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

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6890 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Bunk Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Polish
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids have a blast here!!
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Events

Events allowed
Please contact prior to booking!!
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Pets

Pets allowed
Please email or call owner to discuss your pets.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking inside any buidling will result in removal

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please contact prior to booking!!
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Property Registration Number 2021-0011

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 6 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Spider Lake - 12 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 14 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 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?

Checkout 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 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Positive Stay

We had a very positive experience staying at the cottage. John was so accommodating and an excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spring Break up North

Great place and Great stay. Very cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caterina T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Getaway

We had a great stay! The place was clean, hot tub was nice to relax in. The location was near by great restaurants and some public lakes we tried out. We will definitely be back in the summer time.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very satisfied

Clean and quiet and the owner was very responsive. Would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and Relaxing

Our mom and daughter’s trip was everything we hoped it would be! We loved hanging out in the hot tub and enjoyed sitting around the bon fire listening to the river. The home was cozy and had all the amenities needed to enjoy our stay. John was friendly and even brought us some dry wood. Our furry baby had a blast zipping around the fenced in yard. We would love to return! It was a wonderful trip!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alli V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls Weekend - Year 2

This is our 2nd year in a row staying here for our girls weekend. It’s just perfect. We have so much fun. Laugh, play games, hang out, unwind. We will be back next year, again!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Birthday weekend getaway

Great location, beautiful cabin, everything you could ask for. Sat in hottub while it was snowing, great experience. The complimentary bottle of wine was a great addition. Loved the privacy. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and very prompt. Will definitely be coming back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Weekend Getaway

Highly recommend! Great location, great house and great management. Perfect spot for a weekend recharge!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas getaway

Cottage was peaceful and cozy! Really enjoyed the river view and hot tub! John was easy to get a hold of and a wonderful host!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Get Away

5 days of peace and quiet. It was the perfect escape from the city. A lot of beautiful snow, a river flowing 50 feet from our back door, and a well-placed hot tub to enjoy both the river and then the stars at night, all in privacy. It was also a bonus to be able to bring our dogs with us. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our stay, and would definitely go back.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Site

Being right on the Boardman River, this is a great spot to catch your breath and enjoy the peace and quiet. The house is well-appointed and clean, and the hosts are great. Looking forward to staying again and going after some trout.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bill P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Private, quiet, serene….

Everything you need to relax and get away! 3 night stay in Feb right on the river with hot tub and cozy accommodations. Host John was cordial and friendly. Thank you for sharing your place and providing every amenity needed. Close to TC and wineries. We’d love to come back to enjoy grilling out, campfires and kayaking on the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family loved it

Great few days away
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vette S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Annual Family Gathering

Simply wonderful cabin in the woods!!! We love this property!!! Hot tub is our favorite!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neva A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay

Pretty awesome property. Everything was immaculate and we all, including our dogs, enjoyed our time here
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Betsy bliss

Spent a weekend with my wife. Place was clean and well maintained. Quiet peaceful setting on the river
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Taylor Davis W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice get away

We had a great time. Host was easy to contact and very responsive. the place has everything you could need!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Anniversary Getaway

This is our very 1st time with VRBO and at this property and we couldn’t be more pleased. It was an absolutely amazing time. Everything we could possibly need was available and pristine! This rental will be saved for future use and hopefully there will be a spot for us in the summer 👍👍👍👍👍👍
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Up North Bliss

We loved our stay at your home it was perfectly clean most importantly, the beds were wonderful, and the fenced backyard, river, fire pit and hottub were so much fun. I loved driving into the complex following the lights in the trees it was magical. Can't wait to come back in the warmer weather to explore some more!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 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

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

Liz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage out from Traverse City

Very peaceful right in the river. Host was great communicator!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joshua W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and relaxing

Thank you for the hospitality! We really enjoyed unplugging and relaxing. Morning coffee by the river and evenings in the hot tub and by the fire. Grateful for the dinner recommendation for the Boathouse. The views and food were spectacular!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 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

Mary Catherine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place.

My boyfriend and I decided to bring our dog with us on a vacation. We knew a small place would be best. River Cottage was perfect. Right on the river. Hot tub was amazing. Our dog Copper really enjoyed the stay as well! We definitely want to come back to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by John Jury

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John and Agnes have been married since 2002. John grew up in the suburbs of Chicago and Agnes is from Poland and Canada. They have an 11 year old boy. They are avid campers and love nature. They are onsite and there to help you with anything you may need during your stay. They are also very good at just allowing you to enjoy your time without interruptions. Your enjoyment is their utmost goal.

What makes this property unique

Private setting with lots of space and incredible view of the Boardman River. We will make sure your stay is enjoyable and memorable.

Languages:

English, French, Polish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests