The curious will be rewarded. The Fisteris is not only a place to stay, it is an experience. Keep an eye on the weather. It's as if the sky is promoting a different artist everyday. Wonder upon the twinkle of distant celestial bodies as shooting stars connect their dots. Enjoy two steaming firey claw foot hot tubs up against the red stalks of our 73 year old blueberry field . No masseuse could compare.
The space
Welcome to spring! The Fisteris is a quest masquerading as a 365 sq ft. tiny house cabin on an organically grown blueberry farm. If you have a little Karen in you, this might not be a good fit. You gotta be a little tough to stay here. It was originally a Picker's shack in the 1940s. It has been updated with recycled materials. This process took 10 years. There are two narrow twins and a full size mattress. There is a flushing toilet, fireplace, kitchenette, and is a paradise for humans and dogs
Every spring when the messy snow melts and the beasts begin to emerge from the forest, we get a few complaints. Before you book this ask yourself “Am i I ready for the unexpectedness of the woods? Do I understand how uncertain the natural world can be?”
This place is very minimalistic yet magical. if you are to stay, you need to be ready for an obstacle or two. we are in the rust belt people. It can be wet, dirty and glorious.
Now where was I? Oh, yeah!
It's just over a 2 mile ride into nearby Bangor or a ten miler to the popular South Haven for food and fun. We are just a few miles from the Van Buren County trail system which goes directly to South Haven as well as Van Buren State Park (atop the Palisades that tower over the powerful Lake Michigan). If you’re looking for a cross country ski adventure, or scenic mountain or e-bike ride you’ve come to the right place. Virtually no one uses these trails. They are a hidden gem.
This year we cannot offer any Firewood packages. Please bring your own and or pull some out of the forest. Sorry for the inconvenience.
For food:
-There is an upscale tequila bar called Frida's that's open in Bangor. I highly recommend the chorizo sopas.
-Just outside of Bangor there is Walt and Marie’s with excellent breakfast sandwiches
-The nearby Tea Pot Dome is an authentic classic diner run by a sweet lady named Alice with an outstanding collection of teapots.
-Sister Lake Brewing Co. is not too far and has been around forever. Feels right on a Saturday night.
-The one of a kind, my personal favorite, the Great Mead Hall in Bangor. It has a really good blueberry Mead from berries grown on our farm. It also has axe throwing, foosball, and a sweet old faded yellow upright piano for striding. They are D&D people and seem to always have a game going.
Whatever you spend in this tiny town really helps the local economy.
Bangor is also a mecca for cannabis. If that's your thing, it’s recreational now and all you need is picture ID to visit the dispensaries in town.
*We also ask that you please do not ask for an early check-in or a late check out. We are busy, busy, busy just like you.
There are no concrete parking lots out here. This is…the woods.
Other things to note
This is a tiny house cabin. There is no dishwasher or wifi. It’s minimalistic and rustic It is perfect for a family getaway of 4 or 5, a romantic adventure for two, or a writer’s retreat for one
