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Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

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Summer 2022 from the front!
New patio & chairs 2022, smokeless campfire steps from the Sturgeon River
Terrace/patio
Weber Propane Grill
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Big Bear Adventures
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Burt Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

Relax by the Sturgeon River or enjoy the fresh air on the back porch of our fully furnished log home, watching the ducks play and float past. Our lodge is tucked away on a quiet road that follows the Sturgeon River and yet is also right in town. Walk or bike ½ mile into downtown Indian River to shop with Devoe Beach on Burt Lake, the Indian River, and bike / snowmobile trails less than a mile away. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or tubing down the Sturgeon River and Indian River. Fish for trout or walleye right in from the edge of the backyard. At the end of the day, enjoy sitting by the firepit.

Our Lodge:
After your adventures, wind down with a cool house during summer turning on central air when necessary or stay toasty with the gas fireplace during the winter.

Your group will sleep comfortably in 3 bedrooms with 2 containing queen beds and one containing both a queen and twin bed. Getting ready in the morning is easy with 2 bathrooms. In the evening, play games at the dinner table, watch a movie on 47” flat screen TV, or curl up in the loft to read a book or surf the web (free high speed WiFi). For mealtime, dine out, enjoy dinner in the backyard watching the wildlife and river, or dine inside using the fully equipped kitchen.

Our lodge sits back from the road with plenty of driveway for whatever toys you may bring with you.

Indian River area:
Our lodge is located directly on the Sturgeon River. Quaint downtown Indian River and grocery store are located less than ½ mile. Both Devoe Beach on Burt Lake and the bike / snowmobile path are less than 1 mile.

Perfect location for both outdoor and indoor activities year round. Boat down the Indian River to either Burt Lake or through natural wildlife habitat to Mullet Lake. The public launch on Indian River is about 1 mile away. Kayak, canoe, or tube on Sturgeon River. Rentals are located in town or bring your own. Enjoy Indian River’s Summerfest the 3rd week in July, or the Top O’ Michigan boat races in August. Venture a little further to swim in spectacular waterfalls about 30 miles east at Ocqueoc Falls.

Winter sports include snowmobiling, snow shoeing, or cross country and downhill skiing. Snowmobile trail is less than a mile away. Skiing areas are about 20 minutes away.

Springtime includes enjoying the area or fishing. In Autumn, take a drive through the Tunnel of Trees about 25 minutes away to see the colors.

View or drive over the Mackinac Bridge about 30 miles, visit a haunted lighthouse about 60 miles, or spend a magical day on Mackinac Island with a ferry from Mackinaw City about 30 miles.

Shopping options abound right here in downtown Indian River, or nearby historic Gaslight Village in Petoskey, or Harbor Springs. Indian River provides wonderful dining options nearby or venture a little further (about 30 min) for a wider variety of selections Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw City, and Cheboygan.

Additional details:
Our lodge includes free high speed WiFi, central air, fully equipped kitchen, fresh linens, flat screen TV with a Roku for streaming with your accounts, Playstation 3 for DVD and BluRay movies and games, washer and dryer, gas grill for BBQ-ing, and parking. Please bring your own beach towels.

Pellston Regional Airport is the nearest airport about 30 minutes while Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is a larger airport about 2 hours away.

Policies:
No smoking
No Pets
No parties
No fireworks
No Garage use. However, access to the back door is through the Garage, which provides plenty of space for your outdoor gear, shoes/boots, etc.
No access to the shed.

Property manager

Curt Coulter
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am per Tuscarora Township

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cabin is on the waterfront. Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Devoe Beach - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pigeon River Country Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Bear Adventures, Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Indian River Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We enjoyed our stay. The home was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Place was perfect for a weekend sledding get away. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Very nice place right on the river and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sturgeon Lodge

The property is nice, the home clean and accommodating and close to things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer Hunting 2024

Place was very clean, it has all the amenities we need for our stay. Great location, close to town and a great outdoor view of the river just feet away with a patio. 3rd time staying at this place and hope to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Had a great time second time staying here highly recommend this house. Owners are great with quick response with any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend getaway

Fall getaway. Beautiful spot with a lot of good restaurants close by. Nice fire pit with a nice rambling river you can hear behind you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great River house

Sparkling clean, great amenities, fast WIFI, Everything was superb , we will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Log cabin

The cabin was just as described with lots of amenities. Very comfortable bed (used 1st floor bedroom), great little porch for morning coffee and a lovely patio for our afternoon cocktail. The neighborhood was very quiet and made for a lovely morning walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family vacation

Beautiful cabin! We enjoyed a fun and relaxing week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

audra m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin Review

Wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin to rent.

Very clean and a great location. Close to very good restaurants and not far from the lake. Owner is very helpful and friendly. We will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

This was a wonderful cabin. It was beautifully decorated. The grounds were perfect. We absolutely loved everything about it.Curt was .apleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation

The place was awesome. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indian River cabin

Absolutely loved the place. Great location on the Sturgeon River. Host was very helpful. Really hope we can come up next May.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Home

Beautiful home, peaceful & quiet. The river is so pretty. Very comfortable, lacking for nothing. Excellent communication. This would be a perfect house for a family -- large spaces, comfortable beds, great kitchen, nice laundry room. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful cabin and a great location to access the ORV trails, kayaking and playing volleyball at Burt Lake State Part beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, well stocked, nice setting

Owner very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cabin right on the river!!

Great cabin close to lots of great stuff right on the river. Super clean, with plenty of beds, a big kitchen, fire pit next to the river, and everything you need for a fun weekend up north. The hosts were amazing and we’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

After wedding relaxation

My daughter’s wedding was in the area. After everything was done, we needed some rest! The cabin was in an excellent area, clean, well appointed and very comfortable. Hooks everywhere and plenty of storage. The fire pit beside the river was amazing. We will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accommodations and awesome location!

We spent a week in this beautiful log cabin for a family vacation. The accommodations were clean, organized, and well cared for. It was a great location to tube down the Sturgeon river and hop out right in "our" backyard. The backyard set up was great for dinner or relaxing by the firepit. Super close to Burt Lake beaches and the ORV trailhead. Its a great place to make memories! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside Cabin

Great place, awesome upstairs bedroom!! Will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C., Carmel, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best river cabin ever

Property is perfectly appointed, every detail has been addressed. Very comfortable, clean, and great decor! We have stayed here 3 times and we will be back !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay for baseball tourney!

Our stay was great, indoor was clean and worked perfect for our family! We were close to the baseball fields! The out doors was great a little dusty in the porch but nothing we could sweep off! We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Great location and beautiful surroundings and views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

About the host

Hosted by Curt Coulter

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Hello, we’re Curt & Jerilynn

We were both born in Michigan down state, and while we’ve lived elsewhere, Michigan has remained our home - and Indian River our happy place for multiple generations of our family - which we are fortunate enough to live in full time since early 2016.

We enjoy jet skiing and boating through the natural wildlife habitat on Burt and Mullet lakes, living on the fabulous fast flowing & spring fed Sturgeon River, watching the ducks float down the river any time of the year, snowmobiling on the hundreds of miles of local trails, or simply going out to dinner at the fantastic local eateries.

We hope you’ll come visit our Lazy Sturgeon Lodge and fall in love with all that Northern Michigan’s wildlife, trees, lakes and rivers have to offer as we have.

Why they chose this property

We live nearby on the Sturgeon River, and the never ending, refreshing and clean spring fed flow is a calming and peaceful wonder. Between canoeing & kayaking, fishing and floating the Sturgeon, and the 38 miles of Inland lakes and waterways that it spills into at Burt lake 2 miles downstream, this part of Michigan is a nature lover's paradise.

Languages:

English

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