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Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Interior
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
By the Sturgeon River, this fully furnished log home offers a serene retreat. Enjoy kayaking or canoeing down the river, fishing for trout or walleye from the backyard edge, and unwinding by the firepit. Inside, cozy up in 3 comfortable bedrooms with 2 bathrooms and enjoy a meal in the fully equipped kitchen.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Outdoor space

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About this property

Entire place

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

Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

Relax by the Sturgeon River or enjoy the fresh air on the back porch of our fully furnished log home, watching the ducks play and float past. Our lodge is tucked away on a quiet road that follows the Sturgeon River and yet is also right in town. Walk or bike ½ mile into downtown Indian River to shop with Devoe Beach on Burt Lake, the Indian River, and bike / snowmobile trails less than a mile away. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or tubing down the Sturgeon River and Indian River. Fish for trout or walleye right in from the edge of the backyard. At the end of the day, enjoy sitting by the firepit.

Our Lodge:
After your adventures, wind down with a cool house during summer turning on central air when necessary or stay toasty with the gas fireplace during the winter.

Your group will sleep comfortably in 3 bedrooms with 2 containing queen beds and one containing both a queen and twin bed. Getting ready in the morning is easy with 2 bathrooms. In the evening, play games at the dinner table, watch a movie on 47” flat screen TV, or curl up in the loft to read a book or surf the web (free high speed WiFi). For mealtime, dine out, enjoy dinner in the backyard watching the wildlife and river, or dine inside using the fully equipped kitchen.

Our lodge sits back from the road with plenty of driveway for whatever toys you may bring with you.

Indian River area:
Our lodge is located directly on the Sturgeon River. Quaint downtown Indian River and grocery store are located less than ½ mile. Both Devoe Beach on Burt Lake and the bike / snowmobile path are less than 1 mile.

Perfect location for both outdoor and indoor activities year round. Boat down the Indian River to either Burt Lake or through natural wildlife habitat to Mullet Lake. The public launch on Indian River is about 1 mile away. Kayak, canoe, or tube on Sturgeon River. Rentals are located in town or bring your own. Enjoy Indian River’s Summerfest the 3rd week in July, or the Top O’ Michigan boat races in August. Venture a little further to swim in spectacular waterfalls about 30 miles east at Ocqueoc Falls.

Winter sports include snowmobiling, snow shoeing, or cross country and downhill skiing. Snowmobile trail is less than a mile away. Skiing areas are about 20 minutes away.

Springtime includes enjoying the area or fishing. In Autumn, take a drive through the Tunnel of Trees about 25 minutes away to see the colors.

View or drive over the Mackinac Bridge about 30 miles, visit a haunted lighthouse about 60 miles, or spend a magical day on Mackinac Island with a ferry from Mackinaw City about 30 miles.

Shopping options abound right here in downtown Indian River, or nearby historic Gaslight Village in Petoskey, or Harbor Springs. Indian River provides wonderful dining options nearby or venture a little further (about 30 min) for a wider variety of selections Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw City, and Cheboygan.

Additional details:
Our lodge includes free high speed WiFi, central air, fully equipped kitchen, fresh linens, flat screen TV with a Roku for streaming with your accounts, Playstation 3 for DVD and BluRay movies and games, washer and dryer, gas grill for BBQ-ing, and parking. Please bring your own beach towels.

Pellston Regional Airport is the nearest airport about 30 minutes while Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is a larger airport about 2 hours away.

Policies:
No smoking
No Pets
No parties
No fireworks
No Garage use. However, access to the back door is through the Garage, which provides plenty of space for your outdoor gear, shoes/boots, etc.
No access to the shed.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am per Tuscarora Township

Pets

Pets not 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 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
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Log Cabin Home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River Cabin

About the area

Map
Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake State Park - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Devoe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Burt Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Noka - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Bear Adventures, Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Indian River Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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Reviews

Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River Reviews

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Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 136 out of 136 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 136 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 136 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Our 2nd time staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

imad h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area was nice, but the cabin was even better, it had everything and was kept up well. Perfect fit for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

audra m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love everything about the home !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy Cabin

This log cabin is clean and well-appointed. Great location. It was an excellent base of operations for our visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house, yard, and amenities were top notch and Curt was super responsive throughout our stay. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

We enjoyed our stay. The home was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Home was spacious and cleaned with full kitchen and many unexpected amenities. The home was perfectly located to access all northern Michigan has to offer. Thanks for sharing your home. Would definitely stay here again or recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

jenny f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place and location

Very nice place right on the river and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Sturgeon River Lodge and we enjoyed it even more. The house is in perfect shape with everything you might need. The owner is very responsive and great to work with. We highly recommend this great property on the Sturgeon River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

The cabin was super clean and perfect for our family of 6! The weather in Michigan was awesome! We even rafted and went right behind the cabin, which was super cool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay

Place was perfect for a weekend sledding get away. We will be back again for sure.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised. Responsive Host. The kitchen / dining area is equipped and lends itself to family style meal prep and enjoyable sit-down meals. Peaceful location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Had a great time second time staying here highly recommend this house. Owners are great with quick response with any questions!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great River house

Sparkling clean, great amenities, fast WIFI, Everything was superb , we will come back
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sturgeon Lodge

The property is nice, the home clean and accommodating and close to things to do.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful house, great stay

Lazy Sturgeon is a beautiful, new 3 bedroom house with tons of space and great amenities. We sat on the back porch watching birds for hours, made dinner in the well-equipped kitchen, did puzzles and watched movies in the comfy living area. Beds were great, showers were hot. Getting in was easy, as was check-out. We will be back!
Early Saturday morning view from the back porch at the Lazy Sturgeon
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fall weekend getaway

Fall getaway. Beautiful spot with a lot of good restaurants close by. Nice fire pit with a nice rambling river you can hear behind you.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

rick c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cabin

Beautiful cabin and a great location to access the ORV trails, kayaking and playing volleyball at Burt Lake State Part beach
Stayed 3 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin to rent.

Very clean and a great location. Close to very good restaurants and not far from the lake. Owner is very helpful and friendly. We will be staying again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Summer family vacation

Beautiful cabin! We enjoyed a fun and relaxing week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Deer Hunting 2024

Place was very clean, it has all the amenities we need for our stay. Great location, close to town and a great outdoor view of the river just feet away with a patio. 3rd time staying at this place and hope to stay again
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

vacation

The place was awesome. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very clean, well stocked, nice setting

Owner very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Indian River cabin

Absolutely loved the place. Great location on the Sturgeon River. Host was very helpful. Really hope we can come up next May.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Riverside Cabin

Great place, awesome upstairs bedroom!! Will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022