The Apple Blossom Cabin
Cottage in Indian River, MI
10 guests · 4 bedrooms · 3 baths
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Top-tier experienceOne of the higher cost properties in the area
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen or Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
About this cottage rental
This unique 3 bedroom, 3 bath, multi-story home sits quaintly on the Indian River. Whether you're looking for a memorable family getaway or a restful retreat, this river cottage offers the balance of both worlds. This cottage features a generous 70 feet of river frontage, complete with a new seawall and dockage for almost any size boat. A relaxing deck area at the riverside will lend itself to a quite book, a lively cocktail hour, or perhaps a riverside get-together with friends and family.
COMFORT ACCOMMODATIONS: Driving to a destination, investing in a week or long weekend away, the last thing you want to be is hot and sticky! Well, we are happy to share that we've had central A/C installed in the cottage. Enjoy the summer sun but keep it comfy and cool inside!
CONNECTION: We understand that even when your away, sometimes staying connected is important to you. To meet this need, we have super fast WIFI and charter cable. The password is available on site.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: The expansive floorplan offers comfortable sleeping accommodations for up to 10 people in beds. We want your stay to be amazing so we've dressed the bedrooms up to look and feel fresh. Focusing on details like soft sheets, cozy blankets, lots of pillows and space, we hope your make yourself right at home.
1) The master bedroom, The Indian River Room, presents a serene sense of relaxation and retreat. With it's new king size mattress, rich furnishings and full ensuite bathroom, you'll truly enjoy the privacy and spa-like feel as you take in the exclusive river view from your private deck.
2) The Guest bedroom 1, The Mullet Lake Room, features a king bed and furnishings with lovely décor that will make you want to stay just a little longer.
3) The Guest bedroom 2, The Burt Lake Room, is a bright and airy room filled with tons of natural light and offers a brand new queen bed and furnishings.
4) The Sleeping nook, located on the river level of the cottage, features a comfy bunk-bed set up. A twin on the top bunk and a double on the bottom. Great for kids! There is also a bonus pullout trundle beneath the double in case you need to tuck in on more little one. The trundle is only meant for kiddos so please don't overload it.
5) There's always room for couch floppers or blow up mattresses, so don't hesitate to bring them along.
THE KITCHEN: One of the crowing jewels at The Apple Blossom Cottage is the main kitchen. This recently remodeled kitchen boasts lovely hickory cabinetry as well as all updated stainless steel appliances. Completely stocked with pots, pans, flatware, dinnerware and numerous glasses and mugs, you really don't have to bring a thing. A Keurig K-cup style coffee machine, a regular coffee maker, toaster, blender, hand mixer, and panini maker are all at your full disposal. All you'll need to do is stock the fridge for your stay! This area also features a huge dining area to fit your whole family around as well as a breakfast bar and expansive island for entertaining, food prepping and more. A beautiful Weber propane grill is situated on the deck for all your grilling needs as well as a 6 person outdoor dining table with umbrella to enjoy dining outdoors.
THE LIVINGROOM: We can't decide if it's the all natural hickory flooring, the cathedral ceilings, or that one-of-a-kind view of the riverside outdoors, you will feel like you are right at home. A cozy sectional sofa and a 50" LED TV make for a great place to cuddle up at the end of a memory-making day on the Indian River, Burt Lake or Mullet Lake.
THE FAMILY ROOM: Located on the river level of the home, this room has so many uses, we will let you decide which is your favorite. This area has tons of room for a game night in, a family movie, or a snuggle spot near the gas-logs fireplace. The family room faces a wall of windows with the best in the house. There is an adjacent entertaining kitchen, we call it the party kitchen, to help you put on a patio party or just a secondary fridge and snack station for the days spent on the riverside. There is also a newly remodeled full bathroom located off of the family room as well as the full washer/dryer laundry room.
OUTDOORS AT THE APPLE BLOSSOM COTTAGE: Being on the river gives you so many options for fun, entertaining and making memories. The cottage is laid out to enhance whatever your goal is for being on the river. On the main floor level of the cottage is a huge deck stretching the entire width of the cottage. Featuring a brand new 6-person dining set and a brand new Weber gas grill, there is tons of room to sip coffee quietly in the morning to a full house dinner party outdoors. On the river-level of the cottage is a concrete patio, well-established lawn and an artesian well free flowing with the natural spring waters of the straits. The soft trickle of the fountain adds a certain charm to your outdoor time here, something that all of our guest will never forget.
DOCK AND RIVERSIDE: Just a few years ago, a brand new 70+ foot seawall was installed to improve river access for our guest that enjoy boating, kayak, canoeing and more. You have access to numerous boat-let in's for the river including 2 marinas and a city dock nearby. There are several sets of tie-down cletes to accommodate all sizes of watercraft. A gorgeous dock and sitting area was also installed at this time. Made of composite decking so you'll always have a sliver-free and beautiful dock to enjoy. We've also recently added a pub-height table and chairs set with an umbrella to enhance your river experience and give you as much shade or sun dockside as you want.
And as the sun goes down on the river, you can cozy up around the fire. We've provided a fire ring to set off the full experience. Just bring your own firewood and s'mores supplies and you've got the full experience.
Thanks for checking us out, and we hope to see you soon at The Apple Blossom Cottage!
Sincerely,
Jason and Christie
COMFORT ACCOMMODATIONS: Driving to a destination, investing in a week or long weekend away, the last thing you want to be is hot and sticky! Well, we are happy to share that we've had central A/C installed in the cottage. Enjoy the summer sun but keep it comfy and cool inside!
CONNECTION: We understand that even when your away, sometimes staying connected is important to you. To meet this need, we have super fast WIFI and charter cable. The password is available on site.
SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS: The expansive floorplan offers comfortable sleeping accommodations for up to 10 people in beds. We want your stay to be amazing so we've dressed the bedrooms up to look and feel fresh. Focusing on details like soft sheets, cozy blankets, lots of pillows and space, we hope your make yourself right at home.
1) The master bedroom, The Indian River Room, presents a serene sense of relaxation and retreat. With it's new king size mattress, rich furnishings and full ensuite bathroom, you'll truly enjoy the privacy and spa-like feel as you take in the exclusive river view from your private deck.
2) The Guest bedroom 1, The Mullet Lake Room, features a king bed and furnishings with lovely décor that will make you want to stay just a little longer.
3) The Guest bedroom 2, The Burt Lake Room, is a bright and airy room filled with tons of natural light and offers a brand new queen bed and furnishings.
4) The Sleeping nook, located on the river level of the cottage, features a comfy bunk-bed set up. A twin on the top bunk and a double on the bottom. Great for kids! There is also a bonus pullout trundle beneath the double in case you need to tuck in on more little one. The trundle is only meant for kiddos so please don't overload it.
5) There's always room for couch floppers or blow up mattresses, so don't hesitate to bring them along.
THE KITCHEN: One of the crowing jewels at The Apple Blossom Cottage is the main kitchen. This recently remodeled kitchen boasts lovely hickory cabinetry as well as all updated stainless steel appliances. Completely stocked with pots, pans, flatware, dinnerware and numerous glasses and mugs, you really don't have to bring a thing. A Keurig K-cup style coffee machine, a regular coffee maker, toaster, blender, hand mixer, and panini maker are all at your full disposal. All you'll need to do is stock the fridge for your stay! This area also features a huge dining area to fit your whole family around as well as a breakfast bar and expansive island for entertaining, food prepping and more. A beautiful Weber propane grill is situated on the deck for all your grilling needs as well as a 6 person outdoor dining table with umbrella to enjoy dining outdoors.
THE LIVINGROOM: We can't decide if it's the all natural hickory flooring, the cathedral ceilings, or that one-of-a-kind view of the riverside outdoors, you will feel like you are right at home. A cozy sectional sofa and a 50" LED TV make for a great place to cuddle up at the end of a memory-making day on the Indian River, Burt Lake or Mullet Lake.
THE FAMILY ROOM: Located on the river level of the home, this room has so many uses, we will let you decide which is your favorite. This area has tons of room for a game night in, a family movie, or a snuggle spot near the gas-logs fireplace. The family room faces a wall of windows with the best in the house. There is an adjacent entertaining kitchen, we call it the party kitchen, to help you put on a patio party or just a secondary fridge and snack station for the days spent on the riverside. There is also a newly remodeled full bathroom located off of the family room as well as the full washer/dryer laundry room.
OUTDOORS AT THE APPLE BLOSSOM COTTAGE: Being on the river gives you so many options for fun, entertaining and making memories. The cottage is laid out to enhance whatever your goal is for being on the river. On the main floor level of the cottage is a huge deck stretching the entire width of the cottage. Featuring a brand new 6-person dining set and a brand new Weber gas grill, there is tons of room to sip coffee quietly in the morning to a full house dinner party outdoors. On the river-level of the cottage is a concrete patio, well-established lawn and an artesian well free flowing with the natural spring waters of the straits. The soft trickle of the fountain adds a certain charm to your outdoor time here, something that all of our guest will never forget.
DOCK AND RIVERSIDE: Just a few years ago, a brand new 70+ foot seawall was installed to improve river access for our guest that enjoy boating, kayak, canoeing and more. You have access to numerous boat-let in's for the river including 2 marinas and a city dock nearby. There are several sets of tie-down cletes to accommodate all sizes of watercraft. A gorgeous dock and sitting area was also installed at this time. Made of composite decking so you'll always have a sliver-free and beautiful dock to enjoy. We've also recently added a pub-height table and chairs set with an umbrella to enhance your river experience and give you as much shade or sun dockside as you want.
And as the sun goes down on the river, you can cozy up around the fire. We've provided a fire ring to set off the full experience. Just bring your own firewood and s'mores supplies and you've got the full experience.
Thanks for checking us out, and we hope to see you soon at The Apple Blossom Cottage!
Sincerely,
Jason and Christie
Amenities
Air conditioner
Kitchen or Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony or Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Indian River, MI
$$$$
Reviews
Summary of reviews
Perfect location by the river with beautiful docks for boats. Well-equipped homes, clean, and comfortable beds. Hosts are friendly and responsive. Highly recommended!
10.0
Comfortable home. Loved being able able to dock our son’s 30ft boat on the river out front. The trailer storage option made this location work. Plenty of room for our whole family of 8 and 2 little ones. Thanks for opening up your home.
10.0
We love everything about staying at the Apple Blossom Cottage and really hope that we will be able to return! Christy is always very responsive in communicating everything with me!
10.0
I cannot say enough good things about this property! It was spotless, unbelievably well-equipped with anything you need throughout your stay, plenty of space for multiple families without feeling crowded and of course, a prime spot right on the river. Thank you, Christie and family, for sharing your beautiful home with us - we hope to be back soon!
10.0
Great location for boating the chain of lakes. Our family, adult children and grandkids were very comfortable with the accommodations. The house is nicely furnished and the yard and grounds are lovely. The owner was quick to respond to questions. We really enjoyed our time there only wish we would have taken a day or two to just enjoy the house, yard and neighborhood.
10.0
This was our second time staying at Apple Blossom cottage on Indian River and you just can’t beat the location, the views of the river, this beautiful and comfortable home!
We were able to tie up our boat right in front for easy access and enjoyed cruising the lakes & rivers!
10.0
We had a great time and really enjoyed the property and all it had to offer!
10.0
This place was just amazing! Everything is beautiful and clean! Can’t say enough about it. A must in Indian River for sure!
10.0
Very clean and very well maintained, excellent location
10.0
This place is perfect for us. Dock holds our 30 foot boat! 6 adults and room for more! (3 couples). Cable tv and internet! Close to town and so much more great things!
10.0
We go to Indian River every summer. This is one of the best properties we ever stayed at. Loved it!
10.0
Loved being on the river. Beautiful dock to accommodate boat and wave runner. Owner is super!
8.0
Had a wonderful time at the apple blossom cottage. it was just perfect for my family and I. lots of room , laid out well, the best stocked kitchen I've ever rented from. beautifully decorated. Nice, nice sea wall to pull up 2 at the end of a wonderful day on a lot of water. The only reason I would reluctantly give it a 4 star instead of 5 is because the Mold smell in the garage would sometimes come through into the house. But not a real huge problem. I would recommend to anyone. Your sure to make wonderful memories.
10.0
Very nice place and great location on the river. Host is so kind and helpful.
10.0
We planned a trip to Indian River with 4 other couples and enjoyed every single second. We have a 21 ft Malibu surf boat and our other friends brought a pontoon and we had room to leave both boats in the water. The location is perfect super close to Burt Lake. The neighbors were fantastic and house was SOOOOO clean. Big kitchen and beautiful rooms. I totally recommend this house and we will be booking again!!!
10.0
We had a wonderful stay at the Apple Blossom house. Very well equipped, clean, comfortable beds, plenty of space and a great spot to dock our 22ft. boat. We hope to return!
10.0
Fantastic place to stay. Very clean, great location, Christie was a pleasure to work with.
10.0
We had a great time at this cottage. We always enjoy the River and we were able to dock our boat right in front of the cottage. The home was in great shape and had plenty of space for our family. We had plenty of space for our group. We were able to go for a boat ride every day. We would highly recommend this property.
10.0
This was our second time at this property and plan on going back next year. The home is clean and beautifully decorated. Christie the owner is awesome and so easy to work with. We all had an amazing time.
10.0
We have stayed at this property five or so years ago. We revisited this past week with my husband’s family. We have had some health scares over the past few years and really needed a Woodruff family vacation. We were so pleased to spend time at the Apple Blossom Cottage! Made many memories that will last a lifetime. Thank you doesn’t seem like enough!
5.0
We loved staying right on Indian River and having access to Burt & Mullet Lake as well as neighboring rivers like Crooked and Cheboygan! Pure Michigan at its best!
After a fun-filled day boating, we came “home” to a beautiful, comfortable place to relax and watch other boaters as they drifted past!
The cute town of Indian River was easy to walk to and we enjoyed the shops & restaurants close by. But no need to buy supplies as this cottage came well stocked!
We look forward to another stay at Apple Blossom cottage soon!
10.0
Excellent stay!
The house was perfect—we had an excellent experience staying here. Great location, set up of space and all the amenities you need.
10.0
Indian river 2022
We’ve been coming to Indian river for the last 3 years, we’ve always stayed on the river. This was a great place.
10.0
Great location, beautiful home!!
Everything about this home is pure perfection! The location is as good as it gets. The home is well stocked with everything you will need. The home owners are slowly updating the place beautifully, but the remnants of the past are so good. Every room in the house feels like its own private wing. Beds and pillows are fantastic! We've stayed twice and cant wait for the next time! We love your home and are so very thankful you share it! Thanks Christie for being such wonderful host!!
10.0
Great location lots of fun!
This property is immaculate and well appointed. Plenty of things to do in the area and good restaurants.
10.0
Memorial Day weekend
We enjoyed this cabin so much. I had my sister in laws bach party here. Even tho we weren’t at the cabin much, our favorite part was drinking coffee on the dock every morning. Overall, beautiful cabin, nice neighbors, would recommend and will probably be back!
10.0
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Great house (large master bedroom suite, 2 smaller BRs on the main floor, which is 1 level above the street and river; and an apartment like space on the street/river level floor. Clean, fully equipped (streaming large screen TV with surround sound; fully equipped kitchen, including spices, etc.) Great location - minutes to Burt Lake (West side of the Straits Highway bridge), minutes walk to "downtown", and easy access to Mullett Lake. Great host -- responsive, helpful and friendly. Highly recommended.
10.0
River runs wild
We love this place. We come up to fish and having the dock out in front of the house is great. We can get to Burt or Mullet Lake. The place and location is beautiful. Sit out by the river and watch the boats and scenery is great. We'll be back
10.0
Fishing trip
Everything was perfect.
10.0
Excellent property and host
This is our second time at this property. The home is beautiful and met the needs of our family. We rented a pontoon and were able to dock it right at the property. The kitchen has all the essentials. Linens are very nice. Home is very clean.
10.0
Wondering place to stay.
Six adults and two kids and room to spare. Clean and well equipped. The house is well kept and looks newly remodeled. The location on the water was excellent and centrally located. Thanks for the wonderful experience.
10.0
8 day getaway!
A perfect location on the river for day trips by boat. The house was absolutely just what we needed. Plenty of space and we’ll taken care of.
10.0
Lovely, family friendly home
Perfect location for a family vacation. Well furnished, equipped home with multiple decks on the Indian River. Beautiful dock provided a perfect spot to boat watch as well as tie off your boat or launch you kayaks- nice yard for children to play
We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves!
10.0
A slice of paradise
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Apple Blossom Cottage. We had direct access to the river which enhanced our fun for the week. This house was in a perfect location, where we could access the grocery store, the restaurants, Big Bear Adventures, and ice cream stores. Defiantly would stay here again! Thanks again!
10.0
Great location! Super clean! We loved watching the boats go by! We had not great weather but still
Great experience! We will be back for sure!
10.0
Just so pleasant. Clean, well maintained updated.
Already booked for next year!
10.0
A perfect location
I'm so glad we found this last minute rental. The Temps were crazy hot and we stayed comfortable with the central air. The location was perfect for day trips to Petosky, the tunnel of trees and Mackinaw City. The beds were all comfortable. Boating the river was nice, and launching and loading the boat at the local marinas was a breeze. Really enjoyed our stay and the owner was super nice and quick to respond to our questions.
10.0
Great location
Very clean, easy to access and no issues whatsoever.
10.0
Beautiful Place
We go up to Indian River every year for some fishing and this was the best place we've stayed. Stocked well with everything you need. We'll be back. Thank you
10.0
Beautiful and Peaceful
We have enjoyed our time here immensely. We had many things planned but scrapped most of them in order to sit and enjoy watching the river and the boats go by. There are many hang-out spaces in the home, and there is no shortage of beautiful views. Communication is prompt, kind and helpful. The location of the home is close to many wonderful Michigan sites, some of which we visited. However, as stated, the peace and beauty of the river are the real stars here.
10.0
Great getaway
The host was very welcoming and responsive within minutes. The location was perfect and a close drive to major cities. Definitely a beautiful house with a great wrap around porch. Everything was perfect
FAQs
How much does this cottage cost compared to others in Indian River?
The average price for a rental in Indian River is $259 per night. This rental is $498 above the average.
Is parking included with this cottage?
Yes, parking is listed as an amenity at The Apple Blossom Cabin. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.
Is there a pool at this cottage?
We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.
Is The Apple Blossom Cabin pet friendly?
Unfortunately, this cottage is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"
What amenities are available at The Apple Blossom Cabin?
We found 11 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, kitchen or kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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