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Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

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Exterior
Exterior
Terrace/patio
Spring view from deck
Fall river view from kitchen sink window

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Branch, MI
  • Place, Roby Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Star Lake
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Pere Marquette River
    ‪23 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!

Beautiful cabin property located between Ludington and Baldwin on the Big South branch of the Pere Marquette river. We have added the home next door as a 3 BR rental also, VRBO ID 9368622, search Branch Township, MI and look for the description that says "Beautiful Cabin with Gorgeous Riverbend View". Or, Google "VRBO Property HA 9368622" and look for "beautiful Cabin with Gorgeous Riverbend View". Come for the great fishing, quiet relaxation, kayaking or tubing down the river, or hiking in nearby Manistee National Forest trails. This cabin is situated literally on the bank of the Pere Marquette River. It has gorgeous views of the river and is conveniently located approximately 30 min from Ludington or 1hour from Muskegon. Popular destinations all within an hour's drive include Pentwater, Hart and the Silver Lake Sand Dunes, Ludington and Manistee. Rockers on the porch are a great spot for relaxing or having a cocktail while viewing the outdoors and river, or sit at the fire pit in the evening and roast marshmallows. Lots of wildlife including eagles, deer, blue herons, salmon, and many wild birds to enjoy. Also a great spot for hunters and fishermen looking for comfortable, modern lodging while enjoying the great outdoors. Conveniently located 1 mile from a local store, bar, and restaurant.

All of our beds have really comfortable, memory foam mattresses. We have a new 55" smart TV and offer YouTube TV streaming service.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
With adult supervision at riverfront and on deck
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Events

No events allowed
Speak to owner concerning gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Well behaved dogs. Max of 2. No cats. $50.00 Fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside or near windows

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
Note from host: speak to owner concerning gatherings
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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Branch

Located in Branch, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Shrine of the Pines, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Pere Marquette Floodplain Plant Preserve and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Water tubing and rafting offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Branch, MI

What's nearby

  • Roby Lake - 12 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Big Star Lake - 19 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Lake Township Park - 21 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Pere Marquette River - 23 min drive - 22.9 km
  • Cecilia Lake - 24 min drive - 17.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Silver Bullet Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Ruby Creek Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪River City Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Whiskey Creek Condo Association - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪14 Mile Inn - ‬22 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Where is Relaxing cozy cabin on beautiful Pere Marquette River - Recently Renovated!! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Roby Lake and Big Star Lake. Lake Township Park and Honeymoon Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 159 out of 168 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 168 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 168 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 168 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

dewey w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay and relax during the Amateur State Disc golf Championship.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Whether inside looking out, rocking on the back porch or watching and enjoying the river from the decking, this place just feels peaceful and welcoming.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, clean and comfortable. We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfection on the PM! The accommodations were wonderful and we can’t wait to return!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

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

Perfect spot with up north feeling

Place was perfect for our friends get together. Comfortable lodging and plenty of amenities.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Beautiful, peaceful location

We had a lovely stay at River View cottage, especially the peace of the location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Keith M.

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

Fishing trip

Beautiful location. Would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginny S.

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

Soothing and Relaxing

Serene and peaceful location - get it away from it all in a natural setting.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark B.

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

Just what we needed!

Property was great and the river view was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

At the river bend

Beautiful view of the river in a cozy house. Looking forward to planning another getaway here.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Thomas A.

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

Relaxing stay

This was our third time at this property. All three times have been great. Clean cute and well maintained property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill D.

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

Outstanding!!!

the best view and so peaceful!!! Great Owners and very friendly!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Vacation

Had a great time enjoying the river, sightseeing, relaxing, having bonfires
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

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

Family fishing trip

This property is as described by the property owner. Located on the river ready for fishing and relaxing. We had a great weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

tammie b.

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

Family Vaca

Place was exceptional. Perfect place for family get together. Close to water and plenty of room to stretch out. Communication with the owner was exceptional. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jan J.

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

Riverview

Had a great time as usual. The place is clean, on the river, quiet and peaceful. We love and will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lucia A.

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

10/10 Recommend

We absolutely loved staying here! We came specifically for salmon fishing, but we couldn’t stop talking about how wonderful this place was. It was such a beautiful view, especially waking up in the morning. We loved the visits from the dogs and already talked about coming back next year. Loved this stay!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kirk W.

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

Return to a special place

Our second year at the cabin and it was so relaxing. The salmon started running upriver during our stay - fun to watch and a neat fishing challenge. Dave's a great host. Thanks again for having us!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan A.

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

Wonderful

Very easy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Theresa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a great place to reset and enjoy nature! The home was cozy but very roomy. Beautiful large kitchen with new looking appliances. Beds were so comfortable!! Unfortunately, the TV worked great so my husband could watch all his football games over the weekend. We were blessed with good weather and watched the October leaves change and fall, the steelhead swim upstream and enjoyed a couple evening fires. The house sits on a nice road to walk your pup down, too. The house was well maintained and clean. The location is quite a ways from a grocery store, so I suggest shopping before you come. We really enjoyed our time here and hope to return. Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lane J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
West Virginia's slogan is "Almost Heaven" and that's only because they haven't stayed at the Riverbend Cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

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

Great River get away

We loved the space and the view of the river
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property was very clean, well taken care of and just like the pictures showed. It was very quiet and peaceful with great scenery and wonderful views. The short walk to the bridge at the end of the road resulted in our family enjoying a 1.5 hour tube float back to the cabin. Everything is a short drive (about 30 mins) from the cabin. It was a great time and we will definitely return for a future vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We rented this cabin and the one next store owned by the same host. It was wonderful. The river was beautiful. The host was very nice and attentive. Went to Pentwater to shop and to Baldwin for that a float down the pers Marquette. These cabins were comfortable and perfect for family. We would definitely rent this again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

K S.

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

awesome

awesome
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Dave Nielsen

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I was involved in the marking, janitorial and packaging business for over 36 years and sold my packaging businesses in 2018. My wife, Sue, and I live up here adjacent to this property to the north. We love the outdoors, traveling and our family and grandkids.

Why they chose this property

We chose to purchase this property to keep it in the family. My dad and his brother built the original cabin in the early 1960's. It has been added onto 2 different times since then. We love this area because it is quiet, peaceful with no traffic or city noise and we love all of our wildlife in this area. We have deer, turkey's, eagles, blue herons and alot of birds. We enjoy the ever-changing views of the river and woodlands.

What makes this property unique

Enjoying the views of the river, which you can not do with new construction any longer because this section of the Big South Branch of the Pere Marquette River is designated as a National Blue Ribbon Trout Stream and Natural River. Open fishing all year. The quiet relaxation you feel while here. Literally sitting on the deck feels like sitting on the banks of the river you are so close!!

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