Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Docking and easy access to Burt Lake

Indian River, Michigan
$335 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Perfect get-away cottage for 4 adults & 2 kids, 12yrs or younger! This Cottage on the Sturgeon Rvr provides a private, waterfront setting, located on a navigable section of the Sturgeon River across from a wooded area of Burt Lake State Park. This location allows easy access to Burt Lake, the Indian River, and the Inland Waterway! You can tie your boat/jet ski right up to the bulkhead and not have to hassle with trailering to the launch site each day (note a bridge limits boat height to 55 inches, and an outboard or I/O is recommended). Two kayaks are available for your use on the Sturgeon during your stay.

The property is nestled within Indian River’s village limits making easy access to I-75, US27, and M68. It is a short distance to Mackinaw City/Mackinaw Island, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Cheboygan and all they have to offer.

This newly renovated cottage is walking distance to the Devoe Beach, Burt Lake, Veterans' Pier, Indian River Cruises, walking/bike trails, ice cream, restaurants, coffee shop and shopping. You are only 5 minutes by bike to the North Michigan State Trail, a 79-mile hiking, biking and snowmobile trail. The tree lined trail runs along the shoreline of picturesque Mullet Lake. Bring your bikes and walking shoes to enjoy bike rides and hiking on the trails or. just sit back and relax on the deck or around the firepit with a cold beverage and enjoy the river. Something to do for the entire family!

The Cottage is decorated in a vintage, Up North theme with antique fishing gear, vintage maps and copper accents. The new casemate windows are easy to operate and provide a soothing cross breeze for those opting to enjoy Northern Michigan’s fresh air and cool nights. A new heating and air conditioning system has been installed for those hotter days/nights in August. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living areas.

The Master Bedroom, Moose Room, has a beautiful view of the Sturgeon River, comfy queen bed and a new half bath. The second bedroom, Sturgeon Room, has large windows along two walls to provide plenty of light and a great view of the river and wooded riverbank. All windows have blinds to block out the sun and provide privacy.

The living room has a large picture window facing the Sturgeon River and has been arranged with a comfy L-Shaped Sofa bed with queen mattress, a new Flexsteel motorized recliner with USB, and a wall mounted Smart TV. The dining area boasts a beautiful view of Burt Lake, a table to seat 4 to 6, and a coffee station.

The newly remodeled kitchen has full-size Stainless-Steel Appliances, a hammered copper farm sink with industrial style faucet, and a cook's Pot Filler above the stove. The eye level microwave above the stove makes it easy to warm up left-overs and pizza slices. The dishes and glassware have a colorful trout theme. The silverware has hammered copper handles, reminiscent of the areas' copper mines.

The cottage lawn provides plenty of space for backyard BBQ's, Bonfire, Croquet, Corn Hole and fishing!

*The cottage owners reside next door and are able to provide any assistance or information that you may need.





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$335+
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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Towels Near The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    2 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided Sofa Bed
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 720 Sq Ft (67 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Electric Kettle Ice Maker Microwave Oven Paper Towels Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    Hair Dryer Shampoo Shower Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Casino Nearby Cycling Nearby Fitness Facilities Nearby Hiking Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Kayak On Site Power Boating Nearby Rafting Nearby Snowmobiling Nearby Windsurfing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Dining Room Living Room
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In A Village Near A Hospital On The Lake On The River On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 6

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School District Rates & Availability

Review Review

  • Richard

    Submitted Jul 17, 2023

    Stayed Jul 14, 2023

    Nice cozy cottage on the Sturgeon River. Landlords are very nice and close by.

  • Jennifer R.

    Submitted Sep 1, 2025

    Stayed Aug 20, 2025

    The cabin was amazing. So quaint and very well stocked, they thought of everything. The property is beautiful and well taken care of. The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful. The location was amazing. Close to stores, boat launching and docking. We will definitely stay here again!

  • Benjamin D.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2025

    Stayed Aug 3, 2025

    Loved it. Very nice stay and helpful owners who answered all questions in a friendly manner.

  • T.J. B.

    Submitted Aug 4, 2025

    Stayed Jul 31, 2025

    Great property and great hosts.

  • William B.

    Submitted Aug 1, 2025

    Stayed Jul 28, 2025

    Great cottage on Sturgeon River. Place to dock your boat was a plus. Access to Burt Lake and Inland Waterway.

  • Beth O.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2025

    Stayed Jul 20, 2025

    Deb and Joe are very nice people. We enjoyed talking with them. We didn’t need anything while we were there they had it all.

  • John C.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 5, 2025

    We had a great time at the Riverfront cottage! Everything as advertised. This was our second time staying here, and we had a couple of requests for this second stay, and Joe and Deb were grateful enough to oblige. Thank you. Mattresses are sooo comfy that we all slept like rocks. Very easy to get everything in and out of the cabin. Super clean and neat. We loved being right on the river and so close to everything you need and places to visit. We will definitely be back!

  • Lisa L.

    Submitted Jul 20, 2025

    Stayed Jul 16, 2025

    Wonderful location. Cabin was decorated with love and upkeep is pristine. Lovely stay

  • Karen H.

    Submitted Jul 13, 2025

    Stayed Jul 10, 2025

    Deb and Joe were helpful, friendly and just nice people. The cottage is absolutely adorable and well equipped. Thanks for a wonderful weekend!

  • Diane H.

    Submitted Aug 3, 2024

    Stayed Jul 26, 2024

    The location was great, the cottage was well stocked and had everything we needed. The bed was so comfortable- i fell asleep quickly every night and slept 10-11 hours which is amazing for me. The yard was large, flowers pretty, peaceful river you can enjoy. It was so peaceful and comfortable. Things to do for the whole family, or sit back and relax. The hosts were great! We look forward to returning.

  • Melissa L.

    Submitted Jul 28, 2024

    Stayed Jul 23, 2024

    The river cabin was perfect for our vacation! The cabin was decorated with an up north fishing theme and had everything we needed. The flowers and landscaping were beautiful. We enjoyed sitting outside with a view of the Sturgeon River. We took a nice walk and bike ride around the neighborhood and would stay there again!

  • John Y.

    Submitted Jul 25, 2024

    Stayed Jul 19, 2024

    Family loved it!

  • Jef F.

    Submitted Jun 21, 2024

    Stayed Jun 14, 2024

    Had a great time. Primo spot for fishing and getting out on inland waterway. River location is nice for docking since you are far enough down river to be out of wind.

  • Gina T.

    Submitted Jun 15, 2024

    Stayed Jun 9, 2024

    Biked to dinner several nights, to ice cream and shopping. Kayak in river right off the back yard. Close to many wineries. Quiet, peaceful.