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River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Welcome to the River
Private kitchen
View in front of cabin
Interior
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
  • Place, Big Bear Adventures
  • Place, Cross In The Woods National Shrine
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!

INDIAN RIVER MICHIGAN located on the Famous Sturgeon River !!!

You can escape to this prefect hideaway at our River Bend vacation cabin. It has a full kitchen that opens to the cozy living room with cathedral, vaulted ceiling, and knotty pine walls throughout, adding to the cabin atmosphere. For the young at heart, climb the ladder to a loft with 2 built in twin beds, or enjoy one of the 2 bedrooms on the main floor. Master has a Queen bed and other bedroom has a full bed and a lofted twin bed.

You are steps away from the Sturgeon River with 35' of frontage. Enjoy the water; Canoe, tube, kayak to Burt Lake that connects to Mullett; Pickerel; and Crooked Lake which leads out to the Great Lakes.

After a long day on the water or hiking through the woods, relax and watch a movie on the flat screen smart TV. Wireless Internet is also available free of charge so you can check your email, surf the web, or take care of business while you are away from home. Enjoy a game of chest under the hanging twin bed, ideal for a family time, or quaint romantic getaway, or a group for rafting down the river. You can walk to Big Bear to rent your tube, kayak, or raft's. They have trips scheduled to take you up river, you can end at the cabin, ideal for those that are to tried to drive after the long river adventures.

Please note that this is a non-smoking cabin and absolutely no pets allowed.

Whether you enjoy water skiing, rafting, swimming, wake boarding, paddle boards, jet skiing, canoeing, tubing, ATV's, hiking, or awesome fishing (with 17 known fish species in the area) you have found your spot for a relaxing true “UP NORTH RETREAT” in this log cabin!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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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
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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

Important information

You need to know

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 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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cabin is 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. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake State Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Devoe Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Noka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?

As of 12 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!! on 20 Nov 2025 start from AU$518.94, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Burt Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 107 out of 119 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 119 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 119 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 119 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was nice. Host was great at communicating and had instructions posted very clear. Wish there was storage containers, and curtains over the back windows. Enjoyed feeding the ducks.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raquel D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved the cabin. It was a little warn but air confitioning and fan helped a lot. Everything we needed was there alteady. It would be utterly adorable during a christmas time stay
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

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

Love this Little Cabin!

Ideal location on the Sturgeon River, close to Burt Lake, the North Central State Trail and all that the town of Indian River affords. We appreciated the updated kitchen and new wall opening direct to the dining area on this trip and plan on returning again next year.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

mark d.

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

Cozy cabin on the River.

Cozy little cabin on the River. The outside area is nice to enjoy the views of the River. Cabin was small, but that was to be expected. Unit was clean. I would rent again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janine C.

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

Cabin on the River

Lovely place to stay inside and out. Perfect for what we were looking for. Cabin has everything you need and then some. So many nice touches. Enjoyed having the Alexa to play music and the overall coziness of this cute cabin on the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

John K.

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

Great cabin with all the comforts

Stayed here with my spouse for a weekend getaway. The cabin was well-decorated and very clean. We were able to find anything we needed or wanted. We decided to eat in and found the kitchen had everything for preparing our steak dinner. The grocery store, Ken’s Village Market, is in walking distance (but you need to cross a busy, multiple lane street). More on Ken’s later! 🙂 We were very happy with all the attention to detail from the bedding to the outdoor grill. The bed was soft. The grill was nice and clean. All around very happy with our stay. Thank you! Ken's Village Market had the VERY BEST STEAK we ever prepared ourselves. It was FANTASTIC. We purchased filet mignon from their fresh meat section, grilled it, and enjoyed it on the back patio while watching rafters float by. Ken's market also sells firewood at a great price for the firepit.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice location on the river with cute decor.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kent K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We were super impressed with the property and the location, perfect for our Northern Michigan family vacation! Perfectly located for our trips around the area, and so nice to come back to after long days to relax, eat, and sit by the fire. The river was idylic, and the kids had fun waving to the rafters and tubers floating by. Would definitely stay here again when we need a place up North!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed at this property several times going back to 2020 and each visit has been outstanding. Great location on the Sturgeon River and close to North Central State Trail for cycling and DeVoe beach for swimming. Within walking distance to everything in Indian River but still feels secluded when using the grill, patio and fire pit along the river. Kitchen has been updated recently with all new appliances. Wall was opened up between the kitchen and dining area in the front sun room as well. Very comfortable and relaxing place to stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ximena A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cozy place to stay and enjoy the amenities of the northern part of Michigan. Easy and short access to the highway and grocery store, without losing the charm of a cabin right on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie T.

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

Another lovely stay at the river cabin!

This was our family's second stay. This cabin is immaculately clean. The beds are comfy and cozy. A storm caused the power in Indian River to go out a second, and when it came back on a fuse had blown. It was 10 pm and the property manager happily came over within five minutes. Our kids love this place, and we especially love sitting outside watching the river go buy. Bonus, there are always a few duck families that are very fun to watch!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great, such a nice little spot on the river. We went tubing and when we made it to the property we got out, had lunch, then finished going down. The kids really enjoy it. Thanks again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. The cabin was nice and clean with a nice view of the river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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

Very cozy way cabin, close to all nearby attractions

Warm and inviting cabin, close to town but still with feeling of seclusion. Had 1 rainy day and was amazing sitting in front porch area on swinging couch:)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

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

Great Little Cabin

Very nice, clean, and right on river, with great backyard amenities like chairs, fireplace, and firepit.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

tiffany H.

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

Weekend getaway

It was the cutest cozy cabin. We loved our stay and sitting by the river. The day bed swing was my favorite spot. Centrally located to all kinds of fun. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Curt B.

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

Thank you!

We had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rade M.

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

Great cabin at great location

Had a great stay, the cabin was very clean and perfectly furnished, check in and out process was a breeze. Really enjoyed the time there and would visit again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

WALTER A.

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

RIVER HOUSE

GREAT STAY
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie N.

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

Thoughtful owner

Much appreciation for the kind owner, very helpful when a personal situation arose.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Crystal B.

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

Beautiful and comfortable!

We REALLY enjoyed our stay at the river cabin! The place is absolutely adorable! Even though this cabin has clearly been around a long time, it has been updated well and has all the comforts of a modern vacation home. The dishes are nice, the towels are soft, the bed are very comfortable and the sheets/blankets/pillows are dreamy. We stayed in the summer and the AC worked very well. Lots of little fans for each room since the unit is in the main room. The loft was adorable for the kids. They loved having their own space. It didn't get as warm up there as they thought! There is a precious sunroom and stunning riverside yard area with a great fire pit. We brought a floating foam pad that we could tie up in the river and the kids had a blast. The river moves much too fast to just climb in and swim but having a floating thing tied up was perfect. I could go on and on about having the comforts of home. It was also perfectly located right off the highway, super close to town, but was quiet as can be in the yard at all times! We were never bothered by road traffic. At night you couldn't even tell. We watched in awe as a great blue heron fished every morning and night. Perfect up north Michigan! Thank you for keeping this place comfortable and nice!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah P.

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

River Bend

I have been coming to this same place for 5 or 6 years. I don't want to stay anywhere else. It is perfect for me and the location is perfect as well. The remodeling that was completed makes it even more enjoyable. I would give more than 5 stars if I could.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

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

Indian River Waterway

The cabin is gorgeous and completely stocked with coffee filters, paper towel, and basically everything you need except your clothes, food, and firewood. The location was near 2 boat launches which made getting into the river pretty easy. Great stay and great cabin! Cabin feel with a modern twist - I'd stay there again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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

Cute and comfortable

This cabin is extremely cute and very comfortable. The layout is great and offers ample sleeping room for a family of 5-6. Many items are provided for your convenience. The host has definitely thought everything out well. We really enjoyed our stay on the river front, the water was very cool and refreshing.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by 2143640364

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My goal is to make your stay one you will never forget and to build family memories that will last a life time. I want everyone to experience Northern Michigan and what it has to offer. Whether you enjoy water/snow skiing, snowmobiling, swimming, wakeboarding, paddleboards, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing or just relaxing with a good book you will enjoy the River Bend cabin. As the owner and also a customer to the cabin i will pride myself to make this vacation one that you will put on the calendar next year.

Why they chose this property

It's not why this property but why not. This updated cabin will charm you vacation in many ways. Lets start with the beautiful location and and the access it has to all your outdoor needs and pleasures, plus the beautiful river that nestles steps from the front door. This decorated cabin will give you that out of town feel but also provide you with some at home basics like internet access and a wall mounted big screen TV to calm the little ones down while the outside grill is preparing the evening meal.

What makes this property unique

Great location, quaint updated inside decor with new furnishings. It also has a key-less entry so you don't have to worry about lost keys while canoeing.The newly added loft is a great escape for older kids, teenagers and the young at heart .City conveniences are just right around the corner for those things we seem to always forget to pack.

A short walk from the cabin you will find Big Bear Advantages to rent all your river rafting supplies (Tubes,Kayaks, rafts), McDonald's or Burger King, Kens grocery store, a smoke house BBQ/ Bar restaurant with karaoke, Wilson's Rivers Edge Restaurant, Subway and a great fish smokehouse. You have everything you need just steps from your cabin door, but when your at the cabin it has the perfect relaxing setting.

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