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Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit.

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Smart TV, fireplace, books, printers
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

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.

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit.

Just 14 miles east of downtown Traverse City, Cozy Cottage on the Boardman River is a retreat off the beaten path. It is in a quiet area, but still close enough to lots of the region's best places. The cottage sits on 5 acres along the banks of the Boardman River, a blue-ribbon trout stream nestled deep in the woods of the Pere Marquette State Forest.

This home can accommodate 8 guests and includes 3 queen beds, 2 single beds in 2 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, and a spacious open kitchen, dining, and living area with a wood-burning fireplace. It has its own private river frontage and also adjoins state land, providing additional river frontage and hiking trails. Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, inner-tubing, swimming, fishing, fly fishing, morel mushrooming, bird watching, and snowshoeing.

Located 1.8 miles from the Supply Road Snowmobile and ORV staging area and trails. It is 2 miles to the VASA Singletrack Trailhead for fat tire biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Drive 3 miles to Ranch Rudolph horseback riding trails, and 10.2 miles to Flint Fields for the Horses by the Bay Horse Show.

-- THE PROPERTY –

Charcoal Grill | Fire Pit | Fireplace

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: two queen beds, two twin beds

OUTDOORS: Charcoal grill, deck, grassy lawn, hammock, fire pit, lounge chairs, outdoor dining table & chairs, patio, picnic table

INDOORS: WIFI, Smart TV, satellite TV, board games, wood-burning fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, electric teapot, blender, waffle maker, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C

MISC:

-- POLICIES --

- 1 Dog allowed with a non-refundable fee/ no cats

- 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 prior to arrival will receive a full refund. No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 30 days prior to arrival.

-NOTE: For the security of our guests and the safety of the home, we have external security cameras.

Property manager

Visit Up North Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Casino nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

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

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 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 there is a smoke detector on the property
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 is also known as

1118-247366

About the neighborhood

Map
Traverse City, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Turtle Creek Casino - 16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Spider Lake - 17 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Centre Ice Arena - 20 min drive - 16.0 km
  • Front Street - 27 min drive - 22.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪VASA Singletrack Trailhead - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake George Electric - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Marni's Cheesecake - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit. located?

Situated on the beach, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Twin Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lakes and South Branch Nature Preserve. Twin Lakes is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a firepit. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 25 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Megan L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cottage
We had a fantastic time at this beautiful home. The glass windows and huge deck allowed for great visibility of the changing colors on the trees. Taking a walk on the trail by the river is such a nice way to start the day. Wonderful place and comfy beds.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Klaus M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for recreation
Very new house in serene environment, surrounded by woods including a little stream in the back of the property. We liked the seclusion, yet not too far from Traverse City, beaches, wineries (15-30 minutes drive).
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

cody b.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful & relaxing spot!
This property is gorgeous. Very clean, very peaceful and sits along the boardman river. 20 min drive to Traverse City but away from everyone. We loved the layout and everything was top notch! This is a must!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erik G., Chicago, IL

Liked: Cleanliness
Peace and Quiet
If peace and quiet is what you’re after, then this is the place for you. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. No complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joshua K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Korrin A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolute Gem!!
This house is AMAZING!! Modern with all the right amenities and decorated with just the right amount of natural accents. Plus it’s surrounded by the beauty of nature, the Boardman River and a carpet of ferns. We were in the area to fish Grand Traverse Bay, Torch Lake and ended up in Petoskey’s Little Traverse Bay. We were with another couple who also brought their fishing boat. It was a little tight backing up 2 boats/trailers but there was plenty of room once we got them down the driveway. Beds were comfy, showers were fabulous, and there wasn’t anything we needed that it didn’t have. The only thing we couldn't find in the listing was if we needed charcoal for the grill….you do. But there’s a Dollar General not very far that solved that! We loved it so much that we chose to stay on the property on our last night instead of heading into Elk Rapids for dinner just to enjoy the surroundings on the spacious deck! Highly recommend and will stay there again in a heartbeat!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Duane C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
This home is everything it says it is! Would recommend to a friend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

peder e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing location
Had a fantastic time. Close enough to all the things we wanted to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation 2023
Very nice, quiet and peaceful setting. We seen lots of deer & had great campfires. This is a well worth it location with the every day essentials. We will be back! Thank you!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
The house itself was gorgeous, not to mention the scenery. This was by far the best rental we have ever stayed at. I wish we could’ve stayed longer! There was one little minor issue with the TV which was fixed quickly by the management group. For anyone wondering, there is central air. We will definitely book this property again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
This place is amazing, beautiful inside and out right by the river and a perfect location right outside of Traverse City. Would recommended to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023