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Large Historic Family Vacation Home

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Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior detail
Aerial view
5 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor Space
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Large Historic Family Vacation Home

Our house is the Northern Michigan escape you've been looking for. We are within walking distance to everything Indian River has to offer. The North Central State Trail is just outside our front door, for walking, biking and snowmobiling fun! When you're tired from your long day, enjoy a relaxing Northern Michigan evening on our large wrap-around porch. This family-friendly home is large enough for a multiple or large family vacation on the same visit. Our house has 5 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms, 2 living rooms, a dining room, and a full kitchen.

Property manager

Kelly

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Kitchen island
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Porch or lanai
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming cats and dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Water skiing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2500 sq ft (232 sq m)

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Exterior

5 bedrooms steps from Burt Lake. Close to Nubs & Highlands & Cross n woods

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
5 bedrooms steps from Burt Lake. Close to Nubs & Highlands & Cross n woods

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Trails Edge Retreat
Large Historic Family Vacation
Large Historic Family Vacation Home Indian River
Large Historic Family Vacation Home Private vacation home

About the neighborhood

Map
Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Indian River Golf Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Burt Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 3 min drive - 2.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 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 Large Historic Family Vacation Home pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Large Historic Family Vacation Home?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Historic Family Vacation Home?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Large Historic Family Vacation Home located?

Located in the heart of Indian River, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Indian River Golf Club, Burt Lake, and Devoe Beach. Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Large Historic Family Vacation Home Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tina O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family
I was a great stay. The house was a lit more dated inside and out than the pictures show. But other than that it was fabulous
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Jeannette H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Indian River
The house was lovely! The only thing I wish I had known is that the house has a funeral parlor very close behind and there were services so we couldn't use the firepit or back yard.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

janice e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay
The best word that I can stay for this is that it was adequate. There were very limited if any Wi-Fi connections, no garbage disposal, no dishwasher were very difficult for a large group. The saying there was a fire pit was a joke since it was no more than on a hill that we would have had to use the plastic chairs off of the front porch to sit around. The usually when I rent a place from someone that is near water there are water toys water boards water kayaks I know this isn't the ocean but the river close by was very adequate for floating down and there was nothing of that sort at all. It just wasn't worth $800 a night there was no excellence in any way shape or form to this place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Up North Get-Away
Loved the location - able to walk to shops, ice cream parlor, restaurants! Historic house with interesting charm and simplicity. We had one issue with blowing a fuse, but owner guided us through over the phone and we regained power very soon! Beautiful public beach a mile away! Plenty of parking for our four cars. Enjoyed sitting on the big porch watching our family have a corn-hole contest! Great place to gather for a large group - there were 11 in our group.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lynne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Reunion
Great time with family. There was 13 of us. Plenty of room and we had an enjoyable time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
We really enjoyed our stay at Kelly & Adam’s place. We dealt mostly with Adam while on our trip and he was great to deal with. We were a bit let down that we weren’t able to get in at the scheduled time as the cleaners were running behind (1 hour past check in), but once we got in the house was impeccably clean (worth the wait)! Beds were comfortable, showers/tubs clean and had plenty of hot water, and overall space was exactly what our large party needed. The kids enjoyed the fire pit and backyard space to play. There were also several board games and a smart tv to keep the kids busy. The full kitchen was a god send as we brought food to cook while on our stay. We did reach out to Adam once in regards to a broken step, and he was quick to get a handyman out to look at it. Speed of service and response was awesome. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Noreen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobiling getaway
Property was perfect for hosting large group of friends
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary w.

Liked: Cleanliness
ORV ride
convenient location house was spacious enough for everyone only downfall there is only 1 TV which is difficult when you have a group renting the home
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute house
We had a short stay with 12 family members. The house was great and the owners were quick to respond with a question we had. We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a delightful stay!
Nine adults and 5 children ages 9 and under stayed at this home.The layout was good for our needs, with one of the 2-bed rooms having enough space to add a pack n' play and a child's cot at the foot of the beds. There was sufficient room on the main floor to "hang out" without being too crowded, and the large living room was wonderful, with lots of floor space and comfy couches. Though there's not much yard space, the adjacent (unused at the time) parking lot was perfect for playing ball, jumprope, riding a balance bike for the very young ones, etc. The large wrap-around porch got lots of use, daytime and evening, with our group. The location was perfect for what we wanted, as the beach at Burt Lake was so close, and the Mackinac Bridge and Petoskey weren't very far away. The just-down-the-street playground was so nice and got lots of use, as well as the large, grassy area beside it for playing frisbee, etc.. The nearby river was available for fishing too. As another review stated, it's an old, creaky house, and you hear pretty much every footstep, running water, and flushes. But I don't think any of us minded that too much. No dishwasher. There were, however, two items that were unpleasant--the laundry area is in a (dirty) Michigan Basement, (but washer and drier are nice.) Also, the main floor's bathroom has a tub and shower that's not nearly as nice as the upstairs bathroom. All in all, we had a wonderful experience! PS We loved Wilson's Restaurant.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Very Good
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Indian River Antique Home
Large home with great accommodations. If you love antique homes this one is it. Lots of rooms, great mattresses. The floors are creaky but you get use to them. Easy walking distance to town and bike ride to beach.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Michelle S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice but cold
We stayed here for 2 days and 2 nights. It was clean and beds seemed comfortable. Don’t plan on sneaking around the house because the floors are creaky😊. The house seemed cold and we couldn’t seem to get it to warm up. If you go in the winter take slippers and extra blankets! It was a great rental over all and I recommend it to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just as advertised
The place was charming, just as advertised. Beds were comfortable, sheets too! Which means a lot to me! It is an older place so it is noisy- creaky doors, thin walls, and the traffic outside can be heard. This probably only matters if you have a baby or young children. Cute downtown!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay in Indian River!
We had a great stay in Indian River thanks to Kelly and her lovely home. It was clean, comfortable, and well decorated and stocked - great for a large group. The river access location and proximity to Indian River was perfect!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Close to town with plenty of room
Charming older home just steps from town and the river. We had everything we needed for family fun and room to spare. Our host was available for questions and immediately responsive to questions that came up. We would stay here again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Vivian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun
Pleasantly surprised with the whole experience, beds were very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Namdeo R.

2 Bathrooms not sufficient for such large house
With 14 people occupancy only 2 bathrooms are not at all sufficient. That to one can not be used for taking bath. Need to have provisions at least for half bath so that folks can get ready while others are taking shower.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

8/10 Good

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for our group
This property fit the needs of our ski trip! It had the right amount of bedrooms for our group and was in a great location close to some amazing restaurants for such a small town!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family gathering
Lots of room, great communication with owner, great overall experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vicky D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A place to reminisce!
Our family was together to say goodbye to a very important family member . Your home was the ideal place for us to grieve , laugh and to make new memories . Your location was excellent we were able to walk enjoy scenery and Resturants .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Scott K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Trip
House was a good size for our family! And we really enjoyed our stay. Location was close to town and the host communicated great!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Carol H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a cute town!
Great communication with the owners and a fun few days for our family!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michelle P., Wichita, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Multigenerational family vacation
We had a wonderful experience at this property celebrating our anniversary with our children, their spouses, our grand baby and my mom. None of us had ever been before and Kelly was THE BEST at answering all my questions and helping me find a photographer in the area. Even on the rainy day it was a great place to be. We played games, sat on the gorgeous front porch and then when the rain let up we walked a block to get ice cream. Highly recommend staying here! You won’t regret it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

6/10 Okay

Rikki M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quick place to sleep
My boyfriend, our dog, and 6 of our friends were boating on Lake Carlevoix all day Saturday celebrating my boyfriend birthday and needed a place to come home to. It worked for what we needed.