“Northern retreat in the heart of Indian River.”
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 / Kitchenette
Internet / Wifi
Fireplace
Parking
Laundry
Balcony / Patio
Dishwasher
TV
Garden
Family friendly
Map of Indian River, MI
House in Indian River, MI
Reasons to book
People love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind
Includes essentialsGarden, Kitchen / Kitchenette, Air conditioner and more
$$$$
Reviews
5.0/5.0
Outstanding(100 Reviews)
10.0
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!!
10.0
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
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
Great home and location. Host was welcoming and communicative. Home was spacious and we loved the fireplace!
5.0
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
My daughter, daughter in law, mom and mother in law escaped for a peaceful weekend away.
5.0
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
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
This beautiful home and terrific host made our stay fantastic!
5.0
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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!
5.0
Had such a great time here. Plenty of room and amazing location
5.0
Beautiful property, location was great!!
Steve was great to work with and very helpful! we will definitely be returning! if i could give 10 stars i would.
5.0
Steve’s cottage was in 5 star condition. You can tell the time and effort he puts into to keeping the place clean and up to date. I went up with my Dad for a fishing trip and we were both impressed with our stay. Great location right next to Burt lake with a small jaunt to mullet lake and other rivers.
The check in/out process was super smooth and the amount of amenities blew other places out of the water. Likely one of the best rentals I’ve stayed in. I only hope he has availability for next year.
Thanks for hosting Steve!
10.0
Steve’s cottage was in 5 star condition. You can tell the time and effort he puts into to keeping the place clean and up to date. I went up with my Dad for a fishing trip and we were both impressed with our stay. Great location right next to Burt lake with a small jaunt to mullet lake and other rivers.
The check in/out process was super smooth and the amount of amenities blew other places out of the water. Likely one of the best rentals I’ve stayed in. I only hope he has availability for next year.
Thanks for hosting Steve!
5.0
House was extremely clean. Very well decorated. Property owner was great to work with. Will stay again
10.0
House was extremely clean. Very well decorated. Property owner was great to work with. Will stay again
5.0
Our family of 6 had a wonderful weekend in Indian River. Steve was an excellent host. He was easy to communicate with and provided great recommendations. His cottage is cozy, clean and relaxing. We were there for our son’s wrestling tournament. The cottage provided us with a bonus family vacation weekend. We had everything we needed- full kitchen supplies with nearby grocery, games, extra blankets, fireplace. We loved it!
5.0
Steve had us "check-in" by using the garage code he gave us to enter the house, and that was it, so that was easy. The house had all the kitchen utensils we needed, and lots of toiletry items (shampoo, soap, toothbrushes, etc.) were provided, which was nice. My bed was one of the most comfortable I've slept in! There were some spices and olive oil and vinegar in the kitchen which was nice, too. Overall, great place to stay!
5.0
Our stay in the cabin was perfect. It was a nice 25 minute drive to The Highlands and Nubs Nob and at a reasonable price. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed, including a blender for breakfast smoothies. We took a walk on the frozen lake at sunset and through the neighborhood full of cute cabins/cottages/homes. Beds were very comfortable and the extra half bathroom was great for minimizing wait times :-) Next time we ski in the area we will book with the host, Steve. On a side note, we now addicted to the Belvita cookies that were in the bowl on the table when we arrived.
5.0
We enjoyed our stay at this property. Lovely location and modern updates. We will come back
5.0
Everything was as described, Steve provides clear and easy directions for checking in and out. Nice location off the main downtown area, but everything is still close by.
5.0
One word. Awesome. 👍
5.0
I rented this cottage since my cottage could not accommodate all of my guests. This was a perfect solution due to proximity to my place and all the fun things IR has to offer. Loved the boardwalk to the beach and really enjoyed our time in the home. Kitchen was well designed to accommodate meals and the living area was very spacious. Very clean and Steve was super with answering questions from the time I booked all the way through our stay. I will encourage others to consider this home as well as seek to rent it again when I need more space, particularly when we can enjoy the private back deck and fire pit! Thanks so much Steve!!
5.0
Steve is a great host that made us feel welcome. We had 6 adults staying at the home and there was plenty of room. Such a cozy and comfortable place to stay. The place is within about a 5 minute walk to restaurants, coffee shop and ice cream. I would definitely recommend staying here because of the home atmosphere and Steve is a great host.
5.0
This was a great place to stay in Indian River. The cottage was cozy and the perfect size for us. We enjoyed the neighborhood and easy access to the lake/river. Steve did a great job making the check-in and check-out clear and easy. Would love to stay again!
5.0
What a perfect place to gather our family for a White Christmas celebration. The gas burning stove made for such a cozy and comfy atmosphere. We loved how the kitchen, dining area, and living area all flowed into one great open space. The kitchen was very well equipped for people who love to cook. The thought put into the design of the home to utilize and maximize storage and easy access to everything you desire and need for creature comforts, is outstanding.
5.0
This is the perfect property to rent in Indian River. Easy walk to Burt Lake, downtown and Northland Brewery. The house was immaculately clean with plenty of space for our group of six adults. Steve was fantastic to work with from start to finish. We left an item behind and he could not have been kinder or quicker about helping us. We will be visiting again and again!
10.0
This was our second time here and it was just as perfect as our first visit! House is very clean with all accommodations! Nicely decorated and feels like home!
Close to everything in town. Steve the host is extremely helpful and always a phone call away if he should be needed!
We will be back!
5.0
We enjoyed our stay! We felt right at home as soon as we walked in. Very clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a home away from home! Host was very responsive when I had an issue with the TV....Steve promptly sent help! I highly recommend this place and would stay again!
5.0
What a cute house! Quiet neighborhood, close to the lake. House very well stocked. It was a perfect little getaway!
5.0
Our family of 6 had a marvelous time at this house. The open concept and 3 bedrooms gave us space to spread out. He has several board games and cards that served us well on a rainy day of our trip. There are so many sights within a 20min drive. The fall leaves were amazing. Steve was accommodating, flexible, and checked in to make sure we were poised to arrive safely. We are grateful for the beautiful memories we made on this trip!
FAQs
How much does this house cost compared to others in Indian River?
The average price for a rental in Indian River is $225 per night. This rental is $60 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 / kitchenette, internet / wifi, fireplace, and parking.
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