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Gus`s Stump, a scenic retreat by all of the winter and summer fun of Michigan.

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A wooden bridge over a stream leading to a cabin with a deck and outdoor seating.
A serene riverside setting with a wooden swing and a bridge over a stream, surrounded by lush trees and a building in the background.
A wooden deck with outdoor seating and a view of a forest.
A cozy living room with leather sofas, a coffee table, and a fireplace.
A cozy living room with a wooden paneled wall, a leather sofa, a glass coffee table, and a dining area with wooden chairs and a table.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Boyne Falls, MI
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake Thumb
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom - Football Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom - Nana Room

2 Single Beds

Bedroom - Stream Room

1 King Bed

Bedroom - Wicker Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom Upstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

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About the area

Boyne Falls

Located in Boyne Falls, this holiday home is near a water park and on the waterfront. Boyne Mountain and Cold Springs are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Young State Park and Danton Family Nature Preserve. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledging.
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Boyne Falls, MI

What's nearby

  • Boyne Mountain - 9 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Lake Thumb - 10 min drive - 8.6 km
  • Deer Lake - 12 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 15 min drive - 17.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Happy's Taco Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Betty's Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Mountain Igloo - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Forty Acres Tavern - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beach House Resturant - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Gus`s Stump, a scenic retreat by all of the winter and summer fun of Michigan. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Gus`s Stump, a scenic retreat by all of the winter and summer fun of Michigan.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Gus`s Stump, a scenic retreat by all of the winter and summer fun of Michigan.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Gus`s Stump, a scenic retreat by all of the winter and summer fun of Michigan.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Gus`s Stump, a scenic retreat by all of the winter and summer fun of Michigan. located?

Located on a river, this Boyne Falls holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Thumb, Boyne Mountain and Cold Springs. Short Cut and Meadows Ski Lift are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 72 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 72 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 72 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 72 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Gus's Stump! Host was very communicative and available as needed. Area was beautiful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was very clean and also private. We loved the outdoors with the beautiful views. I highly recommend this place!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If you like nature, peace, quiet, privacy, evening bon-fires, waking up to the sound of a babbling brook and plenty of bedrooms for everyone then Gus’s Stump is for you. It’s located near Boyne City and Petosky which means lots of options for good food and fun. Great host with timely communication.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Pleasant Stay

Had a nice weekend stay at Gus's Stump. Our family enjoyed the home and found the firepit set-up, bubbling creek sounds and back deck very relaxing! Suited our needs and was clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great cabin in the woods on the North Branch of the Boyne river. Cabin is well equipped with amenities. The owner Jeff was great to communicate with. Will definitely rent again next time we are in Boyne
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Jeff was a very good host. The property was beautiful. Accommodations were amazing. The bedrooms were all equipped with fans due to having no air conditioning. The house kept cool in the evenings while we were there and even got a bit chili. The guest who stayed in the bedroom with the twin beds indicated the mattresses were too soft for their liking, however the other bedrooms were perfect. The kitchen was stocked with plenty of utensils and spices. The bathrooms had ample toiletries. We were impressed Jeff left us a box of chocolates and also stocked the bathrooms with good quality toilet paper! The babbling brook was a bonus- but too cold for us to get take a dip. This was the perfect spot for the girls to stay for our golf trip!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house!

Had everything we needed and in a great location. Jeff was really nice and on top of everything. Hopefully coming back next year
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing by the river

We had a great stay at Gus's Stump! The backyard and the river are so peaceful. We loved the location and did a quick drive to beaches in Charlovoix and Petoskey and even did a day trip at Mackinaw Island. The house was spacious. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Michigan trip

Great place to stay. The property is beautiful. Check in was easy and Jeff was responsive and beyond helpful. We visited the nearby Waterpark, skybridge and went to the beaches. I recommend the Petosky beaches over the others. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Awesomeness

Peaceful, well maintained cabin with all you need for comfort and convenience.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Northern Michigan Paradise

Gus' Stump was the perfect place for our family to relax and reboot. Lovely property, great location for what we had planned and relaxing environment. The owners were available for phone contact or texting at a moments notice and had many helpful suggestions on how to maximize our stay. We will definitely keep Gus' Stump in mind for our next Michigan getaway.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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

Winter wonderland

Could not speak higher of the amazing rental experience. A beautiful location, set-up and the most responsive host. We loved every minute and hope to make visits a tradition! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent!

We loved our time at Gus' Stump! The stream filled with trout winding through the nature preserve filled with Birch trees was exactly what we were looking for. The cabin is comfortable and clean, with plenty of space. The location is great if you want to experience other Northern Michigan highlights.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful setting

We completely enjoyed our stay at Gus's Stump. The cabin was exactly as described and the river and deck were very enjoyable and relaxing. The location was close to many nice beaches, towns and restaurants. Thank you for the close communication and concern for your guests!! :)
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Beautiful setting

Very nice setting. I thought it would be off the road further since it sat on 40 acres traffic noise intermittent. Interior could use updating (too dark). Water had a smell of sulfur.. overall had a good time
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Gus's Stump is Amazing!

Our group of 8 adults comfortably fit in this wonderful - rustic property. The setting is amazing - great falling asleep to the sound of the babbling brook. So much outside space to gather and we were cozy gathering inside for meals and games. The home was immaculate at arrival and Jeff stayed in contact to make sure everything was perfect. I would highly recommend this place for your Michigan Vacation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

great house for family ski trip

This was a great location and house for a post-Christmas family ski trip. Enough room in living area for 4 adults and 4 kids, and plenty of beds/bedroom space. Bathrooms were good sized. Entire house was very clean, warm and comfortable. Nice big open area by door so we had plenty of room to load/unload skis etc. Easy 10 minute drive to Boyne Mountain. Owners checked in with us proactively and responded quickly when we had a question. Would definite stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

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

Woodsy Delight

Wonderful week with the family. Kids lived wading in the stream. All enjoyed making s’mores by the fire-pit. Cabin was very clean. Great to have washer and dryer. The location was central to many places; all within an hour’s drive or less! Also appreciated the communication with owner. 😊
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cozy Cabin Perfect for a long Ski Weekend

Stayed here with a group of 6 for 3 nights while we skied at Boyne. The cabin was very well suited for our group. Very comfortable and more than spacious enough for all of us. There's a fully usable kitchen and washer/dryer for longer stays and a very cozy living room with gas fireplace and TV. The hosts were very helpful in suggesting some restaurants and activities for our group in the evenings and were readily available to answer any questions via text. To top it off we had the easiest check-in/check-out process of any rental I've stayed in. Truly a pleasure to stay here in every sense of the word and we hope to be back next winter.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Cedar Swamp River Property

Location awesome except for the occasional truck braking & shifting at the curve off the main road which is very close. The small creek was perfect on a hot day to sit right in it! Weather was warm so the cabin was quite hot without AC. Big huge deck, well stocked with TP and paper towels, kitchen well equipped! We put this home on KEEP list!! Thank you
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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

Best Christmas Ever!

We took our family to Gus's for Christmas weekend this year and had a wonderful Christmas. Our hosts made sure we had a Christmas tree so that our Chirstmas morning was as good as being at home. Our host checked in with us several times to make sure everything was going well during our stay. This is a quaint and cozy cottage with plenty of room and the sound of the stream running through the backyard for ambience. Just a few minutes from Boyne Mountain, and just a bit further to some excellent hiking and shopping in Boyne City. It has something for everyone. I highly recommend this destination.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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8/10 Good

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

Boyne Falls

This location was good for all the things we wanted to do in Michigan. The fireplace was very nice and cozy. We didn't expect it to be as cold as it was , so having that was nice. One thing to note would be that the woods are pretty marshy, so if you go exploring make sure you have some muck boots or rain boots. There was an apple tree down the road that we managed to get some delicious apples from. The host made sure we had everything we needed and periodically checked in on us.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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

Mountain cabin

It was a wonderful getaway. The cabin in the woods has a couple hiccups. One it sits close to a major road, so there’s lots of traffic noise. Second the woods past the river is swamp land. You need to be very careful where you step. I stepped where I thought was solid ground but it wasn’t. I began to sink deeper and deeper. My husband had to help pull me out. The mud was clear up to my knees and over the tops of my boots. Other than that it was an uneventful getaway.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall fun

Absolutely beautiful and overall excellent experience
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
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