Accommodating 8 guests, this vacation home features 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. It offers adventure activities like hiking, biking, fishing, and birdwatching. The outdoor patio provides a space to relax, while nearby golf and skiing options cater to sports enthusiasts. This pet-friendly property is located on the waterfront, close to Twin Lake and Forest Lakes.
Highlights
Cook, dine, and unwind
Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
Your private hideaway
Guests love the secluded location for peace and quiet.
2 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Washer
Air conditioning
Barbecue grill
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
Twin Lake
Place, Twin Lake
2 min drive
Forest Lakes
Place, Forest Lakes
3 min drive
Twin Lakes
Place, Twin Lakes
4 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
23 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds and 2 Queen Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 3
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area
About this property
Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.
Just 14 miles east of downtown Traverse City, Cozy Cottage on the Boardman River, is a retreat off the beaten path. It is in a quiet area but still close enough to lots of the region's best places. The cottage sits on five acres along the banks of the Boardman River, a blue-ribbon trout stream nestled deep in the woods of the Pere Marquette State Forest.
This home can accommodate eight guests, includes 3-queen beds, 2-single beds in two bedrooms, 2.5-bathrooms, and a spacious open kitchen, dining, and living area with a wood-burning fireplace. It has its own private river frontage and also adjoins state land, providing additional river frontage and hiking trails. Guests can enjoy activities such as hiking, kayaking, canoeing, inner-tubing, swimming, fishing, fly fishing, morel mushrooming, bird watching, and snowshoeing. Cozy River also has a charcoal grill and fire pit available to enjoy the outdoor natural surroundings.
Located 1.8 miles from the Supply Road Snowmobile and ORV staging area and trails. It is two miles to the VASA Singletrack Trailhead for fat tire biking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, and hiking. Drive three miles to Ranch Rudolph horseback riding trails, and 10.2 miles to Flint Fields for the Horses by the Bay Horse Show.
-- THE PROPERTY –
Charcoal Grill | Fire Pit
Sleeps 8.
Bedroom 1: queen bed || Bedroom 2: two queen beds, two twin beds
Welcome to Serenity Shores! 🌅 Soak in the private hot tub, unwind by the fire pit 🔥, and savor calming lake views. Pet-friendly 🐾 and perfect for recharging, exploring, and making memories.
South Boardman
Welcome to Serenity Shores! 🌅 Soak in the private hot tub, unwind by the fire pit 🔥, and savor calming lake views. Pet-friendly 🐾 and perfect for recharging, exploring, and making memories.
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
About the neighborhood
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this vacation home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking, cycling, and ecotours nearby.
South Branch Nature Preserve - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Spider Lake - 13 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 25 min drive
Restaurants
Yankee Boy - 11 min drive
Peegeo's - 16 min drive
peegeos - 8 min drive
budd lake bar - 11 min drive
Dr. Jekyll's - 17 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit. pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.?
As of Sep 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit. on Sep 24, 2026 start from $482, 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 Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit.?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Cozy Cottage on Boardman River. Great location for fishing with a fire pit. located?
Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Twin Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lakes and South Branch Nature Preserve. Twin Lakes is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.
About the host
Hosted by Visit Up North Vacation Rentals
Languages:
English
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