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Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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TV, DVD player, books, video library
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81900 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Indian River Golf Club
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪26 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Indian River

This vacation home places you within a leisurely stroll of Burt Lake and Indian River Golf Club. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Indian River Golf Club - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Burt Lake - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Devoe Beach - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Burt Lake State Park - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Big Bear Adventures - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 28 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Noka - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Seasons of the North Winery - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons

This spacious, pet friendly (fee applies, see below), kid friendly 3 bedroom ranch is located in the heart of Indian River. Walking distance to Burt Lake, the Indian River, shops, restaurants, entertainment and bike/snowmobile/ski trails. Convenient public boat launch a few blocks away on the Indian River. Inside the house you will find multiple sleeping areas that include a queen, full, two twin beds, and two sleeper sofas. A family room with plenty of room for entertainment. Lots of games, books and movies in the living room for family fun. Enjoy sitting on the deck in our peaceful backyard that includes a bonfire pit and a natural spring fountain. Welcome, relax, and enjoy what Indian River has to offer!
(A $25.00 PER PET PER DAY FEE APPLIES. PAY ONLINE OR CASH)
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a coffee maker and a dining table. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

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

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Location highlights

  • In the city center
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,900 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Contactless check-out available

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

Rules

You must supply your own firewood for the firepit.
Please don't park on the front lawn. Street parking is permitted.

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Note from host: THE PET FEE IS $25 PER DAY PER PET. ONLINE OR CASH

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector.

Property is also known as

Up North Retreat Heart Indian River Available all Seasons House
Up North Retreat Heart Available all Seasons House
Up North Retreat Heart Indian River Available all Seasons
Up North Retreat Heart Available all Seasons
Up North Retreat Heart Indian River Available all Seasons House
Up North Retreat Heart Available all Seasons House
Up North Retreat Heart Indian River Available all Seasons
Up North Retreat Heart Indian River Available all Seasons House
Up North Retreat Heart Available all Seasons House
Up North Retreat Heart Indian River Available all Seasons
Up North Retreat Heart Available all Seasons

Frequently asked questions

What's there to do close to this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Indian River, a short 11-minute walk from Burt Lake and also 11 minutes on foot from Indian River Golf Club. You'll also find Devoe Beach and Burt Lake State Park less than a mile away.

Will I be able to park at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home adjacent to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

Is Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons a good place to stay for couples?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this historic vacation home include a kitchen as well as a garden and a video library.

Does Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home offer breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is 21.9 mi away (28 minutes by car).

Can I book a room with a balcony at Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons?

Yes, every accommodation at Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons comes with a deck.

Reviews

Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 57 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 57 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 57 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 57 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 57 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sandra M.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We stayed during Labor Day weekend The house was spacious , the area is quiet and nice.Walking distance to ice cream shops and the green docks. Our main issues were the communication was delayed, we have kids with allergies and the house had significant amount of dog hair so we had to do some cleaning ourselves Some bugs in one of the rooms that we saw but we told the owner so they can work on the issue . I wish they had a laundry machine and a dryer it would be perfect . Over all good stay I would recommend it .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Jim-Cecilia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
While this was an older home it was clean, spacious and in a cental location to everything my family wanted to do. It had a modern TV and streaming system, and the internet ran great. My wife and I were able to connect into our jobs to do work as needed despite being on vacation. We were a short drive and walking distance from restaurants, ice cream and the beach. The owners where very nice and accommodating. If given the opportunity, I would rent this house again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

J T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Place in a great location.

Very clean. Good communication from owner. The grill worked very well. Really nice space inside with lots of room. It was much bigger than what the pictures presented. We wll plan on staying there again in the future.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Audrey H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great time

So much space, great location-close to town and walking distance to the beach. We had plenty of room to hang out at the house if we needed to. Beds were comfy:))
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

Liked: Cleanliness

A Nice large ranch in.an up north village

We enjoyed the house, the backyard and access to many activities within walking or biking distance. You’re at the top of the state. So 35 minutes from Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, we had dinner in multiple cities, enjoying the short scenic drives.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Burt Lake Reunion

The property is charming and was perfect for my family’s stay in Indian River. The location is quiet and convenient. The house was clean, well kept and offered plenty of space for everyone. We’ll definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Scott B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Induan River Retreat

Overall the property was as described, great location releative to the publice beach and downtown area. I do wish there was a laundry on-site, there isn't a laundry mat in Induan River, we needed to druve into Cheboygan to do our laundry.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice House in the Middle of Indian River

House is in good condition, clean and bug free. Well equipped with everything you need for your stay. Great home base to enjoy all downtown Indian River has to offer. Nice area for camp fire and place for your dog to relax as well.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Northern Michigan stop

Great location in a quaint city! Very peaceful
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean nice place to stay!

Upon checking in we were pleasantly surprised at how nice the home is. It has a nice fenced in yard and quiet neighbors. The home was clean and has a great open layout to hang out in. The neighborhood is nice and in a great location right in the thick of things. Its only a 10 minute walk to Burt Lake. We have electric bikes and loved the location to jump on the rail trail as well as ride to any of the restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. We will be booking there again!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Janice P.

Nice location

The house was large, perfect yard for our 2 dogs. Had lots of tables, chairs, bonfire pit, bbq grill to make it great to hang out in the evenings. Could use a few updates and maybe add a half bath and it would be a 5 star . So close to the marina where we rented a great pontoon for 1 of the days. So close to Burt lake state park and walking distance (2 streets over)to the bar/restaurant on the indian river where you could hang out and watch the boats go by. And great to walk into town with other bars/restaurants & coffee shop was why we chose this property. Would stay again. Host got back to me really quick everytime I had a question.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great backyard!

We really enjoyed our stay. It had plenty of space, comfortable beds, and a huge backyard with a lovely fire pit. We had a great time relaxing and reconnecting with family there.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very good

Nice place.Lots of seating ,beds were comfortable,kitten was stocked.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Stayed here with my sister and family for a long weekend. It was perfect. Lots of room to spread out. Cute backyard with fire pit and water feature. Was nice to be able to bring my dog along as well. Would recommend. Right outside of downtown and walking distance to restaurants and shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

We really enjoy staying here. Thank you for sharing your home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Lynne F., Eagle, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious home

The house was very spacious and clean, except for the smell, not sure if it was musty or old cigarette smoke, but definitely was a detriment to our stay. Pans in the kitchen need to be replaced.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Spacious and quiet

Really amazed at how much actual space this place has. So comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Had 6 adults and we were not on top of each other. Very quiet area with very little traffic. Kitchen was very user friendly. We all loved it and would not hesitate to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this place

We really enjoy staying at The Rock. Just spent our 3rd time there. The nostalgia of the place seems to lend an air of relaxation to us. We also appreciated the window A/C units in two of the bedrooms because it was a very hot and humid week!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Helen K.

Quaint house in Indian River

The house was comfortable and location convenient. However ceiling fan and light fixtures needed to be cleaned. Dust on ceiling fan prohibited us from turning it on and using it. They had floor fans which we used instead. Only had 2 window air conditioners in 2 of the 3 bedrooms. Carpeting in family room needed to be cleaned. House is definitely dated and in need of some upgrades.

10/10 Excellent

colleen k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a very nice stay

The house was very comfortable for the 2 of us. Indian River is such a great location as it looks is not far from any of the up north cities. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.,

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

This was a great place for our stay. Lots of room and great location!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place for weekend visit

We had a great time. This property is very convenient to Burt Lake and Mackinaw Island. It was very relaxing and a well maintained property. The beds were comfy. It was a nice place to have a dog although make sure that you know that the back side of the yard is not fully fenced. They had a great BBQ and we grilled and enjoyed eating outside.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Larger than it looks!

Had a great stay. Plenty of room for everyone. Our Lab loved the backyard. Hope to be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

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