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Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River

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A chair and a small table by the ocean with waves crashing in the background.
A blue house with two visible windows and a door, surrounded by overgrown vegetation and rocks.
A dining area with a table and chairs, a view of the beach through a glass door, and a ceiling light fixture.
A staircase with wooden steps and a white railing, a black sofa with patterned cushions, and a decorative wall piece with the letters "SISU".
A wooden room with a rocking chair, a lamp, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
This vacation home offers space for 8 guests with 4 bedrooms and 1 bathroom. It is pet-friendly, ensuring your furry friends can join you. Enjoy outdoor activities at J.W. Wells State Park and O. B. Fuller Park.

Highlights

  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Lake Michigan
4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cedar River, MI
  • Place, J.W. Wells State Park
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪40 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River

This lakeside home nicknamed "Sisu" is an ode to our Finnish heritage and the grit and resilience that often describes northern Michiganders.
The home is both cozy and spacious with 4 bedrooms including 1 king bed, 2 queen beds, and 1 bunk bed. There is a full-sized kitchen stocked with cooking essentials, new high speed fiber internet, a TV available to login to your favorite streaming services, and the primary bedroom has an extra coffee pot to get a cup of Joe before the kids wake up. This property is perfect for a fun, relaxing Upper Peninsula getaway, a stone's throw to the State Harbor, and a short drive to numerous outdoor adventures waiting to be explored. It's also a great place to enjoy staying in while you enjoy stunning lake sunrises, take a lovely swim, read a book listening to waves, fish off the harbor docks, or rent a kayak and paddle the Cedar River or Lake Michigan. We hope if you stay here that you leave with fantastic memories and the UP and Lake Michigan forever etched in your hearts.
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is no crib or bassinet at this home.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Pets must always be on a leash when outdoors.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Parking is ONLY available next to the road. Please do not park more than 10 feet from the road as the septic mound is beyond that.
Please shake out sand from towels and clothing before putting items in the washer/dryer because sand damages the machines.
Be courteous to neighbors and observe quiet hours 9am - 9pm. The shoreline is public within the tideline, but beach areas are private to each home.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 4175573vb
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
Long-term renters welcome
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

About the area

Cedar River

Stephenson is home to this holiday home. Lake Michigan and J.W. Wells State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include DeYoung Family Zoo and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf.
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Cedar River, MI

What's nearby

  • J.W. Wells State Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
  • DeYoung Family Zoo - 32 min drive - 43.7 km
  • Island Resort & Casino - 35 min drive - 56.6 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 40 min drive - 60.1 km
  • Four Seasons ATV Trails - 59 min drive - 75.9 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Halfway Bar & Grill - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Casperson's Cottage On The Rocks - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fantastic 4-bdrm Lake House in Cedar River located?

Situated in Stephenson, this holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of J.W. Wells State Park and Lake Michigan. O. B. Fuller Park and DeYoung Family Zoo are also within 25 miles (40 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 25 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 25 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 25 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 25 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay here! The communication from the host was excellent and everything was exactly as described. We had a peaceful and relaxing week.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved our stay! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
You are so welcome and I'm glad you had a great time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice quiet place right on Lake Michigan. Clean and well maintained. Host was responsive and very helpful. We would stay again. My husband, my Dog, and myself enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Aug 2026
We're so glad you enjoyed your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like being right on the lake this is the spot! The sunrises are fantastic. Nice and quiet area, only the sounds of waves. The water was the perfect temperature to swim while we were there. The house was great for our family of four. It had all we needed.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Aug 2026
We are so glad you loved your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our family of 7 spent a week here and loved every minute of it. We spent hours swimming and kayaking right out in front of the house. The house was very accommodating for our large family. The beds were comfortable. Would definitely recommend and would check if available if we return to the area!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
We are so glad you all had a wonderful time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was one of the smoothest VRBOs ever in terms of check in and check out. Amazing view. Excellent birdwatching. Tons of cedar waxwings. Heard a belted kingfisher and a red eyed vireo. Saw many monarchs that we imagined were flying over from Stonington. Kitchen was fully stocked. We were in need of nothing while there. Great base camp for day trips.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a wonderful pleasure to see this stunning place in Michigan. The home was spotless, and Bridgette was just a text away. We would definitely return and highly recommend this place to our friends and family.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we would love to have you back again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cutest little beach house on Lake Michigan in Cedar River. Clean and comfortable, and most importantly it’s quiet & calm for a great little unplugged getaway. The only sounds are the birds and the beach. This is my second summer weekend getaway here. Hope to return in the future!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
Kimbra, we are thrilled you came back this year and had a great time again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was the perfect spot for our family! We have children aged 3, 4, and 11 and all had a blast at the beach that was just feet away. The sleeping accommodations were great for all ages, offering everyone their own space. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook meals which made packing easier. We GREATLY appreciated the laundry available (especially with the kids). The host was extremely responsive prior to and during our trip. We would love to stay again in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug 2026
We are so happy you all had a great time making memories together and would love to have you back again!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin, very clean, amazing view!!! Would stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and location. Excellent views
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful waterfront with comfortable rooms. Loved listening to sounds of the waves.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful, cozy home. The host provided plenty of information for our stay, the house had everything we needed, and was very clean when we arrived. Would absolutely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was friendly and communicated well, yet not intrusive to our stay at all. Check in and out we're super simple. No problems. Comfortable even with 7 adults, 3 babies, 2 dogs, and there was plenty of room. It's not fancy, or lavish. It's a nice place and is well cared for. The shore is clean from debris, sand was soft and warm. Water is what you expect, storms and August bring up algae but smooth waters bring clear water. Water depth was 3' or less from shore out 150 yards, yes yards! After that unsure as we didn't go any further. More space to play, no invasion of hundreds of people or boats. Water was unseasonably warm, added to bloom I am sure. Kids picked up little rocks worn smooth from water, and a variety of colors. Neat little grassy yard, slope to beach and water. Neighbors are friendly. Water shoes are helpful but not necessary to enjoy beach. Bring beach toys and floaties it's a blast.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little girls getaway. Incredibly clean and nice property! Can’t beat lakefront Lake Michigan. Neighborhood permanent residents were welcoming & kind. Would stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice cabin

Very clean. Beautiful view. Comfortable beds. Well stocked kitchen. Our stay was short but very enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Peaceful retreat

We had a very nice four night stay. It is very quiet and peaceful. Only recommendation would be to add wifi if possible since cell coverage is poor.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, location, location! On the lake! Even while cooking in the modern kitchen, I could see, hear, and feel the lake. Lovely, uncluttered, comfortable, and clean space. Definitely stop by JW Wells State Park. It’s a half mile away and has a pristine beach and gentle hikes
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Aug 2025
We're so glad you had a great time and would love for you to stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect little beach house!

The view was breathtaking and the beach house was perfect for our family of 5. The house was clean, organized, and well stocked with all the amenities needed. We relaxed and walked up and down the beach collecting rocks and sea glass. We also enjoyed a fish fry at the little bar/restaurant just down the road. We definitely want to come back in the summer!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was spotless when we arrived. Unlike many VRBO properties the house had all matching quality pots and pans dishes silverware and anything else you need in a kitchen not garage sale miss match whatever. Perfectly white blankets and bedsheets. The beachfront location was perfect with a grassy yard and sandy beach. The only complaint is no grill. Hope to stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Cabin Right on the Water

We deceided to take a kinda last minute trip to Cedar River, which we love, and this one happened to be open the three days we wanted. This is a great space right on the water with an open kitchen, dining and living space, which was great for hanging out even when we had downpours. There were four bedrooms upstairs which we very roomy, and would be perfect for a bigger family. As is typical with the area, there is not cable or internet, so we drove up to Escanaba and got some DVDs at the Goodwill, picked up a pizza and had a perfect birthday! (We left the movies at the cabin for the next family to enjoy!), When the sun finally came out and the rain stopped, me and the pups spent a beautiful morning in the water which is literally steps away. We would absolutely recommend this place, and we will look up this gorgeous place next time we want to take our trip up to this coast!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Was a great place

It is a beautiful place but one of the sofas was broke could not use all week. We used the ac the first night and then the rest of the week it was broke. We was confused about the day we was to leave i thought i got it untill the 27th and she said we had to be out on the 27th we were like ok sorry for the confusion and we even though 8 hours away we hurried up and get everything packed and in car headed home they camr at 12 i guess ti clean and didnt say anything to us and then came agian at 4 and finally said something and thats when we figured out we had the wrong date and with no ac and a broken sofa we couldnt use and i kept the place clean and tight and she wants to charge me extra cleaning fee and late check out when nothing was said to us earlier it was not until 4 or 5 something was said and as far as we knew we still have and was leaving sat morning at 6am but as soon as we got everything figured we packed up fast and left headed back at 630pm Friday
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun 2025
We came by as soon as you told us the HVAC downstairs was not working. We weren't able to fix it so let you know we'd have to schedule a repair person and let us know if it was getting too hot without it (all bdrm units still worked). We didn't hear from you again so we didn't know it was an issue. You told us about the couch being broken the day after you left. We tried being kind thinking you were running behind checking out, so didn't say anything the first time the cleaner came by. Then 6 hours after check out, you were still there. It took nearly an hour to contact you, we had to involve VRBO. You said you would leave at 6am. I said okay because the cleaner already left again. I said I'd send the fee for the extra night and expedited cleaning. The extra night was same rate as your other nights. The extra cleaning charge was for cleaner rearranging their schedule to accommodate and get an extra person to help clean after 8 guests and 2 dogs for a week. We purposely leave a day between reservations for thorough cleaning. That's when you said you would leave right away instead. I said I'd reduce the charge to a late check out (less than half the nightly fee) and reduce the expedited cleaning fee. The cleaner arrived the next day to find the couch broken, a few dishes broken, several areas of dog urination and feces in the bedrooms that you didn't attempt to clean, as well as several bed sheets stained with bodily fluids.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The pictures do not do this house and location justice! The house is great, the beds are comfy, the location and sound of the waves are amazing! The house is right on Lake Michigan. I would stay here again with my family anytime! We spent our time relaxing on the beach and in the water!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

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