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Located along the river, this cottage features 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating 6 guests. It includes a separate living room and a hot tub. Enjoy water views from the patio while engaging in nearby adventures like hiking, biking, and water sports. The property is pet-friendly and offers access to nearby golf.
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Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi
Trout Hollow Cottage — A Private Log Cabin on the Boardman River Pet Friendly — One Dog Welcome with a Pet Fee. Dogs must be disclosed and the pet option selected at the time of booking. Welcome to Trout Hollow Cottage, a beautifully renovated and remodeled log cabin situated on 1,200 feet of the beautiful Boardman River, complete with a riverfront hot tub! Private, private, private! Water surrounds three sides of the property, with a small pond on the fourth. Located directly on the riverbanks, this charming cabin offers the perfect escape on the pristine Boardman River in Traverse City, Michigan. With approximately 1,200 feet of private river frontage, Trout Hollow Cottage is ideal for families or small groups looking for a peaceful and private getaway. The beautifully designed cottage sleeps up to 6 guests, with two bedrooms and a queen-size sleeper sofa. Every room except the bathroom offers magnificent views of the river as it wraps around the property. With solid-surface flooring throughout, the cottage combines modern comfort with a cozy, rustic atmosphere while preserving some of the original, well-maintained log walls dating back to the 1940s. Step outside and enjoy stunning river views from the large, well-appointed deck featuring a private hot tub, grill, picnic table with a large sun umbrella, and plenty of reclining and swivel outdoor chairs. The hot tub can be enjoyed day or night, with amazing views of the stars unobstructed by city lights. Inside, the fully equipped kitchen features a beautiful granite island, making meals and entertaining easy and enjoyable. Entertainment options include cable TV and internet, a 75-inch TV in the living room and 65-inch TVs in each bedroom. A full-size washer and dryer are also provided for your convenience. Explore Traverse City and Beyond Trout Hollow Cottage is perfectly located for exploring all that the Traverse City area has to offer. You’ll be just a short drive from fantastic restaurants, wineries, breweries, distilleries, and beautiful beaches. For outdoor enthusiasts, the surrounding area offers an abundance of walking, hiking, biking, and recreational trails, along with nearby lakes, bays, and the world-renowned Blue Ribbon Boardman River. The river offers incredible Brook and Brown trout fishing right outside your front door. If fishing isn’t your thing, there are plenty of other ways to enjoy the river, including swimming, kayaking, tubing, Petoskey stone hunting, and wildlife viewing. Our Pet Policy We love dogs and are happy to welcome one dog per stay for an additional pet fee. If you are bringing a dog, it must be disclosed and the pet option selected when making your reservation. This allows us to properly prepare the cottage for your arrival and ensure that our pet policy is clearly acknowledged before your stay. Come relax, unwind, and enjoy the privacy and natural beauty of Trout Hollow Cottage—where the river is literally at your doorstep!
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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
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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Property # 4740639
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
About the neighborhood
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the ice skating and sledding.
Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve - 10 min drive - 9.4 km
Arbutus Lake - 10 min drive - 10.9 km
Spider Lake - 13 min drive - 14.1 km
Grand Traverse Mall - 14 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 21 min drive
Restaurants
Taco Bell - 13 min drive
Burger King - 8 min drive
Culver's - 9 min drive
Starbucks - 13 min drive
Buffalo Wild Wings - 13 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi?
As of Sep 23, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi on Oct 20, 2026 start from $321, 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 Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Trout Hollow Waterfront Cabin 2 BR, Sleeps 6, Riverfront Hottub Traverse City Mi located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 6 mi (10 km) of Arbutus Lake, Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, and Turtle Creek Stadium. Forest Lakes and Boardman Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).
Reviews
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We had an awesome time. The property was clean and very spacious. We loved being close to the river!! Inside was very comfortable. The host was easy and prompt with communication. We would love to come back next year.
The home is in a perfect location and even nicer in person than the pictures can capture. The kids had a blast floating on the river from one side of the house to the other.
It was as advertised and more John was available to help us out with anything that we needed. The site was very peaceful with wildlife and the sound of running water from both sides. I will definitely be visiting again
Trout Hollow was an incredible place to stay. The pictures on the listing don’t do it justice. The house was clean, had a great layout for our family and had everything we needed. The property is absolutely gorgeous with the river surrounding it and it’s very peaceful. We can say without a doubt this is the nicest place we’ve rented and we travel often. Within the first few hours we all agreed this would be a place we would return to over and over again. Our only gripe is that we didn’t book a full week. We will next time!
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Trout Hollow. The cottage was perfect for our holiday weekend. Great location, peaceful surroundings and wonderful stargazing from the hot tub.We will return in the future.
As other reviewers have noted, this place is even better in person! The property is very unique in that the river wraps around the entire property so both bedrooms have a view of the river even though they are on opposite sides of the house. What was also impressive is everything about this place is high quality including the furnishings, appliances, TVs, outdoor furniture etc. It has one of the nicest picnic tables I've every seen! The only thing to note is that the kitchen is modestly equipped in terms of dishes and cookware. All the basics are covered for sure but lacks any baking dishes, serving or mixing bowls or any storage containers. Pro tip, the light and vent fan controls for stove are located in an unusual spot on the left hinge of the microwave away from main control panel.
Lovely cabin. Clean, comfortable, and in a quiet location. Enjoyed our stay immensely. One thing to note - kitchen supplies are very minimal. We stayed a week and ran into a few times that some storage containers, tin foil and/or sandwich bags would have been nice to have to store leftovers. Just a heads up to pack those things if you're staying long enough that you might need them.
This properties description is understated. I absolutely loved my stay. Location, functionality, comfort, atmosphere are all stellar. Definitely did not want to leave and will without doubt be back. John is a great host, can’t wait for a return visit.
Beautiful place, beautiful scenery! Make sure you pack warm clothes during the winter, one bedroom doesn’t get much heat:)
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Feb 22, 2026
That bedroom, was shut down during a slow period of. It actually has a second portable heater in it but it was stored. So sorry about that. Wish we had known sooner. Thank you for pointing it out. We need to hear all comments. Thanks
Our host John was very welcoming. The cabin was spotless. The location was amazing. Such a beautiful spot. Not far at all from grocery stores and restaurants in Chums Corners and Kingsley. We will definitely stay again.
This is a beautiful place,clean,private,right on the Bordman river! John was easy to communicate with and very accommodating! Loved every minute there!!
Really good spot. Probably the easiest check in/check out communication process I’ve ever experienced. Place was spotless and everything was new and in great condition. Serene, quiet, not too far from town. Pretty unbeatable.
Unbelievable location! We selected the booking because of the convinent location for our traver city vacation. When we arrived we where blown away by the view. Whether you are relaxing in the hot tub or just watching the ducks while eating at the kitchen island. The painting like scenery was worth the trip alone. But when you throw in the ability to be transported into one of the best places to visit in Michigan with a ten minute drive it's like taking two vacations. The property manager and owner are extremely kind and wonderful. It is a beautiful place to share with loved ones. I don't think I will ever forget the time we shared there.
We had a wonderful time at Trout Hollow Cottage. The property is quiet, private, & beautiful. The cottage is more updated, bright, & spacious than it appears in pictures. The cottage & hot tub were very clean. It has newer appliances and furnishings. Mattresses were a bit soft, but were clean & in good condition with quality pillows.Host was responsive & informative, but not invasive. Check in was easy & check out requests are easy & reasonable . Factors that made this a 4 star versus a 5 star review: None were quick fixes, so we did not call attention to them during our stay.We had a party of 3 for a 4 day stay & were only left with 2 rolls of toilet paper. Water has a very strong sulfur odor, is not good for drinking & creates an odor throughout the cottage (not unusual for this type of property). I suggest guests bring drinking water. Hosts could also improve this by adding a filter or other measures to reduce or address it.Due to the water on all sides, the house is quite damp. Clean towels were consistently very damp due to the moisture & there is a bit of a mild musty smell. Hosts could improve this by adding a dehumidifier & finishing the unsided area on the outside of the hse, which also had many wasps entering. There were multiple things listed that were not there. Including: - "canoe/kayak"- "coffee grinder" there is only a Keurig k cup machine.All were minor annoyances & nothing that would prevent us from staying again or recommending it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2026
Thank you for sharing your experience at Trout Hollow Cottage. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, cleanliness, spaciousness, hot tub, and the overall condition of the cottage. We also appreciate the opportunity to clarify a few points for future guests.
Because Trout Hollow is surrounded by water, humidity can naturally be higher, particularly during warm summer weather. We have a central HVAC system that is designed to both cool the cottage and remove humidity from the air. For that reason, we recommend that guests keep the windows closed when the air conditioning is running. Leaving windows open, particularly overnight when outdoor humidity is high, can introduce additional moisture into the cottage and make towels and other fabrics feel damp. Guests are always welcome to contact us if they have questions about managing the temperature or humidity, and we are immediately available to help.
The water is another area we want future guests to be aware of. The cottage is on a private well, and the characteristic sulfur odor noted in the review can occur with well water. Following this review, we have had the well treated and sanitized as an additional precaution. We appreciate the feedback and have taken it seriously.
We also want to clarify a couple of amenities mentioned in the review. A coffee grinder is provided and is located in the cabinet directly beneath the coffee maker. Canoes and kayaks are also available on the property and are stored there for guest use. During this stay, the guests did not request the use of the canoes or kayaks. Had they contacted us, we would have been happy to provide them immediately, as they are readily accessible on the property.
We strive to be responsive and available throughout every guest’s stay. While we can’t always anticipate every question or concern, we encourage guests to reach out to us at any time. Our goal is to make sure everyone has the best possible experience at Trout Hollow Cottage, and we are always happy to help address an issue while guests are here rather than have it detract from their stay.
We appreciate this feedback and the opportunity to make improvements for future guests.
About the host
Hosted by John Jury
What makes this property unique
The privacy and location are so unique. You’re literally on your own peninsula as you drive over a small brook trout stream to arrive at this beautiful log cabin with over a 1000 feet of river frontage. Each room offers a magnificent view of the blue ribbon trout stream called the Boardman River.
Languages:
English, French, Polish
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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests