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Beautiful private home on the Boardman River with large yard, deck and hot tub.

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Backyard leading to the river
Backyard deck
Boardman river from the backyard
Boardman river from the backyard
Available kayaks

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6157.9 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Front Street
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Beautiful private home on the Boardman River with large yard, deck and hot tub.

This beautifully updated home has an open floor plan and vaulted ceiling. The entire back of the house has sliders that open to a large deck with beautiful views and access to the Boardman River. The primary bedroom has a king size bed and attached bathroom with tub and shower. There is also sliding door from the bedroom leading to the deck and 8 person hot tub. 2nd bedroom has queen bed with slider to the deck. 3rd bedroom has 2 twin beds. 2nd bath has a shower. Large combination living room/dining room with gas fireplace. Complete kitchen and laundry. Enjoy the beauty and serenity of the pond on the front of the house, and large lawn with fire pit in the back leading to the deck/dock on the river.

Property manager

Alex and Paul Gutierrez
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 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
Smoking is allowed outdoors.
If kayaks are used a waiver must be signed in advance by all participants.

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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 14 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Spider Lake - 18 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Front Street - 20 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 21 min drive - 17.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Samsara - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful private home on the Boardman River with large yard, deck and hot tub. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful private home on the Boardman River with large yard, deck and hot tub.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful private home on the Boardman River with large yard, deck and hot tub.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful private home on the Boardman River with large yard, deck and hot tub. located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Forest Lakes, Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, and Arbutus Lake. Centre Ice Arena and Grand Traverse Mall are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 148 out of 151 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 151 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 151 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 151 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kurt S.

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

Boardman River Paradise

Wonderful, private, rural, fully stocked riverside home, yet close to many outdoor activities and still just 15 minutes from Traverse City restaurants and shopping. Great, high-speed internet.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

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

Weekend Trip

We had a lovely time at the river house. The home was clean and well appointed. The beds were extremely comfortable! We enjoyed sitting outside in the rocking chairs and going in the hot tub. And it's just a short drive to downtown Traverse City.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly B.

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

Perfect weekend getaway

The property and the house are beautiful. You can sit on the back deck and listen to the tranquil sounds of nature, the birds, and the river, very relaxing. Beautiful outdoor deck area with plenty of seating. Interior is just as lovely and has everything you will need. Definitely recommend this house.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brant F.

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

Great vacation stay

The house and location are great and we enjoyed visiting Traverse City and all the many other nearby attractions. This is a wonderful VRBO.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie L.

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

Get family trip at the river house

Wonderful furnishings great views of the river and wild life such as deer and sweet bunnies Close to traverse city and all the beautiful lakes and rivers
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claudia F.

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

Peaceful Property

We were very happy with our stay. Enjoyed the sound of the river and spacious yard. Very peaceful to sit outside, beautiful view. Check in and checkout very easy also. We would stay again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

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

Traverse City Summer Getaway

The River House is beautiful. Peaceful setting on the river away from town. Plenty of room to be outside. Minor issues were handled by Alex immediately. Alex was just a text away. I loved their story.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

William T.

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

Amazing riverfront home!

From the second we walked it we were amazed! It was very clean, beautiful, peaceful & secluded yet only 15 minutes from most everything. The home felt like we were truely staying at someone’s personal home vs a rental. High end finishings had absolutely anything you needed including kayaks to use & take off right from the house. Very roomy and comfortable. I communicated with the owner a few times and she was quick to respond and very helpful. We had no issues at all. You can see that they’re reinvesting and updating. We travel quite a bit and by far this has been the best property that we’ve stayed at. It was nice to wake up and have a cup of coffee looking at the river and watching deer and rabbits play. I would highly recommend this home to anyone that wants to stay in the traverse city area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brad C.

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

Great location

Nice quiet place. Close to town.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary J M.

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

Just Go!

The VRBO listing is completely accurate - a beautiful, clean home in a peaceful setting on a river. We loved staying here and please, please give the outdoor shower a try. We all loved it, even our most skeptical group member. We never used the interior showers! We would definitely stay here again! Thank you Alex for sharing your lovely home!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad U.

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

Wonderful House with a Beautiful View on the River

The house is beautifully situated and lends itself to spending quality time with family and friends. It’s well appointed and inviting. Communicating w Alex was a breeze and we couldn’t have been happier with the accommodation. Highly recommended if you are going to be in the Traverse City area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katelyn M., Royal Oak

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

Beautiful Stay!

The house exceeded our expectations and had the most beautiful views of the river! A very private little getaway. We would love to come back in the summer!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna P.

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

Beautiful

Beautiful surroundings, enjoyed the hot tub, outside shower and fish in in the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jen G.

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

Girl’s weekend

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen C.

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

AMAZING GET AWAY IN THE RIVER HOUSE

Our stay at the River House was wonderful. Our Host was exceptionally helpful. We could not have asked for anything better and will definatyly be a once a year visitor
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara A.

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

They needed a pry bar to get me out !

The house is exactly as described. Kitchen and linens /towels very well stocked. Beds are very comfortable. The host is close to immediately responsive. The hot tub and two separate fire pits worked like a charm. The outdoor shower was so comfortable over two weeks, I never used the indoor shower. A close drive to Traverse city, hiking, kayaking, we didn’t have time to use our bikes, so I can’t comment on that. There were many items for children. This NOT a disclaimer , just a comment… the Boardman River is colder, with a faster current than we anticipated. It did not get in our way, but might be a consideration for a family with small children. If that is a minor concern for you, I would contact the host who is sensitive to young children and I’m confident she would answer you honestly.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

The Great Outdoors!

Wonderful house with mid century modern flavor. All the interior amenities you could need. The house is well kept with comfortable beds. Exterior has a nice grill in good working order with plenty of propane tanks, a gas fire table plus a fire pit for burning logs. The property is situated right on the Boardman River. The river is shallow and moves at a swift rate so it is great for kayaking, tubing and fly fishing. Or general splashing around and swimming. There is a really nice and well maintained hot tub to relax in outside. A short 10 min drive or less to grocery stores and restaurants. 20 min to Downtown TC. Sleeping Bear Dunes, Torch Lake (and many others), vineyards, fruit orchards, great beaches all very close by. Overall a great house in a great location.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin L., Tyler, Texas

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

Restful stay in the river

We enjoyed relaxing at this property. It was the perfect place to kick back and enjoy the area. We loved sitting out near the river and hearing just the sounds of nature.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane F.

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

Absolutely beautiful!

I could not give this place enough stars. The home is well taken care of inside/outside. Its nicely decorated and the kitchen is stocked better than most rental homes. Beds are comfortable. The river behind the home is nice to watch while sitting on the back deck. I also enjoyed the deer and bunnies as well as the kayakers. There are also chairs so you can sit riverside. The home is not far from TC, about 20 mins to downtown, but is very secluded and peaceful. Will definitely rent again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth F.

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

Another memorable stay!

This was our third stay at the river house. We feel so at home and love spending time at this beautiful oasis. Our family enjoys everything about this property: the location, the river, the fire pit, watching deer, the hot tub, spreading out on the spacious deck, catching frogs in the pond, laying in the hammock. It has every comfort of home. The memories we’ve made here are priceless. The location allows for exploration of the surrounding area. We spent time in Glen Arbor, Sleeping Bear, Leland, Suttons Bay, Mission Point and downtown TC. I can’t wait to return for another morning cup of coffee by the river!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Marcie L.

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

We love Traverse City

Our family members (aged 4-73) love returning to the area after having a home in the Leelanau for 25 years. This home was a comfortable fit, but some maintenance issues (torn screens, deck disrepair) would be needed to bump this rating up to 5 stars.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Crystal F.

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

River house paradise

The property was perfection! It had everything we needed and so many more extras that made having our babies there so nice. We will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted H.

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

The River House is Great Time

We did a holiday trip with our son and daughter in law to visit wineries and have a good time getting away. The River House was a great surprise. We loved the pictures in the listing and had no idea it was in such a great setting and decorated so good. When we entered the home and looked at the openness and incredible view, we were 'wowed'. Throughout the weekend we passed on eating out at restaurants and instead had our evening meals there as the setting was so great. We even cooked steaks on the grill that was provided. We look forward to visiting again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn J.

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

Romantic getaway

This property was magnificent. Even better than pictures can capture. Not only is it very clean and organized, but it also provides home-away-home feelings instantly! You're not too far from some local restaurants but you also feel like you're in a secluded piece of heaven. From the cozy family room to the peaceful ripples of the active creak in the backyard and the relaxing escape of the private jacuzzi, we had a great time. We loved reading that the property was passed down in the hosts' family, and that they wanted to share the space with guests and their families. We definitely will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jay D.

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

The River House paradise

What’s not to love about this beautiful get away. You pull up to your secluded getaway and enter into a beautiful kept house. Walk out onto the huge deck and the view is magnificent. Boardman River flowing not more than 30 yards from the house. Perfectly sized hot tub to relax in and a huge yard to play games in if you want. We will definitely be coming back here again!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

About the host

Hosted by Alex and Paul Gutierrez

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My parents bought this house in 1999 when I was in middle school. I grew up spending my entire summers at this house making so many memories! This house has become the landscape for many family gatherings, baby and wedding showers, and even my sisters wedding. I can't even express how much this property means to us! When the opportunity came for my husband and I to purchase the property from my parents we had to take it, and now we're so happy this house is still in our family!

Why they chose this property

This house was in my family for over 20 years when my husband and I bought it. We have spent countless hours kayaking, tubing, roasting marshmallows and making great memories on this beautiful river.

What makes this property unique

We love the peace and quiet of this location. We are at the end of a two track road so there is no traffic to worry about. We enjoy sitting on our deck watching the ducks, herons, deer, rabbits and many other kinds of wildlife. The river is very easily accessed off of our lawn for kayaking, tubing, fishing or swimming.

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