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Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8264 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space

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Traverse City, Michigan
  • Arbutus Lake
    7 min drive
  • Spider Lake
    12 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium
    15 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    16 min drive

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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 Cabin

Summary:
Enjoy true relaxation and peacefulness along the Boardman River!! Sit in our hot tub while listening to the tranquil river and watching the stars. Our single family home was built in 1955 along the quiet and peaceful setting of The Boardman River. The Boardman River starts in Kalkaska County and flows directly into the West Grand Traverse Bay. It's best known as one of the Top 10 Trout Streams in Michigan!

The Space:
The house is located in a quiet, scenic and wildlife friendly location. There is plenty of acreage to hike, bird watch and explore! Still a short drive to the heart of Downtown Traverse City, you can have the best of both rural life and city life during your stay. If you are wanting a get away with the family, or a retreat with your closest friends this cabin is perfect for you.

As you come up the driveway you are immediately greeted by large trees and a view of the river along the house. Our home sits on a bend, allowing for the river to flow on either side of the home. Stepping inside the high ceiling and original log cabin walls will stun your eyes, they are so charming! Our uniquely styled house has a large fireplace with pudding stones and Petoskey stones set along each side. The living room is spacious and bright, with a great view of the forest and river and plenty of space for your friends and family to gather. The kitchen is straight ahead to your right as you walk in, fully equipped with anything you may need during your stay just behind the living room. Windows surround the house allowing bright natural light to soak the cabin walls, it truly feels magical.

On the second floor there is one bedroom with a king bed and a spacious storage area. Beside the bedroom is a large full bathroom with a tub for any relaxing, or spa nights you may have planned for your perfect getaway.

All three other beds are on the lower level, this includes; the master bedroom with a king size bed and ensuite, a second bedroom with a king size bed and an additional sleeping option is in our four season sunroom holding a futon. Down the hallway to get to the bedrooms downstairs you may notice warmth on your feet. The entire floor in the back of the house has heated tiling which makes the cabin even more comfortable and cozy. In the back of the house you’ll see there is plenty of storage space for food, items you may have brought with you, and the laundry units available for your use.

Outside you will see a deck with patio furniture that views the water, as well as our hot tub area! We have a lot of deer, and other wild life around the house, all we ask is that you will respect the house and wildlife as if they were your own.

At booking, you will receive a curated guide to our neighborhood from Bayshore Vacation Rentals!

Sleeping Arrangements:
Sunroom-1 Sleeper sofa
Master Bedroom-1 King bed
Upstairs bedroom-1 King bed
Bedroom 3-1 King bed

Guest Access:
The entire home.

The Neighborhood:
Sitting on a quiet and secluded setting along the Boardman River.

Getting Around:
You will need a vehicle to get around. The home is 11 miles from Downtown Traverse City.

Other Things to Note:
Things to note:
- The AC option is (2) window units and mini splits throughout the home
- Please no parties or events on the property!
-This home invites you to bring your furry friend on your trip to Northern Michigan! Please know, we collect a $100 pet fee. We do not allow for any more than 2 pets per stay.

Check-In: Is at 4 pm
Check-Out: Is at 10 am

We hope you enjoy the house and natural setting as much as we do and make many cherished memories!
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be close to Arbutus Lake. A spa tub is available. A kitchen and 2.5 bathrooms are available in the vacation home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine, and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Just a 4-minute drive from Forest Lakes and 7 minutes from Arbutus Lake
As a guest of this vacation home, you'll find a spa tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Bayshore Vacation Rentals

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • A hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Office
  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

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

General

  • Unit size: 2837 sq ft (264 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 26

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 are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
This property accepts cash
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 and a first aid kit
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

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Boardman River Cabin Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 16 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best rental yet!
This is definitely the coolest rental I've ever had. The house was beautiful and very clean. Such a cool property and house with the river wrapping all the way around. The hot tub was very clean and enjoyable. The steam shower was very nice also after completing the Iceman Race. I would definitely recommend this to others, especially in the summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Paul J U., Roseburg Oregon

Liked: Cleanliness
Return to the Boardman
We enjoyed a lovely week reconnecting with the Boardman after 75 years. Only issue was a very hot cabin on arrival and no easy way to cool it given the 88 °F temps. Called property management twice asking assistance but had to leave word. No one ever returned our calls during our week-long visit. No one at thr emergeny number on their recording had any record of our reservation or the property. Frustrating few hours on arrival. We had to drive into town to buy replacement batteries for the AC remote as the old ones were dead. Owner might want to replace the sreeens on a couple of doors. Very comfortable traditional log cabin with several generations of additions and upgrades. We traveled from southern Oregon for this special visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L., Houston, Texas

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place, smelly water.
This place is so awesome. It's tucked away at the back of a private driveway and surrounded by tress and a beautiful river. The interior is super quaint and cozy and the beds are very comfortable. The only thing we found wrong was that the water smelled like a perm. I was as little concerned about it but I read online that it's a safe bacteria that gets in well waters and can cause an odor. Apparently it can be treated easily but maybe the host was not aware of it and therefore hasn't done anything to remedy that. It may be fine when you get there. I'm just making you aware that this minor issue exists. I'd return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

daniel h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful old style cabin retreat
We had a great stay. Cabin is in great shape for its age and very clean. The sulfur in the water smells funny but we just bought a couple jugs for drinking. The property is very relaxing and feels removed from the world. Occasional Kayakers cursing down the Boardman are fun to watch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful!
This place is so pretty! The air conditioning system is not the best so it got a little hot! On two occasions contractors showed up during our stay to work on the property and we were not notified which was disappointing. It was a little hard to get a hold of the property management. Overall, we did enjoy our stay. The cabin and location is worth the “cons”.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway Cabin
My husband and I have stayed at this cabin several times and we absolutely LOVE it. The river view is unmatched and it is our favorite cabin to go for some much needed peace and quiet. A couple things we noted during our recent stay...nothing major, just worth noting. 1) The dishwasher was running continuously on our last day. We did our dishes by hand prior to that. My husband had to actually turn the breaker off because we were worried about permanently damaging it. 2) There was a lot more smoke coming from the fireplace than normal. The wood at the cabin was wet and did not burn well without smoke. Not sure if it may be time to clean the chimney? 3) The blinds in the master bedroom are broken so we had to just leave them closed the whole time. Again, all minor things. It is the best place we stay up north and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spectacular setting
We truly enjoyed our stay. It is a unique log home on the Boardman River with a true “up north” feeling. The place was well equipped and decorated nicely. We were able to accommodate the water leak in the hallway. The autumn colors were beautiful. The weather was cold and rainy so we had numerous fires in the fireplace and many trips to the hot tub. We hope to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home with everything you need
The home and location are excellent. The location on the river is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

jim e.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
Great location very clean. Easy check in. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother + Sisters Weekend Away
As soon as we arrived to the property we were in awe of how quant and cozy the cabin was all tucked back in the woods by a river. We spent so much of the weekend sitting by the river and just enjoying the sounds of nature. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We left rejuvenated and ended up canceling plans to go into Traverse City so we could stay together in this special place. Thank you for this experience, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Couple Retreat
This was our third visit to this cabin and we fully intend to return! It’s our private escape in the most serene atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend getaway
Very cozy cabin. Perfect for a smaller group. Lots of charm. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Boardman River Retreat
This is absolutely one of our favorite VRBO rentals. This was our second time at this gorgeous cabin and we intend to return. The cabin is beautiful and the atmosphere is so serene. Just what we needed for a re-charge!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Meredith H., Battle Creek, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin on the river
My husband and I stayed for a long weekend. We absolutely loved the cabin and the privacy. We had some trouble figuring out the lock box for the key to the cabin and got no answer when we called for assistance. To be fair it was a Friday night at 8pm because of my work schedule. Once we finally got in it was absolutely beautiful. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021