Silver creek cabin

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A log cabin with a deck overlooking a pond.
A wooden deck overlooking a calm lake surrounded by trees.
A room with a large window overlooking a pond and a house in the background.
A calm river with a stone wall and grassy banks.
A dining area with a round wooden table, two black chairs, a red and beige patterned rug, and a potted plant with red flowers.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • A quiet escape
    Guests like the location for the peace and quiet.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Black River, MI
  • Place, Alcona Township Hall
    ‪1 min drive‬
  • Place, Sturgeon Point State Park
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Harrisville State Park
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the neighborhood

Black River

Black River is home to this cabin. Sturgeon Point Light and Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Negwegon State Park and Carl E. McAlvay Memorial Plant Preserve.
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Black River, MI

What's nearby

  • Alcona Township Hall - 1 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Negwegon State Park - 11 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Sturgeon Point State Park - 11 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Paul Bunyan and Babe the Blue Ox - 13 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Harrisville State Park - 13 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Rosa's Lookout Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Mountain - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪North Swamp - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Lost Lake Woods Association - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Help - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Silver creek cabin pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Silver creek cabin ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Silver creek cabin ?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Silver creek cabin located?

Situated in Black River, this cabin is 1 mi (1.7 km) from Alcona Township Hall and within 6 mi (10 km) of Negwegon State Park and Black River Beach Park and Boat Launch. Carl E. McAlvay Memorial Plant Preserve and Lake Huron are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 43 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 43 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 43 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 43 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 43 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, quiet place. Relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very relaxing and quiet.Our stay was peaceful and wonderful.The cabin is well maintained and everything was on site to have a awesome stay.Feeding the fish was fun and watching all the wildlife was amazing.Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
Bathroom requires deep cleaning. We did not have a chance to talk the host . The location is great , however, it would help if it better indicated.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a perfect cabin for a couple looking for a quiet get away in the area. Single bed and bath with a porch right on the pond, we enjoyed watching the fish churn the water to a boil at feeding time. Although it may be small for a family, my wife and I had a wonderful stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
very cute little cabin! it can be slightly cold inside, but nothing a sweatshirt or a blanket can't fix! the waterfall and fish are a very relaxing touch, even if we did find out that fishing isn't allowed. the hot water was a bit finicky, but still manageable. all in all, it was a very pleasant experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was unbelievable, a cabin 'not too far into' the woods just as I wanted and expected. It is rustic cabin camping, as long as you keep that in mind, you won't be disappointed. Everything provided was clean, and there wasn't anything I needed but food. The little trout stream next to the cabin led to hours of sitting with coffee or by the fire, listening to the water and the fish. The owner John, and his sweet potato Coco, provided fish food, and feeding them was an experience I've never had, and will always remember.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Cabin was exactly as described. Great location, the trout were fun to feed, owner John was very friendly. Perfect place to unplug because there is absolutely no service. The bathroom could have used a good cleaning, but otherwise the cabin was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The owner is a very nice man. My dad broke his foot the day before he and my mom were scheduled to leave to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary. The owner was very accommodating and did not mind that a third person (me) had to join them so they had a driver. He even brought over a more rugged walker for my dad to use while we were there. The walker my dad had was very basic and the one we were allowed to borrow was so much easier for him to use. We all loved feeding the fish and learning about raising trout. We would definitely go back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Hi Emily,This cabin is unique and absolutely delightful but the furnace did not work, pond was drained, resulting in low water pressure for the shower?, and most disappointing...the trout were gone!John has done an exceptional degree of stewardship over the years with this property and I hope it continues in perpetuity. Loved meeting that adorable dog of his as well.Over all, I think our timing was just unfortunate. Would like to see some "facelift" to the outside features to enhance its natural beauty. Perhaps a layout of the extensive trails in this property of 25 acres and it's connection to state land. Walking trails in any season is a plus but especially in the fall color change and that fallen leaf aroma is absolutely amazing!Inside, a new leather love seat with reclining feature and perhaps an upgrade on the bed in the "sleep number" variety. This one was just too soft for me. The single recliner was very comfortable and allowed me to sleep.Thanks again for the opportunity to stay in this jewel of a Silver Creek Cabin.Best Wishes,Andrew & Janet.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin and location were perfect for the quiet and relaxing weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Very nice person owns the property, but we felt he was around too much. Seems like he had issues with other tenants and assumed he would have those issues with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice location but the cabin was very dirty and not stocked properly. Cobwebs through the cabin, mouse droppings on the kitchen counter, old coffee grounds in coffee maker, shower was very dirty, bathroom rugs dirty, kitchen trash can was dirty and we did find bags to put in it but it had trash in the bottom of the can. Smelled very musty. The only thing that looked like it was freshly cleaned was the carpet looked like it was freshly vaccuumed. Had to purchase toilet paper.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay here.Cabin was clean and cozy and had everything we needed.We met John and Coco and he let us feed the trout.We would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was cozy and quiet.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The manager messaged me letting me know the details. We had 1 small hiccup as i was the first of the year, as soon as a notified them if said issue, they responded immediately and fixed it. They are extremely friendly and kind. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a nice little get away. Oh and the waterfall is such an amazing feature while sitting out and reading.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Apr 25, 2026
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay! Hope to see you again some day.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved this property and would stay here again.

The view was beautiful, the home was clean, and the owner was wonderful. Would recommend to any couple looking for a quiet vacation spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cabin in the Woods

This cabin is an excellent way to get away from it all. Contact with the owner and others was good and they were helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Worked well for location of family event.

Check in was easy. , the bed was comfortable.We did not spend any of our our time in the home.I appreciated the location being close to our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy
Location was convenient with easy access to local state parks.Cleanliness was a 2 star at best. There were cobwebs in nearly every corner. The shower looked like it hadn't been touched in weeks, replacing it would be the best bet. Upon entering the cabin the smell of old old tobacco and and musty age hit the nose hard. Screens on the front and sliding doors were damaged and would not have kept bugs out. Over all the cabin needs to be updated with a top to bottom cleaning. Remove the old carpet and replace with a mid-grade lamenet flooring. Do a deep cleaning of the loveseat and recliner. Replace the lampshade in the living room as well as the ceiling fans. Use Murphys soap to wash all the wood surfaces. Wash and paint the walls in the kitchen and bath, paint bedroom and living room including ceiling. All of this will take elbow grease but will make the place much more welcoming. Emily responded quickly to our message via John as once we arrived we had no signal to call for ourselves. John also needed to reset the pilot lite on the furnace. I've stayed in a lot of rental cabins and cottages so this isn't an attack on the host but rather a hard critique of what would bring this place to a solid 4 star rather than a 2. The is a lot of competition in this stretch of the coastal area. Without a lakeview or direct lake access the lower nightly cost and select photos were what brought us here. Best of luck with your upcoming season.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I had the most lovely time! The cabin was very sweet!! The scenery was gorgeous!! Very zen!! The owner was an absolute sweetheart and Cocoa won my heart instantly!! I wish I could have stayed longer. I hope to return in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Owner and host very welcoming. Such a beautiful property. Quite and peaceful. I will definitely be coming back. Very reasonably priced.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax in nature

Setting was beautiful, perfect for relaxing get away. John, the owner, brought fish food for us to throw into trout pond. And we got to visit with his dog, Cocoa, too! John was very responsive when needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful place

We really enjoyed our stay here. It was very peaceful and quiet. Very unique and pleasant surroundings, being right on the creek. We enjoyed hearing the creek at night as we slept, and drinking morning coffee over looking the trout pond. The place is very clean and easy to stay at. The owner is friendly and helpful. Feeding the fish is pretty fun! There are many beautiful places near here to visit and enjoy. We will definitely come back if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and entertaining stay. We did not realize we were adjoining a trout pond! The fish entertained us and we were glad we chose to reach out and meet the property owner! The location for our activities planned was very good. The only thing I would suggest to change is the address/location listed for the cabin. It was inaccurate. The property manager cleared this up with us but it was confusing at first.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
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