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Buck Stop at The Black Bear Inn Satellite, WiFi, Near River & Hiking Trails!

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Property grounds
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, coffee/tea maker, electric kettle
1 bedroom, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior detail

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Wellston, MI
  • Crystal Lake Township Park
    5 min drive
  • Chittenden Lake
    6 min drive
  • Dorner Lake Recreation Area
    9 min drive
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    50 min drive

Room options

About this property

Buck Stop at The Black Bear Inn Satellite, WiFi, Near River & Hiking Trails!

The Buck Stop Features 1 Motel Style Unit with 2 Double Beds and 1 Bathroom.
Coffee Pot, Microwave, Mini-Fridge, Toaster, Linens, and toiletries provided. Free Wifi and Dish Network Television.
Outdoor Park Style Grill and Fire Pit Area shared in rear.

Location: This motel is located on M-55 (Caberfae Hwy) so there is potential for traffic noise. Please keep this in mind when booking!

We are located close to the Tippy Dam and Backwaters, the Big Manistee River, The Little River Casino, and much more! Fish, Hunt, Hike, Snowmobile, Swim, Boat, Kayak- This area has SO much to offer!

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
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.
During your stay at this hotel, you're just a quick walk from Huron-Manistee National Forest. Features include free WiFi in public areas.
  • Free WiFi
  • Steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and a 4-minute drive from Wellston Branch Library
Buck Stop at The Black Bear Inn Satellite, WiFi, Near River & Hiking Trails! offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. WiFi is free in public spaces.

This Wellston hotel is smoke free.

Property manager

Alicia Cook

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

More

  • Note from host: 250.00 fine
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Dryer
  • Heating

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Pack n play available upon request

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Buck Stop at The Black Bear Inn Satellite, WiFi, Near River & Hiking Trails! Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 57 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 67 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

ED N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
We had a blast this weekend and the room was the perfect place to rest and relax . Alicia was prompt in responding to any questions and super accommodating. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Arianne W., Traverse City

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for Big M access
Very clean and cozy. Had everything we needed. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Teresia

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly, extremely clean and comfortable. Will recommend to everyone definitely
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Dan M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very loud sandwich between to younger famlies with very loud kids
Way too long of a drive to mushroomed between to loud families with kids
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Micheal H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very pleased.
Well maintained, friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little place
Cute rural cabin feel. Very clean and furnished well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Small and simple, great location. Host communicated quickly and clearly, very friendly and clean place to stay. Nothing to complain about!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
We really liked the property. It was perfect for me and my sons weekend away. Excellent place, clean, had everything we needed. Great communication.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lani

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for what we needed! We loved having outdoor space to relax; cabin was small but efficient! Already made reservations for next year!!

10/10 Excellent

Lori O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Getaway
This is our second stay here! So clean and convenient!!! Thank you! 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Room
Absolutely beautiful cabin feel hotel! We enjoyed our stay! Very clean! Comfortable beds! Easy to get to! Right off the highway but we didn't hear any highway noise! 15 minutes from Manistee! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Patricia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Cute unit but SO SMALL. Knees touch wall if on toilet shower too small for a man, middle of nowhere, small frig won't freeze ice, hard mattress, no bar shower soap, no light where frig and microwave was, Dishnet buffing couldn't watch anything, TV tiny, and no ironing board. **Excellent housekeeper Sandy.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shanan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy and convenient
This was a perfect spot for a nights stay. Clean and cozy.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial day weekend
Had all we needed
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robyn K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed numerous times
We love Black Bear! Always our go to! Has everything we need, is always clean and Alyssa always communicates promptly! We love it here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brian B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice affordable place
Every went well. Bathroom was a little small but over all a good experience. The only thing i would have liked was a on/off swith for the flood light near the fire pit so you can enjoy the fire at night with out the extra light.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ivan K., Detroit, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little motel, very clean
Great fishing trip with my son. No issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie K., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Super cute, clean room!
Super cute room, comfy beds, clean, with all of the extras we didn't know we needed! Loved the thoughtfulness that has been put into this place! It was a nice surprise to see snacks waiting for us, we enjoyed a bag of microwave popcorn with our movie.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abdullah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th trips a charm
Absolutely thrilled! Very comfortable, clean and well stocked with anything you need....I was truly impressed with this motel....I had been paying $23.00 a night just down the road....I am up to the area frequently to see my cousin......this will be my go to place whenever I am up in the future! Thankful to have found this gem
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Jermey

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Nice clean property
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022