Title: Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. Cabin in Wellston with kitchenette ![Smart TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99230300/99230247/a6ada8d1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99230300/99230247/49de92bd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99230300/99230247/aa16c16c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99230300/99230247/c3018487.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99230300/99230247/6d03693e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in The Shooting Star Resort, this 2-bedroom cabin offers a serene escape from everyday life. Unwind with year-round activities like hiking, fishing, or skiing at Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Pet-friendly - Kitchen - Air conditioning - Free WiFi £137 includes taxes & fees 22 Nov - 23 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. If you’re seeking a serene getaway to truly take a break from everyday life, book a stay at this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cabin situated in The Shooting Star Resort. You’ll be treated to year-round activities that’ll keep you entertained for the duration of your visit. Go hiking, fishing, or kayaking in the summer, then swap the hiking boots for ski boots and shred the slopes at Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort in the winter. Check out the other on-site rental if you need extra space. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchenette - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Entertainment - Smart TV ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming cats and dogs only - Up to 23 kg per pet ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ## Similar properties ![Microwave](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/100000000/99240000/99230400/99230386/84c1fac0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fully Renovated Cabin - AC + Tippy Dam - South Star by Janix Escapes. 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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 Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.231976,-86.03421&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7D%7C%7ElGxpblO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%3FU%40S%40U%40UBU%40UBSBU%40UBUBSDSBUDSBSDUDSDSDSDUFQDSFSDQFSFSFQHQFQFQHQHQFOHQHQHOHOJOHOJMHQJMJMJOJMHMLKJMJKLMJKLKJKLKLILKLIJILINGLILILENILGLGNELENELENELCNCNELCNCNANCNALANAN%3FNAL%3FN%3FP%3FL%3FN%40N%3FN%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNDNBLBNDLDNDLDNFLDLFNHLDLHLHNFLHJHLHLJLHLJJJLJJJLLJJJLLJHLJLJNJLJNHNJLHNJNHPHLHRHNFNHPHPFPFPHPFRFPFRDPFRDRFRDRDRDRDRDTBRDRBTDRBRBT%40TBTBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40R%3FT%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FRAV%3FTARATATCTATCRCTATCRCTERCTERCRETERERERERGRERGPERGRGPGRIPGPGPINIRGNINIRILIPKNINKLINKLKNKNKLIJMLKLKJMLKJMJKJMJMHMJMHKHMHOFMHMHMDOHMFMDOFMDODMDODMBOBODMBO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40M%3FQ%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAMAOAOCOCOAMCOEOCMCOEMEOEMEOEMGMGOIMEMIMIOGMIKIMIMKMIMKKKMKKKMMKKKMMMIKKMKOKOKKIQKMIOKOIOIOIQIQGOISIOGQGQIQGSGQGSESGQESGSESESESESEUCSESCUESCUCSAUCUCSAUCUAUAUAS%3FUAW%3FSAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=092wBGm6VsEYigfHanLKVwhlwdk=) Wellston, MI #### What's nearby - Wellston Branch Library - 4 min drive - 5.0 miles - Chittenden Lake - 5 min drive - 5.4 miles - Crystal Lake Township Park - 5 min drive - 5.2 miles - Cranberry Lake - 5 min drive - 5.0 miles - Cooley Bridge Roadside Park - 6 min drive - 7.7 miles #### Getting around - Manistee, MI (MBL-Manistee County-Blacker) - 19 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Traks Bar And Grill - ‬13 min drive - ‪Kozy Kitchen - ‬4 min drive - ‪Redneck Yacht Club - ‬7 min drive - ‪Mel's Country Cafe - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Stockade - ‬15 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet. ### How much does it cost to stay at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.? > As of 14 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. on 22 Nov 2025 start from £137.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Wellston-Hotels-Shooting-Star-North-Star.h99230247.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.? > On-site parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes.? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. located? > Situated in Wellston, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Wellston Branch Library and Fawn Crest Golf Course. Cranberry Lake and Crystal Lake Township Park are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Water Rafts + Trails - North Star by Janix Escapes. Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 9.8 Location 10 - Excellent 14 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Laura H. 10 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend Getaway Great accommodations. Clean and very responsive hosts! ##### Laura H. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen M. 6 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Spot! Clean and exactly what we needed! ##### Stephen M. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karl K. 17 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick overnight for fishing trip We needed a clean place that would accommodate four of us for our overnight stay after our fishing charter. This place was great! I would definitely recommend it for any length of stay. Short drive to Downtown Manistee. Clean, cozy, stylish and has everything you need ##### Karl K. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ryan T. 4 Jul 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy #### Stay Very cozy place! ##### Ryan T. Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025 ### 6/10 Okay #### Nikki K. 30 Jun 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cabin was fine other than the air wouldn’t work and it was sweltering at night The cabin was a great location. Cute and really nice- the beds are small, but the main issue was the AC is in the living room, and we couldn’t even get it below 80 degrees inside. ##### Nikki K. Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matt B. 7 Oct 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Cozy Cabin Very clean perfect for two adults ##### Matt B. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. 24 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway Nice quiet getaway outside Manistee ##### David K. Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Mark S. 7 Sept 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great for what we needed This served well as a sleep spot the night before the north country trail run. Just up the road less than 10 minutes From the Big M parking. Could only hear the neighbors who shared a wall a little bit. ##### Mark S. Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Neil H. 14 Jan 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Little gem This little gem in Wellston. We stayed there during a snowmobiling trip. Location to the trails wasn’t the best but Shooting Star was warm and clean. Thanks ##### Neil H. 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