Title: Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=100864114&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! ![Property grounds - Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/9ab4c2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/74b48193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib - Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/22ecc7a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, offices - Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/665fd1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, offices - Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! (Traverse City)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/34fc1879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Escape to the serene beauty of Northern Michigan at The Firefly Lodge, a 4-bedroom riverfront retreat in Traverse City. Unwind by the wood-burning stove, lounge on the furnished deck with private hot tub and heaters, or enjoy a home-cooked meal in your well-equipped kitchen. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi and smart TVs throughout this upscale atmosphere. ## Reviews 8.0 Very good ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 22880 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Pet friendly - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! Retreat to Northern Michigan with your significant other! SPECIAL 2-PERSON-ONLY rate for this 4-bedroom Traverse City vacation rental! This riverfront home features Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor space with amazing views directly on the Boardman River! Stay on-site and lounge in the hot tub or roast s’mores over the fire pit! Or head downtown for quaint shopping, visit Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, or swim in Grand Traverse Bay. The Great Lakes State awaits! We are available for any questions! :) Our private road consists of homes with Boardman River frontage, private and serene, with easy access from the 55-mph beltway (Hammond Road) to anywhere in Traverse City, Interlochen, and Williamsburg. Great for access to Interlochen Arts Academy. The neighbors on River Drive appreciate the quiet, calm setting. Please help keep it that way. Traverse City, Michigan, United States WATER RECREATION: Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve (4 miles), Boardman River - Boardman Valley Boat Launch (7 miles), Silver Lake Recreation Area (7 miles), Bass Lake (8 miles), Duck Lake & Green Lake (10 miles), Grand Traverse Bay - Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park (10 miles), Long Lake (13 miles) TRAVERSE CITY AREA: Downtown (8 miles), live music, local restaurants, bars, cafes, micro-breweries, wineries/vineyards, tall ships in the bay, waterfront parks, boat rentals, maritime museums, art galleries, The Village at Grand Traverse Commons, Historic Barns, Park National Cherry Festival, Turtle Creek Casino & Hotel (17 miles), Mission Point Lighthouse (27 miles) TEE OFF: The Crown Golf Club (8 miles), Interlochen Golf Course (10 miles), Bay Meadows Family Golf Course (11 miles) FAMILY ACTIVITY: Incredible Mo’s (5 miles), Lucky Jack’s Bowling Center (7 miles), Pirate's Cove Adventure Park (10 miles), Cherry Bowl Drive-In Theatre (23 miles), Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore (37 miles), Mackinac Island (122 miles to Mackinac Island Ferry Company) AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (7 miles) Exclusive access to the entire house. 2,880 Sq Ft | Private Location | In-Unit Laundry | Outdoor Dining Area Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Triple Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play If you are looking for a beautiful, serene, upscale atmosphere, you will be very happy at The Firefly Lodge! This is not a "party house". There are quiet hours outside. INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, wood-burning stove, dining table, breakfast bar, laptop workspace, game room w/ home theater system & pool table, ceiling fans OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, private hot tub, heaters, wood-burning fire pit, basketball hoop, riverfront seating area, river views, fishing, skiing & snowmobiling nearby The Firefly Lodge has a sister home next door (Boardman Monarch), in case your family group or company retreat needs space for up to 26 people! Firefly Lodge offers: \- Pool table \- Cozy wood stove \- Nintendo mini \- Large smart TVs \- Stocked laundry room \- Well-equipped kitchen \- Free Wi-Fi The southern exposure means lots of light throughout the day! 2-person stays can receive discounted cleaning fee! (Extra unclaimed guests will be charged for at $200/night.) $125 first dog. Additional pets $50 each (dogs only!). We welcome you into your many happy memories! KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, drip/Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryers FAQ: Pet fee (dogs-only, paid pre-trip), access requires a few stairs, 1st-floor bedroom, exterior security camera (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM) PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles) There are about six parking spaces. The short River Drive is a 15mph private road with hidden driveways, mostly single lane. PLEASE tell your family to drive 15mph as a courtesy to the neighbors! Boardman river is fairly cold, but many people enjoy fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing! Firefly Lodge is very close to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area, which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? We are in close proximity to the Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! We are close to the Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross-country trails. Mount Holiday is only 11 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 27 miles away. This setting is perfect for relaxing riverfront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15-minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula's and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park. Short stays, weekly and monthly, are available. Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park is 26 minutes from this location. Downtown Traverse City is just 15 minutes away. An exceptional location for easy access to all the fun activities this great area has to offer while still being ‘away from it all.’ Festivals abound in this area, including Traverse City Film Festival, beer, music, and wine Festivals, and The Cherry Festival. Terrific shopping in waterfront villages and towns. Our beautiful home is located in a rural forest area with lots of wildlife, including deer, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, turtles, mice, insects, raccoons, bears, and bobcats (among others). Though we work to keep out pests including insects and mice, the reality of nature is that some of the tiny ones may get into the house from time to time. We DO NOT offer refunds because someone saw a spider, a fly, a bee, a mouse, etc. And please keep the doors closed to help keep them outdoors! Thank you! House Rules: • Non-smoking. (There will be a $1000 penalty for smoking inside the premises.) Distance to: • Downtown Traverse City (7.3 mi) • Cherry Capital Airport (7.8 mi) • Traverse City State Park Beachh (9.5 mi) • Meijer (7.4 mi) • AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 (6.8 mi) • Chateau Grand Traverse Winery (17 mi) • Grand Traverse Brewing Company (4.5 mi) • Munson Medical Center (9.1 mi) • Interlochen Center for the Arts (11 mi) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair - Office ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Canoeing nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,880 square feet ## Similar properties ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/108000000/107260000/107253500/107253405/b6525df0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Fairfield by Marriott Inn & Suites Traverse City Traverse City - Breakfast included - Parking available 9.2 Wonderful 75 reviews CA $134 CA $149 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=107253405&PinnedHotelID=107253405&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/97000000/96740000/96734600/96734591/0faebff2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### avid hotel Traverse City by IHG Traverse City - Pool - Breakfast included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 9.0 Wonderful 166 reviews CA $101 CA $112 total includes taxes & fees Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-01&endDate=2026-01-02&selected=96734591&PinnedHotelID=96734591&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Iron/ironing board, free rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/330000/327700/327611/w3837h2560x3y0-5fd30e26.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Spark by Hilton Traverse City Traverse City - Breakfast included - Parking included - Free WiFi - Air conditioning 8.8 Excellent 63 reviews CA $90 CA $100 total includes taxes & fees Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-03&endDate=2026-01-04&selected=327611&PinnedHotelID=327611&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/10000/8300/8287/e66a8bdc.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Hampton Inn Traverse City Traverse City - Pool - Breakfast included - Pet friendly - Parking included 8.2 Very good 1,001 reviews CA $111 CA $123 total includes taxes & fees Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2026-01-04&endDate=2026-01-05&selected=8287&PinnedHotelID=8287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in available Minimum check-in age: 25 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools ### Rules No loud parties. No smoking, vaping, e‑cigarettes. Additional deep cleaning fee will billed. Must be at least 25 years old to book. ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### 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 Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as d99ff655-0c6d-4891-90a6-ba71a50cfe2d ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.66291%2C-85.61071&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C4ebrlPJehIDJk_5hhCTc9NE4OA=) 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 \- 10.5 km - Arbutus Lake \- 12 min drive \- 11.3 km - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park \- 14 min drive \- 12.6 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! pet-friendly? ### How much does it cost to stay at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!? ### What time is check-out at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!? ### Where is Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! Reviews ## Reviews ### Very good All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 0 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 8.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 8/10 Good #### SJDM S. Nov 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We visited the property for a couples get away. It was in excellent location and very private, with a beautiful river and wooded area just outside the back door. The home was roomy and as advertised. The heater on the deck did not work and there were no matches or lighters available for the fire pit, so ensure you come prepared with your own. I would recommend this property. ##### SJDM S. 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