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Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna

Riverside holiday home with sauna and Hot tub

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Fire pit on the Boardman River.
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Exterior
Living area - Living area
Living room with beautiful fireplace. - Living room with beautiful fireplace.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 8232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Mall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Other Space 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 3

Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna

Slice of River Life is on the Boardman River. The swim spa has been listed as both a pool and a hot tub because it is in between those two. It can fit everyone in your party, and you can swim against the current or just bop around. There are also two hot tub chairs with jets!

Just seven miles from downtown Traverse City, this riverfront home is a retreat off the beaten path but still close enough to get to all the best of Traverse City. The cottage sits on close to five acres (most of it being across the river, for added privacy) along the banks of the Boardman River, a blue-ribbon trout stream with the ability to fly fish right out the front door, or drive about a mile downstream and tube back for a fantastic BBQ.

Sleeps eight with an adjustable king bed upstairs. This room has a private bathroom with shower and soaking bath. Two bedrooms have queen beds. There is a queen sleeper sofa on the main level with a bathroom. The large open kitchen-dining-living area has a magnificent stone gas fireplace. This property provides river frontage, a large swim spa, and an outdoor shower! There is also a game room with a bar, pool table, darts, and TV. The firepit is something to see, beach sand and eight Adirondack chairs surround it for peaceful stargazing! This home even has a professional putting green!

Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, inner-tubing, swimming, fishing, fly fishing, Morel mushrooming, bird watching, or catching a glimpse of a deer or other wildlife in the area! Sixteen miles to Flint Fields for the Horses By the Bay Horse Show in season.

Small dog is allowed with a pet fee

-- THE PROPERTY –

Central Air |Gas Grill | Fire Pit | Gas Fireplace | Swim Spa (Hot tub) | Sauna | Putting Green | Game Room with Pool table| 140-gallon Cichlid Fish tank (please let us take care of the fish and tank)

Sleeps 8.

Bedroom 1: king adjustable Bed || Bedroom 2: queen Bed || Bedroom 3: queen Bed || queen sofa bed in den

OUTDOORS: Weber grill, deck, grassy lawn, sand fire pit, lounge chairs, outdoor dining table & chairs, outdoor shower, swim spa, sauna, putting green (pro-grade AstroTurf), bring your own tubes and putters

INDOORS: WIFI, Smart TV, satellite TV, board games, gas fireplace

KITCHEN: Fully equipped, cooking basics, dishware & flatware, microwave, toaster, drip coffee maker, tea pot, blender, dishwasher, trash bags, paper towels

GENERAL: Washer & dryer, towels & linens, toilet paper, bar soap, central A/C

PARKING: 4 spaces

-- POLICIES --

- Small dog allowed with a fee

- No smoking

- No events, parties, or large gatherings

- Must be at least 18 years old to book

- Additional fees and taxes may apply

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
Property # 9793490

About the area

Traverse City

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, while Old Town Playhouse and City Opera House are cultural highlights. Great Wolf Lodge Water Park and Centre Ice Arena are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and waterskiing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and mountain biking.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve - 8 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Turtle Creek Stadium - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Grand Traverse Mall - 11 min drive - 10.4 km
  • Arbutus Lake - 12 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 14 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Culver's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Boardman River, Firepit, Game Room, Hot tub, Sauna located?

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 36 out of 42 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 42 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Pet friendly.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Laura M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
This is a beautiful place. Needs some updates but overall a it was in a nice location and beautiful home.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

STEVE A.

Fall color tour

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was well equipped and very clean. It was a very enjoyable experience.
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10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Fall Family Getaway

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a long weekend family trip planned and this house was great for the whole family. The kids loved the game room and especially the pool table and we all got use from the hot tub and sauna as well. The property was in a very quiet peaceful area right on the river, but still a quick drive into downtown Traverse City.
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10/10 Excellent

Brad R.

Excellent stay

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We absolutely loved the house. Quiet, peaceful and very unique. We loved the hot tub and the game room. The river flowing through the backyard is awesome. The house was clean and in great condition. It was very cold when we arrived the first night (55 degrees in the house) and the windows were very difficult to lock, but other than that, we loved our stay!

10/10 Excellent

stacey h.

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

Great stay!

Great location and house! We appreciated all the extras like the putting green, lake, and game room.My only recommendation would be to bring a few extra blankets.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Douglas C.

beautiful secluded setting

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great location for fishing/hiking/wineries! Spectacular view right on the river and very private.Wonderful hot tub and sauna (lacking usage instructions) A bit pricey by having to pay a fee for "their bookings" through VRBO.Very responsive mgt. team

10/10 Excellent

Phil K.

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

Spring Break Get Away

Great place, excellent experience. The river was really flowing fast which added to it all.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

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

Ski Trip

The property is great! Very clean, a lot of fun activities and nice swim tub right by the river! Great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Charlie D.

A Heavenly retreat!

Rating Details: The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We spent 2 weeks at this amazing home on one of my favorite rivers! We had a mix of kids and grandkids the first week and just my wife and I alone for the second week. Plenty of places to be off by yourself, or with the whole clan. I work remotely so there were times when I really appreciated having a separate area for work and talking with clients etc while not having to tell everyone to keep it down because there is so much for everyone to do! Beautiful home, we could see ourselves renting another couple weeks in the future! Our family was extremely happy with the place!
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10/10 Excellent

Greg M.

Riverside escape

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great weekend for a special occasion in TC. Amazing amenities and location for any trip up North with River access, beautiful outdoor entertainment space and endless fun!
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10/10 Excellent

Solomon W.

Great Private Getaway Spot

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Loved this House on the River for our family trip. Scenic view of the Boardman River was so peaceful. Huge firepit, hot tub and spa. Great location to the Lake and the Breweries.
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10/10 Excellent

michelle m.

Fantastic Location!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great stay at Slice of River Life! There are so many fantastic outdoor spaces here! Two Riverside decks! The sandy riverside fire pit! The swim spa! Such a gorgeous peaceful setting!

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house with all the amenities you could think of. My family and I had a wonderful time and created lasting memories. The house was spotless and welcoming. The fireplace did stop working and it was fixed immediately. I had constant access to the company and tbey replied to my questions promptly. I cant say enough about this rental! Its only 15 minutes from downtown Traverse City and the beach. I absolutely recommend and I am planning to stay here next year. Thank you so much for checking off one of the adventures on my bucket list.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Kari H.

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

It was a lovely spot on the river, close to TC

Overall a great stay. Just a couple of minor hiccups but nothing worth sharing. I will say, be prepared that the trash bin was at the road more than a quarter mile away. It seems it was the renters job to haul it back and forth on Tuesday. It wasn't at the house when we areived and only realized a couple of days later that it was at the main road.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lianna C.

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

Peaceful Riverside Retreat

We enjoyed our winter weekend away at the riverside home near Traverse City. The swim spa was relaxing as well as the gorgeous stone fireplace! We would love to book in the summer to enjoy the fire pit and game room. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

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

Wonderful Weekend

We stayed two nights and spent a day touring wineries. The rest of the time we spent relaxing at the VRBO site. The spa/hot tub was amazing, the sauna was wonderful and the location on the river was beautiful. We would definitely book another weekend at this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vickie M.

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

Great house at peaceful river location

This was a great house. The kitchen was well stocked. The beds were comfortable. It was relaxing sitting on the deck or at the fire pit listening to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Nataliia H.

A wonderful holiday for the new year

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house is beautiful, cozy and clean, wonderful views of the water and nature. We had a great time. And we plan to come here again in the summer. I recommend visiting this place.)))

10/10 Excellent

Louie C.

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

Outstanding experience, nature's gem of a get-away

Home and surrounding area was outstanding, beautiful and very peaceful! We floated the river and saw many homes, none of the other homes came close in comparison to our property! We had an excellent experience!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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6/10 Okay

Raymond B.

Not impressed

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was clean. I was very happy with the location. I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The property was not ready for guests. Too much to list.

10/10 Excellent

Christopher R.

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

River House

Everything in the house was as advertised. Location was secluded and beautiful. Recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Decompress in Style

Traveling for work every week, this place (and area), was ideal for a family R&R. The home was the perfect size; beautiful and comfortable. They thought of every last detail, to make your stay absolutely perfect. Good communication as well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

Awesome place on the river

We loved this house! Great views of the river. Our kids enjoyed the putting green & hot tub! We would definitely recommend this house to anyone! Everything you need all in one place. Short drive to downtown TC.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

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

Total peacefulness

Loved the view of the river so close to the property and being able to sit outside and enjoy the beauty of nature and the surroundings. Just lovely amenities!! Would love to come back again!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

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