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Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river

Escape to Pure Michigan charm with world-class fishing right outside your door. Find serenity on 18 acres of private property along the Boardman River.

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Lake
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
Outdoor dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • 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.

Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river

East Bay Township Short Term Rental License Number: EBT-STR003162
Please note: we welcome you to bring up to two (2) dogs. Please understand we do charge a fee of $75 for up to two dogs for the duration of your stay.
Welcome to River Life Paradise! We welcome you to our 2 bedroom, 1 bath with fully equipped kitchen cottage located 50 feet from the bank of the beautiful Boardman River with a private patio, relaxing outdoor year round hot tub, and yard on 18 acres of private property and more than 2600 feet of riverfront. The cottage can accommodate 6 people. The Boardman offers tubing, kayaking, and canoeing (we can provide equipment if needed). The river is also a Blue Ribbon trout stream and the fishing is second to none. The water is crystal clear. We also have a hiking trail that guides you along the many natural features of the property. This is great place for a short walk. You will encounter many types of wildlife here. Deer, Porcupine, River Otter, Beaver, Bald Eagles, Hawks, Owls, Osprey, and even the occasional bear. Come and hunt mushrooms or do some bird watching.
We are located 10 miles outside of Traverse City. Far enough from town to enjoy peace and quiet, and a never ending sky full of stars. Yet we are close enough that a quick drive offers so much more to do. Traverse City is the gem of northern Michigan offering world class dining, Breweries, Wineries, and views. We are also a quarter mile from the Michigan ATV and snowmobile trail system. Minutes away is the Brown Bridge Quiet area with many hiking trails and beautiful views, also, Ranch Rudolph has horse back riding, dining, and snowmobile rentals! There are trails right out the cottage door to explore. This is a BLUE RIBBON Trout stream offering an abundant amount of Brown trout, and Brook trout with some of the best fishing right in front of the cottage! We look forward to seeing you. Book your vacation soon as we fill up quickly.

*2 Bedrooms and sofa

*Open floor plan

*Full Kitchen

*Large patio overlooking the Boardman River

*Laundry room-washing machine/Dryer

Amenities

*Hot Tub

*Dishwasher

*Central Air

*Wireless Internet

*Heat

*Complete Kitchen

*Bonfire Pit, Open Pit BBQ*

*Picnic Table

*Internet TV (Hulu, Amazon, Netflix)


Activities

*Kayaking

*Tubing/Rafting

*Hiking

*Fishing

*Guide Services Available (for above if wanted)

*Swimming

*Bird Watching

*Painting/Photography

*Solitude

Come and enjoy this unique and beautiful place up North! A true taste of Pure Michigan!

Keywords:Water front, beach front,Pure Michigan, Cherry Festival, Wineries, Beaches, Traverse City, Kayaking, Fishing (German Browns, Brooktrout, Salmon), Golfing, Swimming, Mountain Biking, Hiking, Restaurants, Shopping, Rafting, Tubing, Camping, Shopping, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Color Tours, Water Frontage, Recreational, Photography/Painting/Viewing, Skiing, Snowmobiling, Snowboarding, Ice Fishing. Guide Service Available.

Property manager

John Jury

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking inside any buidling will result in removal

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking 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

General

  • Unit size: 890 sq ft (83 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Please email or call owner to discuss your pets.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Kids have a blast here!!

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact prior to booking!!
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
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
Property Registration Number 2021-0011

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Boardman River Cottage 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Steps Away Banks River
Boardman River Cottage 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Steps Away Banks River
Boardman River 2 Bedroom 1 Bath Steps Away Banks River

About the neighborhood

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 6 min drive
  • Spider Lake - 12 min drive
  • Centre Ice Arena - 14 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive
  • Front Street - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Forest Lakes and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake and Rennie Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 200 out of 206 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 206 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 206 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 206 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hope to come back!
We enjoyed our stay at the River Cottage. Very relaxing and the Hot Tub was great! Clean and good location.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kendra B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to celebrate a birthday!
Loved the river and enjoyed a cold dip! All the details were thought out, great place to stay and close to downtown!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing with great location
Wonderful relaxing property in a great location
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful weekend
Very clean, well organized, and beautiful location on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Harry F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
I had a wonderful time with my partner and service dog. It’s beautiful and cozy and I would definitely come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing
It was a perfect weekend to gwt away and relax.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marsha E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SERENE
We had a great stay. Hot tub was amazing, river view is awesome and a short drive to traverse City. Highly recommend this place!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, cozy spot near Traverse City
Great little spot near everything, yet quiet & perfectly remote. Would definitely stay again!! Love the property, the river, & the ambiance…
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Time away
Back yard was nice, house was clean and stocked with everything you could possibly need.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring get away
House is nice. Weather was bad but we enjoyed our stay and the hot tub was nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Getaway!
We were extremely satisfied with our stay! The place was clean and cute - perfect for a friends reunion/mom getaway weekend. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dani D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and relaxing
These a beautiful place to spend a relaxing vacation. Only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City! We hope to be able to stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Cabin
Cute place! Very clean. Owners were very friendly. Loved our stay! Favorite part was the amazing night sky and all the stars while soaking in the hot tub
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ken S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Birthday weekend
The cottage was very clean and the property is beautiful. Just about 15 min drive to downtown traverse city but still very peaceful and secluded. Lots of wildlife to be seen.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Spring Break Getaway
Nice cabin, very clean & cozy. Loved the hot tub. Well stocked with everything we needed. Not to far from town. Thank you, John & Anges!
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place!
Perfect experience in northern Michigan. Magical place!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet weekend away
We were looking for a quiet weekend to rejuvenate. We were close enough to enjoy Traverse City and far enough away to enjoy some quiet time. It was lovely. Such a great cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

John R., Knoxville

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful Cottage Retreat
The cottage was perfect to just relax, fish and enjoy the outside hot tub Or to take day trips to the many interesting places in the area Many trails to walk. All around a beautiful place
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean and cozy
Will recommend to family and friends
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Girls Trip
Simply amazing!!!! Hot tub was great! Location of the property was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Cottage on the River
This place was a very secluded quiet getaway right on the river. The kitchen is very functional, and the outdoor space is very relaxing. Lovely for a few days break!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River Cottage
Wonderful property for a rural getaway, but close to the attractions of Traverse City and the lake!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Boardman River Cottage
Beautiful property with lovely river front access. The host John is great to coordinate with, and made our stay a brilliant experience. Recommend 10/10!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxation
Super cute & cozy little place ! My husband enjoyed the River out back. Really close to town & a lot to look at !
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alli V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls Weekend
We had the best girls weekend. The cottage is so comfortable, the hot tub was amazing at night & we were able to bring our own groceries and just hang out. We will be back for sure!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024