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2-bedroom cottage just a short walk to downtown Indian River, beaches/Burt Lake

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A house with a stone pillar, white siding, and a front porch.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dishwasher, a stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A neatly made bed with a metal headboard, a beige wall, and a window with sheer curtains.
A living room with a fireplace, television, and a bookshelf.
A wooden bench with a colorful backrest, a framed poster with a sailboat, and a wooden staircase.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Burt Lake State Park
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Indian River, MI
  • Place, Burt Lake
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Burt Lake State Park
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Bear Adventures
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Common area 1

1 Double Futon

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

About this property

2-bedroom cottage just a short walk to downtown Indian River, beaches/Burt Lake

20 Minutes to Nubs Nob or Boyne Highlands for a day of skiing. Nestled in the charming town of Indian River, this cozy 2-bedroom cottage offers the perfect escape for your next vacation. Just a short walk away, you can enjoy the serene beauty of Burt Lake, or venture out to explore nearby attractions like the Mackinaw City Ferry Terminal, just a 27-minute drive away, and the stunning shores of Lake Huron, just 28 minutes from your doorstep.

As a traveler, you'll appreciate the convenience of the cottage's amenities, including high-speed WiFi and a washing machine and dryer, making it easy to stay connected and keep up with your laundry. In the evenings, unwind by catching your favorite shows on the satellite/cable TV.

Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, this delightful cottage in Indian River provides the perfect home base for your next vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 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

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2859991vb
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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cabin is in the city centre and on a river. Burt Lake State Park and Agnes S. Andreae Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!.
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Map
Indian River, MI

What's nearby

  • Burt Lake - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Devoe Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Burt Lake State Park - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Big Bear Adventures - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Indian River Golf Club - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Burger King - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Vivio's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burt Lake Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Christopher's Downtown Cafe - ‬4 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is 2-bedroom cottage just a short walk to downtown Indian River, beaches/Burt Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2-bedroom cottage just a short walk to downtown Indian River, beaches/Burt Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2-bedroom cottage just a short walk to downtown Indian River, beaches/Burt Lake?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is 2-bedroom cottage just a short walk to downtown Indian River, beaches/Burt Lake located?

Located in the heart of Indian River, this golf cabin is within a 10-minute walk of Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 33 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Eric C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice proximity to town..nice place
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 20 July 2026
Eric, Thank you for staying with us and your review. Please come back and stay with us again. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laura E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute cottage close to downtown and Burt Lake. Clean. Fully stocked kitchen , towels and linens provided. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arrowpig A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sandra's place was conveniently located for lots of great outings, cozy, and adorable. Close to a cute coffee shop (Wildwood) and very near Burt Lake. Lots of space for a family to spread out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review and sharing the Wildwood coffee shop! I'll have to stop in. See you on your next vacation in Indian River. You're always Welcome! Sandy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christa b.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice area a lot to do in the area !
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Erin G.

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

Great location.

Great location and adorable cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 August 2024
Thank you for choosing our cottage. Hope to see you again. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chad C.

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

Great stay

Cozy place. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2022
Thank you Chad! Hope to see you again. Sandy Pine Cone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maria V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Over all great stay. Labor Day weekend and Labor Day Mackinaw Bridge walk and we were happy to have booked here. The host was amazing and responsive which is appreciated.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Thank you for your great review! We hope you come and enjoy our Cottage again. Sandy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Elise B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This little cottage was such a cute place, absolutely an up North feel to it. Plenty of space for two to four guests. The owner was prompt with answering any questions and its location was ideal for what we had planned. Loved the stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 July 2025
Elise, Thank you for staying with us. Love our little cottage. Please come back and enjoy again. Lots of new restaurants and Boutiques in Indian River. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tom F.

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

Loving Indian River

We had the best time in Indian River and your home was perfect! The house was inviting, clean, and perfect location! Thank you for sharing your home with us!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 August 2025
Love to hear that you loved your stay as much as we enjoy our little place in Indian River! We hope to see you again! Thank you Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Oscar C.

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

Really great quiet place

Perfect place for checking out all the nearby major city’s. Very clean cottage with a rustic vibe. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 24 July 2022
Thank you Oscar! Hope to see you again. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Hilary K.

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

Good location

The house is very nice, clean, and close to downtown and Burt lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 July 2022
Thank you for your response. You were our first guest. We just purchased this a few weeks ago. We love the cottage & location to the downtown area, river & beach. Hope to see you again. Sandy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Weekend stay

Cute, peaceful property.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 August 2022
Thank you! Hope to see you again. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnny A.

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

Top O Michigan race

House is very close to downtown, and close to the beach. Overall great location and good stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aaron C.

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

Nice, Quite

Very nice, clean home. Perfect get away and close to everything.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 10 June 2023
Thanks Aaron! Hope to see you again on your next vacation to Indian River
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S.

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

Great Place to stay.

Close to town. Clean. Had kitchen dishes, utensils, etc, all appliances including washer/dryer, fire pit. Would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 1 August 2024
Thank you Kathy for leaving the cottage in great shape. We would love to have you stay with us again. Sandy
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michael C S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location, convenient to town and to local beach, as well as being a short drive from Burt Lake state park. It is also within easy driving distance of Cheyboygan, Petosky, and Mackinaw City, and other northern Michigan parks and attractions. The only minus is a lack of air conditioning, although fans are available. The host responded promptly to any issues we had.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 September 2025
Michael, Thank you for your review and adding... easy driving distance to Cheboygan, Petosky, Mac City and other Northern Michigan parks and attractions. We just love our little cabin. Hope to see you again! We will look into A/C Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

MacDuff P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in Indian River! The cottage is close to everything, so the kids could walk to the beach or to get ice cream and I never worried once. The property is clean and everything was so simple. Communication with the team was fast and great - this is small town life at its best, and it was so lovely to reset and enjoy our time together. Thank you so much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 August 2025
Thank yoiu so much for a great review and had an excellent stay! Looking forward to having you stay with us again. Sandy Pine Cone Vacations
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd D.

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

Family reunion

House was clean and comfortable for our group of 5 adults and 1 infant. Quiet neighborhood and within a couple blocks of a few good restaurants and shops.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 July 2023
Todd, Thank you for being our guest. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to have you as our guest again in the future. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terrence T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Property, housekeeping for got to leave T.P. and a few ant traps would be nice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

DONNA h.

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

Up north stay

Location is great to I 75, walking to beach and main street. An older home with a few quirks but updated living area and bathroom Kitchen lacked toaster and pots but had great gas stove.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 15 September 2023
Thank you for your response. I am so sorry you didn't locate the toaster. We had it tucked away in a cabinet. I wish you would have called or sent me a message. I would have brought you more pots and pans and found the toaster for you. Please come and stay with us again. Thank you, Sandy Pine Cone
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James M.

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

Great location

The cottage wasn't anything special, but it was clean, comfortable and a great location. Walking distance to the beach and to ice cream, restaurants and other stores. Plus it was less than a block from the North Central Bike Trail and only a few miles from several other trails, if you want to do some biking or hiking. Also close to Big Bear Adventures if you want to tube or kayak.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

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

Cute, Cozy, and Clean!

The property was as described and cute, cozy, and clean. Walkable distance from town and the river. More sofa seating in the living room would have been appreciated but otherwise we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 December 2023
Kevin, We are so happy that you enjoyed our cabin. The living room area is equipped with a love seat, nice comfy chair and a table to sit around or playing cards. Thank you for the suggestion. We will try to move things around to fit more sitting area. Hope to see you & your family again! Happy Holidays Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin N.

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

Indian River Labor Day 2022

This was a terrific house right in Indian River. Very close to downtown and Burt Lake. The property was clean and well kept. Communication was very smooth throughout the whole process. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a rental in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 8 September 2022
Awwww.... So nice! Thank you Kevin! You're welcome back anytime. Sandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Molly M.

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

Cute and Clean!!

Adorable cottage, very homey, nice owners. Clean and neat. Short walk from the main drag of Indian River, which is a very cute little place with shops and restaurants and pretty gardens everywhere. Twin beds were very comfortable, and my 6’4” son was fine on the fold out couch in the living room. Thanks so much for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

JODY B.

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

n/a

Great location for all types of activities. Cute/clean house but would have been nice if there was some outdoor sitting or a better indoor sitting area. Went with family and was challenging to sit somewhere to talk with each other.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2022
Jody The outdoor furniture is in the small shed to the right of the garage. I hope that you will stay again and if there's anything you need please e-mail or contact me. The past guest broke off the key to the small shed. We just had the handle repaired. Our apologies for not having outdoor seating available. Please come and see us again. Thank you, Sandy Pine Cone Vacations

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