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Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River with Hot Tub and Woodstove

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A wooden table with a bottle of wine, a glass, and a lantern, set against a backdrop of a river and lush greenery.
A serene garden with a wooden bench, a stone pathway, and a small bridge over a pond.
A cozy room with a wooden chair, a small table, a sofa, and large windows offering a view of greenery outside.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a large window, a sofa, a coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, white bedding, and a colorful blanket. There are large windows with a view of greenery outside.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Cue up the fun
    One of the few properties with an on-site pool table.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Spa pool on site
  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Mall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Arbutus Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

+2
6 Single Beds

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting.
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Map
Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 12 min drive - 11.2 km
  • Forest Lakes - 12 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 15 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River with Hot Tub and Woodstove pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River with Hot Tub and Woodstove?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River with Hot Tub and Woodstove?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River with Hot Tub and Woodstove?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River with Hot Tub and Woodstove located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, Turtle Creek Stadium and Forest Lakes. Arbutus Lake and Boardman Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 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
Beautiful property and great location. Very peaceful setting with the river running right next to house. Our family enjoyed spending time together sitting around the bonfire. There was plenty of room for all of us to spread out or all hang out together. Beds were extremely comfy and we all slept well. I highly recommend this property and we all look forward to visiting again. Thank for allowing us to enjoy a great family trip at your home.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an excellent stay at Firefly Lodge. Great property and great hosts. They responded to all questions within minutes, very responsive! The house was very comfortable and private. Thank you for helping us create family memories!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Firefly Lodge

House was great. Plenty of room for our group of 10, super clean and a beautiful serene location. We enjoyed using the hot tub and being able to cook a few meals in the well stocked kitchen.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing stay

My family stayed at Firefly Lodge for 5 days and the entire stay was relaxing and the host was incredibly helpful with arrival and departure details as well as quick to respond to any questions we had. The home is very well kept and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Guest

Awesome house! Secluded, yet close to everything! Best of both worlds. We would definitely stay again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect spot for our family gathering!

We found this to be the perfect spot for our family. A wonderful blend of nature, fishing, hiking, and relaxing together. Close enough to take in a few Traverse City activities, but also the state parks that surround this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 10 May 2024
Thank you for staying at Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River! We are so glad it was the perfect spot for your family! Please come again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great guys trip getaway

Host was very responsive to my questions. She even let us check in a little early. Property was beautiful. There were extra towels which was really nice. Loved the hot tub and back patio
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Scenic and comfortable!

Beautiful property and house that comfortably accommodated our group of 14. Highly recommend for a getaway in Traverse City. We especially enjoyed having direct access to the Boardman River. Hosts were lovely. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Right on the Boardman river

A nice open concept downstairs with master bedroom. Plenty or room upstairs (3 bedrooms, bathroom, tv area and pool table).The location is a beautiful wooded area 30 feet from the Boardman River. A hot tub overlooks the river This place is perfect for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The Perfect Spot!

We had a perfect long weekend at the lodge. It felt cozy and had plenty of space for the all 12 of us! I appreciated that the home was well stocked with anything we might need and not having to clean before we left was an added bonus! Overall 10/10!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect week!

We spent a week at Firefly Lodge for spring break and absolutely loved it. The pictures didnt do it justice, the house is so beautiful. It had everything we needed. We were there with our three kids aged 1-8 and there was so much for them to do. The house was very clean and well appointed. The hot tub was also very clean. The location was perfect for having a private place to relax but also just a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Boardman bounty

Wonderful stay! Thank you Natalie!Love the river retreat not far from Traverse City. Winter wonderland this time of year. Yet all the comforts to go with it. From the warmth of the wood burner to the hot tub, our hearts were full and content. Plenty of space for three families with kids. And the kids never tired of the upstairs hang out. Whenever a question or need arose, Natalie was quick to respond. if anything to note, the water pressure was lacking upstairs but Natalie said she would look into it. Thanks again for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!. respond. I
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 March 2025
Thank you so much, Tom! We have now replaced the shower head upstairs, which fixed the water pressure. :) We hope to host your families again! - Firefly Lodge
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was easy. Directions were clear and door code worked. We had a mixed group of seniors, middle age, young adult, teen, and older kid. Everyone had aspects of the property they liked. Reading by the river, using the hot tub, s’mores around a fire pit, the gaming nook. There was a cute movie setup area but we didn’t have time to utilize that or the pool table. Kitchen was easy to use and find stuff for meals. We had plenty of space for our group. Primary suite on main floor. And our young adult used a room that wasn’t a bedroom but had a door to sleep on a couch on the main floor. Half bath there as well. Upstairs we used both king bed bedrooms and the bunk room. One full bathroom upstairs. Kid also slept on the reclining chair one night. Great property for a visit in the north Michigan woods. The location was ideal. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
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