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River Pines~Downtown Waterfront w/ Wildlife Watching! Firepit,Snowmobile,Biking

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Water view

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Adventures
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

River Pines~Downtown Waterfront w/ Wildlife Watching! Firepit,Snowmobile,Biking

Nestled on the Little Sturgeon River. Nature enthusiasts will love watching wildlife in this idyllic setting. Step across the street, and you’re in the heart of town! House is located at the North Central State Trail for snowmobiling, biking or leisurely walks. Launch your boat from the public boat ramp directly across the street and explore the inland waterways of Indian River, Burt Lake, Mullet Lake. We’re just a half-hour drive from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and enchanting Mackinac Island.

The space
Your perfect Northern Michigan retreat! Our charming riverside property boasts abundant aquatic wildlife and is just a short walk from downtown to many restaurants and stores.

We provide a key code to the front door before your arrival, eliminating the need for a key exchange. Step into the foyer, where you can hang your coats over a heated baseboard and find a bench for removing wet boots and shoes.

River Pines features 3 bedrooms, including a master suite with a stunning river view, and 2 full bathrooms. Additionally, there’s a convenient pullout couch for extra guests.

The family room features two full-size couches, a high-top game table for puzzles and games, and two swivel chairs. There's nothing more relaxing than sitting in the swivel chairs in the morning, sipping on coffee with a cozy blanket, and watching the river critters. Furnished with a dedicated workspace and high-speed Wi-Fi.

Enjoy a fully stocked kitchen with brand new appliances, a slow cooker, large stew pot, and all your cooking needs. Our coffee bar features a drip coffee maker, Keurig, tea kettle, and a startup assortment of coffee, teas and hot chocolate.

Unwind on our covered back porch, offering a peaceful river view surrounded by privacy-providing pine trees. Gather around the fire ring with Adirondack chairs, perfect for roasting marshmallows and watching ducks glide by. Enjoy our newly built dock and try your luck fishing for trout.

Located on the North Central State Trail, our home is ideal for snowmobiling, walking, running, and biking. We're within walking distance to Devoe Beach, perfect for watching sunsets, fishing, and swimming. Less than a mile away, Big Bear Adventures offers year-round fun with rafting, tubing, kayaking, guided SideXSide tours, and unique winter raft trips. Several nearby areas that provide hiking, cross country skiing and snow shoe trails.

Nearby attractions include:
• Indian River Golf Club (1 mile)
• Cross In The Woods National Shrine (1 mile)
• Mackinac Island, Petoskey, Harbor Springs, and Gaylord (30 minutes)
• Northern Michigan’s top alpine resorts: Nubs Nob, Boyne Highlands, Boyne Mountain, and Treetops (30 minutes)

Our spacious driveway easily accommodates boat and ATV trailers. Across the street, you’ll find a public boat and kayak ramp providing access to the Indian River Inland Waterway, connecting to Burt Lake, Mullett Lake, and even Lake Huron.

Our home comfortably accommodates 9 people, but please note it's not suitable for young children who can’t swim due to the proximity to the river. This is a riverfront house in Northern Michigan, so you may see insects from time to time. Only small Jon boats or kayaks can use the river at our dock due to an underpass that limits the size of boats and the depth of the river.

Come and experience the best of Northern Michigan with us at River Pines!
Guest access
Please note that the garage and the owner’s room are off-limits to guests. The fireplace is not allowed to be used, except for the flameless candles.
During your stay at this vacation home, you'll be within walking distance of Devoe Beach. Enjoy features like laundry facilities. The vacation home offers free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The vacation home offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Onsite recreation includes a playground
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Devoe Beach and Indian River Golf Club
This vacation home offers its guests laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing 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)

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Property does not allow children

Policies

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

  • This property does not allow children.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
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
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.

River Pines~Downtown Waterfront w/ Wildlife Watching! Firepit,Snowmobile,Biking Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine B.

Liked: Cleanliness
You will love this house! We spent a week here and not only loved the house, we loved the area. First the house. Sarah is a dream host. Always responding right away, answering every question. Even the welcome binder she provides is great. Be sure to read it. Filled with ideas on how to enhance your experience. The house is a great resting spot between all the adventures. Plenty of space for eating, cooking, socializing, outdoor living. Very well appointed. Loved the combination coffee maker, the pots, pans, dishes, cutting boards, wine glasses, etc. Very comfortable beds, plush towels, soap, hair dryers, a couple couches for napping, and a dedicated work space for our remote worker. The location is off the river so best for kayaks and canoes. We rented a boat and jet skis from the Inbetween when we wanted access to the river and the lakes. You can walk to town and the beach. Drosts for ice cream, Inbetween for fish, Station for BBQ, Vivios for Italian and Pizza, Christopher’s for breakfast. Indian River golf course is public and gorgeous.It’s also an ideal vacation spot for the wider area. We walked the bridge (Labor Day is only) and went to Mackinac Island. Mackinaw City is 30 minutes away. We went to the dark sky park, amazing. Watched the Elk Herds, went to Petosky, Cross Village, Charlevoix. Walked to Topinabee on the trail near the house and ate at the Bridges. We highly recommend this house. It’s clean, comfortable and welcoming. A home away from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Waterford, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
This is such a beautiful and comfy home! Perfectly decorated and had all of the amenities we needed… including super close access to the Indian River boat launch if you’re looking to enjoy the nearby rivers/lakes by boat. Sarah was extremely responsive. Highly recommend this home and we hope to come back someday!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness

A couple days away

This property is well managed. My sisters and I easily checked in and out with minimal fuss. We spent our time with each other instead of cleaning the house.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marsha C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

Great place near the snowmobile trail. Comfortable and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Wonderland

Went to Snowmoblie in Indian River, this beautiful home has river views on both sides of thouse, cloase to trails, great beds and huge dinner table for our groupd..closet to Great bars withbdelicious food..would love to come back in the summer.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025