Top Spot for Getaways & Holidays

Escape to The Kingfisher Lodge, a one-of-a-kind retreat perched above the peaceful beauty of the Escanaba River. Wake to sunlight filtering through towering trees, spend the day exploring the river and surrounding woods, and wind down as the sound of the falls carries through warm summer evenings. With lush greenery, flowing water, and unmatched privacy, this is a front-row seat to everything summer in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula does best.

Known as a top destination for getaways and holidays, the lodge is designed for every kind of stay—perfectly positioned with easy access to the best of the Upper Peninsula, from Pictured Rocks and Lake Michigan beaches to casino nights and championship golf. Families find space to slow down and reconnect. Friends arrive for celebratory weekends, golf trips, and stories that last well into the night. Couples settle into riverside mornings, hot tub sunsets, and starlit skies. For anglers, world-class trout water begins just beyond the door.

Every detail inside and out is designed for comfort, ease, and enjoyment. Airy rooms open to sweeping river views, while the well-equipped kitchen, dining area, and great room flow together so no one is ever left out—whether you’re cooking, playing a game, or curled up on the sofa. Downstairs, the mood shifts to play: a full bar, 9-foot shuffleboard, 75" Roku TV, and Xbox create the ultimate lounge.

Rest easy, the property easily sleeps up to 11 with 7 beds across three levels: a main-floor king suite and queen bedroom, an airy upstairs loft with a king, three twins, and full bath, and a lower level with another king bedroom, two spare mattresses, and a full bath.

With 2,000 sqft of furnished outdoor living, the property invites both relaxation and play. Porch swings and lounge chairs on the deck set the scene with the scent of pine and the steady rush of water. Binoculars in hand, you might spot deer or fox along the riverbank, eagles circling overhead, or otters slipping through the current. Pedal one of the bikes down a quiet country road to Rose Falls, then return to fire up the grill for a casual cookout. As night settles in, fire pits glow, the hot tub steams, and the sky opens wide — the Milky Way arching overhead, with meteors or even the northern lights on the horizon.

Property Summary:
• Sleeps 11 - 4 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, 3 kings, 1 queen, 3 twins
• Additional sleeping options available with air mattresses upon request
• Expansive deck and patio, 2 fire pits, 7-person hot tub
• Fully equipped kitchen, media lounge, bar & shuffleboard
• Mtn bikes for adults and kids, trails and country roads nearby
• High-speed internet, A/C, trailer & RV parking

Nearby Attractions:
• Rose Falls (Cornell) – 2 miles
• Gladstone (marina, Terrace Bluff Golf, Days River Trail) – 12 miles
• Escanaba (dining, breweries, shopping) – 15 miles
• Island Resort & Casino / Sweetgrass Golf – 25 miles
• Fayette Historic State Park (Garden Peninsula) – 45 miles
• Marquette (restaurants, breweries, parks, trails) – 60 miles
• Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore – 60 miles
• Au Train River (float trips) – 60 miles