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Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden and a playground at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private . Active travellers can enjoy kayaking at this cabin. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer

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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.

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Shadowland River Lodge is located approx. 12 miles South East of downtown Traverse City. It is nestled on 33 acres of private land with 650 feet of frontage along the Boardman River. The original log home structure was built in 1929 and in later years added on to including a kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, walk-in closet, utility room, and a riverside main bedroom.

Shadowland River Lodge currently sleeps up to 6 guests with a queen bed in the one “ conventional “ bedroom with direct river views. (red bedspread) A set of “twin” size bunk beds are in the main room (red checkered) of the cabin structure along with a “double” size futon. (Cream w/ multi-color stripes)

The property has become a retreat for those looking to be a little off the beaten path of the busy hustle and bustle of Traverse City. Step back in time and enjoy the privacy and sense of nature that envelops this log home along the Boardman River. Also enjoy endless amounts of free firewood for use inside and out!

We are dog friendly - this means all dogs! (Sorry, we only allow dogs, no cats, etc.) There is no size limit. We love to have guests experience Shadowland River Lodge with their K9 family members! We see no need to charge a pet fee, so there isn’t one!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,849 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 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 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
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.

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Shadowland River Lodge in Traverse City
Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River
Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River Pet Friendly

About the area

Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Twin Lake - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 18 min drive - 21.3 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 25.7 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 27 min drive - 29.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 28 min drive - 38.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪peegeos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leaves & Libations 2011 Timberridge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Dr. Jekyll's - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Twin Lake and within 3 miles (5 km) of Forest Lakes and South Branch Nature Preserve. Twin Lakes is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 158 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 160 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 160 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Amy S.

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

Perfect place for getaway

Everything was very clean and well maintained.Cabin was even better in person. We would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keaton R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property and cabin were everything we wanted and expected, the host were great people and gave us lots of good information at the beginning of our stay! The cabin was stocked full with just about everything you would need. We highly recommend this as your next place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelley P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Shadowland Lodge was perfect for our family and small dog. The lodge was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed. The running river beside the lodge was a favorite spot—especially for our dog who couldn’t get enough of it. Highly recommend for a peaceful getaway.
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ann p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadowland River Lodge exceeded our expectations. The pictures don't quite capture how truly special the entire property is. We were reminded of our stay at the Lake Placid Lodge. The cabin, the fireplace, lodge decor and the orderliness of everything made for a wonderful week. Much gratitude to our wonderful hosts. You can tell they really care.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a beautiful property in a picturesque setting with every amenity your heart could possibly desire. Hosts were helpful and gracious. It was, in fact, such a wonderful overall experience, we're planning a second trip in the very near future with plans to come back next summer as well. Thank you, Jason and Nicole. It simply could not have been better! A
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

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

5 Star

This was our second time staying at Shadowland Lodge, and it’s officially our favorite getaway spot! The cabin is beautiful, peaceful, and has everything you need to relax — tubing on the river, hot tub, fire pit, scenic walks, and plenty of space for games and family time.We especially love that we can bring our dog, who had just as much fun exploring as we did. The host provides so many thoughtful touches that make the cabin feel like home. Can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadowland River Lodge is a hidden gem. The cabin was so charming and cozy. Jason the host was so informative about the cabin and made our time there more enjoyable knowing a little bit about it's history. It exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Prefect getaway place

You can’t ask for a better quiet getaway location or a better host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

A Wonderful Mini-Vacation

This is our fourth time staying at the Shadow Lodge and it just keeps getting better. Great experience from start to finish. We love the vintage decor and the history of this wonderful home. Each time we come we appreciate it and its owners even more. This will be the first time when it was actually warm enough to soak our feet in the river and watch our rescue dog catch a fish! Looking forward to returning sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

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

Beautiful!!

Check in was awesome. Jason is a very nice man. My family all adults had a relaxing weekend that was so needed. Thank you again for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Johanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property!! It was very helpful that Jason met us on arrival and explained details of the cabin and the area. He is super helpful, responsive and very kind! Thank you Jason! The kitchen and dining area are stocked completely with anything needed for cooking and prepping meals. There are lots of coffee cups and wine glasses . Lots of spices. It’s so nice to have an adequate amount of paper towels, TP , napkins and dish soap. There was bug spray and lots of wood for the firepit. The laundry room was a great place for the dogs to stay in their crates when we went out.
Great fire pit!
Gorgeous living room with so many cool things to look at
Happy dogs
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES R.

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

Peace and Tranquility at Shadowland River Lodge

This was our first time vacationing on the Boardman River and the Shadowland River Lodge was the best of everything. The location, the feel of a true log cabin, and all the amenities that anyone would need. The lodge and kitchen were stocked with everything we needed. The new hot tub was amazing. We spent most of our time just relaxing on the lawn next to the river, tubing on the river and walking the property. Upon arrival at the lodge the owners greeted us and showed us everything that we needed to know for our vacation. We would definitely come back to the Shadowland Lodge and highly recommend to anyone that enjoys peace and tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Getaway was Perfect

This was our third time at Shadowland. It was another incredible vacation that went all too quickly. Jason the host was perfect and we loved our stay. The kitchen is a great delight...everything we could want to cook up a tasty meal. The grounds are so beautiful and spending time by the river with our new adopted dog was so special. The hosts were responsive and made us feel like welcome from the very start.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christian W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Shadowland River Lodge, and it was just as amazing, if not better, than our first! We absolutely LOVE it here!There’s SO much to explore around Traverse City, and while we enjoyed every bit of it, our favorite memories were made right at this magical cabin. Jason and Nicole are wonderful hosts - welcoming, responsive, and respectful of your space. They have created a peaceful, relaxing getaway that truly feels like a refuge from the busyness of life. It is healing to the mind, body, and soul!Our family ranges in age from 8 to 53, and every single one of us looks forward to coming back. This special place has become a tradition for us, and we plan to return for many years to come.Thank you, Jason and Nicole - we’ll see you again soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Winter Wonderland

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. Jason and Nicole are excellent hosts and the property is perfect for a weekend away (fires, puzzles, games). Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Fantastic Family Meetup in the land of Turquoise Waters

Our families met up with two kids and two dogs to check out Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore and the area, we found this to be cozy, cute and comfortable; perfect for what we needed. It was clean, comfortable furniture and beds and has everything you need to cook at home. Well stocked with indoor and outdoor games. The hosts were wonderful. We loved the hot tub, the giant fireplace and the river view! This is a gorgeous private forest getaway and we all would highly recommend it. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had an amazing time here on family vacation! Very clean, spacious cabin close to traverse city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

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

Wonderful cozy cabin.

Great place to stay, quite, clean with a lot to do. Would love to stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

A winter wonderland!

This beautiful cabin was perfect for a winter getaway. Picture-postcard perfect in all ways. Warm and cozy, with a beautifully appointed kitchen. Hosts are excellent -- responsive and gracious! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Beautiful log home

Thank you for opening up your lovely log home to our family. We enjoyed our stay and everything exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Exceptional experience!!

I had high hopes for this vacation and the hosts did not disappoint! We were thrilled with the cabin, the location, and the friendliness of both Jason and Nicole. A great experience and we are looking forward to combine back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Relaxing

A beautiful cabin, such a relaxing peaceful place. Plenty of items present to make your stay memorable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

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

Amazing stay

This was an absolutely amazing stay. Check-in was easy, Jason met us at the house, which was a nice and unique touch. The house is in a beautiful setting, very clean and Jason had everything ready for us. He truly made it feel as if it was our home for the weekend. It was a Mother’s Day getaway and we just lounge around the fire pit listening to the sounds of the babbling river and the crackling fire. We went out to eat a couple times in Traverse City and other than that just relaxed. The hot tub was amazing. My wife enjoyed reading one of the books that was left in the living room about the history of Boardman River.This was an excellent day and we will definitely be back. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas K.

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

Favorite place

Beautiful perfect peaceful fun and everything in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Perfect place for fall getaway

Shadowland River Lodge has the perfect rustic charm with all the amenities to make our stay with a 6 month old and dog very relaxing. I honestly don't think that pictures do the setting justice, it's the idyllic scene of cabin on a wooded river. Jason and Nicole have put a lot of thought and care into this place and they were excellent to communicate with. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024