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River Camp Retreat, Sublime 3-bedroom River Front Cottage in Traverse City

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Two Adirondack chairs on a wooden deck by a river.
A cozy cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden furniture, and a television mounted on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with stools.
A spacious kitchen with wooden cabinets, a large island with stools, and a stone fireplace.
A wooden kitchen with a large island, a sink, and a clock on the wall.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Sledding nearby
    A rare find — snowy slopes for sledding are just minutes away.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Spider Lake
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

center bedroom

2 Queen Beds

Left Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Right Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Great Wolf Lodge Water Park are also worth visiting. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 5 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • beach near Barbeau Drive - 6 min drive - 7.7 km
  • Spider Lake - 9 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 14 min drive - 14.4 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is River Camp Retreat, Sublime 3-bedroom River Front Cottage in Traverse City pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at River Camp Retreat, Sublime 3-bedroom River Front Cottage in Traverse City?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at River Camp Retreat, Sublime 3-bedroom River Front Cottage in Traverse City?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Camp Retreat, Sublime 3-bedroom River Front Cottage in Traverse City?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is River Camp Retreat, Sublime 3-bedroom River Front Cottage in Traverse City located?

Situated on a river, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Forest Lakes, Arbutus Lake and Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve. Spider Lake and Turtle Creek Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed the secluded location and being on the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property, beautiful cabin
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures honestly don’t do this place justice. Absolutely fantastic stay. Two bathroom setup so convenient. We spent a lot of time at the river, just fantastic. 18 minutes into town. The dog loved it too! Will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
EVERYTHING WAS PERFECT!! Loved the location, the layout and especially the porch and river access. John was very responsive. I would very much like to come here again!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very family friendly home, my pup had so much room to run around freely without his leash. It’s a very private location, child friendly and we felt safe the whole time. Traverse city is about 17 minutes from the house. 5 stars, we had an amazing trip. Well stocked on amenities you’ll need.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the best place we've stayed at. Plenty of room, everything you needfor the kitchen. Plenty of towels. The 2 showers was wonderful. So very clean. Thescreened porch was also very nice. The property was beautiful Our dogs had a great time exploring and loved loved the river, in it all the time. The fire pit next to the river was so peaceful and lovely, we sat there every night. Only 15 mins from Traverse city and close to everything else. I would suggest maybe a couple lamps for the living room and also a shade for the bathroom windows. We are already planning for next year. Thank you for sharing this piece of heaven The Smith family
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall we had a wonderful stay! The location is absolutely beautiful and the beds were comfortable, clean and the set up worked great for our family! We loved being able to take our dog as well. Overall, for how much we paid there were a few things of note that could be easy fixes:- the living room was very dark with only one overhead light and could use a lamp or two! We couldn’t even read a book at night due to inadequate lighting.- there is no dishwasher which is not a problem, but also no simple drying rack to easily do dishes and let them dry. Also only one dish cloth was provided. - it is an older cottage and have done a nice job overall but there was one bedroom were trim was missing with big gaps and the carpet seems a little old and dirty with lots of dog hair. Again, not a big deal and understand with a place that allows dogs but for the price didn’t expect and could be improved.Overall we had a wonderful time!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A quiet little slice of peace and paradise! Close enough to downtown TC but still feels secluded. Beautiful property and cozy house. We loved the fire pit near the river. Communication with host was super easy. We are already thinking of planning a return trip. :)
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed an “Up North” extended summer stay at River Camp visiting with family and friends. The Boardman riverfront location was excellent for fishing, bonfires and hunting for Petoskey stones. Tons of privacy. The home had everything we needed for our stay including a beautiful fenced back yard for our pups!! The host was great to work with. I would highly recommend a stay here!! Two thumbs up!!
Stayed 17 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a girls weekend at the cottage. It was perfect for us! We loved the screened in porch to sit out and read and play games. There are comfortable chairs around the fire pit down by the river which also is a great place to sit and read.The beds were super comfortable. Bathrooms very clean and spacious. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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