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Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI

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Exterior
Property grounds
Fireplace has a realistic electric insert for that cozy fire feel.
Living area
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Fireplace
    A rare find - cosy up in front of a warm, inviting fireplace.
  • Walkable and wonderful
    Guests love the walkable location for its easy access on foot.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Burt Lake State Park
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Dock

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Adventures
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bath

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI

Perfect in-town location. Walking distance to beaches, shops, restaurants and local taverns. Cute ranch home with an early 90’s flair. Home has updated kitchen, soaking tub, deck and gas grill. Although the house is not directly on the water, there is a small Public park on the Indian River, just kiddy corner down the street to park your boat during the day, fish off the dock or just enjoy boat watching. You can also ride your bike just down the road to get on the great bike and walking trails which are also the snowmobile trails in the winter months. This is a great property to enjoy ALL of Northern Michigan’s SEASONS in beautiful Indian River, MI.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children need to be supervised.
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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
A $200.00 cleaning fee will be added for smoking.
No tents allowed on property, no burning trash in fire pit, no fires indoors.
You will be responsible for any damage to rental property caused by you or anyone in your party.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4842247
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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this holiday home is in the city centre. Burt Lake State Park and Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Devoe Beach - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • Vivio's
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬7 min drive
  • Pigeon River Country Pub
  • Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse

Frequently asked questions

Is Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Up-North retreat in the heart of beautiful Indian River, MI located?

Located in the heart of Indian River, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Burt Lake, Devoe Beach and Indian River Golf Club. Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures are also within 1 mile (2 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. 79 out of 88 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 88 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 88 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 88 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Z.

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

Great place to stay..

Will definitely stay again. Great location as well can walk too many things.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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

Nice place in Indian River

Had a great stay here. Very clean, very orderly and well equipped. Would stay here again for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacob S.

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

Great place to stay!

We absolutely loved this place. Very comfortable beds, tons of room. Great location as well!! Highly recommend Cliffs Landing! We will be staying here in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce H.

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

Indian River

The house was very nice and just as advertised. Lots of places to eat, shop and walk with views. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

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

Comfy and Roomy!

We enjoyed staying at Cathy's place. There was a lot of space for the 4 of us, all adults. While many of the furnishings were dated, the house was comfortable. The beds were amazing and it was easy to get a good night's sleep. We would stay again!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chelsea R.

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

Girls trip

A group of us girls try a new city and new adventure every year, this year decided to go winter rafting at big bear adventure which was right down the street, we visited all the local business cute little town everyone was friendly. We had no issue at the house at all we all had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mindy b.

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

Comfortable getaway

3 bedrooms for visiting family was needed. Rental was just a described. Comfortable and clean. Convenient location. Rental details were emailed - easy check in. Never needed to contact property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jim C.

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

Nice quiet place to stay

We have been to Indian River before and knew the area where this property is locate. It is a nice quiet neighborhood that is only a couple blocks from whatever you need. The check in was super easy, the house was clean, and had all the normal amenities. The owner lives next door and was very helpful when we arrived. The only issue we had was the cable TV went out sometime while we were out, not the owner’s fault and she fixed the issue as soon as we brought it to her attention. Check out was also very easy, get rid of trash, and generally pick up and the owner took care of the rest. Would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Sheryl B.

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

Comfortable but issues

Home was comfortable and over all we were happy with it. If you want internet service, don’t stay here. We had no internet or tv. Would have liked to get at least one local channel for news and weather in the evening. Beware when showering…one of us was showering and the other toilet was flushed and he received a first degree burn on his back. We didn’t do that again. Would have communicated more with owner if we had phone coverage but we all had issues with our Verizon service.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Sorry you had issues using the internet and television. There were specific instructions on using them in rental. As for the communication with us “the owners” we live next door to the rental which is also listed on the instructions, so??????
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg D.

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

Very nice, the fall colors were at peak the accommodation were great.

Very nice, would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn N.

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

No Issues

The home worked out great. The location worked well and the bed was comfortable and it had all of the amenities we needed. The property is old and not updated but in a quiet community and we were comfortable. Our only complaint is the shower head. Thanks for a great stay. P
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim g.

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

Anniversary Trip

Excellent location exactly as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

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

Upper Mitten

Indian River was a good central location to see all of the sites. The house was clean and very well furnished with kitchen utensils, towels, blankets, etc. The gas grill was the cleanest grill I have seen in any vacation rental. Loved sitting by the fire pit in the evenings. Internet signal was stronger than in my house.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

Girls golf trip

Clean and comfortable, had everything we needed. Host were friendly. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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

Felt Like Home

This was the perfect location for our trips to Mackinaw Island and Sault Ste Marie. The house felt very comfortable and that made it easy to relax. Walking distance to beautiful Lake Burt. We also enjoyed Wilson Edge Restaurant and Vivio's Italian Restaurant. We had a great weekend staying at Cliff's Landing!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike H.

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

Golf trip

Great stay. Everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Judith W.

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

Girls weekend

Had a good time. Good location for day trips, home clean and tidy. Rained some but plenty of games and movies to access. Plenty of utensils to cook with. In town so close to other homes but had no issues. Trail along river quiet and interesting. Would go back again if stay in area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kurt D.

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

great value

lots of room for many people in living room area to sit and converse/party. plenty of beds. Nice kitchen. good location right downtown Indian River. Great value.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

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

perfect getaway

The decor is definitely dated but it was very cozy...like a weekend at grandmas house:). We were looking for a place to simply relax and unwind and this property was perfect for us...no frills but comfy and had everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

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

GREAT PLACE AND LOCATION

We had a great stay -- we were attending a wedding at Fay Martin Resort just up the road. The location was close and the property well suited to have other family members stop by between the wedding and reception. I will definitely book this property again if/'when we return to Indian River.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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

Fall get away

The home was very clean and spacious. I don’t cook when I’m on vacation, but it looked like everything you would need was there.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel B.

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

Clean and Cozy

We needed a place for the five of us, on one level especially with an elderly parent that uses a walker. Other than the three steps to get in the house and the narrowness of the back hallway, this house works like a charm. There is a shower that elderly people can use with grab bars and a tiny step into the shower. It is clean but there is no central air. We happened to arrive at one of the hottest weeks in Indian River. If you don't use the fans and turn on the window air, you will roast. But other than that, it was a very nice place to stay. We did cook a lot of our meals there, which is nice. We stayed there so we could visit Cheboygan, Whitefish Point. Petoskey and Mackinaw City. We all love Burt Lake. Never could find the swimming beach at Mullet Lake. This is a cozy house, perfect for what we needed. I didn't meet the hosts, but they do live next door and never was intrusive, which is very nice esp on vacation. They did respond to a small emergency quickly but that was it! So glad we got to stay there!
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jean P.

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

Indian River VRBO Rental

Nice clean house. Great location for day area day trips. We recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donald A.

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

Comfortable with great location

Very close to everything downtown, and worked wonderfully for our group. Huge living room was convenient for hanging out as a whole group. Thanks again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marcia K.

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

Indian River Vacation

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house was great and equipped with everything that we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

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