 2019

    Stayed Sep 15, 2019

    Great location, very easy to find well ,nice layout

  • patrick i.

    Submitted Oct 8, 2025

    Stayed Oct 5, 2025

    Excellent

  • Dolores R.

    Submitted Aug 13, 2025

    Stayed Aug 11, 2025

    EXCELLENT!! Super easy reservation scheduling, easy check in with key codes, owner responded very quickly with a few questions that we had on arrival. Most of all the house was SUPER CLEAN and fully stocked with everything! The only issue was the lighting could be brighter...maybe higher wattage bulbs??Thank you Alicia

  • Angela T.

    Submitted Jul 1, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We have stayed there with no problems many times. The back yard picnic area and fire pit couldn't be used because ants were everywhere On the picnic table and chairs. Maybe spray the area. Toilet keep needed plunged. Gurgled in sink and tub. Could use a chair in living room over by the TV. 4 adults 3 on couch no fun. For the price the room was nice.

  • Vanessa S.

    Submitted Jun 22, 2025

    Stayed Jun 20, 2025

    This is our fifth year staying at the Black Bear for our race weekend. It has everything we need plus super close to our race venue. We love being able to cook our own meals.

  • lewis e.

    Submitted Nov 17, 2024

    Stayed Nov 14, 2024

    Check in seamless, Communication, Property, Room supplies, cleanliness, all above expectations. Room had everything we needed to have an “at home” feel. Every time I thought of something I needed but didn’t have I found it already there. Would definitely stay here again.

  • Weslie H.

    Submitted Oct 19, 2024

    Stayed Oct 14, 2024

    Husband and I stayed for 5 days. It was like staying in a cozy 1 bedroom apartment. It also has a nice little fire pit with some outside games. Will stay again.

  • patrick i.

    Submitted Oct 9, 2024

    Stayed Oct 7, 2024

    Wonderful place to stay. Will be back again

  • Roseanna C.

    Submitted Oct 6, 2024

    Stayed Oct 4, 2024

    This is the second year we have stayed at this location and looking forward to year 3!! The unit is clean, well stocked and ready for guests.

  • Thomas M.

    Submitted Oct 1, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    Property was fine while on a fishing trip.

  • Kenneth D.

    Submitted Sep 22, 2024

    Stayed Sep 17, 2024

    check in was as described. Close to the fishing area with a short drive to area dining. Will plan on staying again

  • Weslie H.

    Submitted Aug 12, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    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.

  • Gina Y.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2024

    Stayed Jul 16, 2024

    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!

  • Debra S.

    Submitted Jul 17, 2024

    Stayed Jul 14, 2024

    Very spacious, well kept, clean.

  • Vanessa S.

    Submitted Jun 16, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    I believe this is our 4th stay. It is the perfect location for us and has everything we need!

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$101+
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