Riverside Memory-Maker!

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8167 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Parking available

Washer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Explore the area

Onaway, MI

Forest Township Park
4 min drive
Forest Township Hall
4 min drive
Subway
6 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
50 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

6 Jan - 7 Jan

About this property

Entire place

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

River Haven is an all season, Up North getaway suited for family adventures and romantic retreats alike. With over 200’ of beautiful Black River frontage, this is a recreational and nature lovers escape. Whether your pleasure is snowmobiling, skiing, kayaking, biking, hiking, sight-seeing, dining, or chilling, River Haven offers fun- filled days either on-site or within a very short distance from home base.

Accommodations include a 3 bedroom and 2 bath log-sided home and, as a major bonus, a charming one-bedroom cabin. (Cabin closed November through March)

- The main home consists of an open plan living room, dining area, fully equipped kitchen, natural fireplace, and large furnished deck overlooking the Black River. When Up North, the outdoors will be the star of the show; however, on rainy or cooler days the living room offers big bay windows, sofa and side chairs and a natural fireplace to cozy up to. 2 full baths, a king room, double twin room and queen room comfortably sleeps 6.

- The deck is THE perfect place to kick off the day with your cup of coffee or reflect on a full day of activities with your favorite beverage. Several play areas, grill station, riverside fire pit, add to the on-site enjoyment. Plenty of gear storage and extra fridge in the garage for beverages and grillables.

- (Cabin closed November through March) You may have to flip a coin to see who gets to stay in the cabin. With one bedroom with a queen bed, kitchenette/sitting room, bathroom and shady side porch, the cabin is a getaway within your getaway. Flip open the futon and the cabin is sleeps up to 4.

-For the off-site adventurers, the Northeastern State Trail and Black Mountain Recreation Area are a short distance away. 3 state parks, Mullet Lake, Burt Lake, Black Lake, and the Inland Waterway are also close by. Indian River, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Cheboygan and Mackinac are easy day trips for touring, dining and shopping.

-Kayakers/tubers can launch from 3 nearby locations and land back at the house in your choice of 1, 2 or 3 hour trips.

From families to smaller groups or couples, River Haven has you covered.

During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Forest Township Park. Enjoy features like a spa tub. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a jetted tub.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 3 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Just a 4-minute drive from Forest Township Park and a few minutes from Forest Township Hall

This vacation home offers its guests a spa tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Wendy Szafranski

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Pool/Spa

A hot tub

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Paper towels
Spices
Ice maker
Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

4 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided
Sofa bed

Bathrooms

3 bathrooms
Shower
Jetted
Towels provided
Soap
Hairdryer
Toilet paper
Shampoo

Living spaces

Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Smart TV
DVD player
Video library
Games
Books

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
In a village

Things to do

Cycling on site
Kayaking on site

Safety features

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

General

Unit size: 1800 sq ft (167 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 25

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

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

Riverside Memory-Maker! Onaway

Family Retreat on the Black River

Riverside Memory-Maker! Private vacation home

Riverside Memory-Maker! Private vacation home Onaway

Riverside Memory-Maker! Reviews

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

11 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place well furnished

They had everything in this plane but us! We brought food and never left! Great getaway

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy C.

2 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Long weekend

We had a terrific stay in the cabin. Very clean, comfortable beds and fully stocked. The view was beautiful.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne A.

24 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan

The property was beautiful and included everything we needed.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott S.

17 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful location!!

We had a great time in Northern Michigan and this VRBO exceeded expectations!! Although the dishwasher was not working (it will be replaced soon) this house checked every box for comfort/views! We WILL be back!!! Scott S & Family

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

8 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys Trip

Overall, love this place this was a second year in a row staying here for Memorial day weekend Big rig races in Onaway, absolutely love staying here, it feels like home when you walk in the door, Wendy is a great host and the houses if full of the essentials, my friends and I spent alot of time on the back deck and around the fire pit!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

16 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

High School Best Friends

Our group of high school friends had the most amazing time at this property! The kitchen had everything we needed to cook & never leave the house! There is so much seating that we never felt like we weren't all together. We took advantage of the 4 kayaks w/ trailer, the fire pit, as well as the board games. This was one of the only VRBO properties we have stayed at that felt like items were purchased FOR the home, not pieced together from what the owners had leftover from their primary home. We have discussed renting again in the future! Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lee O.

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice getaway

This getaway delivered everything promised.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve S.

23 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting, great amenities

Very tranquil on the river, quiet and relatively bug free somehow! Great to have a riverside setting to chill, nice deck and grill to use. Kayaks were a hit, especially with the use of the trailer to put in upriver. WiFi was strong and kitchen was well stocked. Comfy beds and the little cabin was a great bonus to have.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

30 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and setting!

A wonderful house! The cabin was great too. A really authentic "up north" feel. Loved the kayaks with the river right there. Comfy beds, wonderful tub, good wifi, and a marvelous deck. Would definitely recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dustin D.

11 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys trip

This was a nice warning property. Had everything we need lots of space. Will be coming back Thank you

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Timothy G.

29 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys trip

What an absolutely beautiful house to stay at! Had full access to the garage which was very nice and what a beautiful back yard to sit down with friends at the end of the day to have some good laughs and a bonfire in. Would recommend this house to anyone traveling to Michigan!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly S.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Labor Day Weekend Retreat

This was a perfect location for Labor Day Weekend. The kids had fun kayaking on the river. While it would have been nice if there were enough kayaks for 8 people, we filled our days with excursions to nearby locations. The fire pit was nice and large and we enjoyed bonfires each evening. Would definitely stay again in the future. Thanks for being responsive, Wendy was a great host!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

19 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely vacation spot

We had an extended family group staying at the house and also used the small cabin for 3 nights. The house had everything we needed for cooking, roasting marshmallows and looking for shooting stars. It was a convenient place to end one short kayak trip and as a jumping off point for another. We made all our meals on site and found the kitchen spacious and well appointed. We visited Alpena, the Presque Isle lighthouses, Long Lake, and Sault Ste Marie for our lake freighter fans. Great place for a vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie K.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Exceptional location

Love at first sight! This property is fun! Thank you, Wendy, for supplying kayaks for our family. The trips down the river were fabulous. Burt Lake and Onaway State parks, golf, Mackinac Island, Ocqueoc Falls and ATV riding were just some of the day trips we enjoyed. Lots to enjoy at this property and beyond.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bill M.

30 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful River Retreat

Very spacious and immaculate house with beautiful picture window view of river to enjoy to start our days. Thank you for sharing your comfortable home with our family.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda M., CROWN POINT

8 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The house was very well equipped with a great updated kitchen.

Wonderful accommodations for are family.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Pamela C.

1 Jun 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing property

Wendy made sure that our stay was enjoyable and relaxing. Great location beautiful setting and a lot of care is taken with this property.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher G., Ypsilanti

23 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect getaway!

We loved everything about the place. The owners very responsive to any questions we had. Very secluded, nice swim area in the river, and the whole house setup was beautiful! Honestly didn't want to leave! Will book this again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rich D.

21 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Weekend

Had a great time for the long weekend. Really nice, spacious well kept home. Good communication with the owner, no issues there. relaxing sitting next to the river. Used kayaks and tubed down river, lots of fun. The second home/cottage was some extra sleeping space, nothing more. Only real issues was the large puddle that formed between the house and the river due to the heavy rains. A larger foot bridge would fix that issue. Would stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021