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River Retreat on Thunder Bay River!

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9144 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

River Retreat on Thunder Bay River!

Come home to your own piece of heaven in the north woods of Northeastern Michigan Elk Country!

This spectacular white cedar full log cabin/home is nestled amongst a mixture of towering, evergreen pine and hardwoods with your very own beautiful 323' frontage of the Thunder Bay River, designated as a blue-ribbon trout stream, running by the front yard. The cabin/home looks and feels very secluded yet town is just a short walk away. You can grab a kayak from the kayak holder and launch right from the front yard. After a pleasant one hour river float you can get out at the township park.

You can connect with ATV/snowmobile trail #4 and #9 right from the cabin/home at the end of the gravel driveway, and ATV's can be driven on the edge of Montmorency County roads!

A screen room, located next to the woods, gives you additional outdoor space to relax and enjoy watching the birds and animals without them noticing you are there. And then there is that great cabin front porch...where you can sit and rock, or enjoy the porch swing, while watching the ducks, Louie the loon, and other wildlife at the river.

If that's not close enough for you, take a cup of coffee to the dock and enjoy sitting at the river's edge for a closer look at that eagle flying by. You can even catch smallmouth bass right off the dock. Or lay back on the hammocks next to the dock and watch the birds fly over you in the sky. Try not to fall asleep if you can, or go ahead and fall asleep if you want to.

Pull some wood off the firewood shelter and start a campfire in the fire pit. You can sit comfortably around the fire in heavy Adirondack chairs and plan your next adventure while munching on s'mores. Don't worry if the power goes out, (it rarely does), because there is a whole house, bunkhouse and garage generator that automatically turns on if the power goes out and automatically turns off when power is restored. You don't even have to lift a finger!

All this and we haven't even talked about the inside of this stunning custom built "up north" cabin/home which comes completely furnished! Come see it for yourself!

Property manager

Mark

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a river

Things to do

  • Kayak

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

  • Unit size: 1,550 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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
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

About the area

Map
Atlanta, MI

What's nearby

  • Clear Lake State Park - 12 min drive
  • Garland - 28 min drive
  • Little Bear Lake - 35 min drive
  • Otsego Golf Club - 49 min drive
  • Gaylord Discovery Center - 51 min drive

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chatter's Bullpen Bar & Grill - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Lucky D's - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪The Baklava Shop - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Elk Crossing Cafe - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪J D's Pizza Place - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is River Retreat on Thunder Bay River! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at River Retreat on Thunder Bay River!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at River Retreat on Thunder Bay River!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is River Retreat on Thunder Bay River! located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Clear Lake State Park and within 20 miles (32 km) of Brush Creek Mill and Garland. Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic and West Twin Lake are also within 20 miles (32 km).

River Retreat on Thunder Bay River! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 25 out of 26 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jason H., Fowlerville, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Great secluded place
Awesome cozy cabin! Had a great time there, very comfortable will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Glenda R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Long Weekend getaway!
We had a wonderful time relaxing at the cabin, and enjoyed kayaking up the river and hanging out at the fire pit. It was approximately an hour drive to Mackinac Island- close enough to go there for the day and then come back and relax some more before heading home on Monday. Everything was in working order and the cabin was furnished with everything you could need for cooking a full meal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anissa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
Pictures do not do this home justice. Being back in the woods and right on the river make for a peaceful getaway. House was very clean and well maintained. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jake U.

Liked: Cleanliness
4th of July
Absolutely beautiful cabin that came fully stocked with everything you would need. Awesome location that feels so remote but you are only a couple minutes from downtown Atlanta. Beautiful river setting and awesome fire pit setup. This place checks all the boxes. Would definitely not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K., Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet Getaway
The property was neat and clean, and the master bedroom bed was VERY comfortable. It is a very quiet property nestled back off of a long drive, directly on the river. The river was quiet and peaceful. (The upstream neighbors were a bit loud and rowdy during the afternoon, however it WAS a hot afternoon weekend. We could only hear them, not see them.) It is a relaxing setting with a beautiful cabin inside and out. We saw a bit of small wildlife and enjoyed the scenery. The only negatives we could say was that the TV Didn’t work, and there was no icemaker as stated in the Vrbo ad, however, they had a portable speaker so we listened to music and chatted. You can get ice close if need be and the property owner stated an ice maker was ordered. They have a wonderful and large fire pit and canoes/kayaks to use for the river. A lot to do and see if you’d like to explore!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Awesome cabin in a beautiful setting. Will be back
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shanna A.

Great Family Weekend!
The Cabin was lovely. The front porch was inviting and the river was fun to explore with the kids. We had a great time catching up with family. Oh and the beds were very comfortable! Bonus! Everyone slept great.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice place
Great property with plenty of room for seven of us. Close enough to town but far enough out. The river there is an amazing setting. Def would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laurie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Up north get away
We had a wonderful time up north at this beautiful log cabin home. We saw otters in the sream, a blue heron flew down to fish for trout. We saw 2 pilated woodpeckers, deer, and heard and were able to get video of a grouse drumming. We took a couple of the kayaks for a ride and sipped our cofffee in the mornings on the porch while watching the birds. Cooked perch we caught at Fletchers over the fire at night. Wonderfully stocked, and clean place to vacation. We will be back with our kids and Grandkids in the Spring. Thank you so much for a great relaxing time!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Autumn & Francis III S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Cabin Getaway
We loved our stay! Upon arriving I noticed how clean the cabin was. We had everything we needed! Plenty of outdoor seating, a beautiful river that my 8 and 10 year olds loved playing in. It came up to their knees but pretty shallow and perfect for play. The beds are super soft which I loved. Thanks for sharing your beautiful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Log cabin on the river
Absolutely wonderful place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ali c.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best stay
Myself and eight girls stayed here and not one of us had a single bad thing to say! It was extremely clean, quiet and succeeded but close enough to town if we needed something and gorgeous. We will all be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

4/10 Poor

Rhonda w.

Disliked: Cleanliness
August Family Trip
Bunk House was not cleaned. Blue trash bin was completely full-on arrival and not emptied the entire stay. All bag garbage needed to be transported to beginning of drive way entrance. Fire wood chairs (2) are broken. A bit strange to have previous food left behind in the pantry and refrigerator.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory K., Toledo

Liked: Cleanliness
Gkania
Property was better than expected. With in 1 to 1 1/2 hrs of all the major attractions of Northern michigan. The property was clean and close to market that had everything needed for a nice stay. Wish they had more than 1 bathroom but we managed with 6 adults 3 kids knew this going in.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nichole N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cabin in the woods!
We had a great stay here! Cabin was just as described. Clean and cozy! Beds were super comfortable! Enjoyed the fire pit and kayaks! Atlanta has a cute coffee shop, Michigan store gift shop and a small farmers market on Saturdays. Convenient to Gaylord, Alpena, and Mackinac Island! Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great quiet spot
Home was fully equipped with anything you could need. Plenty of room, great outdoor amenities. Had a great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tina M.

Liked: Cleanliness
One ofmost beautiful a cabins I have ever seen
Everything was as advertised and beyond our expectations. We kayaked and had a fire each evening. During the day we would go on fishing excursions closer to Alpena on the river. It was wonderful coming back to cabin each evening. We are hoping to book for next year.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family weekend together
We loved the property, it was out of the way, quiet, beautiful. We made an easy day trip to Mackinaw Island, fished, spent some time on the river kayaking, sat by the campfire, played cards, we just spent time together as a family in a wonderful relaxing setting. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne N., Chesterfield Twp

Liked: Cleanliness
Making Memories Memorial Day Weekend
Exactly what we needed. A little slice of paradise just a few hours away. Great to disconnect from city life. Enjoyed the outdoor fire pit and kayaks. I loved the kitchen!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home
This house was perfect for our family getaway. It was equipped with everything you can think of. The property manager was awesome at responding to questions! We rode the trails which were conveniently located and we were able to take off from the house!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paula S.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay at this beautiful cabin
Loved the privacy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Miracle l.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gd time there
The house was beautiful an the location was too, way back in the woods off the roadway i would say 1/4 mile drivway. We had a little issue with the heat being controlled on nest thermostat woke friday morning 59 degrees never operated one of these, so had no idea to used it, after i call one of the numbers they left there for emergency, as soon i told them about it, they had an app setup on there phone an the heat turn up to 70. It was fine all day friday till Saturday afternoon, an then we went out to dinner that night 3 hrs later we came back an the heat back to 62 again so i text the he or her again about the situation again told them need to take it off the schedule they have set up, an this time i knew how to work it now so i turn it up, took about 1 1/2 hrs to get it back to 70 again. Other than the heat issue everything else was awesome, love the inside of the house especially up stairs. Hopefully the heat doesn't happen to other guests like what we had to experience. We also had a bon fire there too, while it was snowing out that nite, great feeling an hearing the water running down the stream. Thanks Shawn
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tyler R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend at Briley
The cabin was clean and had everything we needed. It had an open concept making it great for hanging out as a group and playing games. The property was beautiful and secluded but still just a minute or two outside of town

10/10 Excellent

Rafa K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Prefect Getaway
This cabin was a perfect home away from home. It had anything and everything a family could ever need during a stay. The beds were so comfortable, the linens where so cozy and the kitchen was beyond stocked. Jamie was such a great host and handled everything quickly and communicated wonderfully. My family and I will definitely be returning this magical gorgeous cabin in the future.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Romana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cabin at the river
We had an awesome experience staying at this property. Not only was the cabin super clean and comfortable to stay at, but the owners had multiple snacks, drinks, and food available for our enjoyment. This was a first for us. I wanted to say the biggest thank you for letting us stay at the cabin. We will be coming back in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022