Riverside Retreat | Sauna, Fireplace, Kayaks/Tubes

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A wooden gazebo with benches and a hanging chair, surrounded by trees and a grassy area.
A modern kitchen with a central island, stainless steel appliances, and a dining area with a sofa and chairs.
A lakeside property with a house, outdoor seating, and a dock.
A cozy living room with a stone wall, a wooden door, and a 'WELCOME' sign.
A house with a porch, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Garage parking available
    Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Gas barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Hersey, MI
  • Place, Van Alstin Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Haymarsh Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Guest Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Kids Bedroom

+2
6 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Shared Bedroom

1 Single Bed and 1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shared Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Hersey

Located in Hersey, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. White Pine Trail State Park and Van Alstin Lake reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Artworks and Card Wildlife Education Center. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Hersey, MI

What's nearby

  • Van Alstin Lake - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Haymarsh Lake - 14 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Lincoln Township Hall - 21 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 24 min drive - 30.6 km
  • Ferris State University - 27 min drive - 28.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Reed City Brewing Company - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪River Junction - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪H&D Chuckwagon - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Retreat | Sauna, Fireplace, Kayaks/Tubes pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Riverside Retreat | Sauna, Fireplace, Kayaks/Tubes?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Retreat | Sauna, Fireplace, Kayaks/Tubes?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Retreat | Sauna, Fireplace, Kayaks/Tubes?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Retreat | Sauna, Fireplace, Kayaks/Tubes located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 9 miles (15 km) of Van Alstin Lake, Hyrnes Lake and Haymarsh Lake. Bergess Lake and Young Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 16 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was great for a weekend getaway. Huge backyard for yard games with access to the river with instant relief from the summer heat. The outdoor cooking area was an amazing place to gather while meals were made. The large firepit was a great place to end the day.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great, private get away! Enjoyed the fire pit, by the beautiful river. The cottage was nice and roomy. It can sleep so many people comfortably. Next time, I’ll bring more family. It was lovely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay. The property was private and comfortable, and the outdoor grill areas were awesome. We really enjoyed the river access, and the big yard was perfect for playing lawn games all day. Overall, it was a perfect spot for a weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was great! This is a perfect time of year for the fall colors, and the house was very private.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful property

Great property for our family camping trip. Those who wanted to sleep outside did and it was wonderful! Access to the river was amazing for fishing and taking a dip. The grills made some great food. Overall great place to stay!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Some highlights of our stay were the direct access to the river, spaciousness of the property, and the screened porch!! We really enjoyed our time there, made great memories, and got to spend some lovely end of summer days and nights enjoying the water and the sun. The only things that really detracted from that were the dishwasher, kitchen wares, and lack of cleanliness. The dishwasher was completely not attached to the wall/countertop and tipped forward when loading dishes. The pots and pans were mostly non-stick and were scratched up and unsafe to cook on. Many of the dishes were put away but still dirty so needed to be rewashed before use. We ended up driving to Big Rapids to buy a couple kitchen items so we could use the kitchen. Lastly, the floors were absolutely not cleaned prior to our arrival. We hadn’t been there 5 minutes when we realized our feet were black. We took off our shoes before walking around inside and that’s how we discovered the floors. Lastly, the shower didn’t drain appropriately so feet and ankles were submerged in dirty water while we showered. We were only there for a couple days and we didn’t want to have maintenance professionals in the house with all our belongings while we were wanting to spend time outside on the river, so we opted not to ask about repairs. If we had, I’m confident it would have been handled quickly because when we did reach out with questions a few times responses were prompt and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice river cottage

Outdoor grill is pretty cool
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Events

Beautiful place to have an event.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing house near the river

We stayed here for four nights and location is what made our stay truly memorable. The huge backyard is good for playing football or disc throw. You can kayak down the river and get off right into the property. Plenty of space inside the house. Some of the areas started showing the age but it is not something I would worry much about.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home Away From Home PLUS!

The moment we pulled up to the drive way I knew it was going to be an amazing stay. From the cottage feel to the abundance of fun things to do (kayaking, fishing, grilling, outdoor / indoor games, and so much more!) there was no shortage of family memories to build. So much so this place would be good for a multitude of stays: from romantic getaways, family (infant and kid friendly) excursions, and even just a fun adventure with friends, the riverside retreat stay was a 10/5 in my book. AC in unit, dog friendly, cozy environment, SAUNA, tons of grilling places and options, large fire pit, swimmable river, and more. I highly recommend this stay to anyone wishing a “riverside retreat.”
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Short & Sweet

It was a comfortable stay. The house was nice. Amenities were a plus, our boys used the kayak's provided and fished. I would give it a five, but the only thing I would change is check and clean the outdoor pavilion after last guest. Food under the picnic table, beer can in smokeless pit and banana peel by the steps.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Peaceful and scenic

My husband, our pup and I enjoyed our getaway very much. The property is located in a very quiet, mostly secluded area (though you can see neighboring houses), surrounded by trees. The yard is very large, right on the river and offers ample seating and a spacious deck to enjoy the scenic view and immerse yourself in nature. The house itself was clean and comfortable but as others mention, could use a bit of a refresh. The bathrooms especially are pretty dated and have obvious signs of aging. There’s a lovely covered outdoor kitchen that we were excited about but sadly the grills were so dirty and grates rusty that we decided to not use them, bought a little table top one at the local hardware store and used that instead. This is the second time staying at one of Forest & Flow’s property. The check in and out process is easy, Robert is very responsive and we will most likely use them again in the future…
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nature at it's best.

What a relaxing setting. Listening to the water, watching the deer, the sounds and smells of the firepit/campfire...just what we needed. The screened porch area was especially nice for those of us who are not the "bug friendly" sort. The boys loved fishing, and of course the grilling area and FIRE PIT! Did I mention the fire?! All the rooms had enough space for our family to gather, play games and sleep well. If you enjoy shaded woods, clean water and space to relax, this fits the bill. It took us a day to figure out the sound of the mole repellents but once identified, we switched them off and enjoyed the outdoor sounds perfectly. (We switched them on again before leaving) The lighting is welcoming while outside without being too bright, the kitchen has ample space for "too many cooks" at a time (we made the mistake of bringing a large selection of cup maker type coffee-and it's a drip coffee maker whoops) Thankfully the weather was perfect also, which allowed us a bit of time to air out home upon arrival. Like most "water location homes" it doesn't take long to get a bit musty smelling. But the windows opened easily, the cross ventilation is great and quite soon it aired and was perfect. The bedding was comfortable and generous and you could not ask for a better view waking up (as master bedroom opens not only to the river, but has an entrance to the screened porch right from bedroom-along with a deck entrance) Our family really appreciated the time together. Thank-you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Could not take the smell

The property itself is really nice, however the house not so much. House does not have air, but does have a attic fan which works great, however 99% of the windows don't open and the ones that did let in a great deal of bugs. There is an extremely foul order (like mildew), especially towards the back of the house. I believe they are aware of this since they had car air fresheners hanging throughout the house. I did bring febreeze but that only masked the scent for few moments. The master bedroom the bedding was not clean, and I had to wash it. Also, the kitchen counters I used Clorox wipes, and they were filthy. The dishwasher is also not mounted under the counter & every time you open it the whole dishwasher comes out. The utility closet has multiple holes leading to the crawl space ideal way for bugs & critters to get in. We have stayed at multiple Vrbos in northern Michigan and to date this one was the most disappointing home. We left on the third day of our 7-day vacations as we could not take the smell anymore. We did notify the owner in hopes that they will correct these issues for future guests.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 June 2024
None of this is true at all. Suzanne told me she "left for a work emergency", then days after her reservation ended she asked for a refund of her unused days. Very clearly a retaliatory review for upholding our cancelation policy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House and location were perfect, homeowner worked with us for an early check-in as we were coming from out of state and arriving earlier. The amenities was great and the view was amazing. Very peaceful will stay again definitely bookmarked this property for future visits.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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