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

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Property grounds
Interior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61849 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Spider Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Traverse City State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪26 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!

Property manager

Jason & Nicole Hulet
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Hot tub
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Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Centre Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flintfields Horse Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Rennie Lake - 17 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Front Street - 28 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Yankee Boy Restaurant - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪VASA Singletrack Trailhead - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lake George Electric - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Marni's Cheesecake - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Twin Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Forest Lakes and South Branch Nature Preserve. Twin Lakes is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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. 143 out of 144 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 144 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 144 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 144 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

A Wonderful Mini-Vacation

This is our fourth time staying at the Shadow Lodge and it just keeps getting better. Great experience from start to finish. We love the vintage decor and the history of this wonderful home. Each time we come we appreciate it and its owners even more. This will be the first time when it was actually warm enough to soak our feet in the river and watch our rescue dog catch a fish! Looking forward to returning sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES R.

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

Peace and Tranquility at Shadowland River Lodge

This was our first time vacationing on the Boardman River and the Shadowland River Lodge was the best of everything. The location, the feel of a true log cabin, and all the amenities that anyone would need. The lodge and kitchen were stocked with everything we needed. The new hot tub was amazing. We spent most of our time just relaxing on the lawn next to the river, tubing on the river and walking the property. Upon arrival at the lodge the owners greeted us and showed us everything that we needed to know for our vacation. We would definitely come back to the Shadowland Lodge and highly recommend to anyone that enjoys peace and tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Getaway was Perfect

This was our third time at Shadowland. It was another incredible vacation that went all too quickly. Jason the host was perfect and we loved our stay. The kitchen is a great delight...everything we could want to cook up a tasty meal. The grounds are so beautiful and spending time by the river with our new adopted dog was so special. The hosts were responsive and made us feel like welcome from the very start.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Fantastic Family Meetup in the land of Turquoise Waters

Our families met up with two kids and two dogs to check out Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore and the area, we found this to be cozy, cute and comfortable; perfect for what we needed. It was clean, comfortable furniture and beds and has everything you need to cook at home. Well stocked with indoor and outdoor games. The hosts were wonderful. We loved the hot tub, the giant fireplace and the river view! This is a gorgeous private forest getaway and we all would highly recommend it. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

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

Amazing stay

This was an absolutely amazing stay. Check-in was easy, Jason met us at the house, which was a nice and unique touch. The house is in a beautiful setting, very clean and Jason had everything ready for us. He truly made it feel as if it was our home for the weekend. It was a Mother’s Day getaway and we just lounge around the fire pit listening to the sounds of the babbling river and the crackling fire. We went out to eat a couple times in Traverse City and other than that just relaxed. The hot tub was amazing. My wife enjoyed reading one of the books that was left in the living room about the history of Boardman River.This was an excellent day and we will definitely be back. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Winter Wonderland

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. Jason and Nicole are excellent hosts and the property is perfect for a weekend away (fires, puzzles, games). Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Phenomenal Cabin!

Once we explored the cabin and property, everyone agreed that this place was the best placed we ever stayed. Starting with meeting the hosts (Jason and Nicole) for a quick rundown of the property, btw the nicest hosts and very responsive if you have any questions, they showed us around and even set up the fire pit and fireplace all we had to do was light it up and enjoy. Not to outshine the hosts but the property is the real star. From the views, the fire pit/place, the river, the cozy feel and decorations everything is fantastic. This place has everything from interesting books, board games, blue tooth speaker, a hot tub!!!Jason and Nicole make the check out process incredible easy and stress free. I know this place will be talked about between us for a long time and we all agreed that we will be coming back to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

A winter wonderland!

This beautiful cabin was perfect for a winter getaway. Picture-postcard perfect in all ways. Warm and cozy, with a beautifully appointed kitchen. Hosts are excellent -- responsive and gracious! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Exceptional experience!!

I had high hopes for this vacation and the hosts did not disappoint! We were thrilled with the cabin, the location, and the friendliness of both Jason and Nicole. A great experience and we are looking forward to combine back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Late fall at Shadowland Lodge

We have been coming here for the past several years. Fall can always be a difficult time, but Shadowland Lodge has never failed us. This has become a place where my wife, two dogs and I can come to hit the reset button. Love the property and the lodge all together.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie G.

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

The perfect getaway!

We had an amazing stay at Shadowland River Lodge! The cabin was immaculate and well stocked. There wasn't anything that the host didn't think of, anything you could possibly need for your stay was there. The dogs loved playing in the river! We had a wonderful week and cannot wait to stay here again!! Thank you Jason & Nicole!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Relaxing

A beautiful cabin, such a relaxing peaceful place. Plenty of items present to make your stay memorable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

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

River Paradise!

Loved, loved, loved this cabin. Absolute perfection. Cozy, clean, unique. The best equipped rental we have ever stayed in! OSuchaccompanying
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Everything we expected and more

Great property! Nice, quiet and relaxing. The location was great for us to go exploring during the day and come back and enjoy the river and a fire in the evenings. Our dogs loved being in the river and exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbas K.

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

Favorite place

Beautiful perfect peaceful fun and everything in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Benito

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This piece is great to enjoy and relax inside and outside, sit by the river and the fire pit play horse shoe lay in the hammock and many other things.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

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

Outstanding Hospitality

We recently stayed at Shadowland Lodge and loved its perfect location—close to Traverse City but far enough to escape the congestion. The lodge is nestled in a serene setting, offering a peaceful retreat with easy access to the city's attractions. We enjoyed fishing and, since we pulled our boat, the property’s circle drive made it convenient. The cabin was clean and comfortable, and Jason and Nicole were friendly and helpful. A great spot for a relaxing getaway!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Shadowland River Lodge

Gorgeous property, perfect accommodations, excellent communication from the owners, relaxing outdoor areas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve R., Ohio

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

Relaxing and cozy

Wonderful hospitality on top of cozy rustic charm was the formula for a relaxing get away! Hope to spend more time at this place soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke N.

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

Fantastic Getaway Cabin

We loved our stay at this beautiful cabin. Everything was perfect. The property, cabin, fireplace, amenities were all just fantastic. We would love to stay here and explore in the summer months!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamara M.

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

Gorgeous Lodge on the River

This was our family’s third time at Shadowlands and we love it there! The hosts were so kind to squeeze us in over the 4th of July week and it was just what we needed. The surroundings are stunning and even though it feels worlds away, it’s a quick and pleasant drive into TC. We absolutely love the huge indoor fireplace on a cool evening. The place has such a wonderful, warm ambiance with the string lights. We can’t wait to come back! Thank you, Jason and Nicole!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Wonderful week away

The property is exactly as pictured on vrbo! The cottage is super clean with everything you could need for a week away from home. We had an excellent time relaxing by the river’s edge while our dog played in the water.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2021

About the host

Hosted by Jason & Nicole Hulet

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Nicole and I met in grade school and married in 1991 here in Traverse City. Settling down first in Leelanau County before moving into Traverse City. Nicole has been a local REALTOR® for over 25 years and with Coldwell Banker Schmidt for most of those years. She also obtained her bachelors degree from Ferris State University. She has been immersed in the Vacation Rental Management industry since her earliest of years in Glen Arbor, MI - then working for her parents at Harris Properties, Inc. She sat on the board of VRMA (Vacation Rental Management Association) in the mid 1990s. I myself earned an Associates Degree from Northwestern Michigan College and started a career in Criminal Justice in 1992 with the Leelanau County Sheriff's office up until resigning in 2005 to pursue my own local Vacation Rental Company which I still operate today. We have two daughters, Ashley and Emily, now both graduated from High School. Ashley is a recent 2019 graduate from Michigan State University (bio-medical) while Emily is in her 2nd year at Lansing Community College exploring her opportunities.

Why they chose this property

Shadowland River Lodge is a place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city life and by that, I'm even starting to consider Traverse City - "City Life." Leave the traffic and congestion behind and find yourself on 33 acres - to yourself.

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