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Sidell's Sturgeon River Log Cabin - Bonfire Pit, WiFi, Biking Trails, Rafting

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A covered patio with outdoor seating, a stone planter with flowers, and a rustic wooden table.
An indoor water park with slides and play structures.
A cozy cabin interior with a loft bedroom, wooden beams, a mounted deer head, and a view of the forest through large windows.
A cozy living room with a wooden staircase, a mounted deer head, a television, and a bookshelf.
A cozy interior with a wooden ceiling, a mounted deer head, a blue chair, a sofa, and a table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bear Adventures
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

Loft

2 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery. Travelling with kids? Consider Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake State Park - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Burt Lake - 6 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Devoe Beach - 8 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Big Oak BBQ & Ice Cream - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Inn Between - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Vivio's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sidell's Sturgeon River Log Cabin - Bonfire Pit, WiFi, Biking Trails, Rafting pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Sidell's Sturgeon River Log Cabin - Bonfire Pit, WiFi, Biking Trails, Rafting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Sidell's Sturgeon River Log Cabin - Bonfire Pit, WiFi, Biking Trails, Rafting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Sidell's Sturgeon River Log Cabin - Bonfire Pit, WiFi, Biking Trails, Rafting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Sidell's Sturgeon River Log Cabin - Bonfire Pit, WiFi, Biking Trails, Rafting located?

This family-friendly Indian River cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cross In The Woods National Shrine, Big Bear Adventures and Burt Lake State Park. Chillermania! and Devoe Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 125 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 125 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 125 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 125 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 125 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice comfortable home. Good location.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was clean and comfortable. Even more lovely than the photos!! There were deer and so many chipmunks!! Very cool. The bedrooms and bathrooms were very comfortable and each room had a very large closet with plenty of room to organize and store our stuff. The kitchen was beautiful and had everything we needed. Dont forget to bring stuff to make smores at the fire pit by the river!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept 2026
Thank you for your kind words and honest feedback, Jill! We sure appreciate you taking good care of our cabin while you were there. You’re always welcome to return whenever you’re planning a trip Up North! Doug and Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, charming cabin.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was great plenty of room for our family with everyone there we had 12 people kids and adults. About 40 minutes to Petoskey and Makenaw and about 5 minutes from the town nearby. We were looking for a quieter place and this fit our needs. Would stay again if we ever do.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2026
Thank you for your kind words and for writing such a great review about your stay at our cabin, Jessey! You are your family are always welcome to return when traveling to beautiful northern Michigan! Doug and Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. Centrally located to many area attractions and activities for all seasons.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great last minute vacation!Beautiful area. Beautiful Cabin
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great Northern Michigan log cabin experience! Doug’s communication was excellent. 3 bathrooms & a second sitting area down in the lower level were nice features. We stayed for four nights including New Years Eve.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2026
Thanks for the wonderful review and kind words, Ben. You and your family are always welcome at our cabin when you’re traveling Up North to ski at Nubs or Boyne!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

New Year's ski getaway

Beautiful home. Great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful, peaceful cabin

We loved our weekend at Doug’s beautiful cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 June 2021
Thank you, Jami. You're always welcome at our cabin whenever you're planning a visit to beautiful Northern Michigan. Enjoy your summer! Doug & Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Break

Great place in a great location!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jan 2023
Thank you, Chris. You and your family are always welcome at our cabin! Doug & Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home on Sturgeon

Everyone enjoyed their stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay!

We had an amazing weekend at this property! The house was exactly what was pictured and the views were even more incredible! Doug was super easy to work with and we definitely plan on returning!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2020
Thank you for your kind words and for taking great care of our cabin during your visit, Katie! You and your family are always welcome at our home-away-from-home in beautiful northern Michigan! Doug & Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful stay on the river

We couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay! It was perfect. Charming, clean, with a great area for a fire at night. Would stay again in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

The cabin was the perfect size for our family. We picked this area because of all the things to do close by. Room to play outside for the grandkids to run some energy off. The property is quiet and peaceful. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
Thank you, Calleen! We’re grateful for your honest feedback and that you had a great time at our cabin. You are always welcome at our cabin when visiting northern Michigan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

End of summer getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Sidelle's Indian River cabin. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. Great time with family seeing the area sites, beaches, fishing and stories around the campfire.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you, Pamela! Your kind words are very appreciated. You and your family are always welcome at our cabin whenever you’re traveling to Northern Michigan. Enjoy the rest of your summer! Doug and Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Weekend Getaway

The cabin is beautiful, the rooms spacious and the beds are beyond comfortable. The property and views are amazing. My entire family had a wonderful time and we made many memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
Erika, Thank you for writing such a nice review! We're grateful you chose our cabin for your family's trip to Northern Michigan and that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking such great care of our home and property during your stay. You are always welcome at our cabin if you ever decided to return Up North for a family vacation! Doug & Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Family vacation

Great location. Close to Indian River. Loved having 3 full baths. Would Beautiful cabin with a well-stocked kitchen with everything you need.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for snowmobiling

Plenty of parking for truck and trailers.North Central Trail right down the street
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Feb 2025
Ron, thank you for your kind words. You and your family are always welcome at our cabin when visiting N. MI. There’s no question being right close to all the snowmobile trails in the lower peninsula makes a long weekend of snowmobiling a lot more fun! Doug & Krista Sidell
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family reunion

Beautiful and peaceful property
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay and we had a great time. Just a suggestion all the tub/showers could use a grab bar to assist older people getting in and out. Very relaxing around the firepit in the evenings. An electric lock would be much easier than the lockbox with key.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at the log cabin!!

The vacation house was so much fun!! The property was beautiful and private. Lots of space and our family had a great time Doug was very responsive to me when I realized I left some jackets at the house. I would highly recommend this log cabin for a family friendly vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic family weekend!!

What a great weekend away connecting with family!! Plenty of room for the ten of us! Beautiful property on river, loved fire pit, area to run around for kids.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2020
Lisa, Thank you for such nice review! So glad you and your family enjoyed the cabin. You’re all more welcome to stay at our place whenever you’re in Northern Michigan! Doug and Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

August 2024

Enjoyed the cabin as a home base to see northern Michigan. Easy to find, great location, and easily accommodated our group of eight.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Aug 2024
Thank you, Rick. You and your family are always welcome at our cabin! Enjoy the rest of your summer. Doug & Krista Sidell
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

July Vacation

Great cabin. Location was perfect for day trips to Harbor Springs & Petoskey, Mackinaw, and Cheboygan. Close to awesome beaches on Burt Lake. Cabin was spacious and had everything we needed. Great spot on the river and quite private. Great place! Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was great for our family. Location is excellent for Mackinac area, DeVoe Beach, Petoskey, Indian River. The cabin was clean. Kitchen well stocked. Beds comfortable. Plenty of games. Foosball was especially fun with lively competition. Backyard was great with plenty of room to kick around a soccer ball. Added bonus…plenty of firewood. We had a fire every night. Sturgeon River is swift so we needed to set strict rules for our littles ones. Very peaceful. Great to sit out on the deck with morning coffee and breakfast and end of day refreshments.Just a couple things that could be addressed. The upstairs shower stopped working after the first day. Something with the valve? We only used the grill once on the last day for burgers. We ran out of propane gas half way thru the cooking process and did not have a spare tank. Not good. There were no tissues provided. (We were busy every day and did not call for service on these issues as we figured out a workaround.)Overall we had a great time and would highly recommend the Sidell cabin.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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