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Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8176.5 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Indian River Golf Club
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Burt Lake State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons

This spacious, pet friendly (fee applies, see below), kid friendly 3 bedroom ranch is located in the heart of Indian River. Walking distance to Burt Lake, the Indian River, shops, restaurants, entertainment and bike/snowmobile/ski trails. Convenient public boat launch a few blocks away on the Indian River. Inside the house you will find multiple sleeping areas that include a queen, full, two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas. A family room with plenty of room for entertainment. Lots of games, books and movies in the living room for family fun. Enjoy sitting on the deck in our peaceful backyard that includes a bonfire pit and a natural spring fountain. Welcome, relax, and enjoy what Indian River has to offer!
(A $25.00 PER PET PER DAY FEE APPLIES. PAY ONLINE OR CASH)

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

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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
THE PET FEE IS $25 PER DAY PER PET. ONLINE OR CASH
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
You must supply your own firewood for the firepit.
Please don't park on the front lawn. Street parking is permitted.

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 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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this holiday home is in the city centre and on a lake. Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Indian River Golf Club - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Devoe Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Pigeon River Country Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons located?

Located in the heart of Indian River, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Burt Lake, Indian River Golf Club and Devoe Beach. Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Northern Michigan stop
Great location in a quaint city! Very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Burt Lake Reunion
The property is charming and was perfect for my family’s stay in Indian River. The location is quiet and convenient. The house was clean, well kept and offered plenty of space for everyone. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice House in the Middle of Indian River
House is in good condition, clean and bug free. Well equipped with everything you need for your stay. Great home base to enjoy all downtown Indian River has to offer. Nice area for camp fire and place for your dog to relax as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A Nice large ranch in.an up north village
We enjoyed the house, the backyard and access to many activities within walking or biking distance. You’re at the top of the state. So 35 minutes from Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, we had dinner in multiple cities, enjoying the short scenic drives.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Induan River Retreat
Overall the property was as described, great location releative to the publice beach and downtown area. I do wish there was a laundry on-site, there isn't a laundry mat in Induan River, we needed to druve into Cheboygan to do our laundry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean nice place to stay!
Upon checking in we were pleasantly surprised at how nice the home is. It has a nice fenced in yard and quiet neighbors. The home was clean and has a great open layout to hang out in. The neighborhood is nice and in a great location right in the thick of things. Its only a 10 minute walk to Burt Lake. We have electric bikes and loved the location to jump on the rail trail as well as ride to any of the restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. We will be booking there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janice P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location
The house was large, perfect yard for our 2 dogs. Had lots of tables, chairs, bonfire pit, bbq grill to make it great to hang out in the evenings. Could use a few updates and maybe add a half bath and it would be a 5 star . So close to the marina where we rented a great pontoon for 1 of the days. So close to Burt lake state park and walking distance (2 streets over)to the bar/restaurant on the indian river where you could hang out and watch the boats go by. And great to walk into town with other bars/restaurants & coffee shop was why we chose this property. Would stay again. Host got back to me really quick everytime I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great backyard!
We really enjoyed our stay. It had plenty of space, comfortable beds, and a huge backyard with a lovely fire pit. We had a great time relaxing and reconnecting with family there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good
Nice place.Lots of seating ,beds were comfortable,kitten was stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Stayed here with my sister and family for a long weekend. It was perfect. Lots of room to spread out. Cute backyard with fire pit and water feature. Was nice to be able to bring my dog along as well. Would recommend. Right outside of downtown and walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
We really enjoy staying here. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Lynne F., Eagle, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious home
The house was very spacious and clean, except for the smell, not sure if it was musty or old cigarette smoke, but definitely was a detriment to our stay. Pans in the kitchen need to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spacious and quiet
Really amazed at how much actual space this place has. So comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Had 6 adults and we were not on top of each other. Very quiet area with very little traffic. Kitchen was very user friendly. We all loved it and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love this place
We really enjoy staying at The Rock. Just spent our 3rd time there. The nostalgia of the place seems to lend an air of relaxation to us. We also appreciated the window A/C units in two of the bedrooms because it was a very hot and humid week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Helen K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Quaint house in Indian River
The house was comfortable and location convenient. However ceiling fan and light fixtures needed to be cleaned. Dust on ceiling fan prohibited us from turning it on and using it. They had floor fans which we used instead. Only had 2 window air conditioners in 2 of the 3 bedrooms. Carpeting in family room needed to be cleaned. House is definitely dated and in need of some upgrades.

10/10 Excellent

colleen k.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a very nice stay
The house was very comfortable for the 2 of us. Indian River is such a great location as it looks is not far from any of the up north cities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.,

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
This was a great place for our stay. Lots of room and great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place for weekend visit
We had a great time. This property is very convenient to Burt Lake and Mackinaw Island. It was very relaxing and a well maintained property. The beds were comfy. It was a nice place to have a dog although make sure that you know that the back side of the yard is not fully fenced. They had a great BBQ and we grilled and enjoyed eating outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Larger than it looks!
Had a great stay. Plenty of room for everyone. Our Lab loved the backyard. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
It was perfect 🥰
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house
House was very clean and had everything we needed. It is bigger than what pictures show. Very nice large room in back with large dining table. Bedrooms were plenty big
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Winter Adventure in Indian River
This house felt like taking a step back in time, it reminded me of the comforts of my grandparents house. It’s cool how they have kept the house the way it is. The house was clean and it is actually much bigger than it appears from the outside and photos. The location is awesome, there are many restaurants and bars within walking distance. Burt Lake is a short 5-10min walk and a cute neighborhood to walk through. It was about a 25 min drive to Nubs and Boyne Highland. The wifi was great and we both had no issues working from the home. The bed was comfortable and we slept great. Also, I’m so glad they allowed our dog to come with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character and Space
This was a wonderful place to spend a long holiday weekend for snowmobiling. The home had much more space than we expected, plus it was filled with character and history. The trails were just about 2 blocks away, so we could ride from the front door. And there were 2 gas stations where you could fill up just 5 minutes down the trail. We even brought 2 vehicles and a 27-foot enclosed trailer. Parking was a bit tight, but we were able to fit. The house was clean and well stocked with the essentials. WiFi worked great for the grandkids. And it had a fenced back yard for the dog, though some of the fence is a bit short so I wouldn’t rely on just that if you have a big dog or a jumper. We don’t, so it worked great for us. There is a natural spring in the backyard which was shooting out water. Because of the weather, it was forming interesting ice mounds around the basin. All in all, it was a lot more than we expected for the money.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Amina K.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
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This is a charming house that has clearly been a family gathering spot for decades. The problem is, there is no attempt to ready the place for GUESTS, rather than just family and friends. My biggest issue is that despite the description- THERE IS NO FIREPLACE! I even told the owner when booking that the fireplace was important, as my finance and I were recreating a special weekend. When I arrived I found a giant PADLOCK on the fireplace gate. I called and texted the host and I was told that they were not allowing guests to use the fireplace because they didn't want to purchase liability insurance. Why wouldn't you tell your guests that when they booked, or when they told they needed one???? Better yet- change your property description online! The place was half-cleaned. This is scary in the time of COVID. So we spent or first minutes would things down with lysol wipes rather than relaxing. There was hair in the bathroom on the counters, toilet, and in the bathtub. There was also hair on various surfaces in the house and the shower curtain had mildew at the bottom. The bathmat was dirty. The bedside table has a glass topper and it was badly shattered, leaving huge, dangerous, sharp shards of glass on the bedside table. I almost sliced my hand open reaching to plug my phone in the wall next to the table. The owners did not tell us that we couldn't use the fireplace, and didn't tell us that we needed to bring our own firewood for the outdoor forgot (despite having close to 1000 lbs of wood stacked outside). We were told that is for family use only. Our weekend away was ruined. We would've chosen a different (and cleaner, newer, better maintained) place if we had known their was no fireplace. The backyard also has the feel of a suburb. When you sit on the porch or at the firepit, your view is of houses on all sides, pretty damn close too (a couple years away). So rather than looking out the window into the woods, you get to watch the neighbor fixing his lawnmower on one side, or working on an old car on the other. The neighbors are so close, you can hear everything they say when they are outside. Not the woodsy cabin we had hoped for. This place is should be kept as a family spot. The owners have no interest in investing the time or money or care required to run a vacation rental. We SEVERELY over paid for what we for. (Grandmas old run down place that she doesn't visit anymore and the rest of the family doesn't really want).
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place!
Had a great time! Love this cottage. It’s like a time capsule. Will be back!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2020

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