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Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Docking and easy access to Burt Lake
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6720 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Indian River, MI
- Place, Burt Lake State Park3 min walk
- Place, Big Bear Adventures10 min walk
- Place, Cross In The Woods National Shrine16 min walk
- Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)33 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Queen Sofa Bed
1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
Riverfront Cottage w/ Boat Docking and easy access to Burt Lake
Perfect get-away cottage for 4 adults & 2 kids, 12yrs or younger! This Cottage on the Sturgeon Rvr provides a private, waterfront setting, located on a navigable section of the Sturgeon River across from a wooded area of Burt Lake State Park. This location allows easy access to Burt Lake, the Indian River, and the Inland Waterway! You can tie your boat/jet ski right up to the bulkhead and not have to hassle with trailering to the launch site each day (note a bridge limits boat height to 55 inches, and an outboard or I/O is recommended). Two kayaks are available for your use on the Sturgeon during your stay.
The property is nestled within Indian River’s village limits making easy access to I-75, US27, and M68. It is a short distance to Mackinaw City/Mackinaw Island, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Cheboygan and all they have to offer.
This newly renovated cottage is walking distance to the Devoe Beach, Burt Lake, Veterans' Pier, Indian River Cruises, walking/bike trails, ice cream, restaurants, coffee shop and shopping. You are only 5 minutes by bike to the North Michigan State Trail, a 79-mile hiking, biking and snowmobile trail. The tree lined trail runs along the shoreline of picturesque Mullet Lake. Bring your bikes and walking shoes to enjoy bike rides and hiking on the trails or. just sit back and relax on the deck or around the firepit with a cold beverage and enjoy the river. Something to do for the entire family!
The Cottage is decorated in a vintage, Up North theme with antique fishing gear, vintage maps and copper accents. The new casemate windows are easy to operate and provide a soothing cross breeze for those opting to enjoy Northern Michigan’s fresh air and cool nights. A new heating and air conditioning system has been installed for those hotter days/nights in August. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living areas.
The Master Bedroom, Moose Room, has a beautiful view of the Sturgeon River, comfy queen bed and a new half bath. The second bedroom, Sturgeon Room, has large windows along two walls to provide plenty of light and a great view of the river and wooded riverbank. All windows have blinds to block out the sun and provide privacy.
The living room has a large picture window facing the Sturgeon River and has been arranged with a comfy L-Shaped Sofa bed with queen mattress, a new Flexsteel motorized recliner with USB, and a wall mounted Smart TV. The dining area boasts a beautiful view of Burt Lake, a table to seat 4 to 6, and a coffee station.
The newly remodeled kitchen has full-size Stainless-Steel Appliances, a hammered copper farm sink with industrial style faucet, and a cook's Pot Filler above the stove. The eye level microwave above the stove makes it easy to warm up left-overs and pizza slices. The dishes and glassware have a colorful trout theme. The silverware has hammered copper handles, reminiscent of the areas' copper mines.
The cottage lawn provides plenty of space for backyard BBQ's, Bonfire, Croquet, Corn Hole and fishing!
*The cottage owners reside next door and are able to provide any assistance or information that you may need.
The property is nestled within Indian River’s village limits making easy access to I-75, US27, and M68. It is a short distance to Mackinaw City/Mackinaw Island, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix and Cheboygan and all they have to offer.
This newly renovated cottage is walking distance to the Devoe Beach, Burt Lake, Veterans' Pier, Indian River Cruises, walking/bike trails, ice cream, restaurants, coffee shop and shopping. You are only 5 minutes by bike to the North Michigan State Trail, a 79-mile hiking, biking and snowmobile trail. The tree lined trail runs along the shoreline of picturesque Mullet Lake. Bring your bikes and walking shoes to enjoy bike rides and hiking on the trails or. just sit back and relax on the deck or around the firepit with a cold beverage and enjoy the river. Something to do for the entire family!
The Cottage is decorated in a vintage, Up North theme with antique fishing gear, vintage maps and copper accents. The new casemate windows are easy to operate and provide a soothing cross breeze for those opting to enjoy Northern Michigan’s fresh air and cool nights. A new heating and air conditioning system has been installed for those hotter days/nights in August. There are ceiling fans in the bedrooms and living areas.
The Master Bedroom, Moose Room, has a beautiful view of the Sturgeon River, comfy queen bed and a new half bath. The second bedroom, Sturgeon Room, has large windows along two walls to provide plenty of light and a great view of the river and wooded riverbank. All windows have blinds to block out the sun and provide privacy.
The living room has a large picture window facing the Sturgeon River and has been arranged with a comfy L-Shaped Sofa bed with queen mattress, a new Flexsteel motorized recliner with USB, and a wall mounted Smart TV. The dining area boasts a beautiful view of Burt Lake, a table to seat 4 to 6, and a coffee station.
The newly remodeled kitchen has full-size Stainless-Steel Appliances, a hammered copper farm sink with industrial style faucet, and a cook's Pot Filler above the stove. The eye level microwave above the stove makes it easy to warm up left-overs and pizza slices. The dishes and glassware have a colorful trout theme. The silverware has hammered copper handles, reminiscent of the areas' copper mines.
The cottage lawn provides plenty of space for backyard BBQ's, Bonfire, Croquet, Corn Hole and fishing!
*The cottage owners reside next door and are able to provide any assistance or information that you may need.
Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Kids 13 and up are considered adults for booking.
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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
Indian River
Located in Indian River, this cottage is on the waterfront. Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Burt Lake State Park and Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Indian River, MI
What's nearby
- Burt Lake State Park - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Devoe Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
- Big Bear Adventures - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
- Indian River Golf Club - 5 min drive - 2.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min walk
- Burger King - 16 min walk
- Yaz’s - 5 min drive
- Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - 3 min drive
- Cafe Noka - 9 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Debra Kosloski
Welcome to our multigenerational cottage! The cottage was originally purchased by my maternal grandparents in the late 1940's as an Up North fishing cabin. Grandpa Davis worked nights as an Engineer on Ford's railway and Grandma was a Detroit school teacher. They would travel north on Old 27, before interstate highways, for a week of fishing and relaxation. When Mom, my grandparents' only child, married my dad, Jack Fay, she was a student at MSU and he was in the Army Air Core's pilot's training school, preparing to join the forces during World War II. They made the Air Force a career and our family traveled all over the US. Whenever we were stationed within driving distance to Indian River, we would continue to vacation at the cottage.
In 1967 Grandma and Gramps retired, left Detroit, and moved to Indian River. They decided to sell the cottage to purchase a larger, year-round home. My parents bought the cottage to allow Grandpa continued access to the Sturgeon River's amenities and for us to continue to vacation while spending time with my grandparents. We loved to walk or ride our bikes to Grandma's house, the beach, or into town. The river was our playground. We swam, tubed and canoed each day! It was a kid's paradise!
When my parents retired in 1975, they too, made Indian River their permanent residence. My sister attended MSU and I finished my last two years of high school at Inland Lakes. My older siblings and I would take turns staying at the cottage during the summers and bring our children to enjoy the river.
My husband and I purchased the cottage from my parents' estate in 2018 and had it remodeled and modernized. The cottage has always been the one constant in my life since we had traveled so much as a military family. It is my hope that we can offer others the same experiences that my family has enjoyed by making our little cottage on the Sturgeon available as a vacation rental. We have also retired to Indian River and reside in the log home next door!
In 1967 Grandma and Gramps retired, left Detroit, and moved to Indian River. They decided to sell the cottage to purchase a larger, year-round home. My parents bought the cottage to allow Grandpa continued access to the Sturgeon River's amenities and for us to continue to vacation while spending time with my grandparents. We loved to walk or ride our bikes to Grandma's house, the beach, or into town. The river was our playground. We swam, tubed and canoed each day! It was a kid's paradise!
When my parents retired in 1975, they too, made Indian River their permanent residence. My sister attended MSU and I finished my last two years of high school at Inland Lakes. My older siblings and I would take turns staying at the cottage during the summers and bring our children to enjoy the river.
My husband and I purchased the cottage from my parents' estate in 2018 and had it remodeled and modernized. The cottage has always been the one constant in my life since we had traveled so much as a military family. It is my hope that we can offer others the same experiences that my family has enjoyed by making our little cottage on the Sturgeon available as a vacation rental. We have also retired to Indian River and reside in the log home next door!
Why they chose this property
Location, location, location!
What makes this property unique
The Cottage on the Sturgeon offers a serene, waterfront setting within a quaint little town. Easy access to fishing, pleasure boating, and multiple water sports. We are close to the interstate and surrounding towns and places to explore. The access to the Inland waterway allows us to explore many rivers and lakes in northern Michigan.
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