Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse

Traverse City, Michigan
$278 avg/night Minimum Stay 3 Nights
Bed 2

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

Home Private Vacation Home

Property Type

Sleep 6

Max Sleeps

Night 3 nights

Min Stay

Traverse City Gem Near Trails & Beaches | BBQ & Firepit

Nestled on the Boardman River, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse blends comfort with nature’s magic — lush gardens, towering trees, and visits from woodland creatures! Explore nearby Grand Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes, vineyards, orchards, & trails. Return to comfortable accommodations that welcome you & your crew. Discover the wonder of this Traverse City vacation rental + make your Northern Michigan getaway unforgettable

-- THE PROPERTY --

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SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 2 twin XL beds (converts to 1 king bed), 1 full futon
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Living Room: 1 trundle-style queen sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Riverfront yard
- Deck w/ seating
- Fire Pit
- Picnic table
- Shared gas grill

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV w/ streaming services including YouTube TV, Netflix & Prime
- Dining table & breakfast bar
- Board games & books

KITCHEN 
- Stove/oven, refrigerator
- Microwave, toaster, toaster oven/air fryer
- Drip coffee maker (regular & decaf coffee, creamer & sugar provided)
- Cooking basics, spices
- Dishware/flatware
- Trash bags & paper towels

GENERAL 
- Free WiFi
- Washer & dryer (detergent provided)
- Mini-split A/C & heating, ceiling fans
- Propane furnace
- Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
- Iron/board, hair dryer

FAQ
- Homeowner on-site (separate unit)
- Quiet hours (10:00 PM-9:00 AM)
- May not be suitable for young children (fast-moving river)

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story home, 2 steps to enter
- All bedrooms on 2nd floor
- 1 trundle-style queen sleeper sofa & 1 full bathroom on 1st floor

PARKING
- Driveway (2 vehicles)

ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
- An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please inquire for more information prior to booking

-- THE LOCATION --

- Scenic riverfront location surrounded by natural beauty & wildlife
- 3 miles to Brown Bridge Quiet Area Trailhead
- 5 miles to Arbutus Lake public beach & boat launch
- 11 miles to Mt. Holiday Ski & Recreation Area
- 11 miles to Bryant Park Beach
- 12 miles to Traverse City's downtown area: restaurants & shops
- 39 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore
- 9 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No fireworks
- No events, parties (including bachelor/bachelorette and frat parties), or large gatherings
- Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. While there is a full bathroom on the 1st floor, stairs are required to access all bedrooms on the 2nd floor; however, the living room sofa converts to a trundle-style queen bed, offering 1 level access to a bed and bathroom
- The homeowner and another bookable vacation rental are on-site, in completely separate units, and they may be present during your stay. The gas grill is shared
- The property may not be suitable for young children due to the proximity to a fast-moving river

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) 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
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 1506 Sq Ft (140 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Refrigerator Spices Stovetop Toaster
  • LAUNDRY

    Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Internet Access
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Patio
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Desk
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English French German Spanish
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Books Games TV
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The River On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • 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

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Larry R.

    Submitted Sep 16, 2025

    Stayed Sep 12, 2025

    We all enjoyed the comfortable “digs” and Tricia’s attention to detail. Especially nice to have coffee available. Saved us a trip to the store on our arrival. Very quiet and peaceful surroundings. Would definitely stay again if we travel in northern Michigan.

  • Jeanie S.

    Submitted Jul 30, 2025

    Stayed Jul 19, 2025

    This house is wonderful! Our stay was just perfect and we hope to stay here again! It was clean, well supplied, nice and cool even during a several day heat wave! We met Tricia upon arrival and she was delightful. Thank you and we hope to see you again in 2 years when we return!!

  • Pat K.

    Submitted Jun 26, 2025

    Stayed Jun 23, 2025

    Tricia was very friendly and helpful!! The place was very private and the inside was very clean. Had everything that you would need.Was very close to Traverse city.

  • janet t.

    Submitted May 26, 2025

    Stayed May 22, 2025

    This property was in a great location, extremely clean, everything was perfect. The hostess was charming. I definitely would give this the highest rating in all categories and would stay there again if the need arise.

  • Michael C.

    Submitted Sep 30, 2024

    Stayed Sep 27, 2024

    Had a great time, central location to explore the area, comfortable beds, had a great stay.

  • Linda B.

    Submitted Sep 14, 2024

    Stayed Sep 7, 2024

    Very comfortable and clean, had everything we needed. Nice location by the river. Caring and pleasant owner was very respectful of our privacy but available if we needed something. I would stay there again, highly recommend.

  • Stephanie S.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Great location, close to everything but felt like we were away from it all! The grounds are beautiful and the house was perfect for us. Communication with Tricia was great. Looking forward to next time!

  • Melanie N.

    Submitted Aug 11, 2024

    Stayed Aug 8, 2024

    Lovely place. Very very clean.

  • Dave B.

    Submitted Jul 22, 2024

    Stayed Jul 11, 2024

    We rented the apartment for a week and just loved our stay! Rivershire has a beautiful setting on the river and we especially enjoyed relaxing by the river, feeling the flowing waters wash our stresses away. We also had a great time kayaking the river. The apartment is super comfortable and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. There is some road noise off and on during the day but it quiets down during the evening and we got used to it after the first day. Tricia is an awesome host and has a deep love and reverence for Rivershire. We really enjoyed getting to know her a bit. She respects guests’ privacy but is available if you need something or just want to chat. We look forward to staying at Rivershire again!

  • Anna V.

    Submitted Jul 11, 2024

    Stayed Jun 26, 2024

    Rivershire is an awesome place! It's a peaceful place, but close to everything! The cottage is so clean! We hosted a small family dinner (8). BBQ worked great. There was plenty of everything in the kitchen. Tricia was a great host. Great stay. Thank you!

  • Leah S.

    Submitted Jul 10, 2024

    Stayed Jul 4, 2024

    We were a short drive from all the local attractions. Easy access to major roads, clean, quiet accommodations. It was a pleasure!

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Total

Includes taxes and fees
$278+
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