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Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway.

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Exterior
Exterior
Exterior detail
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 101600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Laundry
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Cheboygan, MI
  • Place, Cheboygan Opera House
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheboygan Marina
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Cheboygan River Front Range Light
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

2 Queen Sofa Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway.

Two story Tudor home Sleeps 10. Complete with a 32 ft boat dock with shore power. Master bedroom main floor w/queen bed, 2 rooms up w/1 queen bed and two twins. 2 Sofa sleepers in living area with air mattress. Deck has patio furniture, lounge chairs and a small gas grill for use during the summer.

Located on the picturesque Straits of Mackinac, Cheboygan is the gateway to the famous “Inland Waterway” – a navigable series of waterways encompassing three rivers and three lakes and 42 miles of inland boating pleasure. A cruise from the mouth of the Cheboygan River into Lake Huron can take you to Bois Blanc or Mackinac Islands, both a leisurely boat ride away.

The area is also home to trailheads for the North Central State Trail and Cheboygan to Alpena Trail, former railroad lines that have been converted to pedestrian use in the warmer months and snowmobile trails for the winter.

For lighthouse seekers, Cheboygan is home to two of its own, plus two more easily visible from our beautiful city beach on Lake Huron. Three more lighthouses are thirty minutes or less away, and most are open to tours. Cheboygan is also the home port of the Coast Guard Cutter Mackinaw.

Cheboygan offers opportunities for fishing, hiking, cross country skiing, kayaking, hunting, and numerous other outdoor activities. For those that prefer to stay indoors, our local merchants will warmly welcome you to a variety of novelty shops, retail outlets, entertainment facilities, casual and fine dining, and much more.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please dispose of cigarette butts properly.
Check out is Promptly at 11:00 am unless prior arrangements have been made. A $125.00 fee will be applied without prior approval.
In case of emergency and I cannot be reached, call my housekeeper Rose at xxx-xxx-xxxx. Emergencies only please.
Please put controls for sleeper sofa back in the pocket where it was found before closing. Damage to control will result in replacement cost of $60.

Important information

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock

About the neighborhood

Cheboygan

Located in Cheboygan, this vacation home is in the city center and on the waterfront. Cheboygan Opera House and Historic Mill Creek Discovery Park are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cheboygan Marina and Mullett Lake Marina. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Cheboygan, MI

What's nearby

  • Cheboygan Opera House - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Cheboygan Marina - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cheboygan River Front Range Light - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Turner Park - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal - 21 min drive - 30.7 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Yeck's Family Drive In - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬1 min drive
  • ‪China Buffet - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬20 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway.?

As of Apr 21, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway. on May 10, 2026 start from $279, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway.?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Down town Cheboygan on the famous Inland Waterway. located?

Located in the heart of Cheboygan, this vacation home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cheboygan Opera House and Lake Huron. Cheboygan Marina and Cheboygan River Front Range Light are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nikki T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy check in, clear instructions, the place was very clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andreas Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A. Great place. Great location. Great communication. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Lisa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Place was clean and comfortable....beds were nice as well which is important to us. It could use some updates but otherwise pleasant place to stay. Host was very responsive and nice to work with.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn J.

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

Cheboygan stay

Second time staying, always pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice C.

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

Family vaca

Very clean and the host was so nice! I left my pillow there and she shipped it to me!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

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

Nice stay!

Loved the back deck! Rooms were good. Lots of great living space.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Nice stay

The house was very clean and perfect for our large family. We took advantage of the nice deck by grilling during our stay. We would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

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

Clean, nice location, relaxing, friendly

The property was fantastic. Clean, inviting, comfortable, centrally located. Lots of things to do in the area, close to Mackinaw City. Loved sitting on the back deck, grilling out. Would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renata C.

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

Great location

Had a great time! House was clean and kitchen was well appointed. Had everything we could need.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Melora F.

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

Walking distance to downtown- loved fishing

Overall nice stay. Great location with walking distance to downtown. We loved fishing off the back deck.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laurie M.

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

Family vacation

Great location for boating chain of lakes and a day trip to Mackinac. We also loved being able to walk to restaurants. The deck on the river was a great place to sit and unwind from the day. Thanks!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Brian M.

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

river home

This place had a nice view of the river from the kitchen. Sitting down by the river was very relaxing and peaceful. We stayed during a very hot time and the one air conditioner up stairs was not able to keep the house cool. So the house was very hot and that made it hard to sleep. The place was clean and we would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

christina z.

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

Nice family house

we very much enjoyed our stay at the house. It was our first time in Cheboygan. . The location was great. We could easily walk to the restaurants and shops. We took the glass bottom boat tour, which was very close to the house and this was very enjoyable. it was fun to watch the boats go down the river in the back of the house too … Plenty of space in the house. We also enjoyed the games and cards!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

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

Inland waterway

Great house on the water. It’s a bit of a long boat ride to Mullet lake but really quick to Lake Huron. Overall really good
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Marilyn W.

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

convenient for the Inland Waterway

We chose this VRBO due to its location on the Inland Waterway. We arrived by pontoon boat so we brought a stepstool which was nice for loading and unloading. It is convenient for walking to the downtown restaurants. It is dated but we new that from the pictures. It is very clean and well equipped. Mary was easy to deal with.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn H.

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

Chebogan House

I choose not too.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Helen O.

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

Vacation

We had a great time! The house had lots of space and loved the decks! Stairs were steep but the landing near the river was great! Not enough chairs at table for all 9 of us to eat together but we made it work. The area was easy to get to all the places we wanted to visit.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Rick B.

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

Perfect location

Great location but very dated. Water heater had to be emptied before it wasn’t brown water. And smelled of eggs. Whole place smelled like that for a day. Simple issue (rod needs replaced) but should have been ready to go when we checked in. And it wasn’t. Otherwise great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda H.

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

Family time

First of all the owner of property was the best & most awesome communicator I've ever dealt with, so accommodating in everyway. Location was perfect. Guests should be expected to get their daily workout while on vaca going down to the deck to watch the boaters as they come by on the channel....our favorite space for gathering. There was not one issue or request that was not taken care of immediately. Oh...our only issue was how hot it got one day & asked for temp to be adjusted...this was unfortunately 9pm at night when we came back after being gone in afternoon & early evening and even at that time if night was responded too immediately. Can't say enough great things & would love to return in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jennifer D.

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

Great location for downtown!

We chose this house for the docking location on the Inland Waterway. Boat dock was beautiful, but so high we couldn't anchor our 21ft boat at the property safely. Fortunately, there are several launches close by but then we had to pull our boat in and out each day which want ideal. The bones and decor of the house are very dated, but that is shown in the pics provided and we were going in aware. Due to age of home, my 80 yo father also struggled with uneven temps, lack of lighting (lamp lit), lots of steep steps in & out and difficult water temp adjustments in the shower. Just be aware this house may not be suitable for everyone. Pleasantly, beds were very comfortable, linens were nice, it was clean and it was a very short walk into downtown for food, shopping (be sure to check out Queen's Head complex & Cheboygan Brewery) and hiking.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

George G.

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

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Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia P.

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

All the comforts of home.

I have had very good luck with VRBO stays and this was no exception. The room overlooking river was our favorite. We ate, played games and just talked and enjoyed watching the ducks dive and glide past. We didn't use the deck, October is not good for being outside for long. We had a family house to clean and it was a hard and extensive job. It was so great to come "home" after work and know we could take a private shower, lie down or sit and talk after the hard work, then not have to leave to find a restaurant to eat a meal. We were able to prepare our meals in the kitchen and the area was open enough that the others could sit and include the cook in whatever conversation was going on. I would highly recommend this house if you are planning on a stay in Cheboygan. The location is very good and, the small problem we had, which I still think was my fault, was promptly taken care of. A very good 12-day stay!
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon Y.

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

Nice stay

House was clean and in an excellent location. Walking distance to down town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Duane V.

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

Fun place for a family

It was fun the kids fished all day and had a great time thank you.’
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

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

Great location for boating

This house was perfect for our family trip. Our adult children had their own rooms upstairs. It was great to moor the boat at the dock & just hope over to the bay or take the locks to Mullet lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Mary Zautner

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Kris and I purchased this amazing home Aug 2014. We grew up in Cheboygan and met in High School. This home was purchased from the best man in our wedding. His parents owned it since the early 80's. We are excited to offer you a great place to stay. Kris is an engineer, he works on fishing ships off the coast of Alaska. Mary works Full-time and is a Wellness Coach. She loves helping people live a healthy active lifestyle. She runs successful weight loss challenges and encourages people towards better nutrition and becoming more active.

Why they chose this property

Come enjoy this peaceful getaway with your boat and family. Bring your fishing poles if you like to fish. Easy walking to shopping, dining, fishing, very deep Cheboygan River frontage.

What makes this property unique

32' feet of full hook up boat dockage with extensive multi layered decking.

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