$999,900
Wellston, MI 49689
MLS# 25036122
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Property Description
Discover Tippy Dam Lodge, a one-of-a-kind retreat deep in Michigan's Manistee National Forest. Built over 30 years ago, this unique property sleeps up to 22 guests and offers three distinct log-built structures: The Sleeping Quarters, a Recreational/Conference Center, and a Kitchen/Dining Room Building with commercial appliances. Perched atop a ridge overlooking the Big Manistee River, with access via 212 groomed steps to the dam and surrounding trails, it blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy unforgettable outings: world-class salmon and steelhead fishing in the famed tailwaters, scenic hikes, paddling, ORV, snowmobiling—right from your doorstep.
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Location & Property Info
Cross Streets: Caberfae/M-55
Property Sub-Type: 5+ Units
Area: MasonOceanaManistee - O
Municipality: Dickson Twp
Ownership Type: Private Owned
Office/Contract Info
On-Market Date: 2025-07-21
Auction or For Sale: For Sale
General Property Info
New Construction: No
Lot Dimensions: 669x1285x678x1308
Road Frontage: 669
Waterfront: Yes
Body of Water: Manistee River
Basement: Yes
Total # Units: 5
# of Diff Unit Floor Plans: 1
Total # Bldgs: 7
Total Parking Spaces: 30
Statewide Lakes & Rivers: Manistee River
School District: Kaleva-Norman-Dickso
Lot Measurement: Acres
Lot Square Footage: 968774
Lot Acres: 22.24
Year Built: 1935
Tax Info
Taxable Value: 169465
SEV: 314600
For Tax Year: 2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax: 8117
Tax Year: 2024
Homestead %: 0
Spec Assessment & Ty: None
Tax ID #: 05-136-400-10
Remarks & Misc
Public Remarks: Discover Tippy Dam Lodge, a one-of-a-kind retreat deep in Michigan's Manistee National Forest. Built over 30 years ago, this unique property sleeps up to 22 guests and offers three distinct log-built structures: The Sleeping Quarters, a Recreational/Conference Center, and a Kitchen/Dining Room Building with commercial appliances. Perched atop a ridge overlooking the Big Manistee River, with access via 212 groomed steps to the dam and surrounding trails, it blends rustic charm with modern comfort. Enjoy unforgettable outings: world-class salmon and steelhead fishing in the famed tailwaters, scenic hikes, paddling, ORV, snowmobiling—right from your doorstep.
Legal: PT OF GOVT LOT 1, COM AT SE COR OF SD SEC, TH N 1330.39 FT TO POB, TH W 1321.46 FT, TH N 700.06 FT TO N LINE OF S 700 FT OF GOVT LOT 1, TH E 1285.81 FT, TH S 23 DEG 36 MIN 29 SEC E 95.6 FT, TH S 612.53 FT TO POB. 21.24 A*M/L. SEC 36 T22N R14W. SALE(93) 2400 5000 000
Waterfront Options
Water Access Y/N: Yes
Water Frontage: 600
Water Type
River: 1
Water Fea. Amenities
Private Frontage: 1
Public Access 1 Mile or Less: 1
View: 1
Lot Description
Adj. to Public Land: 1
Level: 1
Recreational: 1
Wooded: 1
Street Type
Paved: 1
Public: 1
Util Avail at Street
Electricity Available: 1
Utilities Attached
Electricity Connected: 1
Sewer
Septic Tank: 1
Water
Well: 1
Terms Available
Cash: 1
Conventional: 1
Mineral Rights
Unknown: 1
Laundry Features
Electric Dryer Hookup: 1
Washer Hookup: 1
Exterior Material
Wood Siding: 1
Roofing
Composition: 1
Heat Source
Oil: 1
Sale Conditions
None: 1
Heat Type
Forced Air: 1
Air Conditioning
Window Unit(s): 1
Access Feat
Accessibility Features: No
Tenant Pays
None: 1
Driveway
Unpaved: 1
Substructure
Crawl Space: 1
Full: 1
Extras
Club House: 1
Garages: 1
Owner Pays
Electricity: 1
Unit 1
Unit #: 1
Unit Description: House #1
SqFt: 1144
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
A/C Unit: 1
Garage: 1
Range Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
W/D Hookup: 1
Unit 2
Unit #: 2
Unit Description: House #2
SqFt: 1144
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 2
Full Baths: 2
Garage: 1
Unit 3
Unit #: 3
Unit Description: Recreational/Conf Ct
SqFt: 1025
Bathrooms: 2
Half Baths: 2
Fireplace: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Unit 4
Unit #: 4
Unit Description: Kitchen/Dining Bld
SqFt: 1170
Bathrooms: 1
Full Baths: 1
Dishwasher: 1
Range/Oven: 1
Refrigerator: 1
Unit 5
Unit #: 5
Unit Description: Sleeping Quarters
SqFt: 2778
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 8
Full Baths: 8
Possession
Close Of Escrow: 1
Location Property Info
County: Manistee
Street #: 1306
Street Direction: N
Street Name: Tippy Dam
Suffix: Road
State: MI
Zip Code: 49689
Zip (4): 9578
OfficeContract Info
Status: Active
Current Price: $999,900
List Price: $999,900
Listing Date: 2025-07-21
Remarks Misc
Directions: From M-55, turn north on Tippy Dam Road to property.
Property Features
Laundry Features: Electric Dryer Hookup; Washer Hookup
Water Type: River
Exterior Material: Wood Siding
Roofing: Composition
Substructure: Crawl Space; Full
Lot Description: Adj. to Public Land; Level; Recreational; Wooded
Sewer: Septic Tank
Water: Well
Utilities Attached: Electricity Connected
Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available
Extras: Club House; Garages
Owner Pays: Electricity
Tenant Pays: None
Heat Source: Oil
Heat Type: Forced Air
Air Conditioning: Window Unit(s)
Driveway: Unpaved
Street Type: Paved; Public
Mineral Rights: Unknown
Terms Available: Cash; Conventional
Possession: Close Of Escrow
Sale Conditions: None
Unit 1: A/C Unit; Garage; Range Oven; Refrigerator; W/D Hookup
Unit 2: Garage
Unit 3: Fireplace; Refrigerator
Unit 4: Dishwasher; Range/Oven; Refrigerator
Supplements
The property also features two traditional-style homes for additional options for guests or to use as a residence. Close to Caberfae ski resort, Little River Casino, Lake Michigan, golf and ORV trails, this lodge is perfect for multi-generational family gatherings or group adventures.
Listing Office: GREENRIDGE Realty Ludington
Listing Agent: Bob Budreau
Last Updated: March - 18 - 2026
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