Serene Riverfront Retreat

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10130.1 sq m

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Parking available
Dryer
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Air conditioning

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Lake City, MI

Lake Missaukee
‪13 min drive‬
Cadillac Lake Park and Boat Dock
‪14 min drive‬
Lake Cadillac
‪14 min drive‬
Cadillac, MI (CAD-Wexford County)
‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 3

3 Single Beds

Loft

1 King Bed

Main level bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sofa Sleeper

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

10% Discount for 7 or more days stay!

Four Seasons of Northern Michigan Fun in this Newly Remodeled Chalet Style Home. Situated on 4+ acres nestled in the woods on the Beautiful Clam River. Just mins to Cadillac and Lake City. Surrounded by wildlife galore. 1/2 Mile to Organic Farmer's Market (In season). Minutes to several All-Sports Lakes for fishing and swimming.

**The Clam river is beautiful to wade in, to splash and cool off or to catch minnows, it’s usually about knee deep, not good for kayaking or fishing.

Perfect for:
*Family Vacation (Kid Friendly)
*Golf- within five minutes
*Fall Color Tour
*Hunting/Fishing
*Mushrooming
*Winter Sports- Ski mountains 20-45 minutes away.
*Secluded Getaway
*Romantic Getaway
*Book Club
*Greatest Fourth in the North
*Festival of the Pines
*Harvest Gathering Music Festival

Three Bedrooms plus a loft. (Please be aware of the sleeping arrangements, there are three single beds in a bedroom upstairs, another single in a second bedroom up, and a king sized bed in the loft upstairs. There are two queen options on the main level, one in a bedroom and the second is a pull out sofa.)

*Quiet time is 10pm, this is not a party spot. While we welcome up to ten people, we do not encourage a party or family reunion. (It’s hard on the well and septic system to have any more people than ten.) No fireworks! Too many other homes and it’s heavily wooded.

Plenty of parking for Several Vehicles.

Property manager

Denise Nathe

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 11:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Pack n Play booster seat and highchair on site.

Events

No events allowed

Not suitable for large Celebrations.

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Butt can provided by fire pit.

Quiet time 10pm

There is a beautiful fire pit, we ask that you do not cook at the pit. There is a grill located on the patio. (S’more’s and hotdogs are okay)

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

Note from host: Not suitable for large Celebrations.

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

Lake City

Located in Lake City, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Missaukee Golf Club and McGuire's Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore William Mitchell State Park and Waldeck Island Nature Preserve. Jennings Community Playground and Adventure Island Family Fun Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Lake City, MI

What's nearby

Lake Sapphire - 7 min drive - 5.5 km
Lake Missaukee - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
Cadillac Lake Park and Boat Dock - 14 min drive - 11.1 km
Lake Cadillac - 14 min drive - 11.3 km
Lake Mitchell - 19 min drive - 20.8 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
‪Culver's - ‬15 min drive
‪KFC - ‬14 min drive
‪Taco Bell - ‬14 min drive
‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Serene Riverfront Retreat pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Serene Riverfront Retreat?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Serene Riverfront Retreat?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Serene Riverfront Retreat located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) from Lake Township Hall and 3 mi (4.9 km) from Blind Lake. Lake Sapphire and Clam River Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dennis B.

27 Oct 2023

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

Yearly getaway

My friend group has been making a yearly trip north to enjoy the colors and this property is a wonderful place for us to gather.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane L.

8 Sept 2023

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

Charming

Charming and well maintained. Very well decorated. Not too far from great restaurants and golf courses.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynne O.

21 Aug 2023

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

Wonderful family friendly home

Pride of ownership was evident from the moment we pulled up to the home! Beautiful property from the play place/sandbox, to the fire pit, to the gazebo, to the river, to the deck and finally into the house where it did not stop! Our 2 younger grandchildren (3 & 4) loved the children’s table and chairs and the rocker as well as all the toys and games. Our daughter-in-law loved the baby gate for the stairs, she said the owners thought of everything for renters with children! Great location for enjoying Cadillac, Lake City and beyond!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica C., ohio

24 July 2023

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

Peaceful and comfortable!

We had a lovely stay. The home was well stocked, clean and cozy. The property was lovely! My kiddo enjoyed playing in the stream and playing the board games available. Overall we had a great time! Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol A., Westland MI USA

16 July 2023

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

Fabulous Vrbo

This property was awesome. Everything was clean, the extras were well thought out. There wasn't anything we could have needed that wasn't there. Definitely will be back. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick K.

7 July 2023

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

Great Place

Was perfect for our family. The house had everything we needed to make a family vacation perfect.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

6 July 2023

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

Great get away!

Peaceful retreat with a great fire pit area for s’mores!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cecil W.

18 Oct 2022

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

Beautiful Getaway

My friends and I have stayed at this beautiful property two years running now. Everything was perfect. The location is beautiful, the house was amazing, and the memories unforgettable. Thank you for sharing your house with myself and my friends, we will definitely be back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina B., Ortonville, USA

6 Oct 2022

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

Tranquil Haven on quiet river

My husband & I had a delightful stay at this cottage on Clam River. Very clean, and nicely decorated with plenty of amenities inside and out. We loved being so close to Cadillac & Lake City, with many restaurants and activities to choose from our stay went by too fast. Serene Riverfront Retreat was exactly as described and the photos are spot on. We look forward to staying here again. Thank you Denise for hosting us on our anniversary.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Robin B.

5 Sept 2022

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

Cozy cottage!!

We had a great time during our stay. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to cook breakfast in the morning. The sheets were soft, very comfortable. The outdoor space was great! Exactly what we were hoping for!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

8 Aug 2022

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

Girls weekend!

Words can not describe how clean and beautiful this home was!! Beautiful location, had everything 5 ladies could ever ask for! The owner was super friendly and very quick on their responding. Not far away from shopping till you drop Traverse City! We will definitely be booking this house again next year!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Megann S., Grand Rapids, USA

3 Aug 2022

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

Excellent Property!

Our group really enjoyed the large yard, firepit and being on the river. The house was very clean and accommodating

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy J.

3 Aug 2022

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

Stunning

Beautiful inside and outside. We hope to return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

2 Aug 2022

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

Fantastic house!

Beautiful and very clean house with all the little things you might ever need. The owner is very thoughtful about providing anything you might need or have forgotten. Great location central to many different areas and experiences. Very peaceful and beautiful. My family had the best time and definitely plan to make this one of our regular vacation destinations!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

molly r.

19 July 2022

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

5 teachers getaway

Great location and huge yards— front and back! Many bugs, but expected in the summer. Needed instruction for the coffee pot, but we ended up googling it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joshua T.

17 July 2022

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

Excellent home

We enjoyed our stay. The home was clean and very well taken care of. Plenty of room for the seven people on our trip. Very peaceful outdoor setting. I would highly recommend staying at this property if you’re planning to visit the area.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gregory b.

8 July 2022

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

It's was great

Great

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn G.

17 June 2022

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

Great, again!

Another year in the books! Spent another week here at this clean, comfy property! We will return again and again! Thank you!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kaylee R.

10 June 2022

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

Perfect young family stay

I was blown away when we walked in the door. This home was beautiful and perfect for our young family. My young kids loved the toys that were available and playing in the Sandy bottomed stream. Everything we needed for our stay was there. The hosts truly put a lot of thought into their property. The outdoor fireplace was wonderful and my kids loved the swing set. The location was close to both Cadillac and lake city. Would definitely stay again and recommend to anyone who has a young family.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cecil W.

21 Oct 2021

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

Wonderful and Peaceful

An amazing stay. Property was beautiful, house was everything we could have asked for, and the peace was amazing. Plenty of room for a group of guys and well supplied kitchen for everything we wanted to cook.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

16 Oct 2021

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

Beautiful Home and Surroundings

We enjoyed our stay here very much!

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Debra J.

26 Sept 2021

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

Love this place!

2nd year in a row we rented here and definitely one of our very favorite places! Clean, well equipped and very tasteful decor. Location is quiet and secluded. Owners communicate well very and are super accommodating.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nikol S.

7 Sept 2021

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

Amazing, beautiful property - serene, cozy, kid-friendly

We absolutely LOVED staying here. The home itself was extremely comfortable and even had toys for our two little ones to play with! The property was beautiful — we enjoyed catching frogs, swinging by the creek, and having great conversations around the firepit. Denise was a wonderful host. Highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy N.

30 Aug 2021

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

A spot to crash after a wedding...

We were really just looking for a spot to crash and relax after the wedding that had stressed us all out. But after checking into this place it was much more. Upon arriving and looking over the place the pics did no justice for how nice it really was. Didn't really get the chance to use the fire pit or hang in the yard but the little time we did spend here was nice. Not sure how but it seemed very relaxing and comfortable from the moment we walked in. Very nice and if ever needed will use again. Thank you very much. Very beautiful place.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Courtney M.

23 Aug 2021

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

The most relaxing vacation we’ve had

We loved everything about our stay. Even with 3 young kids age 2, 4, and 6 we felt relaxed the whole time. The house was pretty secluded with the most perfect outdoor space to enjoy the nature and there was so much for our young kids to do. The inside of the house was just as nice and they had everything you would need during your stay. We look forward to coming back next year.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Denise Nathe

Diane and Phil are the owners of this beautiful home. They enjoy the serenity the river offers, as neighbors to this property. They enjoy gardening, hunting, fishing and everything outdoors! Recently retired from the Christmas Tree Industry, and owners of a Conifer Nursery, they now have time for their 8 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.
Diane and Phil's daughter and son in law manage the property. Denise and Tom will meet you and see to your needs.

Why they chose this property

This property is centrally located and off the beaten path. 45 mins to Traverse City and just ten mins to Cadillac and Lake City. The river offers great swimming, fishing, kayaking or canoeing. Bring your family and spend some quiet time together!

What makes this property unique

Newly remodeled interior with new furnishings. Comfortable beds with sleeping space for up to ten.

Languages:

English

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3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

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Bedroom 3

Loft

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Sofa Sleeper

2 bathrooms

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Bathroom 2

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