Cottage in Michigan
4 guests · 3 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Well priced for this locationPriced under area average
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About this cottage rental
The Cabin at the River offers a serene location, great fishing, and kayaking, very close to the public boat launch, and the Cabin can accommodate boat parking. With 20 acres of woods and Michigan Prairie, there is wildlife to observe and trails to hike. But life at the Cabin revolves around one thing: the river. Just a few steps down gives easy access for your fly-fishing adventures for brown and rainbow trout, steelhead and coho salmon. Let the kids explore and find the crayfish. Put your kayak in right from your Cabin, or rent a canoe, kayak, or tube just up the road at Croton Dam and paddle or float by your Cabin to the High Rollaway for easy pick-up. When you aren't on or in the river, you will probably be listening to it or watching it from the Cabin. There is always something happening: Great Blue Herons fly low and strong up and down river twice a day, while Bald Eagles soar above, and kingfishers dive. Flotillas of families float by and wave while you watch from the lawn chairs. Watch the fishermen and women pull out a big one! When the sun sets, grill a steak out on the patio, or build a fire in the outdoor fire pit and toast marshmallows. There is a half flight of stairs to access the Cabin from the parking area. Inside, watch TV if you must (from the two leather Lazy Boys), or pull out a game or a book or a puzzle. You will have a fully stocked kitchen, as this is a home, not just a rental property! Sleeping will be comfortable, whether you snooze in the king bed on the sleeping porch bedroom, or in one of the two twin beds in the rear bedroom, or on the queen sleeper in the living room. The Cabin demands a slower pace than at home, but it is not isolated. Casual restaurants are close, as are great hiking trails, and if you want a longer field trip, Lake Michigan beaches beckon just an hour west, or the best mid size city in the Midwest is just 45 minutes south. But you will probably want to stay and play games on the lawn or see if a walk in the woods, on the marked trails will yield a sighting of the deer, porcupine, or wild turkeys. Relax. You are on Cabin time.
Amenities
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Michigan
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
A wonderful stay right on the beautiful Muskegon River with plenty of wildlife to view … bald eagles, herons, deer, jumping trout and fishermen!
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2026
Very well represented and communicated. Clean and well inventoried kitchen and well marked and labeled extras. We'll be back! Caught, trout, bass, carp and walleye working the river. Riverside camp fire is Great! Karen was great with communications and also great dinner recommendations.
10 / 10Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great place
6 / 10Average·Sep 2025
The location of this cabin is beautiful. We really enjoyed fishing in the river and having campfires. I booked this cabin thinking it was going to be very clean upon arrival, it was definitely not 5 star clean as it’s rated. LOTS of dust (the fan’s had dust caked on so thick they were unusable until we cleaned it) mouse poop in bathroom cupboards, the fridge/freezer were so gross that I wiped out the entire fridge before putting anything in it. Heads up if you have allergies, the smell of mold/mildrew trying to be covered up by VERY strong plug ins was overwhelming. Overall, 5 star on location but definitely not clean.
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Top rated by guests
9.8Outstanding
(105 Ratings)
"A wonderful stay right on the beautiful Muskegon River with plenty of wildlife to view … bald eagles, herons, deer, jumping trout and fishermen!"
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