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Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Big Bear Adventures
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Burt Lake State Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪29 min drive‬

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About the area

Indian River

On waterfront.Stay at this Indian River cabin and you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Big Bear Adventures and 2 miles (3 km) of Burt Lake. Devoe Beach and Cross In The Woods National Shrine are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Adventures - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Burt Lake - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 4 min drive - 2.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Pigeon River Country Store - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬3 min drive

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 manager

Curt Coulter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Video games
  • DVD player
  • Games

Outdoor areas

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

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1400 sq ft (130 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

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

Check-out

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

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

  • 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
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock in each accommodation.

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Log Cabin Home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River Cabin

Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 117 out of 117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 117 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chad B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kevin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chad P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

jenny f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Very nice place right on the river and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Take a few for us girls weekend
We had the most wonderful time. The cabin was so clean, organized and had everything we could possibly want for our weekend stay. It was comfortable and private. The backyard fire area and river were just mesmerizing and so calming. We had the best best chats and laughs. Close to town but out on our own at the cabin. We had trails to walk, brew pubs to see , chocolate to eat and wind to have around a fire. Perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home
Beautiful home, peaceful & quiet. The river is so pretty. Very comfortable, lacking for nothing. Excellent communication. This would be a perfect house for a family -- large spaces, comfortable beds, great kitchen, nice laundry room. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kay D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Log cabin
The cabin was just as described with lots of amenities. Very comfortable bed (used 1st floor bedroom), great little porch for morning coffee and a lovely patio for our afternoon cocktail. The neighborhood was very quiet and made for a lovely morning walk.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott W., Holland, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Kim N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Log Cabin on the River
Cabin was just as described - very clean and well appointed. Chocolate covered cherries as a welcome gift was greatly appreciated! Beds were comfy. Outdoor space along the river is perfect - only regret was we didn’t break in the brand new solo stove fire pit! Plenty of seating for a group…lots of bird action along the river. Very relaxing. Won’t lie - you can hear traffic on I-75 when outside, but the sound of the river more than makes up For it!! Would highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

ANN T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Reunion
This was a wonderful cabin. It was beautifully decorated. The grounds were perfect. We absolutely loved everything about it.Curt was .apleasure
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodi D.

Liked: Cleanliness
After wedding relaxation
My daughter’s wedding was in the area. After everything was done, we needed some rest! The cabin was in an excellent area, clean, well appointed and very comfortable. Hooks everywhere and plenty of storage. The fire pit beside the river was amazing. We will be staying again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect accommodations and awesome location!
We spent a week in this beautiful log cabin for a family vacation. The accommodations were clean, organized, and well cared for. It was a great location to tube down the Sturgeon river and hop out right in "our" backyard. The backyard set up was great for dinner or relaxing by the firepit. Super close to Burt Lake beaches and the ORV trailhead. Its a great place to make memories! Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

audra m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cabin Review
Wonderful!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fifth Year in a Row at Lazy Sturgeon Lodge!
Since our first year at Lazy Sturgeon in 2020 and this last one in 2024, we are always awestruck by how clean and roomy it is.And it is so cozy and comfortable—we relax as soon as we come through the door. Our daughter and son-in-law and our two grandchildren (ages 6 and 17 months) come with us on our annual trip to Indian River, and we never feel cramped—so much room! We all highly recommend this cabin.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lazy Sturgeon
Just awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C., Carmel, IN USA

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amy M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Summer family vacation
Beautiful cabin! We enjoyed a fun and relaxing week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stay for baseball tourney!
Our stay was great, indoor was clean and worked perfect for our family! We were close to the baseball fields! The out doors was great a little dusty in the porch but nothing we could sweep off! We would definitely rent this house again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Already planning our next trip back!
I could not rave about our stay more! The instant we walked in we felt at home. Not only is the property amazing, in a perfect location but the hosts are incredible! They thought of everything. If I could have stayed all summer I would have! We had an 8 hour drive up to the cabin and we complained about the drive the whole way saying we would never make a drive like that again… but after staying at the cabin the drive didn’t seem like a big deal and we would happily do it again for the serene, tranquil experience we had there!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

jim s.

Liked: Cleanliness
vacation
The place was awesome. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ryan Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Place
We take a yearly trip to this area snd this is our third cabin we stayed at. By far the cleaniest ine we stayed at. Love the setting by the river and how nice this place is. We will be back
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for snowmobiling!
The cabin is a perfect, easy to access location right on the Sturgeon River that provided a beautiful backdrop during the winter. Curt was a helpful host with great communication and was very accommodating. I will definitely keep this cabin in mind for future snowmobiling trips since it was the perfect size for a smaller group and very close to the trails! Highly recommended! -Nick
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024