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Site 4 - pineleaf green friendly camping
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(16)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Picnic table
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Toilet
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Reviews
100% Recommend72 ratings · 61 reviews
Nestled in a serene, wooded setting, this campsite offers a tranquil escape for those looking to disconnect from the hustle and bustle of daily life. Reviews consistently praise the host, Tim, for his welcoming nature and attentiveness, making guests feel right at home. The cabin is noted for being well-equipped and comfortable, with many appreciating the thoughtful touches like a space heater and fridge. Visitors enjoy the seclusion and natural beauty, with easy access to nearby towns and activities.
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· October 2026
The cabin felt very private and remote. Timothy showed us to the campsite but after that I never saw anyone else on the property. The cabin had a fridge and a cute space heater that looks like a fireplace. It was comfortable and nicely decorated
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· September 2026
This is the most peaceful place to stay! I love it here and will continue to return every summer!
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· September 2026
Great host! And very secluded! Thank you for a nice stay
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· September 2026
With kids ·
Site 3 - pineleaf green friendly camping
This spot is incredible! The rustic cabin is perfect for unwinding. Literally the dream, a peaceful spot in the woods. Tim is a super nice dude and way accommodating. The cabin has a lot of stuff that one may have forgot. Some games, some firewood, things for cooking, a little coffee maker. It was nice to take the family camping without hauling all the gear.
Thanks again dude!
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· August 2026
I stayed in a cabin and it was so peaceful and relaxing I didn't want to leave. And Tim was the best. Being cannabis friendly was a big plus for me. I'll definitely be back.
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· August 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 4 - pineleaf green friendly camping
This campsite is awesome. It’s super private and very wooded. It’s within a 15 minute or so drive of many different towns and beaches. We loved our stay.
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· August 2026
The woods were gorgeous here, and Timothy is a super sweet guy. Great place for an overnight pit stop!
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· August 2026
Cozy and secluded. I wishI would have booked another night.
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· July 2026
We had a wonderful time staying at Pineleaf! Our host, Tim, was very welcoming and hospitable. We stayed in the cabin. We woke up every morning to a great variety of birds and wildlife surrounding us, especially in the gorgeous field that the deck overlooked. The bed and outhouse bathroom were exceptionally clean. We highly recommend staying here and hope to come back soon!
Tim is a legend. If you have the fortune to stay at his place, ask him how he built it. His passion for the area is infectious, and his hospitality was top notch.
The camping was perfect.
Definitely necessary to meet up with Tim if it’s your first time there, as it tricky to navigate.
10/10, definitely recommend.
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· June 2026
Tims cabin is so awesome and relaxing. It's just you and nature. It's a little drive off grid on a little dirt road easily accessable for any vehicle. Tim make sure to help you in anyway. If it's all the stuff he stocks in the cabin just in case you forgot something, to offering you information on what there is to do close to camp. This was our fourth stay and it was only for one night. My wife and I were on the way home from the U.P. and needed some where to stay about half way. It was nice catching up with Tim ( who we consider a good friend ) I'm glad he's giving us a chance to enjoy his piece of paradise . Thanks again Tim!
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· June 2026
Tim’s cabin is a peaceful escape from the world. Best place in Michigan to just disconnect.
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· May 2026
We had a blast!!!! Absolutely love here Tim is Awesome!!! Cabin was vary clean and had everything we needed!!! Can’t wait to come back to stay again!!!
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· October 2025
With pets ·
Site 3 - pineleaf green friendly camping
We had an amazing weekend! Tim is such a great host!
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· September 2025
This site is definitely away from it all. Great place to relax in nature.
Tim is a awesome host. He came out to bring some wood, and we ended up doing a 2hr session during the rain.
The care package made for a great night.
Would definitely recommend this site.
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· September 2025
Timothy was a great host. Very resonspive. Cabin was very clean and well stocked with essentials. Port a potty by the cabin was also very clean. Should highly recommend and we will go back again
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· August 2025
We had a great time and enjoyed ourselves very much Tim the host was awesome and the goodie bag was especially awesome. My friend just loved it. We would definitely go again and we recommend it to anyone that really likes the outdoor and privacy there is trails to walk on in and if you forget something, there’s a little storage just down the road little pricey the guy is very friendly. Have a great time up there. We definitely looking to go again here shortly maybe before the end of his season ends.
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· August 2025
With pets ·
Site 3 - pineleaf green friendly camping
Beautiful property and cabin. Peaceful and relaxing. Great place to recharge and connect with nature! Tim is an amazing host!
We absolutely loved every minute of our time at pineleaf! It was beautiful, secluded, and beyond peaceful. Tim was an amazing host! Upon arrival he had a goodie bag and wood to get us through the first night. He was quick to respond to questions, provide wood, and had great recommendations. Tim, I'm so glad you took us up on our offer to come chill by the fire! It wad great getting to know you! We will definitely be seeing you again!
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· July 2025
Ideal Sites Amongst the Hardwoods
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 1 - pineleaf green friendly camping
Pineleaf was perfect for us. It was the ideal rustic experience in a beautiful stand of hardwoods. The forest floor felt nice on bare feet. The campsites are nicely spaced, not too close to neighboring sites. Tim was great and very helpful. Thank you, Tim!
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· July 2025
Great place to unplug
Tent · With pets ·
Site 2 - pineleaf green friendly camping
This was such a great stay! Timothy was an amazing host, even when we arrived later than anticipated. It was a rustic experience, perfect place to unplug, consume 🍃 safely and still be able to go into town and enjoy the great local businesses around. Would totally come back 🤙
Tim is a wonderful host. He is so attentive and welcoming. The sites were incredibly secluded hosting lots of natures fun. Beautiful woods to explore and I highly recommend walking down to the office/drive area late at night to see the stars. We will be back.
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· July 2025
With pets ·
Site 3 - pineleaf green friendly camping
5 Stars – Perfect Remote Getaway, Especially for Dog Lovers!
I had a fantastic stay at this cabin over the 4th of July weekend! I traveled with my three large dogs, and it couldn’t have been a better fit. The cabin is extremely dog-friendly, with a great setup that made us feel welcome and comfortable from the moment we arrived.
The porch was a definite highlight—perfectly set up for relaxing and taking in the peaceful, natural surroundings. Even during a busy holiday weekend, it was so quiet and secluded that we didn’t hear any other campers nearby. It truly felt like our own private retreat.
The owner, Tim, was incredibly friendly and helpful. He was quick to respond to any questions and made sure we had everything we needed for a great stay.
As noted in the listing, the bathroom is a portable toilet with an outdoor sink, which worked just fine for our needs, especially considering how remote and rustic the cabin is.
If you’re looking for a quiet, remote escape where your dogs are not only welcome but truly accommodated, this is the place. I’m already looking forward to coming back!
The cabin is nice, just the right size! The porch is a nice touch which allows you to hangout & cook your food. The field you over look on the porch is really nice! We had our 3 big dogs with us (2 being 100+ pound bully’s & the other being about 60 pounds doodle) we had stakes with leads on them and it was the perfect area for us to have them. The cabin was big enough for all of us to fit comfortably! He keeps little trash bags to pick up after your pups if you forget bags. I would definitely recommend staying here! Tim is very nice & makes sure you have everything you may need. He was very helpful with any questions we had, and has recommendations if you are looking for something specific to do. The bed was very comfortable, we were worried as we have stayed in some air bnbs with some of the worst beds but his is so comfortable we were able to get right to sleep! The bathroom is a portable toilet with an outdoor sink, if anyone was curious. We had a great time & totally recommend, especially for those with dogs who need somewhere for them to be able to have some room!
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· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 2 - pineleaf green friendly camping
An absolutely stunning place for camping. Star of the entire place is Tim. He is the coolest and most awesome host you can ever have. Campsites are pretty spacious, can easily fit a group of people and their cars. The drive is amazing. 10/10 recommended.
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· June 2025
Tim was a great host and I would recommend this site based just on my interactions with him, but the site was great too! The site was well kept and probably one of the most private sites I’ve ever camped at. There is a portable toilet up by the cabin which was incredibly well maintained and frankly smelled amazing (something I didn’t know was possible until my stay lol). It had recently rained when visited but had some time to dry out, so I didn’t have any issues getting back to the site but I would recommend exercising caution if you don’t have 4wheel drive and there is heavy rain in the forecast as it is a rustic site. Overall, I think this site is well worth the cost (especially considering the 420 friendly gift bag and free bundle of wood on your first night) and I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the area.
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· June 2025
We loved the cabin, it is cute and roomy. Tim is very hospitable. The location is perfect. Enjoyed our stay there very much.
My husband and our two kiddos (4 & 7) stayed for two nights in the cabin. It was so relaxing and felt like we were deep in the woods. Timothy was amazing from the start. I had asked if we could possibly check in early and he was okay with that. We ended up having car trouble on the way to the cabin and didn't check in until dinner time. He was so great about the whole thing and had even turned the heater on in the cabin before we arrived because it was a cool night. The cabin and bathroom were both clean.
Timothy was lovely to chat with and was available by phone or in person at any time. He gave us a complimentary bundle of fire wood, a goodie bag, and three gallons of water.
Pineleaf and Timothy are both wonderful and we plan to stay again in the future. A tranquil, quiet place to stay and a very accommodating host!
Tim was an exceptional host! The property is beautiful! The is no shortage of nature and tall leafy trees. No noisy traffic and no camping neighbors near each other. The cabin was equip with more than enough “oops I forgot my…” items. Pet friendly, clean, well taken care of well loved piece of serenity.
10/10 place, will for sure be back in the future.
Extremely secluded, quiet, calm place.
First time using HipCamp and I picked a great place for it. Ended up leaving a night early, just due to the weather decided it wanted to be winter again, in May, and me and my wife only trying to survive one night in a tent 😂
Location
Mancelona, Antrim, Michigan, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Timothy M.
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