10/10 Excellent
Eryn G.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Eryn G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Boardman River Cottage w/Kayaks
Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Traverse City, MI
- Place, Turtle Creek Stadium12 min drive
- Place, Front Street21 min drive
- Place, Traverse City Beach23 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)19 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Living room
1 Double Sofa Bed
Master bedroom
1 Queen Bed
River view Bunk Room
1 Single Bunk Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Boardman River Cottage w/Kayaks
Charming 2 bedroom, 1 bath, 720 sq ft cottage. Bdrm 1 has queen bed. Bdrm 2 has 2 bunk beds and a trundle. Living rm has a queen sofa bed. Complete kitchen, gas fireplace, AC unit & ceiling fans. Slider opens to large wraparound deck w/dining table, gas grill & rocking chairs. Large lawn leads to firepit, chairs & dock at riverside. Kayaking, paddle boarding, tubing, swimming, fishing, hiking, biking & relaxing. In winter, snowshoeing and xc skiing. 4 bikes, 3 single kayaks, 1 double kayak, 4 tubes and 2 styrofoam paddle boards included.
Other things to note
We provide:
*Grill propane
*A variety of books, board games
*Coffee, tea and filters
*Smart TV, Roku and WiFi
*Towels & linens
*Hand soap, dish soap, shampoo
*Paper towel, toilet paper
*Life jackets
Other things to note
We provide:
*Grill propane
*A variety of books, board games
*Coffee, tea and filters
*Smart TV, Roku and WiFi
*Towels & linens
*Hand soap, dish soap, shampoo
*Paper towel, toilet paper
*Life jackets
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
Add dates for prices
Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
All ages welcome, though cottage not baby-proofed
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking anywhere on property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Traverse City
Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Turtle Creek Stadium - 12 min drive - 9.4 km
- Arbutus Lake - 12 min drive - 8.3 km
- Grand Traverse Mall - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
- Front Street - 21 min drive - 18.3 km
- Traverse City Beach - 23 min drive - 20.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Culver's - 11 min drive
- Burger King - 10 min drive
- McDonald's - 10 min drive
- Starbucks - 15 min drive
- Cracker Barrel - 15 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca B.
15 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Stay!
Rebecca B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Catherine C.
13 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So much love emanating from this peaceful retreat!
Catherine C.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Tom S.
28 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage and surroundings
Tom S.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jaime S.
24 Jul 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Cottage on the River
Jaime S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Samantha S.
13 Oct 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect location for family getaway
Samantha S.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021
10/10 Excellent
Caroline F.
14 Jul 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy creekside cottage
Caroline F.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021
About the host
Hosted by Shannon Olshove & Lee Wares
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