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Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks

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10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12251 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi
The price is NZ$473
includes taxes & fees
8 Dec - 9 Dec

Explore the area

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Evart, MI
  • Lake Tahoe
    17 min drive
  • Caboose Lake
    25 min drive
  • Devil's Hole
    26 min drive
  • Cadillac, MI (CAD-Wexford County)
    43 min drive

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About the area

Evart

At this cabin, you'll be 10.9 km (6.8 mi) from Birch Valley Golf Course and 13.1 km (8.1 mi) from Woods Lake. .Cabin features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a dining area and a Smart TV are also available.

What's nearby

  • Lake Tahoe - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Eight Point Lake - 30 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Crooked Lake - 30 min drive - 26.2 km
  • Snow Snake Ski and Golf - 44 min drive - 51.1 km
  • Soaring Eagle Waterpark - 52 min drive - 70.7 km

Getting around

  • Saginaw, MI (MBS-MBS Intl.) - 72 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪B J's Buckhorn Saloon - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪4 Corners Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Tippy Canoe Bar & Gril - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪North Michigan Riders Associa Tion - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Buckhorn Bar & Grill - ‬15 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.

Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks

Just twenty feet from the edge of the river and with 450 feet of private frontage, you will feel a part of nature the second you arrive in this modernized classic northern cottage.

Paddle kayaks, float away on tubes, watch eagles fish, or cast your own line in the water from the deck or shoreline. At night, retreat to the all season porch, gaze at the stars or spend nights by the fire. This home has very few neighbors for privacy and peace of mind.

Start making “up north” memories today!

★THE SPACE★

Wildlife Haven Retreat sits on 5.5 acres of land and is truly a unique and special property. Every surface of the home has been updated with tongue and groove paneling, expansive windows overlook the river below, and refinished flooring blend perfectly with the repurposed vintage cabinets and appliances.

A beautiful deck wraps around the exterior of the home, overlooking 450 feet of river frontage from just mere feet away. Below, an all-season porch with wrap around wall-to-wall windows encases a lounge with darts and a seating area for entertainment. Exiting the porch leads to a stone walkway with stairs down to the river on one side, and a large brick patio and fire circle on the other.

Wildlife Haven Retreat is a true classic northern Michigan cottage with thick timber stairs, a large loft space, cathedral ceilings and high windows to let in natural light. As a tri-level home, there is plenty of space for the whole family to settle in.

Perfectly designed for year-round, all-season use, whether you find yourself roasting marshmallows by the fire, gazing at the stars, listening to the birds chirp, watching the fish jump or curled up inside watching the snow fall on a winter wonderland.

Envoking a quintessential “up north” experience with modern furnishings so you can relax, rest and refresh with maximum comfort whether you stay inside or create an outdoor adventure. Your stay will be an unforgettable experience where you can reconnect with your significant other, family, kids or lifelong friends. At the end, you’ll find it hard to leave.

Located in Central Michigan, Wilderness Vista Retreat sits in the middle of a small refuge of vacation homes a few minutes from Evart, Michigan and nearby Reed City, Hersey, Big Rapids, Sears, Marion, and Tustin. Central Michigan is the perfect destination at only an hour and a half from Grand Rapids, two and a half hours from Detroit, and three and a half hours from Chicago.
Book your up north experience today!

⭐️ 5 STAR HOSTS ⭐️

Forest & Flow Retreats focuses on unique homes and experiences so our guests can build memories for years to come. Over 15% of our bookings come from repeat guests, something we are very proud of. As you may have guessed from our name, we target natural properties with water or forest features that create a calm, peaceful and tranquil environment far removed from the hustle of day to day life.

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and believe in protecting public lands through conservation efforts and the associated funds raised through hunting, fishing, and orv licenses.

We believe our homes and public lands should be a safe space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or ethnicity.

Each year, we donate a portion of our earnings to public land trusts and / or conservation efforts so that our waters and land can be protected for years to come.

We have hosted tens of thousands of guests over the years across our properties, helping family and friends have a memorable experience!

★KEY FEATURES★

🏠 Entire Private Home
🛌 Premium Beds, Pillows & Linens
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🔥 Outdoor Wood Firepit
♨️ Scandinavian Cedar Barrel Sauna
🍖 Charcoal Grill
🐶 Dog Friendly
🛶 Kayaks, Tubes & Outdoor Activities
🛜 Internet & WiFi
📺 Netflix & Disney+

✨ Starlight Nights
🌲 Hundreds of Acres of National Forest
🏃‍♀️ Miles of Hiking

🌸 Spring Blossoms
☀️ Summer Sun
🍁 Fall Foliage
❄️ Winter Wonderland

★NATURAL ATTRACTIONS★

The home is located in a perfect area for outdoor enthusiasts and is close to:

🎣 Rivers – The Muskegon River, Hersey River and Manistee Rivers branches
🚤 Lakes – Rose Lake, Big Lake, Indian Lake, Chippewa Lake, Sunrise Lake, and Big Long Lake
🌲 Public Lands – Cadillac State Forest Area, Roscommon State Forest Area, Mark Knee Memorial GEMs, Sugar Boal State Land, Mud Lake Recreation Area, Pere Marquette State Forest, Au Sable State Forest and Haymarsh Lake State Game Area
🚲Bike Trails – Pere Marquette State Trail and White Pine Trail are both part of the rails to trails program.
🏃‍♀️Hiking trails are abundant in the state forests and at Mud Lake Trail Loop

★OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES★

Being in Central Michigan provides a host of year-round activities:

✔ Exercise – Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Backpacking
Water Sports – Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing
✔ Power Sports – ORV Trails / Side by Side (SXS) Trails, Off Road Motorcycle Trails, Touring Motorcycle Trails
✔ Winter Activities – Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
✔ Fall Activities – Color Tours, Leaves Changing, Corn Mazes, Salmon Fishing, Cider / Winery Tours, Apple Picking
✔ Hunting – Whitetail Deer; Bear; Turkey; Predator; Pheasant, Woodcock, Grouse and Upland Bird; Goose, Duck and Other Waterfowl; Small Game Hunting
✔ Fishing – Bass, Lake Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Steelhead
✔ Golfing – Rose Golf Course, Birch Valley Golf Course, Spring Valley Golf Course

★FURTHER AWAY★

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★SLEEP SPACES★

MASTER BEDROOM: A comfortably appointed full size classic craftsman bed and furnishings

GUEST BEDROOM: Another classic craftsman bed and furnishings.

LOFT BEDROOM: Two matching twin beds and create a loft sleeping area to comfortably sleep up to 4 more guests.

All beds have two pillows per guest, one premium down fill and one down alternative fiber fill. Extra pillows and linens are available, and heavy wool blankets are stocked for chilly nights.

A premium blow-up mattress is available upon request for additional sleeping space.

★COMMON AREAS★

LIVING ROOM / GREAT ROOM: An oversized and overstuffed large sectional couch surrounds exterior of the great room with seating for the whole family. Huge windows overlook the river providing a relaxing view all year round. A high definition, wall mounted TV with Nexflix and Disney plus provide entertainment for the kids or a late-night movie.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and every pot, pan, plate, utensil, cup or glass you would need for holiday cooking, baking & serving. A large island centers the room with built in cutting boards and architectural style.

DINING: Antique dining and chairs with seating for 8.

BATHROOM 1: Modern shower with glass doors and repurposed vintage sinks.

BATHROOM 2: A tiled grotto shower with overhead rain showerhead.

★OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS★

HAMMOCKS: Four parachute style nylon hammocks are available for guests to use and relax outside.

FIRE PIT: A brick stone construction firepit sits on top of an interlocking brick patio

GRILL: A traditional charcoal grill is provided with space to feed the whole family

KAYAKS: We provide 4 premium kayaks for our guests use.

TUBES: We provide 4 river tubes for our guests use.

RIVER: The Muskegon River winds through the backyard with tall banks and a dock over the water’s edge.

★GUEST ACCESS★

Our guests have full access and use of the entire home and surrounding land. If you are unsure where the property lines end, please ask and we can assist! The privacy and safety of our guests and neighbors is very important to us.

Access is provided through a remote digital keypad, controlled through our Ring security system. Parking is convenient and close to the home, we only ask that guests do not park or drive on the lawn.

As a remotely located, rural home we manage travel times between our properties for turnovers between guests based on expected arrival times and the most efficient routes. Often, we can accommodate an earlier check in, just ask us in the days before your reservation and we will do our best to help!

🏠 Entire Home
🌲 Private (Not Shared) Outdoor Spaces
🅿️ Ample Parking
📞 24 / 7 / 365 Phone & SMS Support
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🛡️ Professionally Monitored Security by Ring Alarm Pro

★LOCATION DESCRIPTION★

Located in a small enclave of vacation homes, there are very few surrounding neighbors and really... that's kind of the point of this place, isn't it?. Across the river is state land which is completely land locked and will never have visitors or be built on.

The home is private, secluded, and modern allowing you the freedom to enjoy yourselves while still being just a short drive to restaurants, stores and other conveniences. The surrounding cities and towns provide adequate dining options and we make recommendations in our guidebooks.

If you want seclusion from neighbors and freedom to enjoy yourself, this is the place.

★NEARBY CITIES & TOWNS★

➡️ Sears, MI; 9 Miles / 14 Minutes
➡️ Marion, MI; 11 Miles / 16 Minutes
➡️ Evart, MI; 12 Miles / 17 Minutes
➡️ Barryton, MI; 17 Miles / 22 Minutes
➡️ Hersey, MI; 24 Miles / 30 Minutes

★FURTHER AWAY★

➡️ Chippewa Lake, MI; 25 Miles / 32 Minutes
➡️ Reed City, MI; 26 Miles / 33 Minutes
➡️ Clare, MI; 25 Miles / 33 Minutes
➡️ Cadillac, MI; 27 Miles / 34 Minutes
➡️ Chase, MI; 33 Miles / 39 Minutes
➡️ Mt. Pleasant, MI; 45 Miles

Property manager

Robert M. Shindorf

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,700 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

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 are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Dogs are welcome, but must be arranged in advance

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Events may be allowed depending on the type, manne
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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Events may be allowed depending on the type, manne For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock in all accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks have a pool?

No, this cabin doesn't have a pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks?

As of 23 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks on 8 Dec 2024 start from NZ$473.37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks?

No, Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.

Secluded Riverfront Cottage | Sauna, Fire & Kayaks Reviews

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Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cabin
Truly a lovely little get away. Didn’t want to leave! Look forward to coming back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin and Privacy
We enjoyed our time at this cabin. It was clean and as described by owner. It sits a few feet from the river with great views from the enclosed porch and deck on the second floor. It is private - enough so that we could let our dogs off leash without any concerns. Our only negative comment would be that there weren’t any instructions for our stay — no Wi-Fi information, no instructions on trash and leaving instructions. We did email the owner for the wifi password and he sent it on our second day. The communication could have been better but overall, It was a pleasant experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022