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Silver creek cabin

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Exterior
A log cabin with a front porch, a door, and a window.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a pond and a small waterfall.
A wooden deck overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.
A calm river with a stone wall and grassy banks.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Black River, MI
  • Place, Alcona Township Hall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Point State Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

About this property

Silver creek cabin

Beautiful small cabin overlooking a working trout pond. Listen to the small waterfalls from silver creek into the pond. Cabin has amazing views and hiking trails into the national forest and we can’t wait to have you here. Be advised, cellphone service is very limited with most carriers and we do have wifi. Rainbow trout have just been refilled for the year and the owner feeds them daily, it’s such a great experience to watch them. They will swim right around the back deck, there’s also a fire pit in the front yard, very peaceful.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2816984vb
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
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

Black River

Black River is home to this cabin. Sturgeon Point Light and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Huron and Negwegon State Park.
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Map
Black River, MI

What's nearby

  • Alcona Township Hall - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Negwegon State Park - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch - 12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Sturgeon Point State Park - 12 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Harrisville State Park - 14 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosa's Lookout Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Swamp - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Help - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Lost Lake Woods Association - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver creek cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Silver creek cabin ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Silver creek cabin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver creek cabin ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver creek cabin located?

Situated in Black River, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Alcona Township Hall and within 6 miles (10 km) of Negwegon State Park and Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch. Carl E. McAlvay Memorial Plant Preserve and Lake Huron 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. 17 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 25 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

jody z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and location were perfect for the quiet and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The manager messaged me letting me know the details. We had 1 small hiccup as i was the first of the year, as soon as a notified them if said issue, they responded immediately and fixed it. They are extremely friendly and kind. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a nice little get away. Oh and the waterfall is such an amazing feature while sitting out and reading.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Apr 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again some day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norvia H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here.Cabin was clean and cozy and had everything we needed.We met John and Coco and he let us feed the trout.We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Scott & Beth B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was cozy and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

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

We loved this property and would stay here again.

The view was beautiful, the home was clean, and the owner was wonderful. Would recommend to any couple looking for a quiet vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan B.

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

Worked well for location of family event.

Check in was easy. , the bed was comfortable.We did not spend any of our our time in the home.I appreciated the location being close to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Rhodes L.

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

Cabin in the Woods

This cabin is an excellent way to get away from it all. Contact with the owner and others was good and they were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had the most lovely time! The cabin was very sweet!! The scenery was gorgeous!! Very zen!! The owner was an absolute sweetheart and Cocoa won my heart instantly!! I wish I could have stayed longer. I hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lore R.

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

Relax in nature

Setting was beautiful, perfect for relaxing get away. John, the owner, brought fish food for us to throw into trout pond. And we got to visit with his dog, Cocoa, too! John was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucas Ryan

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner and host very welcoming. Such a beautiful property. Quite and peaceful. I will definitely be coming back. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian S.

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

Peaceful place

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was very peaceful and quiet. Very unique and pleasant surroundings, being right on the creek. We enjoyed hearing the creek at night as we slept, and drinking morning coffee over looking the trout pond. The place is very clean and easy to stay at. The owner is friendly and helpful. Feeding the fish is pretty fun! There are many beautiful places near here to visit and enjoy. We will definitely come back if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and entertaining stay. We did not realize we were adjoining a trout pond! The fish entertained us and we were glad we chose to reach out and meet the property owner! The location for our activities planned was very good. The only thing I would suggest to change is the address/location listed for the cabin. It was inaccurate. The property manager cleared this up with us but it was confusing at first.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Arthur and Mary Jo R.

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

Cabin in the woods

We had a most relaxing time. If you’re looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, this is a great place to start. John the owner lives across the creek, so if you’re in need of anything, just give a holler. His cute little dog coco was such a great greeter also. Would recommend if you’re looking for rustic.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The view was absolutely amazing. There was a small deck out back that overlooked the pond. It was a great place to do a little reading. And appropriately enough, on the morning of July 4 when I woke up and opened the blinds in the bedroom, I stared out at an eagle that was on the other side of the pond (I suspect that eagle was looking for breakfast... the pond was full of fish). You can't beat an experience like that!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This was a great get away. Its very laid back a peace...tranquility. there is no wifi, so if you really need it this isn't for you. You were able to receive text and phone calls. Communication is quickly responded to if there is a problem or a question. The owner of the property does live on the premises and he will supply us you with food to fed the fish. Wish I had a longer time there. Remember you are up north and are renting a cabin, not a hotel, but its nicely furnished and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Kyle A.

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

Black River Cabin

Location was outstanding. Although the address on the mailbox needs to be shown in both directions. More deeper cleaning and windows washed. Shower door is about to fall off. The time we spent there was great. Our host was very friendly and gave flowers to my wife. Feeding the fish was very fun. They swarmed to the food. Fun to watch. The host dog cocoa would come over to visit. Last is Cell signal was nonexistent.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roddities

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

Perfect.

We were met by a super cute and friendly dog named coco right when we pulled in.A little cabin that is updated on the inside.On a little pond that turned out to be a fishery for rainbow trout.Shower worked good,fridge was good,water was hot when you needed it.TV worked as advertised.Fire wood was included which was awesome.The property butts up to a national forest and the scenery was awazing..The owner John could not have been friendly or more accomodating.The hardest wroking 78 year old i ever seen.We had dinner with him,super nice guy.I will return someday ,one of the best spots I've found.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Jody D.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Listing accuracy

It was quiet

If you want peace and quiet, this is the place. The owner super nice, he even gave us a delicious blueberry pie. Why a 3 rating if peace and quiet is what I was wanting. The listing stated WIFI as one of the amenities. Not only was there no wifi, data reception was zero. Truth is i would not have picked this place if i knew there was no wifi. We usually plan or days as they come but was not able to plan because of no data or wifi. We drove more than we would of liked.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Valerie F.

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

The house was infested wit insects

The first night we noticed fly like insects swarming the inside of the house, not sure where they came from. They were getting all over us and in every room. We had no phone service or internet to contact anyone. We left the home at about 1130 pm to find a hotel, had to drive for an hour to find a vacancy. The owner refuses to give us a full refund or even 1 1/2 days, he kept saying he could have taken care of the problem if we had notified him. We did not even know he was the owner per the posting he was a neighbor. He just kept trying to convince us it was our responsibility to contact him and we could of stayed. I have a video of the living room ceiling but I can attach it here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 July 2025
In the message sent after your booking it does explain the owner lives on site across the pond, leaving the doors open could invite fruit flies, they seemed to all be cleared out by morning.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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

Peaceful private getaway for a couple

Quite and comfortable cabin surrounded by woods, water and dark skies filled with stars you don’t experience in cities, suburbs and towns. Small cabin is surrounded by a clear swift creek filled with a multitude of farmed trout just waiting to be fed every morning and evening. Pleasant cosy deck on the creek; perfect for feeding the fish, grilling a burger or steak. Just kicking back and enjoying the surroundings works well, too. John, the owner (and builder) is very pleasant and interesting . John is also helpful and accommodating. There are many adventures to be had all along the shores of Lake Huron. Recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ned Sally H.

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

Excellent

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here; it was restful and several spots to visit nearby. The property owner is very friendly, helpful, and available, if needed. We would do this again!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

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

Great Place

Great cottage, great property, great area. Quiet, peaceful, comfortable. The owner, John, was super nice and considerate. The fish are entertaining. Lots of wilderness to explore. It was exactly what I had hoped it would be and I will definitely try to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nick C.

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

Outstanding

John and his property were an experience of their own. Lovely man and unique property. Can’t wait to go back
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Emily Wilson as

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Why they chose this property

This is a great property that is right off the main road so you will have no problem finding your way to see other attractions in the area. There is are so many great local fishing opportunities as well as lots of small beaches to choose from anywhere from Hubbard lake to Negwegon state park right here in Black River that will show you a great view of Lake Huron, just gorgeous. We are just about 22 miles from Alpena or 30 miles to Oscoda. Great open skies to star gaze, phone service is spotty at this time unfortunately we are working to correct that. This property has great hiking trails out to the national forest with beautiful waterfalls and a deck off the back to grill your dinner. This is a working rainbow trout farm where the fish are fed daily by the local owner of the property.

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