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Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area!

Lakefront vacation home with kitchen and patio

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 183000 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Forest Lakes
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Traverse City

This vacation home is located within a few miles (5 km) of Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a patio, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Forest Lakes - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Front Street - 19 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 19 min drive - 12.3 miles
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 21 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Torch Lake - 46 min drive - 34.5 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Kingsley Local Brewing - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Village Cafe & Ice Cream Shop - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪K.I. Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area!

Family Gatherings and Retreats are our specialty! We sleep 18, 4 br, 3 baths, + bunk room, 7 queens, 4 twins, kid loft for 2, yoga room, chapel, Grotto, fire pit/patio , Air Conditioning, covered wraparound porch, leather furniture, dining tables for 18+. We built "Uncle Don's Cabin" as a family gathering retreat that we could gather family and friends to pray, hunt, play cards, hike, kayak, fly fish, ride atv's, snowmobiles, snow shoe...lots of parking and only 10 miles South of Traverse City City Limits.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a coffee maker, and an ironing board.

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • Books
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Birdwatching 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
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you 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 trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Leave the sheets and blankets on the beds.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

No Motorhomes , tents & campers to be used on the property.
No pets are allowed on the property. If pets are found, there will be a $250.00 cleaning fee. You will also be charged $75.00 per day for the pet.
NO GLITTER in the house!!! $250.00 cleaning fee for glitter in the house. Thank you!

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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, 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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • 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, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Traverse City, close to Arbutus Lake, Spider Lake, and Centre Ice Arena. Forest Lakes is also within a driving distance of 1.4 mi.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

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

Is this vacation home associated with 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 Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area! a good place to stay for couples?

At this lakeside vacation home, amenities that appeal to couples include a kitchen, kitchens in some accommodations, as well as a garden.

Does Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area! have a hot tub?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home include breakfast service?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed 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 Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is 10.7 mi away (18 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area! ?

Yes, every accommodation at Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area! comes with a deck.

Luxury Cabin Near Boardman River and Brown Bridge Quiet Area! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for a family vacation. We werent expecting the game room (which the property owner is still working on completing, so it wasnt on the listing) but it was an awesome addition. Would definitley recommend and hope to return some day.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darrell A.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay at this cabin! It is all it appears to be, and more! It is on over 100 acres of privately owned forest land, and is just a 12 minute drive to a gas station and not much farther for restaurants and beaches! The game room kept the children occupied for HOURS every morning, so the adults had quiet time. The kitchen seating is AWESOME. A table with 14 chairs, and another table with six more chairs! Nice, cozy couch and easy chairs in the living room. We had 15 of us and always plenty of room for everyone!! Great movie spot!The bedrooms are small, but cozy and the beds are comfortable. House is decorated in woodsy fashion - so cute!! No bugs or spiders. It was amazing, and I am longing to go back!! Thank you to Ken and owners!(word of warning: there are bears! We didn't see them until the last day. They kept their distance!)
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

CeCe H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The experience and property exceeded expectations. The property manager and owner were so kind very welcome. We can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas J.

Liked: Cleanliness
One of my all time for a vacation spot. The cabin provided lots of space for everyone both inside and outside. The beds and furniture were plentiful and very - very comfy. We had fun in the game room; fun around the fire pit and no one buried their heads in their cell phones and I-pads (that was a huge success). We all engaged one another when together. One of our best vacations ever. Will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie F.

Liked: Cleanliness

4th of July Stay

Super cute cabin! We had a party of 14 and there was enough room for everyone. Everything was as pictured. Would definitely recommend and stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kendra O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Girl’s Trip - Teachers Off Duty

We had an amazing time at the cabin! Our trip was just what we needed after a long school year. The house was beautiful and had plenty of space for all of us. We really enjoyed the outside space as well. They opened up their new game room for us to check out. It was awesome! Our wine tour bus even picked us up from the house. It was a great home base for all our travels and activities in the area. Katie was very accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed to enjoy our stay. We would definitely stay there again!
Plenty of space to play games together
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome!

We go up to northern Michigan every year to go ride the motorcycle trails. Uncle Don's cabin is definitely one of the nicest places we've stayed at. Tons of room, everything you need and right down the road from the trailhead. We would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wine trip retreat and relaxation

We had a group of 11 women and enjoyed this property very much. The property is very clean and enough space for all of us. The property manager was extremely responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathy O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely Quiet Cabin!

We booked for family to stay for a wedding that was just 7 minutes away. Location, size, and the large wooded area made it a great choice for us. Space for kids to run and play. Katie was quick to reply to all questions. The location is beautiful! It was our first time to Michigan, and this accommodation made it perfect!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tammy F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Meranda's wedding weekend

The property and location was perfect and everything was pristine! We had a great stay and would recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jo M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cousins reunion

This was the perfect spot in the Traverse City area for a family gathering. Superior outdoor areas for talking, fires, eating, etc. Numerous sleeping areas with bathrooms. Workout room and chapel. Kitchen a little on the small side, but more than adequate dining space. Quiet and scenic. Highly recommend. Home was well stocked and host was readily available.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

John N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Uncle Don’s Cabin was great!

Easy communication with owner. Very clear instructions re: check in. The home is beautiful and is even better than described on VRBO. Plenty of room for our crew of 14-17 people (depending on the day). We had ages ranging from 2 to 78 years old. The living room was a popular hang out location - the kitchen is centralized between dining spaces and living room, so communicating with family was super easy. The fire pit and adjacent gazebo were popular in the evenings. We used Bluetooth speakers to play owl calls at night (from YouTube) and could hear them respond - fun for all ages to experience. The cabin is remote but gas/groceries are easy 15-20 minute drive away at most. Nearby Brown Bridge boat launch would be an awesome spot for a kayak/canoe trip down the Boardman River (next time we will bring kayaks). There’s an impressive trail network around the boat launch - well marked and maintained trails of varying lengths. The boat launch is a 1.25 mile walk down the quiet road from the cabin. All NW Michigan attractions are within 45-50 minute drive of cabin - we did Sleeping Bear Dunes/Glen Arbor/Leelenau Peninsula/Old Mission Peninsula/Front Street in TC/Torch Lake/kayaking on Platte River/biking on Heritage Trail twice/TC beaches. Washer/Dryer were great. AC worked (but didn’t really need it due to cooler evenings - yay!). Saw several deer on property throughout the week. Wrap around porch was nice place to sit while the teens played catch. Buy firewood nearby
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rental review

The house is very nice and was well-suited to our large group. The outdoor space is great too. The porch and gazebo both have lots of good seating, as does the fire pit area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome place!

The house was absolutely beautiful and the property manager was easy to reach.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doug H., Holland, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Guys golf trip

Great setting for a larger group. Very easy access to TC. Everything a group needs from space to amenities. Katie was very responsive to questions and kept in contact throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had three families staying together with kids. We had plenty of room. Very clean and newly remodeled. We all loved it. Prompt communication. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday Party Get away

Despite not doing planned activities due to lack of snow we had a great time. The cabin was very well designed for a large group and very warm and welcoming. We also enjoyed the beautiful wooded walking trails right near the house.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends Trip to TC

The house was wonderful and the host was attentive. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica D.

Liked: Cleanliness

A week of beauty

The house was better in person than represented in the pictures. Everything was extremely clean. There was plenty of room for our crew to spread out and enjoy the amenities. Would definitely love to go stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Michigan family vacation

The property is beautiful and perfect for large families or groups to stay together. The cabin is fully equipped with everything you need. Katie was wonderful! Gave us a lot of great recommendations for things to do, places to eat, etc. Very prompt in responding to any questions we had. You get the best of both with this cabin. Far enough out for privacy, but not too far from town. We will hopefully be using this rental again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Family Fun

Excellent accommodations with plenty of room for our large group. Peaceful forest surroundings only 18 minutes from Traverse City. Very clean inside and out. The fire pit & barbecue were put to good use. The decor was very appealing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terri W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Vacation

We had a great vacation with everything we could ever need! Privacy, clean, convenient. The outside area was wonderful for yard games, fires, and relaxation. Beautiful spot and Katie was so prompt with any questions we had. Loved it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackson B.

Liked: Cleanliness

10/10 Lodging

This property looks great in the photos and even better in person. Insanely tranquil and beautiful land and cabin. Definitely will be coming back. Best rental property I have ever stayed at and it’s not even close. Thanks to Katie for the easy process and a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaina G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great girlfriends getaway!

We had a group of 14 girls and there was plenty of space! Most people had their own beds and only a few of us had to share. We were impressed with the property and the whole process was very easy and simple. Thank you for an amazing stay! We would definitely recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Christmas 2022

My family of 14 stayed at Uncle Don’s and had an awesome experience. Lot of room for kids inside and out. Close to skiing. Sleigh riding, ice skating. Sledding right on the property. Very clean and well maintained. We will return again.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

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