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A private riverfront cabin in the woods. Includes a hot tub and a Smart TV.

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Living area
Stunning river views from living room & kitchen - Stunning river views from living room & kitchen
Ladder up to loft - Ladder up to loft

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 466.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Water view

Explore the area

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Traverse City, Michigan
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Bed

Other Space 2

1 Double Sofa Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

A private riverfront cabin in the woods. Includes a hot tub and a Smart TV.

Three-night minimum in prime summer.

This charming one-bedroom, one-bathroom cabin on the Boardman River welcomes up to four guests and is open year-round. The stunning location on the river will simply take your breath away.

Walk into a main room with spectacular views from the entire living area! The living room has a wood-burning fireplace and smart TV. The small loft that is accessible by a ladder is located above the living room (best for older kids/young adults) and has a twin bed. There is a futon in the living area as well.

Outdoors, enjoy the spacious deck with a great view of the river. Hop in one of the three kayaks provided for you and find where the river goes! If you're feeling like warmer water, take a dip in the hot tub located on the deck.

There is a canoe/kayak portage just minutes down the road or launch from the property on a slower part of the river. The house is located just 11 miles from downtown Traverse City and 14 miles from the Interlochen Center for the Arts.

Pets allowed. (Maximum two pets.)

-- THE PROPERTY --

Sleeps 4.

Short-term rental license -STR2019-0071

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Loft: twin bed || Shared space: sofa bed

OUTDOORS: Hot tub, charcoal grill, grassy yard, deck, outdoor dining table & chairs, kayaks (3)

INDOORS: WIFI, smart TV, board games, wood-burning fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea kettle, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, no A/C

MISC: loft accessed via a ladder

PARKING: space for up to 2 vehicles

-- POLICIES --

- Pet allowed with a non-refundable fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

- Cancellation: Reservations canceled at least 30 days before arrival will receive a full refund. Reservations canceled between 14 and 30 days before arrival will receive a 50% refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 14 days before arrival.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Water view
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

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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

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with power boating, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
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Traverse City, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 7 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Spider Lake - 12 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Front Street - 20 min drive - 20.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Samsara - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A private riverfront cabin in the woods. Includes a hot tub and a Smart TV. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A private riverfront cabin in the woods. Includes a hot tub and a Smart TV.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is A private riverfront cabin in the woods. Includes a hot tub and a Smart TV. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Forest Lakes and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake and Rennie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 127 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 127 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

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

Another perfect visit!

We just love staying in this cabin! It is perfectly situated out of town but close enough for day trips to the local establishments. The cabin provides the perfect getaway and has all of the amenities making it extremely comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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8/10 Good

Charlee V.

40th birthday getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Enjoyed renting this cabin, nothing like waking up and seeing the running water right out the window.

10/10 Excellent

Ethan C.

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

Perfect for a getaway

Loved the river
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robin C.

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

Winter Get Away

Peaceful, the river is close and viewed out of every window. The hot tub was hot and ready; my dog and I had a wonderful long weekend, hiked the trails, enjoyed the snow, even made it to Sleeping Bear. Great location and just a short drive to trails, Traverse City, and all the surrounding areas. If you stay in winter, a 4 wheel drive is a must, the driveway access is not for the faint of heart. My Mazda had no problems tho! While staying there I broke the coffee pot karafe, and another was dropped off promptly. Had a lovely stay and a relaxing weekend. Just what I was looking for! " Would stay here again!"
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

William S.

Doesn't get cozier then this ...

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Probably our 6th vaca in traverse City and this was a special one. We just loved this place. You almost can dive into the Boardman river from the sliding door. We spent our time watching the river go by and the snow falling, while a fire burned in the wood stove. At night hot tub under Jupiter, Mars, and Orion! Cooked dinner 2 nights at "Home" with ease. It was clean, well stocked. furnishings were comfortable and cozy - all utilities worked fine. Everything in the listing was there and more - the were all sorts of kitchen gadgets. With wifi in the 500/mbs range. The place was a totally peaceful winter scene ... yes the well water is a bit eggy but the provided filter in the fridge solved that. I am thinkin about a summer speedo to entertain the Kayakers!

10/10 Excellent

Jen R.

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

Winter Stay

We loved staying here. We came up when there was a lot of snow on the ground and especially enjoyed the hot tub. The river running right by the property is breathtaking. A beautiful, secluded spot in the woods was the perfect recipe for a getaway with my husband. Cabin was clean. And we were thankful to have 4 wheel drive to get up the driveway! Would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey E.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Becca A.

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

Absolutely stunning!!

This is a perfect property, it is tucked away right next to the river, an amazing balance of being in town and being in nature!! I would absolutely recommend booking with them!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb G.

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

Weekend Getaway

Such a wonderful, cute cabin. Perfect size, great location being right next to the river. Can't wait to stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

All the views!

The views through the panoramic windows in this cabin were amazing. The tub off the deck was amazing with the views! Everything was just as expected inside and out. We would definitely stay again! We called and asked for an additional night. They accommodated us and they were very easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlie D.

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

Great Cabin!

Cozy, quaint, comfortable and a beautiful location! Management company was very impressive...top notch!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Delia S.

Michigan canin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Lovely cabin sitting right on the Boardman River. Great location for anyone who enjoys the great outdoors. Cabin isn’t fancy but includes everything you need. Well stocked with the essentials. It was clean and the hot tub was amazing for morning coffee or star gazing. We had a great stay and would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

robert s.

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

Private

Very nice
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tanya H.

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

Anniversary getaway!

The cabin was lovely. We took this trip for our 10th anniversary and loved every minute of it. Close to everything yet far enough away to truly relax. We loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

4/10 Poor

Bobbie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Celebration of our bdays

1st night couldn't use the hot tub had to call someone out to fix..showed up at 4:30 the next day..also we were promised patio furniture on Tuesday..never came so we had to sit inside when the sun was out the strongest..in my 60's can't handle the sun very much anymore..very disappointed
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

Cassie G.

Cabin

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location, setting, and relaxing views was amazing, I think we might have been one of the first of the season though because the water had a very rotten egg smell and we could not shower because the hot water was very rancid smelling. but the cabin was clean, well stocked for supplies and was so very cozy and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nik M.

I Want To Keep This Place As Our Little Secret

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Amazing rental! Probably the best location that we have found in Michigan, so much so that we started looking for riverfront property as soon as we got home so that we could have a place like this to escape to whenever we wanted - but so far, this place has been one of a kind! It's not a big place, but it was cozy and more than accommodating for the two of us to feel right at home. The kitchen was well-appointed, and the bed was comfortable. The only thing that we had trouble with when we arrived after sunset was finding the light switches, but it makes for a fun game to find what they are hidden behind (in the daylight). The pairing of the hot tub and the river was perfect, and what's more, being able to bring our pups along for this adventure was a wonderful addition.

10/10 Excellent

Jason T.

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

Peaceful Spot

Relaxing in the hot tub by the river was just what we needed! Beautiful location!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

Idyllic spot to unwind and relax

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We just completed our second stay and can’t say enough about how lovely this location is, how comfortable and relaxing. It’s a perfect combination of modern convenience and old charm on a wonderful spot. There is no beating sitting on the porch, taking in the woods and Boardman River flowing by within a few feet of you.

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Relaxation

We absolutely loved this low key cabin that allowed us to just stop and relax The river is beautiful. The hottub was perfect. We realized after booking that there was no a/c… (my fault for not reading). However, the bedroom was set up with a fan in the window so it was perfectly chilled while sleeping which is what we love! Hope to visit again next year!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci Q.

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

Beautiful and peaceful setting

The setting for this property is absolutely beautiful. The Boardman river is only a few feet from the front porch, and the home is surrounded by majestic pines. In short, the property is exactly as represented in the pictures on the listing. My husband and I stayed two weeks (with our dogs) while our daughter was in camp in the area, and we found the property to be perfect for our needs. We had to work part of the time, and the peaceful setting contributed to our ability to focus. The internet was dependable and allowed us to conduct meetings and work online without a problem. The property was extremely clean. If we did have a question or concern, the property managers were exceptionally quick to help. As represented in the listing, the property does not have air conditioning - I would recommend renters bring a fan or two (two fans are provided) in the summer. Also, the entrance to the property is a little tricky to find - though once you do it is not a problem to locate again. The property is also off a sometimes busy road (the property is well back from the road, so traffic noise is not an issue), so you do need to be mindful of fast drivers when entering and exiting the property. Overall, the property was cozy, beautiful, and close to activities and good restaurants (in both Traverse City and Kingsley). We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 16 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian F.

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

Anniversary Vacation

Property was gorgeous. Loved the views of the river while drinking my coffee on the deck or hanging out in the hot tub. Close to downtown traverse but also quiet and very private. Kitchen was well stocked. Furniture and beds were comfortable. Only complaints would be that the property was a little dusty and there was a lot of dog hair on the futon and blankets. Also, air did not work well when it got very humid one day. This was minor though. Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth H.

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

Beautiful and tranquil

First thing you will notice is the sound of a creek less than 20 feet from the house, so calming. Hottub has an amazing view of this as well. Cabin has everything you will need. Main bed was comfy, shower had plenty of hot water, all the kitchen items. Grill is in the shed, along with more fire wood. house key opens it (didnt realize this until the last night there). House water has sulfur smell, must be a local thing. We didnt mind, you kind of get use to it. While all the dishes were available that you would need, i would recommend washing any of them before you use them (good idea anyways when u stay at someone else's house). We would stay here again in a heartbeat. We loved it.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Cute and adorable

It’s quiet and peaceful. Well water has a little smell but what else you expect in the middle of the woods lol. Loved it probably go back
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

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

Weekend getaway

Peaceful and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

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