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Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all.

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is on the waterfront, a 3-minute drive from Forest Lakes and 6 minutes from Arbutus Lake. .This family-friendly vacation home is 10.4 mi (16.7 km) from Lake Michigan and 10.8 mi (17.3 km) from Traverse City Beach.
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What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 6 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Spider Lake - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 15 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 17.4 km
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 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 - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all.

East Bay Township Short Term Rental License Number: EBT-STR003162

Welcome to River Life Paradise! We invite you to stay in this beautiful 2,000 sq ft air conditioned home with a huge front and back yard, screened in porch, a large shaded deck and all of which is just feet from the Boardman River.

The house has two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a loft. Max capacity is 8 people. The upstairs bedroom has two queen sized beds. The Downstairs master bedroom has King sized bedroom set. And the loft has a Queen bed. The kitchen is fully appointed (except dishwasher) with a large dinning area. The living room has a 6-8 person couch and a game area. the living room sits four feet from the banks of river. The views are spectacular!

The Boardman River offers tubing, kayaking, and canoeing (we can provide equipment if needed), fishing, and rock hunting. The river also is a Blue Ribbon trout stream and the fishing is second to none. The water is cool and crystal clear.

The property has a hiking trail that guides you along the many natural features of the area. 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. We look forward to seeing you. Book your vacation soon as we fill up quickly.

NOTE: Please disregard reviews pertaining to "camper". The camper is no longer available for rental.

*2 Bedrooms a loft and a sofa

*Open floor plan

*Full Kitchen

*Large yard on the Boardman River

*Laundry room-washing machine/Dryer

Amenities

*Central Air

*Wireless Internet

*Heat

*Complete Kitchen

*Bonfire Pit, Open Pit BBQ*

*Picnic Table

*Internet TV (Hulu, Amazon, Netflix, Disney Plus)


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, Brook trout, 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.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a safe and a microwave.
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as a water park. Additional features at this vacation home include concierge services, an arcade/game room, and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

John Jury

Languages

English, French, Polish

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Massage

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: smoking in any building will result in removal

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Water park
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Canoeing nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

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 not allowed
Note from host: personal interview regarding pet required.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Note from host: Please contact us directly to set up events
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
Property Registration Number 2021-0011

Property is also known as

Private Campsite Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods
Private Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods Traverse City
Private Campsite Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods
Private Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods Traverse City
Private Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods

Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sally P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Getaway
The location was awesome. Beautiful being on the river. Host was very helpful and made our kayaking experience fun. We enjoyed fishing even without success. Beds were comfy, may need new pillows on some. Very interesting furnishings. A bit of a museum, which we enjoyed. Could use a minimizing of things, but we loved the space and would definitely do it again. A lot of history here.💕
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dan Wojcik
Wonderful. Ideal for families and right onna beautiful river . Very peaceful and quit. Younger folks enjoyed the kayak float
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
2nd stay at this great Property!
We were so happy to return to this beautiful river house. The location right on the river is so close you can hear the river rushing. The house is so well stocked and the beds are really comfortable. John our host is a terrific person and so easy to communicate with. and so helpful. There are great trails for hiking close by and the river is great for Kayaking. Can't wait to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marygail M.

Liked: Cleanliness
River life
Excellent place to stay. Lodging well maintained and location close to many great places to explore. Use of kayaks a plus!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abigail T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Must visit!
We stayed at John’s for my bachelorette weekend. I wanted something more laid back and in nature. John’s place is absolutely amazing! The location, the river, and house are just to die for. I can’t wait to venture back. The house has everything you could need, we didn’t cook but there was every amenity you could think of. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious
This place was accommodating and had enough space for teenagers to be separate from adults. The owners were very friendly and made the stay easy! Plenty of towels and kitchen utensils. Hoping yo stay again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother/Daughter Girls Weekend
This is a great property! We were very satisfied with the accommodations for our group of 5, the cleanliness of the home and all of the amenities provided. Relaxing outside by the river was so peaceful. We hope to return again. Thanks for sharing with us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rest and relaxation
My children and grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed this location on the river. Not only could they play and fish but the host took several of the grandkids 3 hour up the river and let them use his kayaks to paddle back to the house. Wenjoyed the
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendi L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Sibling Trip
"FABULOUS" sums it up! What a great time we had staying at this property. The home accommodated the seven of us perfectly. The beds were very comfortable. The outdoor space was beautiful. John, the property owner, was easy to work with and responded to questions promptly. He arranged for us to kayak which was much appreciated. We left our trip with plans to return. By far this was the best VRBO experience we've had. Thank you, John, for making our stay a memorable one. Cheers!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
This home is very comfortable and clean. Beautiful scenery with the trees and running stream. So many great hiking trails. The owner (John) is super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Seth P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family vacation
Great location, beautiful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time
Held a reunion with cousins
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Outstanding
Our stay was fantastic. Our host John was extremely helpful, and the house was beautiful. We would definitely highly recommend this to everyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Best of the Best Properties
“Awesome house/property”, was the initial statement from everyone in my party upon arriving at the house. The river is so soothing to watch and listen to. The owner let us use 2 Kayaks which we did a 1-hr, slice of heaven, leisurely run ending up at our property!!! Our 4 and 5 y/o thought it was their favorite part of our trip…along with the fire pit that evening. The hospitality we received was tops. We definitely will be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Great location. Short drive to Traverse City. House has everything you need. The river is peaceful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

alan m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Daughters wedding
Our family stayed here 1 week, it served as a home base the week of our daughters wedding. 6 adults and 2 children. It was perfect. The setting was gorgeous. The house was stocked with everything imaginable. It was private right along the Boardman river. The owner supplied 2 kayaks and took 2 of our kids up river for a 4 hour kayak trip one morning. Free of charge. They kayaked back and ended up at the property. Thank you. Only about 10 minutes from Traverse City. If you're looking for a quiet, peaceful setting with a above accommodating host, this is it. Thank you John!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
The property is large and perfect for outdoor living and the view of the river is amazing. The House feels very comfortable, spacious and very well stocked! The location is great. The hosts couldn't be nicer or friendlier or more helpful. We loved our stay and will be staying there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Pics don’t do the place justice!
I stayed with 7 other girls for a bachelorette party. This place was perfect! Beautiful, peaceful, right on the river. The cottage felt much more spacious then the pictures made it seem. Plenty of room. Quite a few different areas to sit and hang out inside and out. The owner was very easy to work with. The house had every single amenity you would need. It was fully stocked with cookware and really anything you could think of. No overly complicated checkout process. I want to bring my family next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat
It is beautiful, serene, comfortable, and the owners could not be more hospitable!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great house, great location
We went to this house with a group of friends. We were all working off and on and this house was set up perfectly for co-working. Everyone could retire to a separate space. When it was time to come together the big couch is super comfortable for a group to watch a movie, play a game, talk, and hang out! The kitchen is very well appointed! A delight to cook in. Overall, great experience!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

sasha p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls trip on the river
Peaceful rental right off the river. Beautiful area in the backyard as well for a fire and lounging. Stores are within a 15 minute drive and beaches/ downtown within 20 minute drive. Lots of amenities in the kitchen which was nice to be able cook instead of eat out the whole time. As others have mentioned, the owner lives on the property and there is another rental on the property as well. Ask about wine tour information and kayaking.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay on the Boardman
Our plan was to enjoy a week of downtime at this property and we had a fantastic time. We did a few things in Traverse City but mostly just stayed at the house. Swimming in the river was really refreshing on hot days. The owner also provided a canoe and three kayaks and transported them upstream for us to paddle back to the house. We played a lot of yard games and just enjoyed the yard and it’s proximity to the river. In rainy days we stayed inside and played games and read. The home is well furnished and the kitchen has what you’ll need to cook and bake. The only caution I would make for future renters is that the owner stays right on the property as well as his caretaker and at times some others. So if you’re looking for complete privacy be aware … it was also a blessing though as they fixed a few things for us immediately and were available right away when we need them. The owner is incredibly friendly and responsive. We would definitely consider staying again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebekah R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quaint House By the River
This was our first trip to the Traverse City area and we couldn’t have asked for better accommodations. The house was perfect for us and we loved all the outdoor spaces! John was an amazing host and helped us with kayaks and was a great source of information.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome experience.
Will definitely stay here again. The property fully furnished with plenty of kitchen stuff and plenty of bath towels. I was super impressed that even beach towels were provided along with outdoor chairs to use by the fire or for lounging around. Super quiet, very beautiful, and a great place to relax. The owner was very responsive to all emails and requests.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great trip
The home was clean, great location and had everything we needed in it. We hope to be back soon.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022