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Boardman River Cabin

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Fireplace
AU$283
avg per night

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom #1

1 King Bed

Bedroom #2

1 King Bed

Common Space

3 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Half Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
The current price is AU$283
avg per night

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About the area

Traverse City

Traverse City is home to this cabin. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 3 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 3 min drive - 3.3 km
  • Spider Lake - 6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Rennie Lake - 8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 16 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Samsara - ‬13 min drive

About this property

Boardman River Cabin

Boardman River Cabin
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed
Escape to true relaxation along the peaceful banks of the Boardman River. This charming single-family cabin, originally built in 1955, offers a serene setting where you can unwind to the sound of flowing water and enjoy star-filled skies from the hot tub.
Nestled directly along one of Michigan's Top 10 Trout Streams, the Boardman River flows from Kalkaska County into West Grand Traverse Bay and is beloved for its natural beauty and world-class fishing. Whether you're casting a line, enjoying morning coffee by the water, or soaking in the hot tub after a day of exploring, this home invites you to slow down and recharge.
Inside, you'll find two comfortable king bedrooms, cozy living spaces, and everything you need for a restful Northern Michigan getaway.

Pet Policy
We welcome your furry friends in our pet-friendly homes! A pet fee of $100 per pet applies. For shorter stays of less than three days, we're happy to negotiate this fee at $35/pet per night. Please reach out to discuss and confirm prior arrangements for your pets to ensure a seamless stay. * no cats

Why Choose Elevated Homes Hospitality?

Complimentary with EVERY reservation:
*One bag of Panther coffee roasted in Traverse City
⋆ Free Gym Access @ Formative Fitness (please message for details)
⋆ 10% off each TC Brew Bus reservation
⋆ $5 off per Kayak, Bike Brew reservation
⋆ 10% off any rental at Paddle TC
⋆ $15 off any motorized rental at TC Watersports
* 15% off any rental/package with Memories Traverse City

NEED PEACE OF MIND? CHECK OUT OUR DAMAGE WAIVER PROTECTION!
With every Elevated Homes Hospitality stay you will receive an affordable travel investment that pays for itself and helps provide our guest with a peace of mind. It provides five VERY important coverage guarantees to make you feel more confident when you book with us!

Cancellation Guarantee
Allows you as the guest to cancel your reservation for any reason up to 7 days prior to check in and receive a full refund (minus the damage waiver protection fee)

Inclement Weather
Some weather conditions can prevent or delay travel, no worries, our staff will work with you on canceling or moving your dates (depending on availability)

Damage Coverage
Covers you up to $250 dollars of unintentional accidents to the property (any damages that exceed the $250, intentional or unintentional (charged to the credit card on file)

24 On-Call Maintenance

Happy Stays App
Browse the hotspots such as restaurants and popular wineries, see property info, browse attractions, claim discounted offers included in your stay, and so much more in one convenient place

14 Day Refresh Provided
Elevated Homes Hospitality requires a 14 day refresh for any guest staying longer than 30 days with us. This wonderful service provides you with a fresh linen exchange, amenity restocking and a light clean to freshen up the home. Please note there will be an additional fee for this amenity.

We welcome you to come Stay Play Like a Local!

Other things to note:
Smoking is strictly prohibited (violations will result in incurring fees)
Permit Number: 003000

Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs and cats less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardman River Cabin pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Boardman River Cabin?

As of 23 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Boardman River Cabin on 18 Apr 2026 start from AU$283, 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.

What time is check-in at Boardman River Cabin?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boardman River Cabin?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Boardman River Cabin located?

Situated in Traverse City, this cabin is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Forest Lakes and 2.5 mi (4.1 km) from Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake and Rennie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Boardman River Cabin Reviews

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. 16 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katrina C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin with plenty of amenities. The host always replied very quickly to message. We had a great time!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Travis N.

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

Perfect amount of seclusion and peace with acces to TC if needed!

This perfectly fit our needs for a "decompression vacation". We were secluded enough and surrounded by the peacefully flowing river. Paired with the big wood burning fireplace left us with such a sense of relaxation, we felt rejuvenated enough to go back and face work after the weekend. Still didnt want to leave, but felt better after staying!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

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

Beautiful home with everything you need

The home and location are excellent. The location on the river is beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen W.

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

Lovely weekend getaway

Very cozy cabin. Perfect for a smaller group. Lots of charm. Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jim e.

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

Beautiful property

Great location very clean. Easy check in. We had a wonderful time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Couple Retreat

This was our third visit to this cabin and we fully intend to return! It’s our private escape in the most serene atmosphere.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

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

So special

We loved our stay here and can’t wait to come back! Managed very well and the process was stress free. You can feel the warmth of family history throughout the home and such a happy place to make your own family memories. We will be back!
Stayed 8 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Boardman River Retreat

This is absolutely one of our favorite VRBO rentals. This was our second time at this gorgeous cabin and we intend to return. The cabin is beautiful and the atmosphere is so serene. Just what we needed for a re-charge!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Yearly Boardman Retreat Vacation

My husband and I make a trip up to this cabin at least once per year and it never disappoints. We enjoy the solitude and quiet away from the bustle of the city. We use the fireplace daily and sit in the living room just watching the river. We will be back soon!
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Best rental yet!

This is definitely the coolest rental I've ever had. The house was beautiful and very clean. Such a cool property and house with the river wrapping all the way around. The hot tub was very clean and enjoyable. The steam shower was very nice also after completing the Iceman Race. I would definitely recommend this to others, especially in the summer time.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

daniel h.

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

Wonderful old style cabin retreat

We had a great stay. Cabin is in great shape for its age and very clean. The sulfur in the water smells funny but we just bought a couple jugs for drinking. The property is very relaxing and feels removed from the world. Occasional Kayakers cursing down the Boardman are fun to watch.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey S.

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

Mother + Sisters Weekend Away

As soon as we arrived to the property we were in awe of how quant and cozy the cabin was all tucked back in the woods by a river. We spent so much of the weekend sitting by the river and just enjoying the sounds of nature. The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. We left rejuvenated and ended up canceling plans to go into Traverse City so we could stay together in this special place. Thank you for this experience, we will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan W.

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

Spectacular setting

We truly enjoyed our stay. It is a unique log home on the Boardman River with a true “up north” feeling. The place was well equipped and decorated nicely. We were able to accommodate the water leak in the hallway. The autumn colors were beautiful. The weather was cold and rainy so we had numerous fires in the fireplace and many trips to the hot tub. We hope to be back
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Meredith H.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Cabin on the river

My husband and I stayed for a long weekend. We absolutely loved the cabin and the privacy. We had some trouble figuring out the lock box for the key to the cabin and got no answer when we called for assistance. To be fair it was a Friday night at 8pm because of my work schedule. Once we finally got in it was absolutely beautiful. Would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julia M.

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

Beautiful!

This place is so pretty! The air conditioning system is not the best so it got a little hot! On two occasions contractors showed up during our stay to work on the property and we were not notified which was disappointing. It was a little hard to get a hold of the property management. Overall, we did enjoy our stay. The cabin and location is worth the “cons”.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff L.

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

Awesome place, smelly water.

This place is so awesome. It's tucked away at the back of a private driveway and surrounded by tress and a beautiful river. The interior is super quaint and cozy and the beds are very comfortable. The only thing we found wrong was that the water smelled like a perm. I was as little concerned about it but I read online that it's a safe bacteria that gets in well waters and can cause an odor. Apparently it can be treated easily but maybe the host was not aware of it and therefore hasn't done anything to remedy that. It may be fine when you get there. I'm just making you aware that this minor issue exists. I'd return!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Meredith H.

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

Getaway Cabin

My husband and I have stayed at this cabin several times and we absolutely LOVE it. The river view is unmatched and it is our favorite cabin to go for some much needed peace and quiet. A couple things we noted during our recent stay...nothing major, just worth noting. 1) The dishwasher was running continuously on our last day. We did our dishes by hand prior to that. My husband had to actually turn the breaker off because we were worried about permanently damaging it. 2) There was a lot more smoke coming from the fireplace than normal. The wood at the cabin was wet and did not burn well without smoke. Not sure if it may be time to clean the chimney? 3) The blinds in the master bedroom are broken so we had to just leave them closed the whole time. Again, all minor things. It is the best place we stay up north and look forward to coming back.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Paul J U.

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

Return to the Boardman

We enjoyed a lovely week reconnecting with the Boardman after 75 years. Only issue was a very hot cabin on arrival and no easy way to cool it given the 88 °F temps. Called property management twice asking assistance but had to leave word. No one ever returned our calls during our week-long visit. No one at thr emergeny number on their recording had any record of our reservation or the property. Frustrating few hours on arrival. We had to drive into town to buy replacement batteries for the AC remote as the old ones were dead. Owner might want to replace the sreeens on a couple of doors. Very comfortable traditional log cabin with several generations of additions and upgrades. We traveled from southern Oregon for this special visit.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Brent S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
I have to leave 1 star simply because I have never had a host experience as bad as this one. Visiting during summer’s peak heat, I confirmed with the host beforehand that past A/C issues were fixed. However, the master bedroom’s air conditioning didn’t work when we arrived.Early in the week, milder weather made it tolerable, but as temperatures rose, I informed the host, noting our 3-year-old and 9-month-old were in that room. They claimed no prior complaints and said they’d fix it after we left. They also tried to blame it on user error and that the remote wasn't set properly. When asked, I emailed them a picture of the remote settings and they never responded back.By week’s end, with outdoor temperatures at over 90 degrees, the master became unlivable. With family in the other rooms, we moved the crib to the living room and our family had to sleep on the couches.After checkout, the host complained we left trash in the garage bins instead of dragging it 100 yards to the road, but “graciously” waived a 100 fee, citing the A/C issue as an excuse. When I explained the impact on our stay, they responded, “If your toddler’s comfort was a real concern, we would have encouraged you to use one of those rooms for their safety and comfort,” claiming an adjacent room’s A/C, behind a closed door, was supposed to cool the master.This gaslighting and refusal to take responsibility ruined our costly trip. I’ll never book or recommend Bayshore Vacations again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bobby D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brenda M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024