Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest

Top rated by guests
Hot tub with a view! This is a guest favorite, especially when they have been able to see wildlife passing through.
The kitchen has plenty of cabinet space and an area reserved for pantry items. It is open to the dining area with seating for 6 at the table and 4 at the breakfast bar on the island.
The dining area has seating for 6 and 2 additional chairs provided to accommodate 8 at the table when needed.
This oversized fire pit is another guest favorite. Firewood is provided and s'mores are a must!
Pine River Ranch was built as a home away from home for our guests. It has all the comforts of your home tucked away in the heart of the Manistee National Forest.
review stars
10Outstanding
(18 Ratings)
"This was an amazing place to stay. Lots of thoughtful touches you don’t get everywhere you go. All the drawers and cupboards are labeled to find things easily, an abundance of towels for both shower a..."
Tony R.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(18 Ratings)

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9 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Home Gym | Secluded Surroundings | Near ATV Trails | 13 Mi to Caberfae Peaks | 29 Mi to Crystal Mountain
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: 2 bunks with 4 twin beds total | Living Room; Sleeper Sofa | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Plays
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private hot tub, deck w/dining area, space heater, private yard, fire pit, yard games
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/YouTube TV, Netflix and more, electric fireplace, office/dedicated workspace, board games/books, dining table
KITCHEN: Dishwasher, stove/oven, refrigerator, microwave, toaster, drop coffee maker, Keurig coffee maker, dishware + flatware, cooking basics, trash bags + paper towels, high chair, booster seat, complimentary coffee, tea + snacks
GENERAL: Free WiFi (laptop friendly), washer + dryer, ironing board/iron, clothes steamer, laundry detergent, complimentary toiletries, linens/towels, central A/C + heating, ceiling fans, keyless entry, hangers, hair dryer
FAQ: 7 exterior security cameras (facing out to monitor times of non-occupancy), wildlife on-site
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, steps to enter
PARKING: Large pull-around driveway + dedicated parking for 4 vehicles, RV/trailer parking allowed on-site. Hook-ups are additional fee

SNOW MUCH FUN: Caberfae Peaks (13 miles), Crystal Mountain (29 miles), snowmobile trails (walking distance)
ON THE WATER: Low Bridge Park and Pine River access (1 mile), Tippy Dam (5 miles), Manistee River (16 miles), Hodenpyl Dam (17 miles)
SCENIC SPOTS: Sand Lake Recreation Area (8 miles), Manistee River Trail (17 miles), North Country Trail - Marilla Trailhead (20 miles), Shrine of the Pines (31 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes (45 miles), Ludington State Park (48 miles)
SWING AWAY: Caberfae Peaks Golf Course (13 miles), Lakewood on the Green (22 miles), Manistee National Golf and Resort (23 miles), Mountain Ridge Golf Course (29 miles), Arcadia Bluffs Golf Club (32 miles)
NEARBY TOWNS: Manistee (24 miles), Cadillac (26 miles), Ludington (47 miles), Traverse City (49 miles)
AIRPORTS: Cherry Capital Airport (49 miles), Muskegon County Airport (108 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (123 miles)

Amenities at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest

Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly

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Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(18 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
This was an amazing place to stay. Lots of thoughtful touches you don’t get everywhere you go. All the drawers and cupboards are labeled to find things easily, an abundance of towels for both shower and hot tub use, a welcome basket with snacks, water, and fire starters. So many other amenities; tons of different appliances and cooking implements, including a fully stocked Keurig and standard coffee pot. All the cooking essentials stocked: oil, salt, pepper, tin foil, etc. This was the most thoughtfully appointed place I’ve stayed at. Also, it was really cold and snowy during our trip and the hosts made sure to check in on us and offered to plow the snow.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jan 2026
Host was very attentive and responsive! We had great snowy weather and enjoyed the property! Beautiful home.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Excellent communication from the host. The house was spotless and stocked with all the basic amenities needed. Easy drive to Caberfae Peaks. Would definitely book again!
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Pine River Ranch provided us with the space, amenities and seclusion our family needed for Thanksgiving. It was absolutely perfect...from first communication to locking the door when we left. Brandon and Denae have done such a great job of decorating and stocking this home. The details were a 5-star luxury accommodation...even the towels were folded like we were at a spa. We can't thank them enough and we will be back!

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FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Pine River Ranch-17 Acre Outdoor Paradise in the heart of the Manistee Forest?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.