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Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!

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Living Room
Living area
Interior
Dining
Queen Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 61350 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Devoe Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Toilet

About this property

Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!

This one-story, ranch home featuring easy access and an open concept will not disappoint. The cottage is located in the heart of Indian River with three bedrooms and one & one-half baths. Its a quick walk to Burt Lake, downtown restaurants, coffee houses, ice cream parlors, boutiques and even the local grocery store.

The full kitchen boasts a gas range, dishwasher, coffee maker, microwave and most any appliance you could want. The AC is ice cold for summer months and the gas fireplace is perfect for those cold winter nights. Amenities are extensive with a washer / dryer, high speed internet, 60 channels of Spectrum, as well as a firepit. You'll enjoy how spacious the home feels, as it sleeps up to six people comfortably and is stocked with towels, linens, cooking utensils, laundry detergent, firewood, etc.... Vacationers can also use the private boardwalk in the backyard that leads to Burt Lake waterfront and the driveway to the home is paved with available space for parking roughly three to four vehicles.

Please review house rules prior to booking in order to assure that the cottage is conducive to your needs. Feel free to reach out to me with any questions regarding house policies, as I'm always available and eager to help with your vacation needs.

Thank you!!
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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:30 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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Check-out is anytime before 10:30am. Please text 989-488-9988 at time of departure, this just helps us to get our cleaning crew in for our next guests! Thank you!
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

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

About the neighborhood

Indian River

Indian River is home to this vacation home. Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Burt Lake State Park and Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Devoe Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Burt Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Vivio's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬12 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!?

As of Apr 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! on May 25, 2026 start from $258, 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 Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River!?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Northern Retreat in the Heart of Indian River! located?

Situated in Indian River, this vacation home is within a 5-minute walk of Burt Lake, Devoe Beach, and Burt Lake State Park. Big Bear Adventures and Indian River Golf Club are also within 1 mi (2 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Katy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Melissa was an exceptional host, the house was perfect and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Can’t beat the location in downtown Indian River, and the floor plan was great for our stay. Would definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Marc S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Maybe our 5th time at this location. New host, same great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great house and the hosts were very accommodating and responsive. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our third stay at this property. Comfortable and cozy. We love it.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Craig C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second time here for a weekend of fishing. Great place. Great location. Although were were just around in the evenings it’s a great place to warm up and is setup well with everything you need. You can’t go wrong staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
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8/10 Good

Karla C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was enjoyable, had enough room for 6 adults. Enjoyed the outside deck & fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Janet P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a wonderful stay. House was roomy, clean and well equipped. Melissa was a delight to work with, very responsive. Perfect location and well appointed. Will def be back to stay again when traveling to northern Michigan!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joyce B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a beautiful place to stay and the host was amazingly responsive to any calls that we made any questions that we had. It is a place that I will go to again. If you want a beautiful cozy little place with beautiful flowers this is a place to stay And you can’t ask for better host than the people that we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Peggy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful. Many extras like... beach towels, beach chairs, kitchen well supplied for cooking needs, coffee, great grill, nice fire pit with chairs and roasting sticks. Enjoyed the back deck every morning and evening for meals. Plenty of towels. Really enjoyed our stay. Love the area and plan to be back.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I was perfect for us for what we needed. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was a great home and stay! Location was wonderful with easy walk to the lake. Kitchen and home were well stocked with everything you would need and more. Water pressure in shower and kitchen sink were was low. Mattresses were okay. Host was kind and communicative.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Stephanie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This host goes over & beyond to make your stay perfect!! We arrived and were ecstatic to see the home was even more spacious than we thought (including the backyard/patio) on top of the cute & quant vibes. Not to mention cleanliness! If you want a spot to stay that checks all the boxes, this is it! We absolutely enjoyed our stay. Thank you Melissa for the welcome sign when we arrived & all the extra details you thought of like a fun popcorn night, extra toothbrushes, xtra paper towel, beach chairs etc etc! I could go on & on! It’s the little things that make stays like this just so much fun. By far one of the best rentals we’ve stayed at yet!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Theresa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Second stay here at the Northern Retreat! We had an incredible time relaxing. Took advantage of the location as it seemed like it 20 to 30 minutes from all the great Northern towns. Super friendly people at the local restaurants and stores. Met some great people! Looking forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

About the host

Hosted by Melissa Clarke

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