“Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.”

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(122 Ratings)

House in Indian River, MI

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

This one-story, ranch home featuring easy access and an open concept will not disappoint. The cottage is located in the heart of Indian River with three bedrooms and one & one-half baths. Its a quick walk to Burt Lake, downtown restaurants, coffee houses, ice cream parlors, boutiques and even the local grocery store.

The full kitchen boasts a gas range, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave and most any appliance you could want. The AC is ice cold for summer months and the gas fireplace is perfect for those cold winter nights. Amenities are extensive with a washer / dryer, high speed internet, Apple TV and 60 channels of Spectrum, as well as a firepit. You'll enjoy how spacious the home feels, as it sleeps up to six people comfortably and is stocked with towels, linens, cooking utensils, laundry detergent, firewood, etc.... Vacationers can also use the private boardwalk in the backyard that leads to Burt Lake waterfront and the driveway to the home is paved with available space for parking roughly three to four vehicles.

Please review house rules prior to booking in order to assure that the cottage is conducive to your needs. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding house policies, as I'm always available and eager to help with your vacation needs.

Thanks!

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Indian River, MI

Nearby attractions

Bayfront Park

26.9 mi

Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

39.7 mi

Gaylord State Forest Area

18.4 mi

Sunset Park

26.4 mi

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“Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.”

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5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(122 Ratings)

House in Indian River, MI

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more

About this house rental

Amenities

Air conditioner

Kitchen or Kitchenette

Internet / Wifi

Fireplace

Parking

Laundry

Balcony or Patio

Dishwasher

Garden

Family friendly

Map of Indian River, MI

Nearby attractions

Bayfront Park

26.9 mi

Jack Pine Lumberjack Shows

39.7 mi

Gaylord State Forest Area

18.4 mi

Sunset Park

26.4 mi

Ratings and reviews

5.0 / 5.0

Outstanding(122 Ratings)

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

It’s a great location! It’s close to the lakes and rivers. We spent every day playing on the water! We enjoyed the mornings and evenings at the house before and after our adventures! It's our third trip to the house and won’t be our last. Steve is an awesome host! Highly recommend!!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2024

If you want a clean, beautifully decorated, fully functional, with many amenities, this is the place to go. My sisters and I stayed there last year and liked it so much, we booked for our stay this year and hopefully next year too. Host responds right away to requests for help, and yard is beautiful with flowers and relaxing area.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We absolutely loved everything about our stay at Steve's cottage in Indian River! Steve made the whole process easy and was available for any questions or guidance that we needed. The cottage was super clean and had everything we needed for our stay. We didn't have to buy any extras (paper products, laundry det, cleaning supplies, propane for grill, even firewood for the fire pit ... it was all there!) Indian River is a gem and we could walk anywhere in town for anything that we could ever need. Perfect stop for your up north getaway! This was our first visit to Michigan, and it definitely won't be our las. Thank you, Steve for the wonderful hospitality, we will be back!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Three of us women met mid state to catch up and have fun. Perfect spot

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Great location, clean and comfortable home 🏡 . Would recommend to anyone wanting to stay Up North in a location close to Petoskey, Cheboygan and Mackinac Island!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

Wonderful! Everything you need and extras. Great location. Excellent host.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2024

We loved our stay while visiting family in the area. The house was clean, and very adorable. Check in and check out was very simple and Steve was very easy to connect with if we had any questions. Highly recommend

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Great house, great location, excellent hospitality! Would definitely choose this house again. They thought of every detail, and made it so easy! Simple checkout process, no long list of chores at the end of our stay, and they provided coffee pods, a few bottles of water and extra bathroom items in case we forgot something!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Would highly recommend

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2024

Steve’s cottage was amazing for my husband and I and our two teenage girls. He provided snacks and coffee, and even some water bottles. We were able to spend a day with friends on Mullet Lake, and it was a short drive to the catch the ferry to visit Mackinac Island. The beach was a short walk away, and he had chairs and towels for your convenience. Everyday we walked around the neighborhood to marvel at the beautiful flowers and even met people fishing on the dock. I would stay here again in a heartbeat! Thanks Steve!

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2024

Very clean! Well appointed and near shops and restaurants. Host was extremely accommodating.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

My husband and I come to Indian River often as his family has had property here for decades. We love it so much up here that when we got engaged, we could only imagine having our wedding here! We wanted a place of our own over the weekend and it was the perfect location for us. It’s right by town, so you can walk to everything from ice cream at Drost’s or Dairy Mart to breakfast at Christopher’s Cafe to Northland Brewery for yummy beers! The home was clean when we arrived and was fully stocked with anything we needed. I texted Steve that I couldn’t find an iron and 5 minutes later it’s at the doorstep! We also arrived to the sweetest card congratulating us on our marriage, which was such a sweet personal touch. Steve, thank you for opening up your beautiful home for my husband and I to enjoy our wedding weekend, we will forever cherish the memories we had there!

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

My friends and I enjoyed our stay very much, the house is very nice and cozy. Close distance to many interesting places in the area. The host was easy to reach and communicate with. Would definitely stay there again.

5.0 / 5.0

May 2024

Adorable cottage in northern Michigan! It’s a comfortable retreat with a great location! Has everything you need ! The owner is very easy to talk with we had no issues at all ! Wonderful pleasant !

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

What a wonderful property and host. Had a short stay and this was the perfect place because it’s near the lake and downtown. Great communication from the host. 10/10 would recommend.

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

This is our second time staying at this beautiful cottage. Our family loves staying here during wrestling regionals. It’s so comfortable and relaxing. It truly feels like home away from home. Thank you for another wonderful weekend!

5.0 / 5.0

Mar 2024

This was our second time staying at this property. The cottage is located in a great neighborhood and the accommodations are very comfortable and private. We can't wait to return in the future!

5.0 / 5.0

Feb 2024

Really enjoyed this roomy cottage. We’ll stocked and homey. Short walk to beach. Love being in the neighborhood! The host was a joy to communicate with. Highly recommend!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

This was our second time staying here and it did not disappoint. The place was great and communication with the host was excellent.

5.0 / 5.0

Jan 2024

This house is nicely situation about 200 yards from Burt Lake, a short walk into downtown Indian River, and close to main roads (25 minutes to downtown Cheboygan, 30 minutes to skiing at Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. Great attention to detail - this was one of the best furnished and best stocked vacation rentals we have ever had. The beds and pillows were especially comfortable, and the property had all the necessary amenities.

5.0 / 5.0

Dec 2023

Great home and location. Host was welcoming and communicative. Home was spacious and we loved the fireplace!

5.0 / 5.0

Nov 2023

This was a last minute booking and Steve made sure everything was all set for us. One of the best hosts I’ve dealt with. This house was just perfect!!! We would stay here again. Great location.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

My daughter, daughter in law, mom and mother in law escaped for a peaceful weekend away.

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

The property better than portrayed! It was impeccably clean! The main room was cozy and inviting! The kitchen alliances were top notch!! The beds comfy! Myself and two friends needed a place to rest and recover! We had “fallen out” during the pandemic, with hurt feelings and emotional distance! Our host, Steve was thoughtful and communicated all the necessary information. Please consider this property if you want to do “nothing” or if you want to be active, visiting the local cuisine and sites!! ENJOY JoNeil Conley

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

We had a nice family fall weekend getaway to Indian River. Steve’s property was cozy with all the comforts of home and super clean! The location is great - just a short walk to Burt Lake. Steve is an amazing host, very accommodating. Also, he offered suggestions for things to do and good places to eat in the area. Plan to go back again sometime and explore the area more. Would definitely stay the same property, it was wonderful. Thank you Steve!

5.0 / 5.0

Oct 2023

This beautiful home and terrific host made our stay fantastic!

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

We stayed here for the second year in a row and just like the previous one, it was great. We love the location and everything about the house. The house is so warm and welcoming and anything you may have forgotten I swear he has them there for you. We plan on coming back next year.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

My sister's and I take my Mom on a vacation every fall. We love coming to Michigan. Steve's home in Indian River was centrally located to what we planned on seeing. We visited Paradise Michigan and visited White Fish Point Ship Wreak Museum, Watched the ships go through the locks at Sault Ste. Marie, visited St. Ignace, took a day trip to Mackinac Island and shopped in Frankenmuth at the world's largest Christmas Store. We enjoyed relaxing mornings at Steve's home and when we returned home in the evening, enjoyed cooking in his nice kitchen and enjoyed relaxing in the back yard. The home is well stocked with towels, bathroom incidentals if you forgot your toothpaste! There are 3 bedrooms, 2 have very comfortable queen beds, the third room has two twin beds which were very comfortable for adults. The kitchen was very nice, nice gas stove, (gas grill in back yard) dishwasher, 4 slice toaster, coffee pot, microwave oven, blender, crock pot, mixer. The home is so cozy and comfortable, we could have stayed another week! There is this cool board walk through the back yard which gets you closer to Burt Lake. Burt lake is a beautiful, clean lake with wonderful sand beaches. It was a little too cool to be in the water, but we loved walking down by the lake. Thank you, Steve, for sharing your beautiful home with us.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

This was the second time that I stayed at this property, and I have already booked it again for a third trip next year! Great house, great location, and a great host! Everything about this rental property is perfect.

5.0 / 5.0

Sep 2023

The place was neat and clean, very well furnished to make our stay very comfortable. Steve was extremely helpful in our communications with him. We would gladly stay there again, and assure anyone else to not hesitate to stay there. The location is excellent - a short walk to the lake, near the main part of town and very easy to find. Definitely well worth it!! A wonderful place to be when visiting that area (less than 30 minutes from the ferry to Mackinac Island.)

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Beautiful cottage right at the beach. Very clean, comfortable, quite and perfect location! Host is fabulous, generous and communicates. We will definitely be staying here again.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

This house is located close to the beach, the river, and town so there was always something close to walk to. The house is very clean and well kept so It felt like home

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Nicely decorated and attention to detail. Landscaping and yard were beautiful. Great location for an Indian River stay. Easy walk to Burt Lake beach. Owner was responsive and helpful. We’ll be back!!!

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

This was our 3rd year staying at this property. It was as wonderful as the previous years. Noticable upgrades to the property and everything you would need including beach chairs, beach towels, grill with extra propane if neded. Location is excellent with short distance to beach and lake. Also nice location for day trips to other locations. Host is very responsive and has great communication with any needs. We will be back.

5.0 / 5.0

Aug 2023

Steve was so easy to work with from beginning to end. Cottage is comfortable and well appointed, with just about everything you need for your get away. A great location to explore the northern part of Michigan and Mackinac Island.

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This location is centrally located and allows traveling to the west side and Mackinac with ease. The home is charming and a wonderful place to get away from our hectic lifestyles. We had an amazing time!!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This was our second summer staying here and we were so happy to do it again! The home is in great condition with lots of thoughtful amenities and new appliances. We are big fans of the backyard!! The location is wonderful: walking distance to coffee, groceries, and restaurants, and just a few minutes through the backyard to a small beach. There’s also a larger beach and small pier along the river that’s only a 7-minute walk from the house. It was so nice for our family (4 kids ages 6 and under); thanks, Steve!

5.0 / 5.0

Jul 2023

This is our 2nd year staying at this property. We liked it so much the first time, we came back! The house is very comfortable, clean, well decorated and homey. The location is perfect - you can walk to get coffee, grocery, ice cream, etc. The boardwalk to the beach is convenient and Steve, the host, has left everything you need to enjoy it. We rent a lot of Vrbos and especially enjoy when the host has thought of everything you need to be comfortable. There was a blender, containers for left overs, extra travel sized toothpaste and contact solution, laundry detergent, etc. He really thinks of everything and it is a pleasure to rent this house.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

Can’t say enough good things about this property and the host, Steve. Property was immaculate, decor was perfect, use of space was creative without losing any convenience. Left there feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to face whatever life throws at me. Thank you Steve for everything.

5.0 / 5.0

Jun 2023

This property was clean and had everything you could need. Steve is the ultimate host, thanks for the clear instructions, restaurant suggestions and water and snacks. Checking in was easy. The cottage is so cute and the landscaping is to die for. It was great to have so much charming outdoor space with fire pit and a path to the beach area. We loved eating at Christopher's cafe and traveling to Mackinaw Island and surrounding areas like Sault Ste Marie. This is a great, relaxing place to stay!

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Indian River?

The average price for a rental in Indian River is $287 per night. This rental is $22 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this house?

Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at “Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.” . For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is “Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.” pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at “Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.” ?

We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.

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“Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.”

House in Indian River, MI

Reasons to book

About this house rental

Amenities

Map of Indian River, MI

Nearby attractions

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this house cost compared to others in Indian River?

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is “Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.” pet friendly?

What amenities are available at “Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.” ?

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