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Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

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Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds
Interior
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Twin Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Twin Lakes
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Livingroom

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Riverside Bedroom - Private

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Shadowland River Lodge is located approx. 12 miles South East of downtown Traverse City. It is nestled on 33 acres of private land with 650 feet of frontage along the Boardman River. The original log home structure was built in 1929 and in later years added on to including a kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, walk-in closet, utility room, and a riverside main bedroom.

Shadowland River Lodge currently sleeps up to 6 guests with a queen bed in the one “ conventional “ bedroom with direct river views. (red bedspread) A set of “twin” size bunk beds are in the main room (red checkered) of the cabin structure along with a “double” size futon. (Cream w/ multi-color stripes)

The property has become a retreat for those looking to be a little off the beaten path of the busy hustle and bustle of Traverse City. Step back in time and enjoy the privacy and sense of nature that envelops this log home along the Boardman River. Also enjoy endless amounts of free firewood for use inside and out!

We are dog friendly - this means all dogs! (Sorry, we only allow dogs, no cats, etc.) There is no size limit. We love to have guests experience Shadowland River Lodge with their K9 family members! We see no need to charge a pet fee, so there isn’t one!
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Twin Lake - 2 min drive - 1.1 km
  • Forest Lakes - 2 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Twin Lakes - 3 min drive - 4.3 km
  • South Branch Nature Preserve - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Spider Lake - 12 min drive - 15.2 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪peegeos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ricos Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪budd lake bar - ‬11 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 170 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our second stay at Shadowland. Its a beautiful and wonderful property to relax with everything you need. Thank you to the hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We are repeat visitors and each experience we have is excellent! The hosts are wonderful and top notch in their communication and responsiveness. The property is so beautiful, nestled on the Boardman River, and the cabin is the jewel with its vintage charm and comfortable coziness! Loved every minute!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay and will certainly not be our last. We love everything about this beautiful property. Could not have been better!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kevin t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host were great. We appreciated meeting the host him showing us everything. All the amenities were great. We loved the privacy and peacefulness of the place. The property was awesome our dog loved every bit of it. Love to come back in the early fall.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were extremely helpful.
Stayed 16 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angel R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a wonderful place to escape and recharge! Fishing, reading, nature watching, board games, fire pits, BBQ's, wood chopping, awe throwing....this place has got it all!
Wonderful location next to a stream!
Making new friends!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you so much! Was our pleasure having you as our guests. Nice we received some snow! Take care and hope to have you again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jenna T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Once again, we loved our stay at Shadowland River Lodge. We had a wonderfully snowy weekend made cozy by the fire reading and playing games while looking out at the beautiful river views and relaxing in the hot tub after cross country skiing nearby. Well appointed cabin with a private setting and so much charm! We’ll be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the location and cozy comfortable home. Hosts are top notch and go above and beyond to ensure we enjoy our getaway vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Oct 2025
As always, thank you Janice!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was amazing. We enjoyed our stay with family. And took advantage of the hot tub and lots of fly fishing. The hosts were wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great two day stay at the Shadowland River Lodge. We wished it was longer. The hosts, Jason and Nicole greeted us upon arrival and gave us a tour with quick easy intructions of the property. They also gave us historical insight of the cottage which made us appreciate the nostalgic atmosphere even more. This is truly a relax and unwind cabin with amazing views both inside and outside. The owners have done an outstanding job with maintaining and cleanliness the property. The ammenities check off all of the boxes. This was exactly what we were looking for in a Northern Michigan getaway. Thanks again Jason and Nicole!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was perfect. All the little touches make a huge difference. Hot tub was amazing. Whole experience was comfy and very cozy. The hosts Jason and Nicole were so helpful and nice to deal with. 10/10. My only advice would be to stay longer than 3 days because we didn’t want to leaveCan’t wait to stay again! Thanks for sharing your lovely cabin!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jan 2026
Thank you Christine! Was great having you! Let it snow!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect place for getaway

Everything was very clean and well maintained.Cabin was even better in person. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Olivia P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We greatly enjoyed our time at Shadowland! The pet-friendly policy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keaton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and cabin were everything we wanted and expected, the host were great people and gave us lots of good information at the beginning of our stay! The cabin was stocked full with just about everything you would need. We highly recommend this as your next place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Shadowland Lodge was perfect for our family and small dog. The lodge was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The running river beside the lodge was a favorite spot—especially for our dog who couldn’t get enough of it. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2025
Thank you Kelley! Always a pleasure! Have a great rest of the summer and hope to see you soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Prefect getaway place

You can’t ask for a better quiet getaway location or a better host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadowland River Lodge is a hidden gem. The cabin was so charming and cozy. Jason the host was so informative about the cabin and made our time there more enjoyable knowing a little bit about it's history. It exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Trudy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadowland River Lodge is a hidden gem. The cabin was so charming and cozy. Jason the host was so informative about the cabin and made our time there more enjoyable knowing a little bit about it's history. It exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

ann p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadowland River Lodge exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't quite capture how truly special the entire property is. We were reminded of our stay at the Lake Placid Lodge. The cabin, the fireplace, lodge decor and the orderliness of everything made for a wonderful week. Much gratitude to our wonderful hosts. You can tell they really care.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had an amazing time here on family vacation! Very clean, spacious cabin close to traverse city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2023
We thank you Heather! Was great to meet you and the family! Enjoy the rest of summer and also have a wonderful Fall season!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Wonderful cozy cabin.

Great place to stay, quite, clean with a lot to do. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jul 2022
Thank you Scott - it was a pleasure meeting you and your family! We hope to see you again and have a great summer! Jason & Nicole
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay again. It is so obvious how much pride Jason and Nicole have in sharing this remarkable cabin. Hot tub is a great addition and each year gets better and our trip gets longer. Cabin has all you can ask for and amenities you don’t expect, paper goods, soap, toiletries, trash bags, laundry detergent. They have it all covered. And…the river.. so peaceful and relaxing. You feel as though you’ve left it all behind. I’ve never seen my dog and husband so happy!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2025
Thank you Cheryl!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

5 Star

This was our second time staying at Shadowland Lodge, and it’s officially our favorite getaway spot! The cabin is beautiful, peaceful, and has everything you need to relax — tubing on the river, hot tub, fire pit, scenic walks, and plenty of space for games and family time.We especially love that we can bring our dog, who had just as much fun exploring as we did. The host provides so many thoughtful touches that make the cabin feel like home. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property in a picturesque setting with every amenity your heart could possibly desire. Hosts were helpful and gracious. It was, in fact, such a wonderful overall experience, we're planning a second trip in the very near future with plans to come back next summer as well. Thank you, Jason and Nicole. It simply could not have been better! A
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hello Fellow Travelers. Unless you have like major issues or something you will Love this place. There is a calm and comfort here that's hard to find. Loaded with stuff. You only need to bring clothes and what you want to eat. There was popcorn and coffee too. And "all the wood you can burn". Be assured of that. Fun and lots of it. Even had educational things like Game of Thrones. I learned a lot when I was there. The Netflix channel is 302.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Nov 2025
Thank you both so much! We are pleased to have met our goal of providing you with a wonderful cabin experience! Have a great winter!
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