Escape to this updated, open-concept cabin with a private outdoor hot tub, perfectly situated on the famous Inland Waterway & just minutes from town. Enjoy modern amenities designed for both relaxation & a quiet remote work setup. Whether you’re taking in the natural beauty, watching a movie, or soaking in the hot tub under a starry sky after hitting the slopes or nearby trails. Nestled in the heart of Vacationland, your Northern Michigan getaway awaits with endless adventures right at your door
The space
Enjoy the peace and tranquility of Indian River at this cozy 2-bedroom, 1.5-bath cabin, offering stunning riverfront views and all the essentials for a Northern Michigan retreat. With air conditioning for the warm summer months, this cabin is just minutes from golf, biking, and hiking trails. Explore downtown Indian River, Topinabee, Cheboygan, or Mackinaw City—all just a short drive away. Come home to your private getaway for a family BBQ on the deck, or enjoy stargazing or Northern Lights from the fire pit or hot tub!
KITCHEN: Well-equipped with dining seating for 4 plus an additional dining set for 4. Includes newer appliances, cookware, bakeware, utensils, spices, dishware, flatware, and kitchen towels/washcloths.
BEDROOMS: Master bedroom has a king-size bed; second bedroom features a queen bed plus a bunk bed with single beds on top and bottom. All linens, pillows, and blankets supplied.
BATHROOMS: One full bath with shower only and one half bath with toilet and sink. Towels and washcloths included.
ENTERTAINMENT: High-speed Wi-Fi throughout. Living room and master bedroom each feature Smart Samsung TVs with 200+ live channels and thousands of on-demand movies and shows.
RIVERFRONT & OUTDOOR LIVING: Fenced yard (open at riverfront) with 125 feet of private frontage on the famous Indian River at the mouth of Mullett Lake. Enjoy 2 kayaks, an Aqua-Cycle paddleboat, and a canoe for your use. Deck facing the river with private hot tub (usable year-round), patio dining for 6-7, and a propane BBQ with two tanks. Wood-burning fire pit with plenty of chairs. Dock available year-round, accommodating boats up to 30’. Fish for perch, walleye, or bluegill, or paddle along the scenic waterway. Wake to swans, ducks, and resident bald eagles—this is truly a bird lover’s paradise!
STARGAZING & NIGHT SKY: Shooting stars, satellites, occasional UFO sightings, and SpaceX launches are all visible from the cabin on clear nights—perfect for star and UFO enthusiasts.
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Nearby Snowmobile DNR Trail #7 and ski hills for winter sports enthusiasts. Cross-country ski trails nearby with gently sloping, forested terrain. Ample trailer parking available; 4WD/AWD recommended in winter.
GOLF & HIKING: Northern Michigan offers world-class golf resorts and numerous trails for hiking, walking, jogging, and biking.
BRINGING A PET? Pets are welcome when they are included at the time of booking. Please be sure to select the pet option when making your reservation so Airbnb can automatically apply the pet fee. The pet fee is $20 per night, plus applicable taxes. If pets are added after the reservation is made, the booking will be updated accordingly through Airbnb.
DISTANCES:
Indian River: 5 minutes
Petoskey: 35 minutes
Mackinaw City: 30 minutes
Boyne Mountain: 25 minutes
Guest access
We have a lock box located at the door entry way and code is given to guest on the morning of check in by email on this platform
Other things to note
1-2 dogs are welcome but must be approved prior to booking this rental. Pet fees apply and posted in the House Rules Section. Yard is fenced on 3 sides, open at river and some gaps. NO HUNTING DOGS.
Cabin has well water, we drink it, sometimes you will get the sulfur smell at the initial turning on hot water. We have a Brita filtered pitcher for water in kitchen cabinet/cupboard as well.
One night bookings are 2 guests only.
Late checkout for 1:00, $50 if available and must be set up & paid in advance.
Hot tub water is changed out between guests so may not be hot until early evening. Water comes out of tap at 50 degrees and hot tubs heat up 6-10 degrees an hour with hot tub cover on.
Air Conditioner unit available May-Mid October only-warm months only and is located in living room which cools off cabin perfectly, we also have ceiling fans to circulate air.
We do not supply Beach towels but all the other towels are included.
We are in the middle of a nature preserve so you may encounter geese poop at riverfront mostly in spring/early summer.
Retractable awning/Sunsetter is not for guest usage
We are intentionally located in nature. While we work extremely hard to ensure nature stays outside, please be prepared for the possibility of nature sneaking inside on occasion. If this should happen during your stay, simply contact us immediately and we will come up with a remedy if it hasn't already been in place. We don’t refund for bugs and critters.
Occasionally the water can have a temporary sulfur smell, especially with the hot water, which is fairly common in some Northern Michigan well water systems. It’s always been like that from time to time, especially if the hot water hasn’t been run heavily for a bit.
Usually if you let the hot water run for several minutes and continue using it throughout your stay, the smell goes away or improves significantly.
Hot Tub Notice:
The home features a private hot tub on the deck, which is professionally maintained and available for guest use. While we do our very best to ensure it is fully operational for every stay, hot tubs are mechanical systems and unexpected issues (such as leaks, heating errors, or weather-related problems) may occasionally occur.
In the rare event the private hot tub becomes unavailable before or during your stay, we will make every reasonable effort to repair it as quickly as possible; however, availability of the hot tub is not guaranteed and does not constitute grounds for refunds or discounts.
