Nature lovers retreat right on the edge of the river

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A rustic cabin with a chimney, surrounded by tall trees and a wooden swing set.
A wooden house with a porch, large windows, and a tree in front.
A room with a large window overlooking a lake, wooden deck, and outdoor furniture.
A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, and a staircase.
A serene lakeside garden with a wooden birdhouse, a pond, and lush greenery.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Hersey, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferris State University
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Katke Golf Course
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen

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About the area

Hersey

Hersey is home to this holiday home. White Pine Trail State Park and Langworth Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Artworks and Card Wildlife Education Center. Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena and P&J Plantiques are also worth visiting.
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Map
Hersey, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 18 min drive - 22.6 km
  • Ferris State University - 20 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Jim Crow Museum - 21 min drive - 23.2 km
  • Katke Golf Course - 21 min drive - 29.0 km
  • White Pine Trail State Park - 21 min drive - 22.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪River Junction - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Gilbert's - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Pizza in Paris - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Vanbrocklin's Bakery - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Paris Diner - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Nature lovers retreat right on the edge of the river pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Nature lovers retreat right on the edge of the river?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Nature lovers retreat right on the edge of the river?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Nature lovers retreat right on the edge of the river?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Nature lovers retreat right on the edge of the river located?

Situated in Hersey, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Langworth Lake, Young Lake and Van Alstin Lake. Round Lake and Artworks are also within 12 miles (20 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. 16 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Close to Big Rapids but far enough away from the city. Very quiet neighborhood. Excellent view of the river and wild life. Neighbors are friendly. Very clean home, comfortable furniture. Great kitchen!! Seeing the bald eagles fly over the river as we walked from our car was amazing!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful place!! We enjoyed the back deck so much,also the firepit. We loved sitting out there watching the wildlife. Floating down the river from the launch in Hersey and right to the back yard was amazing. We loved the cabin & had a lot of fun. Hopefully we can return again! Thanks so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Wonderful
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for your review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend getaway

Friends and I enjoy the house right on the river.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boys trip

Nice place on the river.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was quaint, quiet and very peaceful. Cute cabin with a beautiful view. Cabin well stocked and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River, birds and biking

Very cute cottage with a gorgeous view of the river. Kitchen was very well stocked, beds were comfy. We spent hours watching the different birds eat at the feeders. Great place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2025
Thank you for such a nice review . I love when renters get to experience what we love about the riverhouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

Plenty of room in house-lots of extras, beautiful river, kayaking was super fun! Nice wrap around deck, lots of bald eagle sightings& wildlife
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time. The home was just as described-the host was super easy and super responsive to any questions I had prior to our stay. We had no issues once we were there.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Mtpca get away

The place is great nice and quiet only had a couple hiccups and got those taken care of so then it was a great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesomeness

It was a great place to stay at very peaceful and beautiful.Had a very great time staying there .The only thing that would of made it better was if the grill had been available.other than that we really enjoyed our time there.Thank you so much for opening up your home to us
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
We replaced the grill so sorry you were without . I’m glad you enjoyed our riverhouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was absolutely a retreat. The home is very comfortable and rustic but with all the updates of a new home. The owner was quick to respond to inquiries and helpful. We filled the bird feeders, suet cages and the hummingbirds nectar feeders and watched the birds all morning. Then we used the kayaks and floats every day leaving from the homes dock and landing at one of the multiple public spots for pick up down the river giving us many options for how long and far we wanted to float. Every evening we had campfires and the amazing firepit just feet from the river. Amazing place to go If you want to watch birds and wildlife, float on the river or just get away from it all.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature oasis with human creature comforts

Stayed for a quiet extended weekend and really enjoyed watching birds and other wildlife on the deck and from the large windows. Had everything needed to cook on site including a grill. Didn't have kids with, but the layout lends itself well to a family of 6. Host was responsive and accommodating to requests. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2022
Kim I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay. We would be pleased to have you back to stay with us again. Fabulous renters
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

River View September Getaway

Interesting cabin with fabulous views and access to the river. Many different birds. The beds were comfortable. The cabin could use a super good cleaning (floors and kitchen cabinets). But otherwise loved the location
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
I’m glad you loved our riverhouse.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Enjoyable Stay

We were immediately impressed upon arrival. The river is mere yards away from the front porch and wildlife abounded. Mecosta County has a very nice parks system and the city of Big Rapids is nearby with plenty of dining opportunities. Grand Rapids is close enough we were able to take in a West Michigan Whitecaps minor league baseball game with a drive under one hour in length. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
Thank you so much for your review. Fabulous renters !
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super river house!

We lived the unique feathwra and location of this home. We had every thing we needed. It also forced up to put down the phones. There is limited cell reception and zero wifi. This actually served to get off the grid for awhile, and that was much needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
Thank you for your review . So glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful Place

Really cute and quiet place, the view of the river was so relaxing. We so appreciated being able to use the kayaks. Very well stocked kitchen. Could use a deep clean though, looked great from a distance but surfaces were a bit grubby up close (stove, cabinets, refrigerator/freezer). The grill was pretty bad, we didn’t feel comfortable using. All in all though, very nice place and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
Thanks for your review we made sure it got scrubbed clean . The grill was replaced. I’m glad you enjoyed.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful home away from home!! The view is unprecedented! The host has truly outdone herself making you feel right at home. So many little extras that make a trip one of a kind. Such a wonderful environment to relax and recharge! The deck and river are amazing and so close. A magnificent retreat.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

River House

We had a great family vacation! The view of river was pretty and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Feb 2024
It is always our hope that others enjoy the riverhouse as much as we do. Thank you for staying here!
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