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Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

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Summer 2022 from the front!
New patio & chairs 2022, smokeless campfire steps from the Sturgeon River
Terrace/patio
Weber Propane Grill
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130.1 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

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.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to 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 rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.
Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am per Tuscarora Township

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cabin is on the waterfront. Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Bear Adventures - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Devoe Beach - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 3 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Mart - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Yaz’s - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Bear Adventures, Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Indian River Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 131 out of 131 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 131 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 131 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jodi S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place. Our 2nd time staying there.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second stay this year. We like it because it’s comfortable, on the river, and close to everything.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen V.

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

Cozy Cabin

This log cabin is clean and well-appointed. Great location. It was an excellent base of operations for our visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

imad h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The area was nice, but the cabin was even better, it had everything and was kept up well. Perfect fit for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house, yard, and amenities were top notch and Curt was super responsive throughout our stay. Thank you for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHERYL M.

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

Weekend away

We enjoyed our stay. The home was really nice
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time. Home was spacious and cleaned with full kitchen and many unexpected amenities. The home was perfectly located to access all northern Michigan has to offer. Thanks for sharing your home. Would definitely stay here again or recommend to our friends and family.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

audra m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We absolutely love everything about the home !!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay at Sturgeon River Lodge and we enjoyed it even more. The house is in perfect shape with everything you might need. The owner is very responsive and great to work with. We highly recommend this great property on the Sturgeon River.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantel B.

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

Excellent

The cabin was super clean and perfect for our family of 6! The weather in Michigan was awesome! We even rafted and went right behind the cabin, which was super cool!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

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

jenny f.

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

Great place and location

Very nice place right on the river and close to town
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just as advertised. Responsive Host. The kitchen / dining area is equipped and lends itself to family style meal prep and enjoyable sit-down meals. Peaceful location and beautiful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Awesome

Great location and beautiful surroundings and views
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C.

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

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

Chad B.

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

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

Chad P.

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

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

Meaghan L.

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

Great stay!

Great place to stay! convenient location, clean and stocked with everything you might need
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tricia M.

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

Wonderful house, great stay

Lazy Sturgeon is a beautiful, new 3 bedroom house with tons of space and great amenities. We sat on the back porch watching birds for hours, made dinner in the well-equipped kitchen, did puzzles and watched movies in the comfy living area. Beds were great, showers were hot. Getting in was easy, as was check-out. We will be back!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

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

vacation

The place was awesome. Had everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawnda H.

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

Fabulous Cabin on the Sturgeon River

We stayed at this lovely cabin for a little over a week. The check-in and check-out process was easy. Clear and detailed info was provided before arrival. They gave a lovely card and welcome gift. The place was clean and spacious. We definitely enjoyed the view of the water while sitting on the nice patio out back. We had little kiddos and it was nice that they had some games for the days we weren’t at the beach. This place feels secluded but is very conveniently located to shops, restaurants, and the beach. I would highly recommend this place to others!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jim V.

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

Lazy Sturgeon

Just awesome!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas N.

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

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

Scott W.

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

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

Amy M.

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

Summer family vacation

Beautiful cabin! We enjoyed a fun and relaxing week. Highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Curt Coulter

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Hello, we’re Curt & Jerilynn

We were both born in Michigan down state, and while we’ve lived elsewhere, Michigan has remained our home - and Indian River our happy place for multiple generations of our family - which we are fortunate enough to live in full time since early 2016.

We enjoy jet skiing and boating through the natural wildlife habitat on Burt and Mullet lakes, living on the fabulous fast flowing & spring fed Sturgeon River, watching the ducks float down the river any time of the year, snowmobiling on the hundreds of miles of local trails, or simply going out to dinner at the fantastic local eateries.

We hope you’ll come visit our Lazy Sturgeon Lodge and fall in love with all that Northern Michigan’s wildlife, trees, lakes and rivers have to offer as we have.

Why they chose this property

We live nearby on the Sturgeon River, and the never ending, refreshing and clean spring fed flow is a calming and peaceful wonder. Between canoeing & kayaking, fishing and floating the Sturgeon, and the 38 miles of Inland lakes and waterways that it spills into at Burt lake 2 miles downstream, this part of Michigan is a nature lover's paradise.

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English

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