Guest Reviews

Our vacations at Pine Lake Cabins always leave us with the feeling that we want to stay longer! What a great getaway! Thank you for everything!

Very nice stay. Cabin was clean and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay. Always had hot water and mechanicals worked very well. I would stay again!

We had the best stay. Something for everyone to do. The beach area is great for kids. Paddle boats, kayaks, beach toys, games!!! Downtown Manistee is 25 minutes away. Salmon fishing close by. This place is truly the best! So great we booked our 2025 trip the day we checked out. Can’t wait for next year!!! See you then:)

you have a wonderful place. very clean!! we love pine lake. we hope to come back with the grandchildren. if we can find an opening that works. you guys are quite busy most of the year, but that's a good thing :) Thank you !! Larry and Rhonda

We have stayed twice in cabin 6 on the hill. We absolutely love it. A beautiful setting and very gracious hosts.

Thank you Rick and Marie for a great stay at your beautiful little hideaway. Your property and the lake are amazing. You have done a great job updating the cabin but yet keeping it true to its almost 100 year old history. You know how to treat your guest and give them the best you can. You have the room so if you can put in a few more cabins and maybe a bathroom in the boat house by the lake ??. Cabin 6 is up on the hill and its a long way to try and run back to use the restroom. We loved your place so much we will be back. Thanks John and Becky

As always we love our week at Pine Lake. Cabin 6 is our favorite because of the view from the hill, but we and family members have stayed in all 7 of the cabins over the years and we adore them all. Rick fixed a minor leak in the plumbing with amazing alacrity the minute we noticed it. Thank you Rick and Marie for your love and care of one of my favorite places.

Loved our stay! Quiet and peaceful. Cabin was clean and comfortable.

Loved our stay! Quiet and peaceful. Cabin was clean and comfortable.

As always we love our week at Pine Lake. Cabin 6 is our favorite because of the view from the hill, but we and family members have stayed in all 7 of the cabins over the years and we adore them all. Rick fixed a minor leak in the plumbing with amazing alacrity the minute we noticed it. Thank you Rick and Marie for your love and care of one of my favorite places.

We stayed at cabin 6 for a long weekend recently. It was beautiful! The lake is so serene and the cabin itself is nice and well-appointed with everything you need. We very much enjoyed our stay and look forward to coming back!

Very Nice Hosts, Good Cabins, Quiet, Peaceful, & Relaxing, BEAUTIFUL Lake, and Beautiful Woods.

I always love our week at Pine Lake, and I'm never ready to leave at the end of our stay.

My boyfriend and I really enjoyed our stay. This was a great spot to stay for exploring the forest and we also made good use of the kayaks and campfire at the cabins. Thank you Marie and Rick! - Julia and Jonny

What a Great place to take a relaxing vacation. There is water toys for children, kayaks, canoes, row boats and a lake house that has life jackets for all. This was so much more than what I thought it would be. My family and I had a great time and will be making this a family tradition for years to come. My children kept say "I don't want to leave today, can't we stay longer?" It was such a break away from the every day hustle and bustle. The owners are amazing and sweet people. There is also a restaurant in Wellston for breakfast and lunch that is just down the road with Great Food and Dublin General Store is also a few miles away.

Have been coming to Pine Lake Cabins for nearly forty years. The current owners, Rick and Marie, have made a good number of improvements. They truly care about their guests experience. Love the rustic nature of the cabins. The lake is beautiful and not overly developed. The fishing is good, the loons add another northern element. Great family vacation spot. Or as my friend and have aged, just a great spot to be close to nature in a lovely northern Michigan locale. Highly recommended. Made my reservation for next year before sadly heading home. Fifty one weeks to wait.

My husband and I enjoyed the beautiful cozy log cabin at Pine Lake tremendously. Accommodations very clean and comfortable. Enjoyed using the kayaks on Pine Lake and seeing a Loon dive near us. Loved waking up and hearing all the birds and occasional Loon call. Used the Seek app and discovered Pink Lady Slippers and Sundial Lupine near the cabin. Checked out the Vogue Theather in Manistee on a rainy day which was a gem. Next time need to remember a hand towel and bath mat. Would highly recommend. Thanks for the stay! Karen and John Cremering

what went wrong one thing no deer not your fault cribbage was bad for Dutch other than tnat 5STARS great time see ya in 11 months or sooner

THANK YOU! We had a great time staying in Cabin 6. Very clean and cozy. I just wished we could have stayed longer. Rick and Maria are wonderful. We can't wait till we get to come back. Planning our next stay already.

Cabin 6 was the perfect place to get away for the weekend! By far the best location and view. You could hear the loon's during the day and the owls at night. Kayaks and row boats were always available and the water was so clear. Very peaceful and cozy! Rick and Marie were awesome and we are already talking about booking next year with more family!

44 years at Pine Lake says it all. We love our week up north, even more, now that Rick and Marie have ownership.

As always, our stay was excellent. The hosts are pleasant and go out of their way to accommodate the guests. We will never stay any where else.Thank you for your hospitality . Keith and Dottie Rhoads

Better than expected, this place was exactly what I was looking for. Quiet, peaceful, bald eagles, loons, osprey's, owls, the wild life here is amazing. We liked it so much we have already booked another weekend!

The cabin was so cozy and cute! We came up for a weekend trip from central Indiana. The view was beautiful. The cabin was very clean and had everything you needed in it! Rick and Marie were great and very welcoming! We will definitely be back!

The cabin was so cozy and cute! We came up for a weekend trip from central Indiana. The view was beautiful. The cabin was very clean and had everything you needed in it! Rick and Marie were great and very welcoming! We will definitely be back!

Rick and Marie were very accommodating as they made sure we had what we needed, i.e. toiletries and other necessities. We were impressed how well Cabin 6 is well maintaoned structurally and furnishings. In addition, I enjoyed getting one of the row boats out on Pine Lake which was provided for guests to enjoy the lake. Although I didn't catch any fish during our stay me and friends or family will come back in the future and reel in Pike, bass, or big bluegills. Last but not least, Pine Lake Cabins resort is conveniently located to Tippy Dam, 55 Market for fresh cuts of meats, and nearby baitshops. Thank you! Gary Schopmeyer, Warrenton, Virginia

Great place! Marie & Rick are fantastic host making each stay at their resort simply wonderful. During our stay mother nature threw a curve ball via a significant windstorm. The storm blew down a couple trees that fell across the road to our cabin (#6) and took out power lines shutting down power to the resort as well as the surrounding area and blocked our path in and out. As soon a daylight came Marie was out checking on the guest and Rick was out with his chainsaw clearing the road. Soon after they had a generator running to ensure the cabins had water. Throughout the day they both worked the phones with power company and were working on plans to keep things operating. Eventually the power company showed up and power was returned. Even with the dilemma this is resort is a wonderful place with great owners. Without any hesitation it is the first place we look at for any stay up north.

We used to camp pine lake campground but with two littles ones, 3 and 1, it was too difficult. We’ve always wanted to try the cabins and we were not disappointed!! It was the perfect weekend getaway! We had lots of space and great amenities. It was the perfect amount of “roughing it” while still have the comfort of home! The lake is what keeps bringing us back with the great fishing and the quiet surroundings

Very nice accommodations! Beautiful view and secluded on top of the hill. Having stayed in several cabins, over the years, in this area, this one is the nicest as far as cleanliness, finishes and pleasant interior. Appreciate them keeping the vintage chairs, knobs, locks...??

We had a great time at Pine Lake Cabins! We stayed in the old cabin, which was clean and beautiful. Bring your own extension cords and lamps! We loved kayaking and row boating around the lake--a very nice perk! We even went swimming (in September)! The hosts were perfect--informative and nice. Thanks for the fun vacation!

We can't say enough positives about our recent stay at Pine Lake Cabins! Rick and Marie have done more for the cabins than all the previous owners put together! We used to have to clean before we would move in...now everything is neat and tidy! Rick keeps us supplied with wood for campfires and we love having kayaks avaliable for our use! My husband has been staying at the cabins for over 40 years and this was my 31st stay. We look forward to many more special vacations with Rick and Marie! Nancy and Steve Manos

This is the second time my brother and I have stay at Pine Lake Cabins. There is not one negative thing I can report. Rick and Marie will do most anything to accommodate your stay and are the nicest hosts one can find. The fishing was great and our side trips to Pappy’s, a bait and tackle shop, Dublins general store, and the Oak Grove bar and grill in Iron, were most rewarding. (Tuesday’s is hot dogs and live music night at Oak Grove!). You might want to try salmon fishing by the Tippy dam not far away So many things to do and Rick and Marie will help you ENJOY your stay!!!!! Thanks you two, Roy and Fred

My brother and I stayed in this wonderful old log cabin (#6) for eight days. We loved every inch of that cabin and it’s location on top of the hill. We loved the lake for its easy exploration using a trolling motor and even though the fishing was slow, given the time of the year, cold, rain, and snow, we are eager to get back to try our luck again. The surrounding area was beautiful and traveling to Tippy Dam/pond was a great experience also. We plan on fishing by the dam also on our next visit. Pappy’s bait shop was an unexpected joy talking to Rob, the owner, about the area’s history as well as going to Dublin General Store for all our daily needs. (Try their delicious jerky and smoked ribs) Last but not least, the owners, Rick and Maria, are the best hosts I have ever dealt with in my thirty years of twice a year fishing with my brother. They are a breath of fresh air, as courteous and professional as can be. Do not pass this jewel up, as long as you do not want the same cabin as I come springtime!?? Roy

We stayed in cabin 6. Absolutely loved the old fashioned feel. So quiet. Enjoyed having the windows open and feeling the lake breeze. We wished we had weeks instead of days! Will definitely be back!

This was our first time staying at your cabins and we absalutly loved it . we had plans to explore surrounding areas but got sucked in to the scenery and relaxing atmosphere of your property. We are already trying to plan a couple more trips for next year.

Our visit was like coming home after a very long time. I hadn't been there for over twenty years. Pine Lake Villa will always have a special place in my heart. My dad used to race his 19 foot Lightning Sailboat against Mr. D's Fireball sailboat when we were kids. Great times! Now the cabins are much more comfortable with all the upgrades done by Rick and Marie B. They are good people and made us feel even more at home. We are looking forward to coming again next summer! I would highly recommend Pine Lake Cabins for your next family vacation! The Strbac Family (Hoffman), Hobart, IN

We really enjoyed our two night stay at Pine Lake Cabins in cabin 6. It was very comfortable for the 4 of us. We enjoyed a nightly bonfire, meals on the grill, hiking the beautiful grounds, a game of horseshoes and evening fishing in the row boat on Pine Lake. Our cabin was very quiet, private and super cute. Kayaking on Pine River was also a highlight to our relaxing, family weekend away. You exceeded our expectations and we look forward to a return visit. Thank you!

What a beautiful view, very rustic, exactly what we were looking for. Looking forward to our next stay!

The setting was quiet and peaceful and our hosts friendly and gracious! Easy access to a beautiful, clear water lake. The cabin and grounds were clean and maintained. It's obvious the place is being well cared for. The location is perfect for seclusion from the daily bustle and for easy drives to nearby sites and cities. We loved our stay! It would be a great place to bring the kids--we hope to see Rick and Marie again next year. Thanks again!

We were fortunate to find time for a last minute late summer vacation, and even more fortunate to find Pine Lake Cabins. I have been camping, fishing and exploring the Wellston area most of my life but this was my first time at Pine Lake. It would be tempting to give a poor review to keep a place like this a secret, but that wouldn't be fair. Rick and Marie have obviously been working very hard and were nothing but friendly and helpful. We came ready to bike, fish and explore many other places in the area but could have been just fine staying in camp for five days. We usually try to go to different places from year to year, but we'll be happy to make an exception and come back to Pine Lake next year!

Our recent vacation at Pine Lake Cabins was wonderful! My husband has been vacationing there for 40 years, so you know we love Pine Lk.! Rick and Marie took possession of the property last November, and they have already made more improvement than we've ever seen!...new stoves, refrigerators, toilets, flooring in bath and kitchen, nice new dishes and cookware AND they are now providing bedding! We are already scheduled for our week in 2018, and look forward to seeing them and our beloved "Pine Lake Family"!

My friend and I have been coming to Pine Lake for 35 years. We weren't sure what to expect following the change in ownership. We were very pleased with the updates to include new appliances, smart tv, and wifi. In addition the inclusion of bedding was much appreciated. The cabin was clean and well equipped, with new cookware. Rick and Marie were extremely pleasant and attentive. We will be back next year for certain.

We loved staying at Pine Lake Cabins. Loved the cabins which were built in the 20's and retain the charm of bygone days. Rick and Marie are most impressive as proprietors. Friendly, clean, great lake, bonfire area. We will be returning soon. jackie fortin