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Highlights
Games
A rare find - enjoy a variety of games available on-site.
Overlooking the river
Guests love the scenic riverfront views.
Discover nearby landmarks
Close to Burt Lake State Park
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Kitchen
Air-conditioning
Barbecue grill
Balcony or patio
Free Wi-Fi
Explore the area
Indian River, MI
Burt Lake State Park
Place, Burt Lake State Park
1 min walk
Big Bear Adventures
Place, Big Bear Adventures
7 min walk
Burt Lake
Place, Burt Lake
7 min walk
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
27 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!
INDIAN RIVER MICHIGAN located on the Famous Sturgeon River !!!
You can escape to this prefect hideaway at our River Bend vacation cabin. It has a full kitchen that opens to the cozy living room with cathedral, vaulted ceiling, and knotty pine walls throughout, adding to the cabin atmosphere. For the young at heart, climb the ladder to a loft with 2 built in twin beds, or enjoy one of the 2 bedrooms on the main floor. Master has a Queen bed and other bedroom has a full bed and a lofted twin bed.
You are steps away from the Sturgeon River with 35' of frontage. Enjoy the water; Canoe, tube, kayak to Burt Lake that connects to Mullett; Pickerel; and Crooked Lake which leads out to the Great Lakes.
After a long day on the water or hiking through the woods, relax and watch a movie on the flat screen smart TV. Wireless Internet is also available free of charge so you can check your email, surf the web, or take care of business while you are away from home. Enjoy a game of chest under the hanging twin bed, ideal for a family time, or quaint romantic getaway, or a group for rafting down the river. You can walk to Big Bear to rent your tube, kayak, or raft's. They have trips scheduled to take you up river, you can end at the cabin, ideal for those that are to tried to drive after the long river adventures.
Please note that this is a non-smoking cabin and absolutely no pets allowed.
Whether you enjoy water skiing, rafting, swimming, wake boarding, paddle boards, jet skiing, canoeing, tubing, ATV's, hiking, or awesome fishing (with 17 known fish species in the area) you have found your spot for a relaxing true “UP NORTH RETREAT” in this log cabin!
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About the area
Indian River
Located in Indian River, this cabin is near a water park and on the waterfront. Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with skiing, and don't miss out on the ice skating.
Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Getting around
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive
Restaurants
Burger King - 17 min walk
Vivio's - 17 min walk
Burt Lake Brewery - 6 min drive
Yaz’s - 5 min drive
Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse
Frequently asked questions
Is River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!! pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?
As of 7 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!! on 2 Dec 2026 start from £278, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is River Bend Cabin - Float the Sturgeon River!!! located?
Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Burt Lake are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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We were super impressed with the property and the location, perfect for our Northern Michigan family vacation! Perfectly located for our trips around the area, and so nice to come back to after long days to relax, eat, and sit by the fire. The river was idylic, and the kids had fun waving to the rafters and tubers floating by. Would definitely stay here again when we need a place up North!
Cute cozy place to stay and enjoy the amenities of the northern part of Michigan. Easy and short access to the highway and grocery store, without losing the charm of a cabin right on the river.
Very cozy way cabin, close to all nearby attractions
Warm and inviting cabin, close to town but still with feeling of seclusion. Had 1 rainy day and was amazing sitting in front porch area on swinging couch:)
Had a great stay, the cabin was very clean and perfectly furnished, check in and out process was a breeze. Really enjoyed the time there and would visit again.
It was the cutest cozy cabin. We loved our stay and sitting by the river. The day bed swing was my favorite spot. Centrally located to all kinds of fun. Will definitely be back.
Cabin was nice. Host was great at communicating and had instructions posted very clear. Wish there was storage containers, and curtains over the back windows. Enjoyed feeding the ducks.
Loved the cabin. It was a little warn but air confitioning and fan helped a lot. Everything we needed was there alteady. It would be utterly adorable during a christmas time stay
Everything was great, such a nice little spot on the river. We went tubing and when we made it to the property we got out, had lunch, then finished going down. The kids really enjoy it. Thanks again!
Have stayed at this property several times going back to 2020 and each visit has been outstanding. Great location on the Sturgeon River and close to North Central State Trail for cycling and DeVoe beach for swimming. Within walking distance to everything in Indian River but still feels secluded when using the grill, patio and fire pit along the river. Kitchen has been updated recently with all new appliances. Wall was opened up between the kitchen and dining area in the front sun room as well. Very comfortable and relaxing place to stay.
Ideal location on the Sturgeon River, close to Burt Lake, the North Central State Trail and all that the town of Indian River affords. We appreciated the updated kitchen and new wall opening direct to the dining area on this trip and plan on returning again next year.
My goal is to make your stay one you will never forget and to build family memories that will last a life time. I want everyone to experience Northern Michigan and what it has to offer. Whether you enjoy water/snow skiing, snowmobiling, swimming, wakeboarding, paddleboards, jet skiing, canoeing, kayaking, tubing or just relaxing with a good book you will enjoy the River Bend cabin. As the owner and also a customer to the cabin i will pride myself to make this vacation one that you will put on the calendar next year.
Why they chose this property
It's not why this property but why not. This updated cabin will charm you vacation in many ways. Lets start with the beautiful location and and the access it has to all your outdoor needs and pleasures, plus the beautiful river that nestles steps from the front door. This decorated cabin will give you that out of town feel but also provide you with some at home basics like internet access and a wall mounted big screen TV to calm the little ones down while the outside grill is preparing the evening meal.
What makes this property unique
Great location, quaint updated inside decor with new furnishings. It also has a key-less entry so you don't have to worry about lost keys while canoeing.The newly added loft is a great escape for older kids, teenagers and the young at heart .City conveniences are just right around the corner for those things we seem to always forget to pack.
A short walk from the cabin you will find Big Bear Advantages to rent all your river rafting supplies (Tubes,Kayaks, rafts), McDonald's or Burger King, Kens grocery store, a smoke house BBQ/ Bar restaurant with karaoke, Wilson's Rivers Edge Restaurant, Subway and a great fish smokehouse. You have everything you need just steps from your cabin door, but when your at the cabin it has the perfect relaxing setting.
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