Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river

Everything was perfect, except for the weather. Will definitley think about coming back in the summer!

This is our third year staying here! We love it so much & the host is great. The cottage is so homey and we enjoy relaxing in the hot tub!

Easy to stay with easy contact and instruction. Beautiful spot!

Loved this property and location! Cozy, private and had everything we need! John was super accommodating as well. We will definitely be back if not for a long term rental in the future.

The host was very helpful and welcoming. Cabin was absolutely amazing. Couldn’t have been a better girls getaway with my friends. Hot tub felt great with the chilly weather. Definitely will be back again in the future for another trip.

Cottage is clean, comfy, and cozy! Highly recommend! Quiet and relaxing atmosphere.

The good: - We enjoyed using the hot tub at night while looking at the stars.- It was relaxing to sit in the chairs in the backyard in the late afternoon/early evening and watch the river go by.The not-so-good:- This property appears to be part of some kind of “compound”, consisting of multiple rentals. There is an RV/camper right outside the front of this property, plus another property (or 2?) just on the other side of this RV. The host lives or stays in the property just downstream from the rental. However, we didn’t see too many other people, but I think I would feel cramped in the summer when all properties are occupied.- The bed is a double, NOT a queen, as stated in the property listing. (We measured it.) If I had known this before booking, I wouldn’t have booked this property. My partner and I had to sleep in separate bedrooms. Major bummer.- The bathroom has only a single, dim light, on the ceiling. When you stand at the sink in front of the mirror, you block that dim light, causing the mirror to be basically useless.- We found cookware with burnt-on gunk that we had to scrub before use. We also found a greasy baking sheet with baked-on crumbs which we mentioned to the host so that the next renters would not have to deal with this.- The heating/cooling unit on the wall by the kitchen was very noisy. I think it’s primarily for cooling, so we just turned it off.- While the bathroom floor is a cool idea, the embedded river stone is not easy on the feet.

Such a beautiful and comfortable property in an amazing area of Michigan! This cottage is exceptionally appointed, with premium linens, kitchenware, condiments and bathroom needs. Everything is provided and clearly marked for guest use. The property is well-kept and quiet, with easy backyard access to the Boardman River. John provided us with wonderful day trip and restaurant suggestions in the Leelanau Peninsula. Downtown Traverse City was a short 15 min.drive away and there were several grocery stores even closer. As many others have mentioned, the hot tub is not to be missed!

Excellent experience! Beautiful property. Super friendly & helpful hosts.

We enjoyed our stay! The house was clean, the location was near many places (drive in, sleeping bear sand dunes, grocery, downtown tc) the backyard was nice & fenced in with the river a few feet away and the communication with management was great. It is on community shared property which turned out to be fine!We had a wonderful time!

Lovely yard and view of river, unfortunately the shoreline has eroded and it was a steep drop to actually get into the river. The cabin was very clean with plenty of towels, toilet paper, etc. The queen size bed described in the listing is actually only full size and rather uncomfortable as you can feel the springs beginning to pop through in certain areas. There is also the same problem with the springs on both lower bunk beds. There was no handle on the refrigerator and the microwave door was cracked. The kitchen is stocked with plenty of dishes, cups, silverware, etc. and has plenty of counter space. Unfortunately the only place to eat indoors requires climbing up on tall bar stools at the counter which is somewhat difficult for we senior citizens. My husband and grandson were looking forward to the fishing in the river but sadly we must have come at the wrong time of year because they never got so much as a nibble and never even saw a fish. Luckily there are other fishing locations nearby where they had much better luck! This cabin is very close to the main Traverse City area and there are many good restaurants if you don’t have the urge to cook during your vacation.

Really nice two bedroom cottage just a few steps from the Boardman River. Comfortable sitting areas, both inside and out. Kitchen was fully equipped and functional. Main bedroom was nice sized and comfortable. We had a delightful time.

Super easy check-in. All kitchen utilities included.

We had a wonderful stay at the boardman river cottage. Everything was exactly as pictured and John provided all the details needed for our stay. Location was perfect right on the river and our boys enjoyed fishing everyday. We would love to come back and stay again.

John is very helpful and congenial. He is Avery kind person!

the cottage was beautifully updated and clean. Host attention to detail was impeccable (all supplies for both guests and dg were ample). We were grateful for the secure riverfront area for our dog. Host was extremely easy to access with questions.

We got a weekend away for our daughter and her future husband for Christmas. They loved it! Thank you.

We had so much looking forward to staying here again.

We spent a week at the property and loved it! It’s quiet, peaceful, fully stocked and 50 feet from the Boardman River. We took advantage of the hot tub every night. The bbq grill was great and the fire pit was a welcome feature. The Brown Bridge Quiet Area trails are only a few miles away. Beautiful place to hike.

We had a very positive experience staying at the cottage. John was so accommodating and an excellent host.

Our mom and daughter’s trip was everything we hoped it would be! We loved hanging out in the hot tub and enjoyed sitting around the bon fire listening to the river. The home was cozy and had all the amenities needed to enjoy our stay. John was friendly and even brought us some dry wood. Our furry baby had a blast zipping around the fenced in yard. We would love to return! It was a wonderful trip!

We had a great stay! The place was clean, hot tub was nice to relax in. The location was near by great restaurants and some public lakes we tried out. We will definitely be back in the summer time.

Great place and Great stay. Very cozy.

This is our 2nd year in a row staying here for our girls weekend. It’s just perfect. We have so much fun. Laugh, play games, hang out, unwind. We will be back next year, again!

Great location, beautiful cabin, everything you could ask for. Sat in hottub while it was snowing, great experience. The complimentary bottle of wine was a great addition. Loved the privacy. The hosts were very easy to communicate with and very prompt. Will definitely be coming back

Everything you need to relax and get away! 3 night stay in Feb right on the river with hot tub and cozy accommodations. Host John was cordial and friendly. Thank you for sharing your place and providing every amenity needed. Close to TC and wineries. We’d love to come back to enjoy grilling out, campfires and kayaking on the river.

5 days of peace and quiet. It was the perfect escape from the city. A lot of beautiful snow, a river flowing 50 feet from our back door, and a well-placed hot tub to enjoy both the river and then the stars at night, all in privacy. It was also a bonus to be able to bring our dogs with us. We thoroughly enjoyed every part of our stay, and would definitely go back.

Clean and quiet and the owner was very responsive. Would stay again.

Cottage was peaceful and cozy! Really enjoyed the river view and hot tub! John was easy to get a hold of and a wonderful host!

Being right on the Boardman River, this is a great spot to catch your breath and enjoy the peace and quiet. The house is well-appointed and clean, and the hosts are great. Looking forward to staying again and going after some trout.

Highly recommend! Great location, great house and great management. Perfect spot for a weekend recharge!

Spent a weekend with my wife. Place was clean and well maintained. Quiet peaceful setting on the river

This is our very 1st time with VRBO and at this property and we couldn’t be more pleased. It was an absolutely amazing time. Everything we could possibly need was available and pristine! This rental will be saved for future use and hopefully there will be a spot for us in the summer 👍👍👍👍👍👍

We loved our stay at your home it was perfectly clean most importantly, the beds were wonderful, and the fenced backyard, river, fire pit and hottub were so much fun. I loved driving into the complex following the lights in the trees it was magical. Can't wait to come back in the warmer weather to explore some more!

Thank you for the hospitality! We really enjoyed unplugging and relaxing. Morning coffee by the river and evenings in the hot tub and by the fire. Grateful for the dinner recommendation for the Boathouse. The views and food were spectacular!

Simply wonderful cabin in the woods!!! We love this property!!! Hot tub is our favorite!

My boyfriend and I decided to bring our dog with us on a vacation. We knew a small place would be best. River Cottage was perfect. Right on the river. Hot tub was amazing. Our dog Copper really enjoyed the stay as well! We definitely want to come back to stay again!

Stay was wonderful. Weather turned cooler and rainy, so fishing poor for us. Will have to come back earlier in the Fall next time for the fishing.

We had a great time. Host was easy to contact and very responsive. the place has everything you could need!

Loved it. Had campfires, went fishing, went shopping and had plenty of choices for dining nearby. Oh and our little dog loved the fenced in backyard.

As part of our annual early fall trip we stayed at this place for 5 nights. The setting is very peaceful, quiet and literally right on the very scenic Boardman River. We enjoyed the outdoor hot tub that has a view of the river as well as the camp fire area. This was a place for us to just wind down and relax. We took some day trips to points north including Leland, Charlevoix and Petoskey-very beautiful drive along Lake Michigan and the surrounding area. While the home has some limitations it was clean and well-appointed and suited us reasonably well. Unfortunately, due to a few days of rainy weather and other plans we had we were not able to kayak the river but that is something we would highly recommend. John and his friend, Steve, were very helpful and accommodating. This is great place for those who love the outdoors and want to experience the natural beauty of the area.

Great few days away

Our stay was fabulous. We loved the hot tub - perfect for our evenings. The river was beautiful- the current was pretty strong so Nelli couldn’t swim.

Beautiful cozy cottage right on the river. Clean, air conditioned, perfect for quality time with family. Kitchen fully stocked with everything needed to cook your own meals. Great hospitality! Thank you so much!

Had a great week with my sister (from Arizona), brother and sister-in-law (from Kansas). It’s been years since we’ve had a chance to really spend time together. We hope to do this again next year!

John's an excellent host. Very responsive. The property is lovely. We came back because of how great it was last time around. And we had another great experience.

Beautiful, peaceful on the river location. Our dogs had a blast in the river. Owners/ property manager very nice people. Kayaking was fun too! We hope to return again!

Very peaceful right in the river. Host was great communicator!

Great location on River and well kept place with accurately described amenities and very helpful property owner. Highly recommended for a great Michigan getaway! We loved it

I cannot say enough good things about this property. This was our 2nd time staying at the cottage. It is very clean and well equipped with linens, towels, kitchen supplies, etc. The host, John, goes above and beyond in accommodating his guests. We used his kayaks several times and he drove us to the drop off points. And, of course, I have to mention how nice it is sitting next to the river drinking a cup of coffee every morning! Looking forward to returning a 3rd time.

This little cottage is so cute. Our family including the dogs had such a great time. The property is so peaceful and comfortable. Everything you need is stocked, clean and well kept. We were very impressed that there was even reverse osmosis water in the kitchen! We look forward to planning another stay and more river fun!

This was a super clean and relaxing spot for us and a fenced yard for our dog too. Couldn't have been better.