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Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!
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9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms 2+ bathrooms Sleeps 2 2880 sq ft
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Explore the area

Traverse City, MI
- Turtle Creek Stadium9 min drive
- Front Street16 min drive
- Traverse City Beach16 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 2)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
1 King Bed
Bedroom 4
+2
6 Single Bunk Beds
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!
Retreat to Northern Michigan with your significant other! SPECIAL 2-PERSON-ONLY rate for this 4-bedroom Traverse City vacation rental! This riverfront home features Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor space with amazing views directly on the Boardman River! Stay on-site and lounge in the hot tub or roast s’mores over the fire pit! Or head downtown for quaint shopping, visit Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, or swim in Grand Traverse Bay. The Great Lakes State awaits!
The space
2,880 Sq Ft | Private Location | In-Unit Laundry | Outdoor Dining Area
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Triple Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play
If you are looking for a beautiful, serene, upscale atmosphere, you will be very happy at The Firefly Lodge! This is not a "party house". If you need to be loud outside during quiet time, this isn't your destination.
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, wood-burning stove, dining table, breakfast bar, laptop workspace, game room w/ home theater system & pool table, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, private hot tub, heaters, wood-burning fire pit, basketball hoop, riverfront seating area, river views, fishing, skiing & snowmobiling nearby
The Firefly Lodge has a sister home next door (Boardman Monarch), in case your family group or company retreat needs space for up to 26 people!
Firefly Lodge offers:
- Pool table
- Cozy wood stove
- Nintendo mini
- Large smart TVs
- Stocked laundry room
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
The southern exposure means lots of light throughout the day!
2-person stays can receive discounted cleaning fee ($150), if you request before booking! (Extra unclaimed guests will be charged for at $150/person.)
Additional pets can be approved for an additional pet fee!
We welcome you into your many happy memories!
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, drip/Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryers
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access requires a few stairs, 1st-floor bedroom, exterior security camera (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles)
Guest access
Exclusive access to the entire house.
Other things to note
Boardman river is fairly cold, but many people enjoy fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing!
Firefly Lodge is very close to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area, which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? We are in close proximity to the Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! We are close to the Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross-country trails. Mount Holiday is only 11 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 27 miles away.
This setting is perfect for relaxing riverfront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15-minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula's and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
Short stays, weekly and monthly, are available. Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park is 26 minutes from this location. Downtown Traverse City is just 15 minutes away.
An exceptional location for easy access to all the fun activities this great area has to offer while still being ‘away from it all.’ Festivals abound in this area, including Traverse City Film Festival, beer, music, and wine Festivals, and The Cherry Festival. Terrific shopping in waterfront villages and towns.
House Rules:
• Non-smoking. (There will be a $1000 penalty for smoking inside the premises.)
Distance to:
• Downtown Traverse City (7.3 mi)
• Cherry Capital Airport (7.8 mi)
• Traverse City State Park Beachh (9.5 mi)
• Meijer (7.4 mi)
• AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 (6.8 mi)
• Chateau Grand Traverse Winery (17 mi)
• Grand Traverse Brewing Company (4.5 mi)
• Munson Medical Center (9.1 mi)
• Interlochen Center for the Arts (11 mi)
The space
2,880 Sq Ft | Private Location | In-Unit Laundry | Outdoor Dining Area
Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Triple Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play
If you are looking for a beautiful, serene, upscale atmosphere, you will be very happy at The Firefly Lodge! This is not a "party house". If you need to be loud outside during quiet time, this isn't your destination.
INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, wood-burning stove, dining table, breakfast bar, laptop workspace, game room w/ home theater system & pool table, ceiling fans
OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, private hot tub, heaters, wood-burning fire pit, basketball hoop, riverfront seating area, river views, fishing, skiing & snowmobiling nearby
The Firefly Lodge has a sister home next door (Boardman Monarch), in case your family group or company retreat needs space for up to 26 people!
Firefly Lodge offers:
- Pool table
- Cozy wood stove
- Nintendo mini
- Large smart TVs
- Stocked laundry room
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi
The southern exposure means lots of light throughout the day!
2-person stays can receive discounted cleaning fee ($150), if you request before booking! (Extra unclaimed guests will be charged for at $150/person.)
Additional pets can be approved for an additional pet fee!
We welcome you into your many happy memories!
KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, drip/Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster
GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryers
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access requires a few stairs, 1st-floor bedroom, exterior security camera (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles)
Guest access
Exclusive access to the entire house.
Other things to note
Boardman river is fairly cold, but many people enjoy fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing!
Firefly Lodge is very close to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area, which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? We are in close proximity to the Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! We are close to the Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross-country trails. Mount Holiday is only 11 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 27 miles away.
This setting is perfect for relaxing riverfront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15-minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula's and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.
Short stays, weekly and monthly, are available. Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park is 26 minutes from this location. Downtown Traverse City is just 15 minutes away.
An exceptional location for easy access to all the fun activities this great area has to offer while still being ‘away from it all.’ Festivals abound in this area, including Traverse City Film Festival, beer, music, and wine Festivals, and The Cherry Festival. Terrific shopping in waterfront villages and towns.
House Rules:
• Non-smoking. (There will be a $1000 penalty for smoking inside the premises.)
Distance to:
• Downtown Traverse City (7.3 mi)
• Cherry Capital Airport (7.8 mi)
• Traverse City State Park Beachh (9.5 mi)
• Meijer (7.4 mi)
• AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 (6.8 mi)
• Chateau Grand Traverse Winery (17 mi)
• Grand Traverse Brewing Company (4.5 mi)
• Munson Medical Center (9.1 mi)
• Interlochen Center for the Arts (11 mi)
Property manager
Natalie
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Hot tub
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Washer
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Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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 Grand Traverse Bay. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Canoeing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.

Traverse City, MI
What's nearby
- Turtle Creek Stadium - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
- Grand Traverse Mall - 12 min drive - 11.7 km
- Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
- Front Street - 16 min drive - 12.7 km
- Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 15.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Chick-fil-A - 12 min drive
- Culver's - 8 min drive
- Buffalo Wild Wings - 11 min drive
- Burger King - 7 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
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