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Intimate Cabin Off The Beaten Path

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River Tracks!
Boardman River - Blue Ribbon Trout Stream
Living Room
Living Room
Master Bedroom - Queen Bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Kingsley, MI
  • Arbutus Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Spider Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Intimate Cabin Off The Beaten Path

Minutes from the Kingsley Club yet only 14 miles from downtown Traverse City!

From the covered porch, past the fire pit, walk down the stairs, to historic railroad tracks that hold their majestic beauty. Then continue down the wood chipped path to 100 ft of Northern Michigan's Boardman River, a blue ribbon trout stream!

The cabin can sleep four comfortably. The one bedroom accommodates two with the full bed. Also full size futon, and twin sleeper sofa. The loft is spacious, and can be staged for our guests with one king mattress or two twin mattresses. A total of up to four guests are welcome. Additional guests may be considered, and will be an additional fee per day.

The nearby adventures that await are: snow shoeing, skiing, (cross country and downhill), kayaking, horseback riding, hunting, fishing, hiking, golfing, snowmobiling, (trail 510), wineries and color tours.

❄️ Please note- during winter months -with any amount of snowfall- an AWD, 4WD, or snow tires on the vehicle would be necessary. The cabin is 2 miles off the main road. ❄️

Whether one wants to enjoy the tranquility of the cabin or are intrigued by the energy of the river... memories will forever be engrained.

Property manager

Raymond and Jodi Ortega
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
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

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

Kingsley

Located in Kingsley, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Kingsley, MI

What's nearby

  • Arbutus Lake - 7 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Spider Lake - 12 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Front Street - 23 min drive - 23.8 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 23 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 23 min drive - 19.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪K I Bar And Grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪China Lee - ‬20 min drive
  • ‪Village Ice Cream Shoppe - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Taqueria TC Latino Dos - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Intimate Cabin Off The Beaten Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Intimate Cabin Off The Beaten Path?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Intimate Cabin Off The Beaten Path?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Intimate Cabin Off The Beaten Path located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly cabin is within 6 mi (10 km) of Forest Lakes, Arbutus Lake, and Spider Lake. Centre Ice Arena and Rennie Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 168 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 176 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rafael G.

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

Faaantaastic!!

Very nice,off the path, cabin and property
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashley K.

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

Beautiful stay!

The cabin was absolutely lovely and exactly as described in the listing. It’s a charming little gem, and it’s clear the owners put a lot of care into making the stay as comfortable and enjoyable as possible. Communication with the owner was excellent. The location was perfect — close enough to Traverse City for convenience, yet far enough to enjoy peace and solitude. I couldn’t recommend this listing more highly!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joan S.

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

Perfect Getaway

Exactly what we were looking for. Great cabin, great location, great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug S.

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

Perfect getaway

This place was fantastic! My wife and I went to TC for her birthday and to do some snowmobiling. This place was far enough removed from town but close enough to spend some time on Saturday and Sunday in TC. We really appreciated the details put into the cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Lisa Y.

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

Cozy Cabin

The owners of this property are amazing! From the moment I booked, Jodi was in touch with me. She gave me many recommendations and was very responsive! The property is well maintained and I love the trails and quick walk down to the river. My only caution is to make sure that you have a truck or vehicle with 4 wheel drive, it had previously rained and there was a lot of water/mud in the dirt road on the way to the cabin and it would be difficult to do without that. We truly had a great stay and would recommend to anyone wanting a quiet getaway that is still a quick drive to Traverse City.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

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

Great weekend getaway

Cabin is set up well and hosts made it easy to access. Great quick weekend getaway for two.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Spur of the moment idea.

Turned out great to be great little getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Randy W.

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

Great Place

Peacefull and private. Beautiful country.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

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

River Tracks Cabin is adorable!

My husband and I really enjoyed our long weekend at the cabin. The location feels very secluded, but is still close to everything. The trek down to the river dock and the cute nature trails were such fun features.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cody W.

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

Perfect stay

The property was perfect, the cabin is perfect and has everything you need for a relaxing stay! Property owners were great to deal with!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ryann U.

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

Enjoyable retreat in rustic cabin!

Thoughtful attention to detail throughout. Enjoyed the surrounding trail as well! Though main bathroom was small, the outside shower was a bonus!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan G.

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

Anniversary Getaway

Jodi was so helpful and the cabin was perfect! Remote, beautiful location. Perfect cozy cabin to unwind and enjoy the beauty of the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher V.

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

Cabin on the Boardman

Excellent cabin. Great communication from property owner.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen G. F.

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

Authentic

Well outfitted charming cabin off the beaten path. Communicative and responsible hosts. Lovely rustic and comfortable experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tony P.

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

Recharge

This was the perfect place to just get away from the hustle and bustle. You feel like you’re so far away from everything, but you’re not. Traverse City is a quick drive to hit shopping, dinner or wine sampling. We will definitely be back. This has everything you need. Pack a cooler and a bag and go relax. Super clean and comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

David D.

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

Off the grid

Nice in the woods property in close proximity to Traverse City.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Allie J.

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

Perfect Getaway

Me and my husband had stayed at River Tracks the days leading up to our wedding and we have nothing but absolute amazing things to say about the property and the hosts! The hosts had communicated with us the whole time and answered any questions we had! We will definitely be back soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

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

Great Place!!

We stayed as part of a girl’s weekend in the TC Area, and could not have been more happy. Every detail was covered by Jodi, the cabin and its access to the river was amazing, the screened porch at night and in the morning was fantastic — and the outdoor shower was a really nice addition! Very close to TC and Interlochen, and our hosts were super attentive! I’d stay again on future trips to the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

CRAIG K.

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

Relaxing Getaway

Quiet and Beautiful cabin with everything you need to getaway from hustle and bustle… a very short walk to a relaxing dock on the riverfront, owners kept us informed and we did get a compact car in the last bit of road even though there was a few inches of snowy slop on the ground at the time. Well worth the trip
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

Quiet & Secluded

This cabin was definitely secluded, which is exactly what we were looking for! Close enough to Traverse City without it feeling like a long trip to get there, but out in the woods enough to feel like you’re the only people around for miles. The hosts were very accommodating and easy to communicate with.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott W.

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

River Tracks Cabin

The cabin is very nice. It’s a short drive to Travers City but feels like you are far back int he woods! The owners were very nice and responded to my questions promptly.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

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

Girls group

It was the perfect location and the perfect amount of space! The house was was more spacious than we even thought. Just a few blocks from Main Street! Highly recommend this property!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica B.

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

Getaway

We had a amazing time at this perfect little getaway. The cabin is lovely, stocked with what you need and in an idyllic setting. It was peaceful and perfect! Hosts were very welcoming and great communicators. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl K.

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

Great little cabin

Very clean. Comfortable. The additional outdoor shower was wonderful. And the path through the woods was a really nice touch.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robin Z., Racine WI

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

Peace

Well done! We appreciated all the attention to detail. Great property- would love to stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Raymond and Jodi Ortega

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