(Another) New home on the Escanaba River!

Welcome to the newest addition to Red Bridge Rentals. ‘The Birch Tree Home’ is a cozy three-bedroom, two-bath home sits slightly North of Dam 3 on the Escanaba River. The freshly furnished home is stocked with amenities and is ready for you to relax and enjoy the beautiful scenery. Whether you’re interested in enjoying the Escanaba/Gladstone area or venturing out to the many beautiful destinations around the UP, we are the perfect home-base for your next vacation.

From the moment you step inside, you’ll instantly feel at home. The comfy sectional sofa is the perfect place to prop your feet up and chill out in front of the new 55” smart TV. Remote workers and kiddos will appreciate the high-speed internet to keep tablets, games systems, and laptops running smoothly. The fully-equipped kitchen with large island is the perfect place to cook a meal or enjoy some delicious take-out! We offer a variety of games and a selection of playing cards for a family game-night or Euchre tournament. There is room for every member of your family to relax and enjoy a restful night’s sleep. The main bedroom features a queen-size bed with attached bathroom. The second bedroom has a full-size bed and the third bedroom has a twin daybed with a pull-out trundle.

Start your day by sipping coffee and watching a beautiful sunrise on our covered porch. Spend your afternoon paddling the river on one the available kayaks or fishing off our dock. Take in the beautiful scenery and wildlife. Deer, squirrels, rabbits, ducks, geese, and a variety of wild birds – including a majestic Bald Eagle are frequently seen along the banks and in the skies around the river. End the evening toasting marshmallows around the fire or playing games around our large family table. If the beach is more your speed, we are just four miles from Gladstone’s beautiful Van Cleve park. We’re also a stone’s throw from hiking/cross country ski trails, the Gladstone Golf Club, and the North Bluff disc golf course. Red Bridge Rentals is just an hour away from some of the Upper Peninsula’s most popular Pictured Rocks, Fayette State Park, Big Springs (Kitch-iti-kipi), Piers Gorge, and Sugarloaf Mountain.



What to Expect:

• Parking: There is plenty of parking for your vehicles, boats, and ATV trailers – sorry, we don’t allow campers.
• Bathrooms: A full bath with tub and single sink sits in the hallway. A master suite includes the second bathroom with a walk-in shower.
• Water Access: the home features a dock from the shore of the river. A community boat launch is just down the road. We offer complimentary use of kayaks and life jackets – please observe water safety. Sorry, no jet skis or water skiing on the river.
• Fishing: Bring a pole and some bait, the river is full of Walleye, Small Mouth Bass, Perch, Blue Gill, and Pike (fishing license required).
• Fire Pit: Yes! We have a large firepit and outdoor furnishing for your use on the property.
• Swimming: You can swim in the river; however, lily pads grow near the banks of the river during most of the summer, so you’ll want to venture a little further out. The Gladstone and Escanaba beaches are a short drive away.
• Internet: We have NMU high-speed internet – log-in information available at check-in.
• Pets: We LOVE pets and welcome them; however, they can be a little “ruff” on the home and its furnishings, so we do require adherence to our pet policy and an additional fee.
• Accessibility: We have a portable ramp for access into the home; however, the house is not fully wheelchair accessible.
• Grill: Gas grill and propane provided.
• Linens: all bed lines and towels are provided. Please do not remove them from the home. Please bring your own beach towels.
• Laundry: The home has a full washer and dryer for use during your stay.
• Parks: VanCleve park is about 4 miles away and offers a large playground, beach house, walking/bike trails, tennis courts, basketball, volleyball, skateboarding, and pickle ball. During the summer, the city of Gladstone offers live music every Thursday from 7pm-9pm.
• Shopping: Gladstone has a community grocery store and a season Farmer’s Market from 3pm – 6pm on Mondays. Larger grocery stores are in neighboring Escanaba.
• Smoking: No smoking in the home. Please smoke outside and safely extinguish cigarettes and cigars.
• Gatherings: Red Bridge Rentals has two homes on the Escanaba River. These houses are next door and would be an ideal place for a family reunion or get-together.