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Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Spring view from deck
Fall river view from kitchen sink window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Branch, MI
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Big Star Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Ludington, MI (LDM)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!

Beautiful cabin property located between Ludington and Baldwin on the Big South branch of the Pere Marquette river. We have added the home next door as a 3 BR rental also, VRBO ID 9368622, search Branch Township, MI and look for the description that says "Beautiful Cabin with Gorgeous Riverbend View". Or, Google "VRBO Property HA 9368622" and look for "beautiful Cabin with Gorgeous Riverbend View". Come for the great fishing, quiet relaxation, kayaking or tubing down the river, or hiking in nearby Manistee National Forest trails. This cabin is situated literally on the bank of the Pere Marquette River. It has gorgeous views of the river and is conveniently located approximately 30 min from Ludington or 1hour from Muskegon. Popular destinations all within an hour's drive include Pentwater, Hart and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Ludington and Manistee. Rockers on the porch are a great spot for relaxing or having a cocktail while viewing the outdoors and river, or sit at the fire pit in the evening and roast marshmallows. Lots of wildlife including eagles, deer, blue herons, salmon, and many wild birds to enjoy. Also a great spot for hunters and fishermen looking for comfortable, modern lodging while enjoying the great outdoors. Conveniently located 1 mile from a local store, bar, and restaurant.

All of our beds have really comfortable, memory foam mattresses. We have a new 55" smart TV and offer YouTube TV streaming service.

Property manager

Dave Nielsen
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With adult supervision at riverfront and on deck
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Events

No events allowed
Speak to owner concerning gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs. Max of 2. No cats. $50.00 Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside or near windows

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
Note from host: speak to owner concerning gatherings
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Branch

Located in Branch, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shrine of the Pines, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and mountain biking nearby.
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Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Star Lake - 19 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Silver Lake Sand Dunes Area Chamber of Commerce - 46 min drive - 39.4 km
  • Silver Lake State Park - 54 min drive - 49.3 km
  • S.S. Badger: Lake Michigan Carferry - 55 min drive - 46.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪River City Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Barn Plus - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Whiskey Creek Condo Association - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪River City Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roby Lake and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Honeymoon Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 143 out of 152 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 152 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 152 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 152 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect spot with up north feeling

Place was perfect for our friends get together. Comfortable lodging and plenty of amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jack N.

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

very nice

I think this is our best rental we have stayed at in Michigan. There are places that say they are right on something. Both of these cottages that are there to rent are right on the river. it is really nice to find somewhere you really want to go back to , and this is that kind of stay. Dave is super nice and the care of the places really shows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jared G.

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

Weekend getaway

We decided to book a last minute weekend getaway to do some dirt biking and got the added benefit of getting to do some pretty spectacular fishing right outside the back door of the house. Would highly recommend Dave’s place and we look forward to staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Our Retreat on the River

Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Family fishing trip

This property is as described by the property owner. Located on the river ready for fishing and relaxing. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron K.

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

Another fine, relaxing trip

Just what we were looking forward to . . . relaxing stay with loads of nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

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

Great Spot!

Loved the set up of the home, my husband and I (Grandma and Grandpa) were able to be on one side of the house in far bedroom, while daughter, her husband and our grandbabies were on the other side! River is beautiful, and listening to it in the middle of the night is heavenly!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cathy M.

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

Riverview Cabin

Very peaceful and relaxing. The kitchen is fully stocked. Everything you need is there. We always do our own cooking and there wasn’t anything missing. The cabin was very clean and the directions spot on. Do print them up though as GPS is spotty. Great WiFi in the cabin. We will be staying here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

Girls trip

Very relaxing river off the back of property. Seen tons of deer. Bats and spiders, turkey, etc Nice location.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Relaxing

Great place in great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne S.

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

Beautiful place

We had an amazing time The cabin/house was clean and fully furnished with everything we needed. If you want a relaxing no stress vacation taking in the beauty of the Pere Marquette River and wild life this is your place. We saw a bald eagle fly over the river, turkeys in the front yard and lots of deer. My 12y/o daughter and the dog did not want to leave. We will definitely be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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

Cozy Cottage on Pere Marquette River

Prefect. Cottage is spectacular, Host was great.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Relaxing

So relaxing just sitting and listening to the river
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Soothing and Relaxing

Serene and peaceful location - get it away from it all in a natural setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

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

Riverview

Had a great time as usual. The place is clean, on the river, quiet and peaceful. We love and will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

We had a lovely stay at River View cottage, especially the peace of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick S.

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

Pics Don’t Do it Justice

If you are looking for a beautiful scenic place this is it. Forrests country and quiet. Host was great kept us informed got final info prior to arrival. Cabin was tastefully decorated and steps away from the stream. For items you may need or forget Wal Mart and stores are somewhat of a short drive. Host has the items you need as to towels utensils etc. but we brought our own. Safe location also. Deer outside cabin and squirrels. Never saw so many black squirrels before. So if your looking for a great place to go and if the fish timing is good I recommend it.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mallory B.

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

Wonderful Fall Retreat

My husband and I, along with our two sons (5 & 2) and husband’s parents enjoyed a long weekend at the cabin. It has everything you need in the kitchen, and was well stocked all around. The set up is quite nice and the bedrooms are spread out. Everyone said the beds were comfortable. The view of the river is even better than the pictures show. We enjoyed fishing on the riverbank, and my son caught his first fish! We also used the campfire and saw lots of wildlife including deer, turkey, and lots of salmon swimming upstream. The leaves were changing as well which was an additional treat. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

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

Return to a special place

Our second year at the cabin and it was so relaxing. The salmon started running upriver during our stay - fun to watch and a neat fishing challenge. Dave's a great host. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Fishing trip

Beautiful location. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan P.

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

so much better than expected

5+, can't say enough good things about this property! The pictures don't show how nice it really is. The onsite owners are great people willing to help with anything needed.
Stayed 17 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

brian c.

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

River cabin

Very nice, well stocked home on the river. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Relaxing stay

This was our third time at this property. All three times have been great. Clean cute and well maintained property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe @ Melinda S.

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

Love Mi.

Couldn't have been better! Clean, quiet and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Vacation

Had a great time enjoying the river, sightseeing, relaxing, having bonfires
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Dave Nielsen

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I was involved in the marking, janitorial and packaging business for over 36 years and sold my packaging businesses in 2018. My wife, Sue, and I live up here adjacent to this property to the north. We love the outdoors, traveling and our family and grandkids.

Why they chose this property

We chose to purchase this property to keep it in the family. My dad and his brother built the original cabin in the early 1960's. It has been added onto 2 different times since then. We love this area because it is quiet, peaceful with no traffic or city noise and we love all of our wildlife in this area. We have deer, turkey's, eagles, blue herons and alot of birds. We enjoy the ever-changing views of the river and woodlands.

What makes this property unique

Enjoying the views of the river, which you can not do with new construction any longer because this section of the Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River is designated as a National Blue Ribbon Trout Stream and Natural River. Open fishing all year. The quiet relaxation you feel while here. Literally sitting on the deck feels like sitting on the banks of the river you are so close!!

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English

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