Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Grand Traverse County

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Free WiFi

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Traverse City, MI

Turtle Creek Casino16 min drive
Spider Lake17 min drive
Traverse City Beach17 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)25 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Main Cabin

1 Double Futon and 2 Single Beds

Riverside Bedroom - Private

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage

Shadowland River Lodge is located approx. 12 miles South East of downtown Traverse City. It is nestled on 33 acres of private land with 650 feet of frontage along the Boardman River. The original log home structure was built in 1929 and in later years added on to including a kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, walk-in closet, utility room, and a riverside main bedroom.

Shadowland River Lodge currently sleeps up to 6 guests with a queen bed in the one “ conventional “ bedroom with direct river views. (red bedspread) A set of “twin” size bunk beds are in the main room (red checkered) of the cabin structure along with a “double” size futon. (Cream w/ multi-color stripes)

The property has become a retreat for those looking to be a little off the beaten path of the busy hustle and bustle of Traverse City. Step back in time and enjoy the privacy and sense of nature that envelops this log home along the Boardman River. Also enjoy endless amounts of free firewood for use inside and out!

We are dog friendly - this means all dogs! There is no size limit. We love to have guests experience Shadowland River Lodge with their K9 family members! We see no need to charge a pet fee, so there isn’t one!

** 2021 UPDATE! Shadowland River Lodge now has A/C!
** 2022 UPDATE! Custom LARGE picnic table near fire pit!
** 2022 UPDATE! New High Efficiency propane boiler heating!
** 2023 UPDATE! New Kucht gas range now in kitchen!
** 2023 UPDATE! Custom LARGE picnic table on back porch! ** 2024 UPDATE! Kitchen is nearing a complete walls-in remodel. Walls, cabinets, granite countertops, etc!VRBO is the “Only” website that we advertise on - we do not post Shadowland River Lodge on craigslist, or any third-party site, not organically populated by VRBO itself.

Property manager

Jason & Nicole Hulet

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Traverse City Vacation Rental | 4BR | 2BA | 2,008 Sq Ft | 1 Step for Access

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 4 total)

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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 deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Mt. Holiday Ski Area and Centre Ice Arena are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Flintfields Horse Park and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

Turtle Creek Casino - 16 min drive
Spider Lake - 17 min drive
Traverse City Beach - 17 min drive
Traverse City State Park - 23 min drive
Front Street - 27 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

Peegeo's - 18 min drive
Yankee Boy Restaurant - 13 min drive
VASA Singletrack Trailhead - 12 min drive
Lake George Electric - 23 min drive
Marni's Cheesecake - 16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 4 total).

What time is check-in at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Forest Lakes and within 6 miles (10 km) of Sand Lakes Quiet Area and Rennie Lake. Spider Lake and Tibbets Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

14 May 2024

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

Relaxing

A beautiful cabin, such a relaxing peaceful place. Plenty of items present to make your stay memorable. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbas K.

26 April 2024

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

Favorite place

Beautiful perfect peaceful fun and everything in between.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Eric B., St Charles

30 March 2024

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

Wonderful cottage and property

We had another terrific time at Shadowland. The cottage is cozy, clean and has a classic up north charm and feel. Jason and Nicole have thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. The fireplace was loaded with wood ready for our first fire when we arrived. They also were quick to answer any question we had prior to our stay. The property is beautiful and secluded. We loved having fires in the fire pit while listening to and exploring the river. We loved the seclusion yet also enjoyed being only 20 minutes to Traverse City. We definitely will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

21 January 2024

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

Perfect

The host met us, had a fire set to be lit, showed us the place. Truly a comfy, beautiful setting. Kitchen had everything we needed. Nice big shower, comfortable bed. Many books, games and puzzles. Very warm and relaxing. Couple of excellent blue tooth speakers! Only problem....do we watch the fire or the river? One of the best places we've stayed.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

7 January 2024

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

Perfect getaway!

This was our fourth stay at Shadowland, and it was once again a wonderful experience! Jason and Nicole are always gracious hosts, and the property is perfect. The cabin is secluded in the wood, but only 20 to 25 minutes from downtown Traverse City. The property affords many outdoor activities and areas to decompress and listen to the river. Our family can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 11 nights in Dec 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jason & Nicole Hulet

Nicole and I met in grade school and married in 1991 here in Traverse City. Settling down first in Leelanau County before moving into Traverse City. Nicole has been a local REALTOR® for over 25 years and with Coldwell Banker Schmidt for most of those years. She also obtained her bachelors degree from Ferris State University. She has been immersed in the Vacation Rental Management industry since her earliest of years in Glen Arbor, MI - then working for her parents at Harris Properties, Inc. She sat on the board of VRMA (Vacation Rental Management Association) in the mid 1990s. I myself earned an Associates Degree from Northwestern Michigan College and started a career in Criminal Justice in 1992 with the Leelanau County Sheriff's office up until resigning in 2005 to pursue my own local Vacation Rental Company, "Traverse City Condo Rentals, LLC.", which I still operate today. We have two daughters, Ashley and Emily, now both graduated from High School. Ashley is a recent 2019 graduate from Michigan State University (bio-medical) while Emily is in her 2nd year at Lansing Community College exploring her opportunities.

Why they chose this property

Shadowland River Lodge is a place to unwind from the hustle and bustle of the city life and by that, I'm even starting to consider Traverse City - "City Life." Leave the traffic and congestion behind and find yourself on 33 acres - to yourself.