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Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt

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Exterior
Terrace/patio
Exterior
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kitchen

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Ski lift privileges
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dogs and cats allowed
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Vanderbilt, MI
  • Place, Lake Eighteen
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Thumb
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Vanderbilt Library
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪55 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Single Futon

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed and 1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt

Nestled in the heart of Vanderbilt, this charming 2-bedroom cabin offers a cozy retreat for your next getaway. As you step inside, you'll be greeted by a warm and inviting atmosphere, complete with a crackling fireplace and a smart TV for your entertainment.

The fully stocked kitchen is a chef's delight, featuring a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and a range of essential appliances, allowing you to whip up delicious meals during your stay. Gather around the dining table and savor your culinary creations, or step outside and enjoy the fresh air on the balcony.

When it's time to unwind, you can curl up with a good book from the library or challenge your family to a friendly game night. The cabin also boasts a range of outdoor features, including a fire pit, outdoor play area, and comfortable outdoor furniture, perfect for stargazing or simply soaking up the peaceful surroundings.

With free WiFi, air conditioning, and essential amenities like towels and basic soaps, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable and carefree stay. Whether you're seeking a cozy retreat or a fun-filled family getaway, this cabin in Vanderbilt is the perfect destination to create lasting memories.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
PARENTS SUPERVISION
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Strip any used beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1926517vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Vanderbilt

Located in Vanderbilt, this cabin is near theme parks and on the waterfront. Eva and Vern Hanel Jr. Nature Preserve and Michigan Wildlife Foundation Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bavarian Falls Park and Otsego County Sportsplex. Gaylord Discovery Center and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, snowboarding and skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling.
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Map
Vanderbilt, MI

What's nearby

  • Lake Eighteen - 6 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Lake Thumb - 11 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Vanderbilt Library - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Village Park - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Black Bear Golf Club - 16 min drive - 18.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Elkhorn Grill and Guiding - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Vanderbilt Mill Street Diner - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Corwith Station - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Trail Town Tavern - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Olde Town Pizza and Ice Cream Parlor - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Escape to your cozy 2-bedroom retreat in Vanderbilt located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2 mi (3.3 km) from Lake Eighteen and within 6 miles (10 km) of Lake Thumb and Reardon Lake. Vanderbilt Library and Village Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 19 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kayne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

tomnjoell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet and peaceful location!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was a peaceful respite between visits at the hospital. We were all thankful for the idyllic home he has created for us to rest.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wyatt E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Incredible Cabin

This property is a true northern Michigan paradise.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2020
Thank you Wyatt
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chase B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snowmobile Excursion

Cabin was a really nice place to stay for a short snowmobiling trip up north. Cabin just as described. Was able to get to the trails from the house but had to navigate a few paved roadsides. Awesome scenery and deep snow around this secluded cabin. Bring 4WD in the winter.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

David F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the woods

Very traditional. Older property. One bath was tough kitchen fully equipped.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pictures don’t do it justice

If you’re looking for a private cabin stay this is it. The house is on 60 acres of land with your own personal walking trails! The deck view of the river is unbelievable. There are stairs to get down to the river for what ever activity you want. We did some fly fishing and just walking around in the river. There are two canoes there as well. Amazing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Understated!

My wife and I wanted a quiet escape and this was a perfect place. The pictures don’t do this cabin and property way all. We hiked in the snow and had a cozy fires inside. The cabin is extremely clean. If you are big into cooking be aware that the cookware and supplies are limited. Love it!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect place to disconnect

This was our second stay at Sturgeon Valley and we are already looking forward to the next time. Our first time staying was in February and we got hit with over a foot of snow. This only added to the charm of the location as we were able to enjoy walks through the beautiful property with our dogs and could curl up by the wonderful fireplace afterwards. I even asked my wife to marry me while we at the cabin. When it came time to plan our honeymoon getaway after our October wedding, we couldn't think of a better place to disconnect and enjoy ourselves. October was an incredible time to be here as the leaves had changed and the wildlife was abundant. The trails through the property offer the perfect place to stroll with the dogs and the views of the river behind the cabin are priceless. The cabin is clean, easy to find, and really a one-of-a-kind experience for the price with the amount of property there is to explore. We can't wait to be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Steve S.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Great location, beautiful scenery and comfy cabin. Needed washer and dryer and had mouse droppings inside as expected for deep in the woods but very comfortable
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Definitely a return to cabin. Location is excellent on privacy. A stream in the back, trails to walk, head up to Mackinac area, down to Gaylord, or do a tube or kayak trip nearby. OR relax on the back deck with a beautiful view!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Anne L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay in a beautiful setting.

This was a very secluded property. The view of river from the cabin was priceless. We walked daily on the trails. I'd love to know the history of the place. It looks likenit was a bird rehab.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin, great view, great location

Everything about this place was perfect. Would love to rent this same property next year! The place was beautiful and equipped with everything we needed during our stay in the kitchen. The bedrooms were great, bathroom, down by the river, bonfire, etc. I would recommend to friends and family and stay there again. Only thing I would change is that the AC/air we couldn't get to work; it got very hot and everyone had a hard time sleeping. Otherwise great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property

My husband, two adult kids and grandson stayed at property in mid August. We ate on the back porch for every meal, and had bonfires at night. The river is beautiful, and the grounds so pretty. It’s truly in the middle of nowhere, but close to Charlevoix and Lake Michigan. We loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sturgeon River Seclusion

My husband and I stayed at this cabin for three nights earlier this month with our dog. We really enjoyed our stay. The cabin was very clean, even with it being a pet friendly property. Only the upstairs bedrooms have carpet, which looked brand new. The main floor has hard surface flooring throughout. The location was great. Once at the property you feel like you are very secluded. However, Gaylord is only a short 15-20 minute drive away. Sitting out on the deck and listening to the river was very relaxing. There were only a couple things that we would change. First, more pegs/hooks to hand clothes or wet towels on would be helpful in the bedrooms and bathroom. Second, the sliding door screen in the main bedroom was missing the bottom 18” so we couldn’t leave it open to enjoy the sound of the river or the breeze. Finally, we wish there would have been a map of the property so we would have known how far we could explore across the little bridge on the river. If we are ever in the Vanderbilt area again, we would definitely stay at this cabin again and recommend it to anyone looking for some tranquility while still being close to Gaylord.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brian K.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nothing Like the Pictures. Misrepresented.

Arrive at the property passing junk tires as we pull down the drive. When we open the door, greeted by the scent of cleaning solvents that struggle to mask the faint smell of cigarette smoke. It's May, so it seems truly odd that Christmas decorations still adorn the whole house. Instead of firewood, there's a bag of garbage in the fire pit. The grill, rusted and filthy, nobody in their right mind would eat anything prepared on this surface. Conveniently cropped from the online photos are the chicken pens and shanties that seem to encircle the cabin. The grounds are in disrepair and unkempt (yes, we've got photos of all this). Immediately we contact Cristian, the property owner, and inform him of the state of the property and let him know that we will not be staying there. He agrees to provide a full refund... and then disappears. VRBO can't reach him, we can't reach him — not via phone, text or VRBO messenger. Letting the credit card company handle it now.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

Sturgeon River cabin in Vanderbilt,Mi.

Absolutely breath taking property! Debbie & I loved the cabin & it's surrounding's. The place was clean & better than we expected. Christian, the owner, checked in with me a couple times but we had no internet connection during our stay so no phones or TV for 3 nights. Could get a phone cell only if we drove a few miles away from the cabin. The river, leaves changing colors, & cabin were beautiful & the place had everything we needed. I'd definitely come back again in the future & would enjoy living there permanently! 😊😊😊
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terrence V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Better Than Described!!!

Wow! What a great place for a getaway. We had our son & wife, daughter & grandson with us for a 3 day getaway. Enjoyed the spacious cabin, the river, and the campfire at night. The cabin was very clean and plenty of supplies! A+++++
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peggy J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded

Loved being away from other houses! Wish the master patio door screen was fixed. Love Michigan fresh air when I sleep.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

About the host

Hosted by Cristian Sescioreanu

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What makes this property unique

1. Rustic Wood Charm
Your cabin isn’t just a stay—it’s an experience. The warm wood interiors, vintage details, and handcrafted atmosphere offer a true “up north” escape.


2. Riverfront Serenity
Nestled near the Sturgeon River, guests enjoy peaceful views, fishing, kayaking, or simply sipping coffee by the water.


3. All-Season Getaway
Whether it’s snowshoeing in winter or hiking and swimming in summer, your location offers nature’s best all year round.


4. Cozy Fireplace Vibes
The fireplace adds that extra magic in winter—perfect for cuddling up with a book or sharing stories after a day outdoors.


5. Secluded Yet Accessible
Tucked in the woods for privacy, yet not far from towns like Gaylord or Petoskey, it’s the ideal mix of escape and convenience.


6. Authentic Northern Michigan Feel
This isn’t a generic rental—it reflects the spirit of Northern Michigan, from the decor to the surroundings.

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