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Riverwalk Chalet: HotTub, Hike & Snowmobile Trails

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TV, fireplace, DVD player
Exterior
Property grounds
TV, fireplace, DVD player
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7158 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 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.

Riverwalk Chalet: HotTub, Hike & Snowmobile Trails

Escape to Riverside Charm: Your Winter Retreat Near Traverse City
Discover a charming cottage just minutes from Traverse City, offering a peaceful winter getaway with 1200 feet of river frontage. Enjoy stunning scenic views from the elevated deck, perfect for intimate meals prepared on the gas grill.
Cozy Comfort and Vintage Charm:
This chalet blends vintage charm with modern comforts, creating a warm and nostalgic atmosphere. The main level features a bedroom with a Queen bed and a Twin-over-Twin bunk, a bathroom with attached laundry, and an open living room and kitchen. Upstairs, you'll find two additional Queen bedrooms and a second bathroom.
The kitchen, a delightful nod to the 70s, boasts green laminate countertops, a wraparound counter with bar seating for four, and solid wood cabinets. Fully equipped with modern appliances, including a microwave, dishwasher, and 12-cup coffee maker, along with all the necessary cookware and dishware, it's ready for all your culinary creations.
Winter Wonderland and Outdoor Adventures:
Step outside and explore 6,500 acres of scenic state land adjacent to the property, offering hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails right at your doorstep. Enjoy winter activities like tubing, hiking, snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and more.
Relax by the firepit at the river's edge, listen to the soothing sounds of the flowing water, or unwind on the elevated deck or private balcony while watching for wildlife. After a day of adventure, soothe your muscles in the private hot tub.
Amenities and Convenience:
Free Wi-Fi and Cable TV
Fully stocked kitchen
All bedding, pillows, sheets, and towels provided
Complimentary starter pack of essential supplies
Firewood available for purchase nearby
On-site laundry
Gas grill
Private hot tub
River access and frontage
Access to state land and trails
Guest Services:
Our team is dedicated to ensuring a seamless and enjoyable stay. While respecting your privacy, we're just a message or call away for any assistance or recommendations. Our local team is available to help with parking or any other inquiries during your stay.
Booking Information:
After booking, you'll be asked to sign the rental agreement. Upon completion, you'll receive all the details for a smooth check-in.
Highlights:
Riverfront property with private hot tub
Access to state land and snowmobile trails
Vintage charm with modern amenities
Pet-friendly
During your stay at this chalet, you'll be close to Arbutus Lake. Enjoy features like 1 hot tub.
  • 6 minutes by car from Forest Lakes and 10 minutes from Arbutus Lake
As a guest of Riverwalk Chalet: HotTub, Hike & Snowmobile Trails, you'll find a hot tub and barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Traverse City chalet is smoke free.

Property manager

Kurt Hubschneider

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

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: 1,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
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

  • Pets are welcome
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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
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.

Property is also known as

708949

Riverwalk Chalet: HotTub, Hike & Snowmobile Trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 165 out of 172 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 172 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 172 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 172 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
Came to get away from the daily grind looking for peace and relaxation. It delivered! The seclusion, wildlife, fire on the river was exactly what we all needed. The house was cleaned very well and the AC was great during the hot weather.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beauiful Property
This is our 2nd stay at the Boardman River Cottage and the place is very clean and well maintained. The grounds and the river add much to the experience. Communication with the owner was easy. We would easily come back. Thanks Richard!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Luke W., Toledo, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Property and Host
Richard was extraordinarily helpful and his property is beautifully remote. Highly recommend. We all want to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

STEVEN V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very nice cottage in the woods.
Very clean. Beautiful location. Accurate listing. Would recommend. Would rent again. You do have to walk across a bridge over the river and go up some steps to get to the cottage. Was not a problem for my wife and I, we are in our 60's. The location is worth a few steps.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Tomball, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
AAA
Beautiful property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dave Z.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot on the river!
I stayed here with a group of guys for my brother's bachelor party, and this spot was fantastic. The bonfire pit is right next to the river, and there's a hot tub right out back. The place was immaculately clean, and had a very nice cabin charm. The showers were both very nice and clean, and the kitchen has everything you need. Thanks Richard!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A river runs through it
Such an peaceful stay. We loved being by the river and seeing the kayakers go by Enjoyed daily grilling and campfires. The house is stocked well. Met the nice owner upon arrival to sign paperwork. Don’t forget the bug spray.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Teresa H., Cincinnati, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Rustic River Getaway
This is a relaxing, rustic cottage on the river--you can hear the river current when windows are open. Entry to cottage is a lot of steps, just something to consider. Beds were comfortable. Kitchen is small but functional. It could use a few more serving utensils such as wooden spoons. Nice hot tub in back of property. Two downsides: one is the wifi--listing says wifi available--it turns out it is a hotspot and you are allowed 1G per stay. With two younger kids that love to watch videos that was not enough. Second the gas grill is dirty and we were unable to turn on the propane. It was a great base from which to explore Traverse City and would gladly return for another stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay!
We stayed here for a week while exploring the area. What a beautiful setting! The river views are amazing. We loved sitting on the hammocks enjoying the views. The house is very comfortable. We loved the decor and everything we needed to prepare meals was provided. Also the location is great for exploring the area. Communication with host was very good. We will definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peta S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful property
This beautiful property was spotless, spacious for our 3 teens, 8 year old and two adults. The beds and pillows were very comfortable. Everything you would need were available! The views were magnificent. The owner was a pleasure to talk to and very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian U.

Liked: Cleanliness
Memorial Day Weekend Up North
What a beautiful property right on the bend of the board man river. The views exceeded our expectations! The cabin was very clean and had everything we needed. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Brian T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Motorcyclist Treehouse on the River
We really enjoyed our stay. Richard was an incredible host, very good communication. He walked us through the house at check-in and gave us a straightforward please do and please do not list, all very reasonable requests. We loved the house/cabin you feel like you are right over the river in a treehouse. Wood was available for us, which is great as motorcyclists, though that may have just been good luck on our part, for the incredible fire ring just feet off the river. The drive on google earth showed as gravel, but has since been black topped, there is only a very short stretch of gravel that was well packed and easy to ride on as was the parking area. I was initially concerned about the amount of stairs from the pictures, but once you arrive you are so busy taking in the views that they were a non issue, and I do not like stairs. Initially you will feel like the upstairs bedrooms do not cool very well, but following Richards advise with some fan placement we were completely comfortable at night and our daytime highs were in the 90's. If I could change anything it would be to move the hot tub to the front for a river view, easier said than done I realize, and to put in some stairs to access the river, the banks are steep and to get in there I had to do some climbing. Incredible stay, THANKS RICHARD!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great weekend getaway
We enjoyed a quick weekend getaway at this house. The sound of the Boardman River while relaxing either in the hammocks, or on the deck, or by the firepit was awesome! Richard was very responsive and a great host. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

karen r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved the place :)
Will come back again
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lillian W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great place to relax
This place allowed us to relax and get away from the day to day rush of life. The rippling sounds of the water and fresh air was so relaxing. The house is very clean and had that cozy feeling.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

JENIFER S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Paradise
This spot is nothing short of paradise. We had the best time relaxing, hiking and shopping. Can't wait to come back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cory C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful getaway
Beautiful property and a great home base for our weekend of visiting Traverse City. Richard was a great host, we enjoyed our weekend.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Tomball, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
River Bend
Just beautiful!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angelica G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome spot for friend weekend
This place was everything we needed! We were looking for a nice relaxing spot to get away from the world a bit. This spot exceeded our expectations. The house is beautiful, surrounded by trees and water. We wine tasted Saturday, but we could’ve just stayed at the house all weekend. We’re going to make this an annual friend trip and hope to get this house every fall!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Leilani G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property!
We came with friends for a weekend to celebrate my birthday, and we cannot stop talking about how beautiful the view was. The photos for the listing do not do the view of the property justice! Richard was an amazing host that goes above and beyond to make sure you are happy with your stay. We will definitely be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful and peaceful
We really enjoyed our stay. Location was great. Enjoyed nature but close drive to Traverse City. Will definitely return. Thank you Richard!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfectly located
Staying here is basically like having a private camp site, but with a cabin to retreat to. There are woods for the kids and parents both to explore, a sizable stream right outside your doorstep, etc. No need to buy firewood - there is all you need in the surrounding woods. The cabin itself was also a great home base. No glitches at all with things like WiFi or the TV - we were able to settle in and watch Sunday Night Football and election night during our stay. Downtown Traverse City is an easy 10-minute drive, if that.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2020

10/10 Excellent

Echo S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views
We were so happy with our stay! The views are absolutely beautiful and it was the perfect getaway. Will definitely be going back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ron L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome Cottage
The cottage is in a great location literally right on the Boardman River. We were impressed by the cleanliness throughout and the beds were comfortable. Richard is an excellent host and communicator. We'll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jym W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pretty sweet place, amazing location.
Loved this place. Property feels more like the ultimate campsite, with a 3 bedroom house & hot tub. Location feels like a point of interest on a hiking trail. The view of the river is outstanding, gentle on the ears as well. We had a great time exploring the surrounding woods, rock hunting in the creeks and the wood burning stove was nice on a cool wet evening. Simple, straightforward amenities but everything was functional and as advertised. The large glass doors allow you to enjoy the view from inside regardless of the weather. Really is a unique property, sure it is beautiful any time of year. A comfortable drive to Traverse City, about 20 minutes as I remember. Always a fun city to visit, the host was clearly well versed in what to do, where to eat etc. and the recommendations were on point. Advise asking him, a seasoned pro who seems to be running a great business. Highly recommended, already thinking about another trip next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020