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Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroom120 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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Cornell, MI
  • Place, Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Place, Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds
    ‪32 min drive‬
  • Place, Island Resort & Casino
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Airport, Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪40 min drive‬

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You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil Escanaba River Cottage w/ Kayaks & Deck

Day Trip to Pictured Rocks | Dine Al Fresco | Yard Space w/ Fire Pit

Make the most of your Upper Peninsula getaway at this vacation rental in Cornell! This cottage features 1 bed, 1 bath, a cozy living area for movie nights, and easy access to outdoor recreation. After a day spent hiking through the Hiawatha National Forest or casting a fishing line in the river, sip cocktails on the deck as the grill sizzles or gather around the fire pit for s’mores. Reserve your stay today!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom: 1 full bed
- Loft: 1 full bed, 3 twin beds
- Living Room: 1 full sleeper sofa

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Deck, river views
- Gas grill, fire pit
- Outdoor seating & dining
- Picnic table, bench swing
- Kayaks, life vests
- Yard space
- Fishing on-site

INDOOR LIVING
- TV
- Wood-burning stove
- Dining table
- Shower/tub combo
- Books

KITCHEN
- Stove/oven, refrigerator
- Cooking basics, dishware/flatware
- Drip coffee maker (bring your own coffee), microwave, toaster oven

GENERAL
- Free WiFi
- Mini-split heating & A/C, ceiling fans
- Complimentary toiletries, hair dryer
- Washer/dryer, hangers, iron/board
- Linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels

FAQ
- No fence before river

ACCESSIBILITY
- 2-story cottage, 3 steps to enter
- Bedroom & bathroom on 1st floor
- Interior stairs to access loft

PARKING
- Gravel driveway (4 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet location near hunting, hiking, fishing & boating
- 11 miles to Hiawatha National Forest
- 22 miles to Ludington Park
- 27 miles to Island Resort & Casino
- 62 miles to Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
- 39 miles to Sawyer International Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- This 2-story cottage requires 3 steps to enter. While it features a bedroom and bathroom on the 1st floor, interior stairs are required to access the loft
- This property may not be suitable for young children due to the unfenced river area
This cottage features laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and a patio.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and patio
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 19.2 mi (30.9 km) from Lake Michigan and 15 mi (24.2 km) from Woody's Run Golf Course
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Cornell cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,294 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Tranquil Escanaba River Cottage w/ Kayaks & Deck Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 71 out of 80 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 80 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 80 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 80 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 80 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Billy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and so relaxing listening to the river! Clean and spacious - we really enjoyed our time there.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth V.

Very spacious. The view was spectacular! The kitchen was a little small. Even 2 people in the kitchen was a little much at times.There is limited to no cell phone reception outside the house (once connected to the host wifi) but we enjoyed being unplugged and played games every night we were home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Devon m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escanaba River Gem

Our family of four stayed here for about a week and enjoyed the property, especially the location. It was quiet and serene with a spectacular view of the river and surrounding forest. At night, we took advantage of the deck to gaze at the night sky. Day trips to Munising, Marquette and Escanaba added to our adventures. Would stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracee S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A girls get away. The cabin was perfect. The kitchen was well stock
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brandon G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay with amazong view of the lake

Had a problemchecking in due to it being under new ownership but took less then 10 minutes to get a hold of him. Great cabin with an amazing view of the lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Colin O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great fishing cabin

Overall had an enjoyable stay for our fishing trip. Location was great and cabin was comfortable. The property is going through an ownership transition which may have attributed to some inconveniences we had. We had to reach out to the property manager via phone to get check in instructions as emails/vrbo messages went unnoticed. Additionally, the WiFi during our stay was not working. The purpose of our trip was to get off the grid and enjoy fishing, however, were hoping for WiFi to keep in touch with loved ones (no Verizon cell service) as well as some remote work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gary M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent

The property is exactly as advertised. It's well equipped and very comfortable. The location is surprisingly easy to find and about as tranquil as can be. I plan on booking again next fall if at all possible.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joe U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Our Wilderness Retreat

Our third stay. Can’t say enough good things about the home and location. An Eagle flew overhead when we were getting in the car to leave. A spiritual end to another fulfilling stay.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary t., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

retreat

Excellent adventures in the area. Perfect accommodation!! Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammie J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful along the river

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Slice of heaven

This property is so beautiful. Perfect getaway for rest and relaxation. Beautiful setting surrounded by nature. Trees, river, wildlife. I believe there are more deer and turkey in the area than people! Deer came.into the yard daily to snack on apples. The cottage itself is very clean, comfortable and accommodating. We had a fire every night
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had the best time in the UP! The cabin was beautiful and the location was more than I could’ve ever hoped for. I feel completely refreshed and my husband is already begging for another visit to this property in the fall.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cabin

Beautiful location quiet and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay!

This place is the perfect out of the way spot. It was clean and the view was beautiful. We will definitely come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escanaba Cabin

Great location for fly fishing, very nice cabin.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erich G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning place!

House was perfect. Furnished beautifully, amenities all up to date and functioning. Location is truly stunning with incredible views of the river. The SOUND of the river was really remarkable. Very soothing and continuous. Outstanding trout fishing upstream and down from the house. Wading can be very tricky when the water is high, but when it’s low, this house is truly a fly fishers dream. We will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary t., North Carolina

Liked: Cleanliness

vacation

Got to spend 5 days with my son hunting and fishing. Host was so kind and helpful. We look forward to returning for another memorable adventure.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe U.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wilderness Retreat

This home is our go to spot for a wilderness retreat. Modern, solid, well equipped and situated on a beautiful river in a setting that is away from it all. The sounds of the river and wildlife really make you forget what you left behind. Throughout our travels to the home we have seen bear and deer. At the home we have had deer moving in and out of the yard as if we weren’t sitting out there. Eagles, the wolves in the distance at night, world class trout fishing and satellite tv! What more could you want?! I LOVE this place!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Liked: Cleanliness

The UP cottage

This place was amazing!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valerie S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Must stay

I didn’t want to come back home. Listening to the constant river flow and nature was absolute peace. The cabin had more than everything I needed, very cozy and clean. Going into town was very interesting, a lot of history to learn. Make Rosie’s diner a must stop for breakfast or lunch. Bob and Nancy were fantastic, knowledgeable and great conversation. I hope to come back again. If you’re hesitant on booking, this is your sign to just book it.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Escanaba River Cottage

Very nice. Host called us and made sure we were settling in. Was very responsive. Also enjoyed the chocolate.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet & relaxing

Beautiful location, away from the city, & a wonderful place to relax. The cabin has all that you need to enjoy yourself. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

The view of the river can’t be beat!!!

Unbelievable view that could not be more relaxing.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beauty and serenity

We had some issues with our stay but they were largely out of anyone’s hands. The mosquitoes this year have been horrible and they were so bad we couldn’t even step outside as we were swarmed. They were coming down chimney in droves and we spent our nights killing mosquitoes non-stop. The owner and property manager were apologetic and offered to make it right. What more can you ask? The property is beautiful and the river is gorgeous. Tons of wildlife, secluded location and a well supplied house. Other than the mosquitoes we felt like we were staying with family. Very cozy. Thank you for working with us to make things right! We will be back 😃
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023