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New patio & chairs 2022, smokeless campfire steps from the Sturgeon River

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7130 sq m

Popular amenities

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Indian River, MI

Big Bear Adventures8 min walk
Cross In The Woods National Shrine2 min drive
Burt Lake State Park4 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)28 min drive

Most relevant reviews

10/10 Excellent

Very clean and a great location. Close to very good restaurants and not far from the lake. Owner is very helpful and fri...

James L.

Feb 26, 2024

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Downstairs bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #2

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs bedroom #3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Downstairs

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Upstairs bath

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River

Relax by the Sturgeon River or enjoy the fresh air on the back porch of our fully furnished log home, watching the ducks play and float past. Our lodge is tucked away on a quiet road that follows the Sturgeon River and yet is also right in town. Walk or bike ½ mile into downtown Indian River to shop with Devoe Beach on Burt Lake, the Indian River, and bike / snowmobile trails less than a mile away. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or tubing down the Sturgeon River and Indian River. Fish for trout or walleye right in from the edge of the backyard. At the end of the day, enjoy sitting by the firepit.

Our Lodge:
After your adventures, wind down with a cool house during summer turning on central air when necessary or stay toasty with the gas fireplace during the winter.

Your group will sleep comfortably in 3 bedrooms with 2 containing queen beds and one containing both a queen and twin bed. Getting ready in the morning is easy with 2 bathrooms. In the evening, play games at the dinner table, watch a movie on 47” flat screen TV, or curl up in the loft to read a book or surf the web (free high speed WiFi). For mealtime, dine out, enjoy dinner in the backyard watching the wildlife and river, or dine inside using the fully equipped kitchen.

Our lodge sits back from the road with plenty of driveway for whatever toys you may bring with you.

Indian River area:
Our lodge is located directly on the Sturgeon River. Quaint downtown Indian River and grocery store are located less than ½ mile. Both Devoe Beach on Burt Lake and the bike / snowmobile path are less than 1 mile.

Perfect location for both outdoor and indoor activities year round. Boat down the Indian River to either Burt Lake or through natural wildlife habitat to Mullet Lake. The public launch on Indian River is about 1 mile away. Kayak, canoe, or tube on Sturgeon River. Rentals are located in town or bring your own. Enjoy Indian River’s Summerfest the 3rd week in July, or the Top O’ Michigan boat races in August. Venture a little further to swim in spectacular waterfalls about 30 miles east at Ocqueoc Falls.

Winter sports include snowmobiling, snow shoeing, or cross country and downhill skiing. Snowmobile trail is less than a mile away. Skiing areas are about 20 minutes away.

Springtime includes enjoying the area or fishing. In Autumn, take a drive through the Tunnel of Trees about 25 minutes away to see the colors.

View or drive over the Mackinac Bridge about 30 miles, visit a haunted lighthouse about 60 miles, or spend a magical day on Mackinac Island with a ferry from Mackinaw City about 30 miles.

Shopping options abound right here in downtown Indian River, or nearby historic Gaslight Village in Petoskey, or Harbor Springs. Indian River provides wonderful dining options nearby or venture a little further (about 30 min) for a wider variety of selections Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw City, and Cheboygan.

Additional details:
Our lodge includes free high speed WiFi, central air, fully equipped kitchen, fresh linens, flat screen TV with a Roku for streaming with your accounts, Playstation 3 for DVD and BluRay movies and games, washer and dryer, gas grill for BBQ-ing, and parking. Please bring your own beach towels.

Pellston Regional Airport is the nearest airport about 30 minutes while Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City is a larger airport about 2 hours away.

Policies:
No smoking
No Pets
No parties
No fireworks
No Garage use. However, access to the back door is through the Garage, which provides plenty of space for your outdoor gear, shoes/boots, etc.
No access to the shed.

Property manager

Curt Coulter

Premier Host

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Dryer

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Repeat guest bookings are exclusively at the discretion of the host. Not all repeat guests will be approved and may result in cancellation.

Quiet hours between 10pm and 6am per Tuscarora Township

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

Indian River

Located in Indian River, this cabin is on the waterfront. Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania!. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Indian River, MI

What's nearby

Big Bear Adventures - 8 min walk
Cross In The Woods National Shrine - 2 min drive
Burt Lake - 3 min drive
Indian River Golf Club - 4 min drive
Burt Lake State Park - 4 min drive

Getting around

Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬16 min walk
‪Wigwam - ‬8 min drive
‪Burger King - ‬19 min walk
‪Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse - ‬2 min drive
‪Pinehurst Inn - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Log Cabin home on the Sturgeon River in Indian River located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 1 mile (2 km) of Big Bear Adventures, Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Cross In The Woods National Shrine and Indian River Golf Club are also within 2 miles (3 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

Amy F.

17 June 2024

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

Stay for baseball tourney!

Our stay was great, indoor was clean and worked perfect for our family! We were close to the baseball fields! The out doors was great a little dusty in the porch but nothing we could sweep off! We would definitely rent this house again!

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caroline S.

27 May 2024

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

Already planning our next trip back!

I could not rave about our stay more! The instant we walked in we felt at home. Not only is the property amazing, in a perfect location but the hosts are incredible! They thought of everything. If I could have stayed all summer I would have! We had an 8 hour drive up to the cabin and we complained about the drive the whole way saying we would never make a drive like that again… but after staying at the cabin the drive didn’t seem like a big deal and we would happily do it again for the serene, tranquil experience we had there!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed A.

19 May 2024

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

Indian River cabin

Absolutely loved the place. Great location on the Sturgeon River. Host was very helpful. Really hope we can come up next May.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

jim s.

3 May 2024

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vacation

The place was awesome. Had everything we needed.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

James L.

26 Feb 2024

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

Great cabin to rent.

Very clean and a great location. Close to very good restaurants and not far from the lake. Owner is very helpful and friendly. We will be staying again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan Y.

19 Feb 2024

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

Perfect Place

We take a yearly trip to this area snd this is our third cabin we stayed at. By far the cleaniest ine we stayed at. Love the setting by the river and how nice this place is. We will be back

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

16 Jan 2024

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Great location for snowmobiling!

The cabin is a perfect, easy to access location right on the Sturgeon River that provided a beautiful backdrop during the winter. Curt was a helpful host with great communication and was very accommodating. I will definitely keep this cabin in mind for future snowmobiling trips since it was the perfect size for a smaller group and very close to the trails! Highly recommended! -Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Jane P.

2 Jan 2024

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Ski weekend that wasn’t

Lack of snow didn’t ruin our short getaway. The cabin was clean and cozy with enough room for our group. The background is lovely with the river flowing by. Very peaceful, but close to everything. Will definitely stay there again!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad P.

20 Dec 2023

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

Man’s Weekend

We stay there last and had to come back. We had a great time. Place it just the right size for us and the back yard view is awesome. Property mangers have it all there for you and very easy to contact. Well be back

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul S., Detroit-metro

6 Nov 2023

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

Weekend at Lazy Sturgeon

Listing was accurate. Plenty of room for us two but can easily accommodate 6-7 adults with no problem. Adequate space but still a cozy, warm feel. Near the end of the dead-end means no traffic. Walking distance to grocery and other amenities. Super clean, comfortable, and well equipped. Nice to have some access to the garage space.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Aaron J.

1 Nov 2023

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

Great Cabin right on the river!!

Great cabin close to lots of great stuff right on the river. Super clean, with plenty of beds, a big kitchen, fire pit next to the river, and everything you need for a fun weekend up north. The hosts were amazing and we’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carrie L.

23 Oct 2023

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Great getaway

We had a great time at the house for the weekend. The home was very clean and well thought out for a rental home. Loved seeing the river and we are wanting to come back next summer to actually Enjoy the river. Out of all the rental homes we have rented over the years this was by far one of the best! Highly recommend this home.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lynn P.

16 Oct 2023

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Girlfriends long weekend

The cabin was in a quiet area with the Sturgeon river behind it. We had wonderful campfires with the sound of the river. The cabin was wonderful and very clean with extra amenities. They we very attentive to our needs. We couldn't have asked for a better place to reunite friends. Loved it!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Howard H.

1 Oct 2023

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

Very clean, well stocked, nice setting

Owner very friendly and helpful

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Teresa A.

16 Sept 2023

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60th Birthday/Retirement Vacation

Perfect cabin in the perfect location for a perfect stay!! The cabin exceeded our expectations. The view from the back porch was better than the pictures and coffee and cocktails by the river were exactly what we needed. The host was very responsive and helpful. We will be back and hopefully get to stay here again!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise J.

4 Sept 2023

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Great Labor Day Weekend

We took our 9 yr old and 14 yr old grandkids and had a fabulous weekend. This place was close to everything yet felt like we were in the woods and secluded! House was perfect for the four of us and very clean. We’ll be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah M.

12 Aug 2023

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Another Great Week

This was our fourth year in a row at the Lazy Sturgeon, and it was just as fun and comfortable as the previous three. Highly recommend this rental!! Curt and Jerilynn are the best hosts!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W., Greater Cincinnati

9 Aug 2023

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Relaxing Getaway

The Lodge has a great location and a serene setting. The river is very relaxing with the occasional entertainment provided by rafters. The cabin is very nicely equipped and furnished. Nothing is overlooked. We will almost certainly book a return visit.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susanne C., Carmel, IN USA

26 July 2023

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Best river cabin ever

Property is perfectly appointed, every detail has been addressed. Very comfortable, clean, and great decor! We have stayed here 3 times and we will be back !

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisha R.

11 July 2023

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Fabulous Hideaway

Loved this cabin located on the Sturgeon River and tucked away from the center of town. Hosts had the property in immaculate and clean condition. Loved the little extras like the note that was left, and the bag of chocolate covered cherries and a few incidentals like mustard, mayo, ketchup and other pantry items. Great place to stay!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire K.

31 May 2023

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Family trip

The cabin was perfect for my family of teens plus adults. The beds and linens were super comfortable, kitchen and bathrooms were well stocked with necessities and the place was clean and well kept. Check in was easy and the host is really responsive if needed. The location was very central, about 30 minutes to Lake Mi to hunt for Petoskey stones and 30 minutes to Lake Huron and many state parks in between. We didn’t get to enjoy the sturgeon River but we plan to next time we visit. We saw families tubing down it and it looked like a blast. In town I highly recommend Christopher’s Cafe for delicious breakfast, the biscuits and gravy there are great! We’re definitely hoping to return someday.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

30 Mar 2023

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Awesome

Great location and beautiful surroundings and views

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat R.

22 Feb 2023

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It was great. Thank you

It was great. Thank you.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

susan s.

6 Feb 2023

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Great cabin on the river

Rented the cabin for a family snowmobile trip. Trail 7 was close to the cabin. The view of the river were beautiful.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M.

5 Jan 2023

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

Riverside Cabin

Great place, awesome upstairs bedroom!! Will book again!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

About the host

Hosted by Curt Coulter

Hello, we’re Curt & Jerilynn

We were both born in Michigan down state, and while we’ve lived elsewhere, Michigan has remained our home - and Indian River our happy place for multiple generations of our family - which we are fortunate enough to live in full time since early 2016.

We enjoy jet skiing and boating through the natural wildlife habitat on Burt and Mullet lakes, living on the fabulous fast flowing & spring fed Sturgeon River, watching the ducks float down the river any time of the year, snowmobiling on the hundreds of miles of local trails, or simply going out to dinner at the fantastic local eateries.

We hope you’ll come visit our Lazy Sturgeon Lodge and fall in love with all that Northern Michigan’s wildlife, trees, lakes and rivers have to offer as we have.

Why they chose this property

We live nearby on the Sturgeon River, and the never ending, refreshing and clean spring fed flow is a calming and peaceful wonder. Between canoeing & kayaking, fishing and floating the Sturgeon, and the 38 miles of Inland lakes and waterways that it spills into at Burt lake 2 miles downstream, this part of Michigan is a nature lover's paradise.