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First Cabin On The Right

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Private kitchen
Private kitchen
Interior
Interior
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6342 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Big Rapids, MI
  • Ferris State University
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids Riverwalk
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jim Crow Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Big Rapids, MI (WBR-Roben-Hood)
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

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

About this property

First Cabin On The Right

This cabin is the old boy's dorm of the Central Michigan Evangelistic Association Campground. It has been remodeled for families to come and enjoy the large piece of property along the Muskegon River and the White Pine Trail. It has a full kitchen, bathroom, shower, and 3 bedrooms that sleep 6 people comfortably. The bedrooms do have sliding doors that are a bit loud at night. It could use a good paint job but with me allowing dogs it's hard to keep up. This is nowhere near perfect condition, but it is super cute. If you would like to use our kayaks or bikes just let me know prior to your stay so I can make sure they are available to you. I can take you upstream and you can float down to the campground. The price would be $25 each. I have 5 kayaks. Camping is $30 a night with water and electric hookup. There is lots of wildlife mainly turkeys and deer. I am confident you will enjoy your stay when you come. There is also another cabin that is available called Cabin 2. It is on VRBO also. Feel free to contact Gray's Riverside Camp for inquiries.

Property manager

Angie Gray
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Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
A fee of $100 will be charged for smoking indoors.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadlock

About the area

Big Rapids

Located in Big Rapids, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Clear Lake Golf Club and Katke Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Card Wildlife Education Center and Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Big Rapids, MI

What's nearby

  • Ferris State University - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Big Rapids Riverwalk - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Jim Crow Museum - 7 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Katke Golf Course - 9 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Townline Lake - 12 min drive - 8.2 km

Getting around

  • Muskegon, MI (MKG-Muskegon County) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Cafe - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is First Cabin On The Right pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at First Cabin On The Right?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at First Cabin On The Right?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is First Cabin On The Right located?

This family-friendly Big Rapids cabin is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Ferris State University, Artworks and Big Rapids Riverwalk. Clear Lake is 3.1 mi (4.9 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 55 out of 58 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 58 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 58 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob J.

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

Ferris State Graduation

Stayed a couple of days for my son’s college graduation. Super nice cabin, close to Ferris State, and Angie (host) was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vicki D.

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

White Pine Trail adventure.

We enjoyed our stay in Cabin 1. Rode the white pine trail from Rockford to the cabin. Host was very quick to respond to our messages while planning the trip and location was perfect-right off the trail. Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to getaway

The campground is being updated as it used to be a church camp. Cabin #1 is a cinder block cabin with 3 bedrooms, one shower/toilet/sink room and a common area for relaxing and eating. It was well decorated and comfortable. It has A/C and a couple fans. They thought of everything when they updated this place. The building with the restrooms is also a comfortable place to play games or watch movies. We were able to kayak and enjoy the river easily. We are looking forward to coming back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Melody B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

camp cabin

This was a remodeled cabin from a camp that used to be there. It is a concrete block cabin. The inside has been redone so it is pretty comfortable. The area around it outside is pretty rustic. It worked well for our trip we were there two nights. You will need to bring your own food and supplies there are not many places close buy to purchase items.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany N.

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

Stay

Could have been a little cleaner but was overall a good experience
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla H.

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

Nice relaxing cabin

We stayed for 3 days, it was 3 bedrooms, clean, very cute, the host was very pleasant and helpful. It was peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

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

Great place to stay!

Angie was the BEST host! This property is very unique. So peaceful and quiet. We absolutely love it!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

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

Weekend in Paradise

Had an excellent stay at the cottage. Very much as advertised and super convenient to get around Brig Rapids from. Would recommend to anyone coming in looking not to stay at some chain hotel!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy H.

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

Weekend to visit family

This cabin is small but spacious. Plenty of room and amenities. Was snowing and we had no issues with the heat. The washer/dryer unit works very well and it was awesome to take home suitcases of clean laundry. The kitchen is beyond stocked. We took groceries and could cook literally anything. Oven works true and there is even a crockpot and insta pot available. Lots of linens and blankets. Could walk and see the river. Will definitely book again. Looking forward to staying here in warm weather and using picnic table and fire pit.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lars L.

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

One night stay

The property was very nice. Initially, from the outside we were worried due to the cinder block exterior. The inside was beautifully decorated in a farmhouse/beach house style. Everything we needed was at the house. There was a basketball court and Cornhole boards waiting to be used as well plenty of property to go for a walk. The only minor issue was the heat in the bedrooms, but the cold was nice for sleeping in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

Donna L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Cabin on the right

Was not what the pics showed. No regular heat. Electric heater in back room as heat unit didn’t carry heat that far. If your looking to a place to camp it’s ok. Just wasn’t really impressed with the place. Outside was cluttered around the front door. It was a place to stay wouldn’t say there again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

J M.

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

Satisfied

We all thought it was charming and inviting. I would suggest putting an actual bathroom door versus a curtain for privacy. We would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary C.

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

Comfortable & Quiet

Cute cabin … had everything we needed … i think the shower head should be lowered or changed.. it was hard for the kids to wash up .
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda B.

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

Awesome place to stay!

We loved this little cabin, don't let the exterior fool you, it is very well done on the inside. Our family & pups had a great stay, host was very responsive to questions. Cool grounds if you have time to take walks, saw deer in the mornings. Very highly recommend this cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adam M.

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

Great place for a small group of friends or family

Great repurpose of a former bunkhouse dorm cabin into a vrbo! Cabin was comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed for our stay. Fast internet, very clean, and in a quiet surrounding. Our stay was during the winter, so there is likely much more to do in the summer months at the property than we did.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Faith

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very nice cabin. Easy to find and park. Enjoyed walking my dogs around the camp
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

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

Everything worked out perfect.

Second time for us at this location. Is a perfect and relaxing stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug M.

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

2 Night Stay

We liked staying there, it was quiet and peaceful. The house was clean and the description and pictures are accurate. Would stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca S.

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

Surprisingly Enjoyable

A variety of available activities for all ages. We were pleasantly surprised at how nice the cabin was. We were out in nature but so close to restaurants and shopping. Angie was a wondeful host! A pleaseure to work with.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

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

Cozy

Perfect spot for our golf getaway. Very clean & comfy!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

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

Nice little place

Very clean and close to restaurants and such.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caryn

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I loved the way it was decorated! :) I didn't like that there was no partition between the shower and toilet. Nothing to contain shower water :(
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda O.

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

Perfect for Short Stay!

We were in town for a wedding and this place was perfect. Clean, easy to find, and overall would recommend. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Relaxing

Very nice, relaxing place. Clean and had everything I needed
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Angie Gray

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My goal is to bring this beautiful piece of property back to life as it was in 1946. I can't wait for you to come and visit.

Why they chose this property

You will certainly have mixed feelings about this property once you see it. You will either love it and see the potential or shake your head why? I challenge you to take a chance on the unknown and come judge for yourself.

What makes this property unique

This cabin sits on the property of an abandoned church camp that I am currently trying to bring back to life. It is one of Big Rapid's best-kept secrets.

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