Location: Cadillac, Lake Mitchell & Lake Cadillac, Northwest, Michigan, USA (25 minutes from Cadillac)
Accommodations: House, 3 Bedrooms + Attached Unit, 2.5+ Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
This newly constructed home enjoys a beautiful view of the Pine River, the premiere paddlesports river in the Midwest. Also a superior trout fishery, the Pine is both a designated Michigan Natural River and Federal "Wild and Scenic" River.
There is abundant wildlife to view right out the living room window. A spacious deck invites you to relax and enjoy those warm summer days and starlit evenings.
Through the Pine River Paddlesports Center, you can arrange to take a canoe, kayak, or raft trip that ends up right back at the house.
The trailhead for the Silver Creek Pathway is a 5 minute walk from the house. The Lincoln Hills ORV Trail is just 1/4 mile up the road. Caberfae Ski Area is just a 15 minute drive.
Property abutts thousands of acres of Pere Marquette State Forest and Manistee National Forest lands. Superb hunting and fishing area.
No Smoking, Please.
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided
- Garage: 1 vehicle
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer: Level spacious area for parking snowmobile trailers.
- Beds
- Queen Bed (3) : 1st floor-Master bedroom and fold-out couch. 2nd floor-Bedroom
- Twin/Single Bed (4) : 2nd floor-Bedroom 1st floor-Private room off garage
- Convertible Bed: Queen-size sofa bed.
- Entertainment
- TV (No Cable/Satellite): We have no reception on our NEW digital t.v. We do have a VCR and DVD player, which work.
- DVD
- VCR
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen: Cooking pans and frying pans in cabinets.
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Charcoal BBQ Grill: Firepit on ground with adjustable grill, firewood is stacked and ready. Picnic tables are set around the firepit. Charcoal cook grill is available also.
- Deck/Patio (2) : Spacious deck wraps around the front of house facing river.
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: The beautiful Pine River is peacefully flowing by the home. This river is a designated Blue Ribbon Trout Stream and is in the USFS Wild and Scenic River plans.
- Ski-Out: Cross-country ski to the Silver Creek Trail (a 3 mile long, marked trail along the river that loops back to start)
- Suitability
- No Pets Allowed
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations): All doorways on first floor are 36" wide
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Rafting
- Kayaking
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowmobiling
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Other Activities
- For Snowmobile Rentals Call: Dave at Wolf Lake ATV Rentals, 231-745-4101
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Nightly Rates .. $200/1st night based on 1-2 guests, $100/each additional night
Weekly Rates .. $680/week 6 nights 7 days) based on 1 to 2 guests
.. $50/night/each additional guest 16 yrs. old and older
.. $25/night/each additional guest 15 yrs. old and under
Check in is 2:00 p.m. the day of arrival.
Check out is 11:00 a.m. the day of departure.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Credit Cards Accepted:
Owner's Profile
Owner Description
Year Purchased: 2000
Hi, I'm Val. My husband, Mark, and I grew up in Cadillac. We have 2 children, Annie and Jacob. We homeschooled Annie thru 12th grade and Jacob thru 4th grade. Jacob will graduate this spring from Heritage Christian School. Mark, who has a passion for the Pine River and loves to paddle, began a canoe livery service on the Pine River in 1971. I worked summers for Mark for several years while I was attending college. I obtained my teaching certificate and a B.S. Degree. Mark and I consider it a blessing to be able to live in Northern Michigan and make a living.
Why the Owner Chose Cadillac
We built 2 homes on the Pine River. We wanted to sell one, however, until a buyer comes along we are renting it as the Pine River Vacation Rental. We have enjoyed the many guests we have hosted there and consider many our friends, and look forward to their return each year.
The Unique Benefits of this House
The location of the Pine River Vacation Rental is surrounded by state and federal public land. Things to do 'out-the-back-door' would include: paddling, fishing, swimming, hiking (or) x-country skiing the marked and maintained trail nearby, hunting, outdoor grilling and picnicing next to the river, and relaxing on the spacious deck(s). Up the road a 1/2 mile is the snowmobile and ORV trail system. Six miles north is Caberfae Ski Area. 55 miles north is Traverse city, 45 miles west is Lake Michigan.
Property Photos
- Front of home from across the river. - Cadillac, Lower Michigan House Rental
- The large windows invite the outdoors indoors! - Cadillac, Lower Michigan House Rental
- Spacious Loft Living Room - Cadillac, Lower Michigan House Rental
- Clean and spacious bedrooms
- Addition to main house, private deck and living area.
- Views like this right from the living room windows, along with Bald Eagles, etc
- Enjoy this beautiful home anytime year 'round.
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“Val, We love your place-it was just what we needed. We’ll be back thank you for sharing this special spot with us.”
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“Had a great 2 days paddling the Pine. Great sunshine, campfire, cozy bed, and beautiful scenery. Most of all I enjoyed the company and laughter with my sister, Carolyn. We’re planning our next adventure!”
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“Beautiful, spacious home inside and out! We are sad to be leaving. We enjoyed watching the closing day ceremonies of the Summer Olympics on our first night and then spent the rest of the week exploring the area or relaxing here: went to Manistee for a day trip; went to Frederik Meijer Sculpture Garden in Grand Rapids, and went to the Grand Rapids Whitecaps vs. Great Lakes Loons minor baseball game; took a 2-hour canoe trip and also spent some innertube time on the Pine River; read books and ate breakfast on the deck and watched the river go by; went into town (Luther) to check email at the library and to mail some postcards; wandered in the cemetrary and admired the military service of so many residents of Luther; hiked the Silver Creek Trail. Loved watching the river flow by and enjoyed waving to people as they paddled along. Thank you Mark, for your great teaching to make sure we were ready to canoe down the river—your quiz really helped jus and we put every one of your tips into action. The one that helped the most (over & over) was sticking the paddle in and pulling the water towards me when trying to avoid an obstruction! Thanks for a great week!”
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“What a perfect week! Good friends to start with & then our parents in the middle of the week. Thank you for yur hospitality of your beautiful home. Creating the memory of Ken’s 81 year old father kayaking wouldn’t have been possible with out you! Peace to you always!”
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“Beautiful home. Beautiful river, Beautiful weather. Thanks for letting us stay. We look forward to paddling further north next.”
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“We love this house and we love kayaking the Pine River. Thank you so much. It’s perfect here.”
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“Thanks for a wonderful week of peace and quiet in a perfectly scenic location – Really enjoyed being by the river watching the world go by.”
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“We had a great time here. Monday we went sightseeing up the coast of Lake Michigan, Tuesday we spent the day on Mackinac Island, Wednesday we hiked the Silver Creek Trail, and Thursday we went for a four hour canoe trip down the Pine River. Each night we returned to the peace and quiet of this beautiful home. Jeff finally caught a few fish our last night here. Thanks Annie for the fishing tips – it makes for a happier Jeff.”
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, Jensen Beach, FL 34957
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“Father & son trip to the Pine River. First-Mark & Val were great hosts-both for this home and for getting us on the river. We had warm (low 70’s) sunny weather-got lucky-and it was great! Great home, great paddling, great hosts – THANKS!” Bill & Brian