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Pet-Friendly Riverfront Cabin on 5 Acres with Fast Wi-Fi in Central U.P..

Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
We put out a Xmas tree over the holiday season for our guests this year.
dining room table and kitchen island
Dining room & kitchen
Comfortable living room with Smart TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 61250 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer

Explore the area

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  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
  • Place, Sand Point Lighthouse
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bunk Room

1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

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

About this property

Pet-Friendly Riverfront Cabin on 5 Acres with Fast Wi-Fi in Central U.P..

Private Riverfront on 5 Secluded Acres | 1 Gig Fiber Wi-Fi | Central U.P. Location

Welcome to Riverland Lodge, a cozy two-bedroom, one-bath retreat nestled on 5 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of private river frontage. Whether you’re sipping morning coffee on the deck, grilling dinner riverside, or kayaking with eagles overhead, this peaceful escape invites you to relax and reconnect with nature—without giving up modern comforts.

Highlights:
• NEW 1 gigabit high-speed fiber internet + cell booster
• Vaulted ceilings and 2 sets of river-view sliding doors
• Smart TV with streaming apps & family-friendly board games
• Fully stocked kitchen + washer/dryer with laundry supplies
• Spacious wrap-around deck with gas grill and outdoor seating
• Fire pit for s’mores under the stars
• Kayaks included for guest use
• Frequent wildlife sightings—deer, ducks, eagles, porcupines & more

Perfect for:
Couples getaways, family vacations, outdoor adventures, remote work escapes, and even small private weddings or reunions (with owner permission - additional event fees apply).

Outdoor Recreation:
• Private riverfront for kayaking and fishing (kayaks provided)
• ATV & snowmobile trail access just 100 yards away
• 10 min to Lake Michigan beach, Escanaba, Ludington Park
• Easy day trips to Kitch-iti-kipi, Marquette, Fayette Historic State Park, and Pictured Rocks

Home Layout:
• Bedroom 1: Queen-size lodgepole bed
• Bedroom 2: Twin/full bunk + separate twin bed
• Bathroom: Full tub/shower combo with dual sinks and makeup area
• Work-friendly desk space with fast Wi-Fi

Family-Friendly Amenities:
• Smart TV (55”) with streaming
• Games, cards, puzzles
• Grill with propane included
• Plenty of parking for trailers, ATVs, snowmobiles, or boats
• Washer/dryer in unit (please bring beach towels)

Pet Policy:
Well-behaved dogs welcome with prior approval—please message us for details.

Important Notes:
• No smoking inside or within 20 feet of doors/windows (penalty applies)
• Exterior camera monitors driveway for lawn and snow service
• 3–4 steps at entrance; interior is walker-accessible but not fully ADA compliant

Local Events You’ll Love:
• Krusin’ Klassics Car Show
• U.P. State Fair
• Waterfront Art Fairs
• Fall Color Tours (Sep–Oct)
• UPtoberfest Beer & Wine Fest
• Snowmobile season & ice fishing
• Live music at Ludington Park

Nearby Favorites:
• Island Resort & Casino
• Northern Sun Winery & Leigh’s Garden Winery
• Upper Hand Brewery & Hereford & Hops
• Escanaba, Gladstone & Highland golf clubs
• Sayklly’s Confectionery & Bonifas Fine Arts Center
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are stairs without guard rails on the patio
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
With pet fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please do not bring cast iron cookware to use on the indoor stove. It damages the glass surface of the stove. Thank you!
No smoking inside the home, or within 20 feet of any windows or doors.

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
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Escanaba

Located in Escanaba, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Highland Golf Club and Woody's Run Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Michigan and Ludington Park. Bowl-A-Rama and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Escanaba, MI

What's nearby

  • Island Resort & Casino - 11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Chip-in Casino - 11 min drive - 15.2 km
  • Ludington Park - 18 min drive - 20.4 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 19 min drive - 28.6 km
  • Sand Point Lighthouse - 20 min drive - 21.8 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The White Birch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Home Base Bar & Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bushey Meats Ret - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The wrangler - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Wrangler - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pet-Friendly Riverfront Cabin on 5 Acres with Fast Wi-Fi in Central U.P.. pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Pet-Friendly Riverfront Cabin on 5 Acres with Fast Wi-Fi in Central U.P..?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pet-Friendly Riverfront Cabin on 5 Acres with Fast Wi-Fi in Central U.P..?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Pet-Friendly Riverfront Cabin on 5 Acres with Fast Wi-Fi in Central U.P.. located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 9 miles (15 km) of Highland Golf Club, Woody's Run Golf Course and Chip-in Casino. Island Resort & Casino and Sweetgrass Golf Course are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 68 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall enjoyable experience Appreciated the modern appliances very much!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cindy S.

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

Relaxing getaway

Beautiful place very quiet the river is mesmerizing
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful way to unplug and relax by the water!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jolene H.

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

Very relaxing getaway.

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely place very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zacharie L.

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

DH and Fishing trip 2025

Amazing spot right on a beautiful little stretch of the Ford River. We'll be back for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jackie D.

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

Great stay

Beautiful property - we saw bald eagles and a flock of turkeys just across the river. Quiet, close enough drive to excellent hiking and sight-seeing, and great for a remote work week.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Awesome place beautiful surroundings!!

Close to everything and easy to access loved the wildlife!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was definitely one of our favorite vacation rentals. Absolutely beautiful! Very peaceful, yet close proximity to town and restaurants, bars, and a casino. We really enjoyed ourselves, and our dog had the time of her life. We highly recommend! We would definitely come back, but we don't vacation in the same area twice. Thanks for providing a true description of your property and amenities. What you see in the photos is what you get...or actually, even better than the photos.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

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

Kayaking on the Ford River

The house was wonderful and had everything that you would needed to cook. We usually ate breakfast and dinner at the house. There are pots and pans, plates and even spices that are there for your use. The house was very comfortable and inviting. We brought our own kayaks, but if you don’t have any, there are 4 on the property to use. We grilled out a few times and we spent a lot of time on the deck watching the river and the deer that would be across the river. It was so peaceful and Steve and Audra were very nice. It is a wonderful pl
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Escanaba

Very enjoyable
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paula W.

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

Excellent house

This was our third trip to the Riverland Lodge and as always it was a perfect place! This time we had our 75 year old parents with us and they could not say enough good things about the house and amenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

November in Escanaba

Everything was just as stated. Very clean, beautiful view of river, nice furnishings and had everything we needed. Looking forward to staying again! Thank you for sharing your beautiful place with us.
Stayed 8 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teri S.

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

Peaceful get away with all the modern conveniences

This property was exactly as listed. It was very clean. But this property had more than most VRBO properties I’ve stayed at. There were ample towels of all sizes in the bathroom, ample toilet paper (not just a couple starter rolls), and cabinets and drawers were labeled with their contents. They even provided a pooper scooper and waste bags for our doggos. It was a dog friendly property. There was tons of seating, whether in the dining room, kitchen, or outdoor by the grill and even down by the river. Access to four kayaks was also an added bonus to this property. Communication was great with the hosts, they answered any questions we had quickly. This is a great property and I’d highly recommend it to others.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay L., Cheboygan

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

Comfortable and homey

This property far exceeded our expectations. We felt welcomed and at home from the minute we entered the beautiful living room.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann C.

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

Riverland lodge

Well kept and clean. Tranquil with amazing views. Owners came over immediately to turn on AC During heat wave. Grab bar in shower would be helpful for us seniors. Great location, easy access to main highway,
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danelle W.

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

Amazing spot for a relaxing, quiet, and serene retreat!

Heading home feeling like a brand new woman. From check-in to check-out, everything went smoothly. Pictures posted for this listing do not do the entire property justice! The home is amazing and beautifully decorated. My family and I all felt at home the days/nights spent here. We talked about hosting several more birthday's & celebrations at Riverland Lodge.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie O.

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

Such a beautiful spring in Michagan snow sun and fog

We came to Escanaba Mi. To meet our daughters future mother law and family The wedding is in August of this year and we Had a great visit. This property is the best home we have rented. They have thought of everything So convient and cozy
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

P R.

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

Peaceful and relaxing getaway.

The property and home are pristine. My city dogs were afraid of new sounds and smells, but once settled in loved going in the river and exploring the beautiful yard. Enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the deer, wild turkeys, hummingbirds, frogs, snakes and even a bear on nearby trail. Close to Escanaba if you want to eat out or buy burgers for the grill. was a great mini vacation for us!! 100% recommend to you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Sabari G.

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

Pleasant stay

We stayed here over the Thanksgiving break. Very calm and quiet place. Very clean and had all the supplies we needed in plenty. The RV tracks were livery to walk our dog and for some deer spotting. Also the occasional hunters. The only downside is the place does not have a dishwasher and so the utensils were a bit crusty as this entirely depends on the previous occupants. Would be great to have the housekeeping ensure the previous tenants did a good job. All in all we had a wonderful stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan C.

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

Great place, well equipped and lovely hosts.

Quick winter getaway with a little remote work with the family. Internet worked awesome even with both of us on zoom meetings at the same time. The house exceeded our expectations and really enjoyed ourselves. Spent each day exploring new trail systems hiking with the dogs to return for relaxing nights playing games that were provided. Steve checked in to ensure all was good and offered to come shovel even with only a couple inches of fresh snow. Very well equipped with all you will need to enjoy your stay. We will be back in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa C.

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

Amazing stay in the U.P.

This property was the perfect piece of paradise for our getaway in the Upper Peninsula. Braving the U.P. in the dead of winter was a risk, but it was one well taken and one that was made all the better by Steve and Audra’s cabin! It was so nice to enjoy the wildlife (deer, eagles...) right outside the back door and have quick access to the Soo Line rail trail for snowshoeing. Plus, only being about 15 min from town allowed us to have all the comforts of home. Everything was clean, organized and super easy for check-in & Steve was quick to respond to any need we had. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us. We look forward to coming back to the U.P. in the warmer months.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

8/10 Good

Dayna C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property, well appointed with amazing views.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Megan K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Riverland Lodge was the perfect weekend getaway! We were able to relax and enjoy the scenery. The property was very clean and pet friendly, our dog had the best time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect cottage!

The cottage was in a beautiful area of Escanaba. However, the entire upper peninsula of Michigan is beautiful. Escanaba has everything you need for a vacation. The upper peninsula has many points of interest. We really enjoyed the Pictured Rocks cruise.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

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

Great weekend on Ford River

We had an excellent stay at Riverland Lodge. The place is very clean, comfortable and well appointed. As soon as you walk in you feel at home. The river view and property are amazing. We visited many friends in the area and looked at a few houses for sale as we hope to return full time. Owners are very kind with great communication. Our dogs loved walks on the property and the River. We had fantastic weather as well. Thank you for sharing this peaceful gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by Audra and Steve

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Steve and I were born and raised in Escanaba. Riverland Lodge is our dream cabin on the Ford River, we hope you love and enjoy it as much as we do.

What makes this property unique

IT's the perfect place to work from the comforts of our lodge, with NEWLY INSTALLED high speed internet. Private remote setting with 1 gigabit high speed fiber, both upload and download speeds. Installed May 2022.

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