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Cozy cabin on the river! Steps from the water, amazing views of river & wildlife

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Cozy cabin on the river! Steps from the water, amazing views of river & wildlife

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Exterior
Free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Shower, towels, soap, shampoo

Overview of Cozy cabin on the river! Steps from the water, amazing views of river & wildlife

Reviews
9.6

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • Water viewWater viewWater view

Check out the area

Map
Traverse City, MI
  • Popular LocationSpider Lake11 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)14 min drive
  • Popular LocationTurtle Creek Stadium16 min drive
  • Popular LocationTraverse City Beach17 min drive

Space details

1 bathroom, sleeps 3
46 sq m
Common area
    1 queen bed
    2 sleep sofas/futons
Bathroom 1
    Shower

Room options

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About the area

Traverse City

On river.You'll find Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake within 2 miles (3 km) of this cabin. Spider Lake and Rennie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 11 min drive
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 16 min drive
  • Traverse City State Park - 17 min drive
  • Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive
  • Front Street - 18 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • Peegeo's - 16 min drive
  • Village Ice Cream Shoppe - 8 min drive
  • Taqueria TC Latino Dos - 11 min drive
  • K I Bar And Grill - 8 min drive
  • A. Papano's Pizza - 8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Cozy cabin on the river! Steps from the water, amazing views of river & wildlife

East Bay Township STR License #STR2022-0004

Rivershire is on Ottawa and Chippewa land. As stewards of this land, we practice sustainability, inclusiveness, and welcome diversity.

The Retreat at Rivershire offers rustic cottage charm on the banks of the Boardman River, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Open floor plan features picture window with amazing river views and possible wildlife sightings (trout, blue heron, beaver, otter, marten, muskrat, etc.), A/C, queen bed, comfortable futon, private bath, complete kitchen with dishes, glassware, pans, and utensils if you enjoy cooking your own meals, charcoal grill, private dock, and riverside patio. Cozy comfort awaits just steps from the river and minutes from downtown Traverse City. Shopping, restaurants for any taste and budget, and wineries/breweries/distilleries all nearby. Bring a book, your own kayaks, and fly-rods for peaceful relaxation and river enjoyment. Hiking trails just minutes away. Take in the scenic beauty of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay beaches, Brown Bridge Quiet Area (just two minutes away), Leelanau County, Benzie County, Old Mission Peninsula and more within minutes by car.

Located just 10 minutes from Traverse City, The Retreat at Rivershire Cabin offers peace and quiet in a natural setting with easy access to all that Traverse City and the surrounding area has to offer. Gaze up at the stars and planets in the night sky as the river flows smoothly by. Minutes away from Brown Bridge Quiet Area for accessible nature hikes and Ranch Rudolph for kayak rental and horseback riding. If you're looking for quiet, cozy comfort and plenty of rustic, natural charm, The Retreat at Rivershire Cabin is for you! Owner lives on the property and looks forward to welcoming you!

Please note: The Retreat at Rivershire offers quiet relaxation and enjoyment of property in a scenic nature setting. Fraternity/sorority gatherings and bachelor/bachelorette parties are not permitted. Also, per our house rules, only children ages 13-17 are permitted with accompanying adult(s). Minimum age for an accompanying adult is 25. Thank you for understanding and following these guidelines.

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Property manager

Tricia Frey

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Studio
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Kayak on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Hunting nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Winery tours 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 500 sq ft (46 sq m)
  • Property does not allow children

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 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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

  • This property does not allow children.

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 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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Cozy cabin on the river! Steps from the water, amazing views of river & wildlife Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 19 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Carol G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful River Cabin
We really enjoyed our stay here and meeting Tricia. She was very friendly and helpful. The cabin came with all the amenities we needed. It's location along the river is beautiful. We were close enough to stores and restaurants to not be inconvenienced. Trips to the nearby lighthouses, state and national recreation areas could easily be made.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa S., Midland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Stay.
Absolutely everything we were looking for. Beautiful, peaceful, adorable cabin on the Boardman River. Tricia our Host was absolutely amazing. We are already checking out next years dates to visit this location again! RiverShire is everything and more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Suzie L., Kalamazoo, MI

Nice stay!
Great communication, assisted us with unexpected early check in, friend watching property was just SUPER! Was everything we needed for the stay. Folks, this a cabin on the river, if cobwebs/bugs or a bit of a musty smell, etc is going to bother you, this may not be the place for you. It was very clean otherwise, bathroom linens fresh and well appointed for our stay. Only negative was there wasn’t much for privacy. Neighbor was blowing leaves most of a day, a lot of time right outside the window. There is a dock across the river that people were frequently fishing from, staring directly in bay window (blind is there but tied in a fashion we did not feel it was intended to be lowered) and of course random kayakers going by. Not a big deal for us, but could be important to others. I would 100% stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint and cozy!
We loved Rivershire❤️ Nice, quiet, and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Found some inner peace
I booked the Rivershire to have peace at the one year anniversary of my husband’s passing. I knew I needed to be near water and in the woods as that’s where we found our peace and joy when together. I could not have asked for a more perfect setting. Tricia even left flowers from her garden and a beautiful card outside my door when she found out the reason for my stay.I slept 9-10 hours each of the 4 nights! That’s not like me at all, I’m lucky to get 7 most nights. Tricia’s book is a must read as well. I couldn’t be happier with my stay.❤️☮️
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice place
Good location, nice view.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin
Cozy cabin right on the river
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Linda M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pure Serenity
Wonderful place! Peaceful and close to Traverse City. Several attractions just a short drive away!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim P., Grand Rapids Michigan USA

Liked: Cleanliness
A cozy time with nature
This little cottage on the Boardman River offers the comforts of home with a lovely view of the Boardman River and all the nature that surrounds it. The cottage is clean and well appointed. The owner, Tricia Frey, made us feel welcome and assured us that she would be available if we needed anything. As it turned out, we had all we needed to enjoy our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ashleigh B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Little Cabin
Loved waking up each morning and sitting beside the river. Quaint little cabin. Awesome experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023