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Boardman River, Fire pit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna

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A cozy living room with a stone fireplace, a dining area, and large windows offering a view of the outdoors.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a marble countertop, and a hanging light fixture.
A stone fireplace with a fire, a dining area with chairs and a table, and a window with curtains.
A wooden deck with a railing overlooking a river, surrounded by dense greenery.
A modern living room with a sectional sofa, a flat-screen TV, a wooden cabinet, and a fish-themed wall decoration.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Enjoy the heated pool
    A rare find in this area - swim in comfort or have a relaxing dip.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Hot tub on site
  • Heated pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Mall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling nearby.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 12 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Forest Lakes - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardman River, Fire pit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boardman River, Fire pit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boardman River, Fire pit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boardman River, Fire pit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boardman River, Fire pit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, Turtle Creek Stadium and Arbutus Lake. Forest Lakes and Boardman Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 52 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 52 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 52 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 52 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 52 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location right on the river. Very convenient to TC. Nice fire pit area. Some of the doors to yard could use some work. We enjoyed our stay very much.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Sept 2026
Thank you! So glad you enjoyed this peaceful location on the river.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! The river and woods were very peaceful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2026
So glad you enjoyed! Thank you
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Swim spa amazing!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Birthday getaway on the Boardman

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great venue for surprise 50th birthday gathering for my wife. Proximity to River, hot tub and sauna were amazing 🥳
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul 2026
What a wonderful idea for a surprise party! Thank you for staying with Visit Up North.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed our stay. Home was clean & comfortable. Our only concern, was the number os steps, which made it challenging for my “aged” parent. Future guests with mobility issues should be aware of thisOtherwise, it was a great experience and we ally the hospitality!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul 2026
Thank you! We are pleased to know you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful location! This was a great spot for a winter getaway. The pool/hot tub overlooking the river was amazing. Well-equipped kitchen had all that we needed. Comfortable beds and very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Oct 2025
So glad you enjoyed this trip with your pet.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This is a beautiful place. Needs some updates but overall a it was in a nice location and beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay!

Great location and house! We appreciated all the extras like the putting green, lake, and game room.My only recommendation would be to bring a few extra blankets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 Jul 2025
We're so glad you enjoyed this home & all its amenities. We appreciate your suggestion.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ski Trip

The property is great! Very clean, a lot of fun activities and nice swim tub right by the river! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very important to have the game roomUnfortunately, it smelled like animal urine to the point where we were unable to enjoy itThe deck coming off the game room can be very dangerous as it needs repairsOverall, the house is an amazing placeJust need to put some money back into it and get rid of the critters!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun 2026
We are very sorry
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Spring Break Get Away

Great place, excellent experience. The river was really flowing fast which added to it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall color tour

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was well equipped and very clean. It was a very enjoyable experience.
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2025
Thank you - we are pleased to know that you enjoyed fall in Northern Michigan!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful Weekend

We stayed two nights and spent a day touring wineries. The rest of the time we spent relaxing at the VRBO site. The spa/hot tub was amazing, the sauna was wonderful and the location on the river was beautiful. We would definitely book another weekend at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Oct 2024
We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house at peaceful river location

This was a great house. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable. It was relaxing sitting on the deck or at the fire pit listening to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Outstanding experience, nature's gem of a get-away

Home and surrounding area was outstanding, beautiful and very peaceful! We floated the river and saw many homes, none of the other homes came close in comparison to our property! We had an excellent experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River House

Everything in the house was as advertised. Location was secluded and beautiful. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Home was beautiful but the fireplace did not work, the spa sauna was not working , ice maker on the refrigerator did not work, game room dart board had only one dart that would work and both Roku sticks did not work. One had to be charged and the other needed batteries replaced which I had to purchase. Home was pricey and I expected everything to be in operating order. A bit disappointed but would live to stay there again sometime.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2026
Thank you. We are so very sorry. We are pleased to know that you would stay at this home again. We did respond to your call and addressed the items we could during your stay. The fireplace, icemaker have been repaired, and Roku.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Riverside Retreat

We enjoyed our winter weekend away at the riverside home near Traverse City. The swim spa was relaxing as well as the gorgeous stone fireplace! We would love to book in the summer to enjoy the fire pit and game room. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Fall Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a long weekend family trip planned and this house was great for the whole family. The kids loved the game room and especially the pool table and we all got use from the hot tub and sauna as well. The property was in a very quiet peaceful area right on the river, but still a quick drive into downtown Traverse City.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Nov 2025
So glad you enjoyed your family fall getaway and all the amenities at this lovey lakeside home.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome place on the river

We loved this house! Great views of the river. Our kids enjoyed the putting green & hot tub! We would definitely recommend this house to anyone! Everything you need all in one place. Short drive to downtown TC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Private Getaway Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this House on the River for our family trip. Scenic view of the Boardman River was so peaceful. Huge firepit, hot tub and spa. Great location to the Lake and the Breweries.
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Jun 2025
So glad you enjoyed ! Thank you for sharing your experience.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Riverside escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great weekend for a special occasion in TC. Amazing amenities and location for any trip up North with River access, beautiful outdoor entertainment space and endless fun!
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Jun 2025
So glad you enjoyed your stay at this riverside escape!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Total peacefulness

Loved the view of the river so close to the property and being able to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of nature and the surroundings. Just lovely amenities!! Would love to come back again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Decompress in Style

Traveling for work every week, this place (and area), was ideal for a family R&R. The home was the perfect size; beautiful and comfortable. They thought of every last detail, to make your stay absolutely perfect. Good communication as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
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