Title: Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. Riverfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323300/34323203/cf297eaa.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323300/34323203/1069aa9f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323300/34323203/557273e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323300/34323203/180-c0c3ce1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34323300/34323203/90-ca34539f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to River Life Paradise, a serene 2,000 sq ft home with a sprawling front and back yard along the Boardman River. Enjoy the screened in porch, large shaded deck and views of the river from just feet away. With two bedrooms, two full bathrooms and a loft that sleeps up to eight people plus an open floor plan with fully appointed kitchen (except dishwasher) you can unwind in this peaceful retreat. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 82400 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. East Bay Township Short Term Rental License Number: EBT-STR003162 River Life Paradise – Spacious Riverfront Home Near Traverse City | 2BR + Loft, Sleeps 8 | Pet Friendly | Kayaking, Fishing & More Welcome to River Life Paradise, your peaceful retreat nestled along the beautiful Boardman River, just 10 miles outside of Traverse City, Michigan. This spacious 2,000 sq ft home offers room to relax, reconnect, and recharge with direct river frontage, a screened-in porch, shaded deck, and large private yard—perfect for families, groups, or couples looking for a nature-filled escape with modern comforts. Surrounded by towering trees and the sounds of flowing water, you’ll feel like you’re deep in the woods—but you’re just a short drive to the best of Traverse City’s dining, wineries, beaches, and shops. 🏡 Property Overview 2 Bedrooms + Loft | 2 Full Bathrooms Sleeps up to 8 guests Downstairs master: King bed Upstairs bedroom: 2 Queen beds Loft area: 1 Queen bed Open-concept layout with full kitchen (no dishwasher) Large dining area and cozy living room with river views 6–8 person sectional sofa Laundry room with washer & dryer 🌿 Outdoor Features Screened-in porch and shaded deck Large front and back yards – great for games, grilling, or relaxing Just feet from the banks of the Boardman River Bonfire pit, BBQ grill, and picnic table On-site private hiking trail through woods and natural areas Crystal-clear river access for kayaking, tubing, and swimming 🎣 On-Site Activities & Nature Kayaking, canoeing & tubing on the Boardman River (equipment available upon request) Blue Ribbon trout fishing – renowned for Brown and Brook trout Swimming & rock hunting in cool, clear waters Wildlife watching: Bald eagles, deer, beavers, otters, hawks, owls, and more Birding & mushroom hunting in the surrounding forest Painting & photography opportunities with every sunrise and sunset 🌟 Explore Traverse City – Just 10 Miles Away River Life Paradise offers peace and privacy with quick access to everything Traverse City has to offer. Whether you're looking for outdoor adventure, culinary delights, or seasonal festivals, it’s all just a short drive away: 🍷 Wineries & Breweries Old Mission Peninsula Wine Trail – scenic tasting rooms with lake views Leelanau Peninsula wineries Local breweries: Right Brain Brewery, Hop Lot Brewing Co., Rare Bird Brewpub 🏖 Beaches & Parks Clinch Park Beach in downtown TC Traverse City State Park – perfect for picnics and swimming Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – hike the dunes or cruise scenic M-22 🍽 Dining & Shopping Farm-to-table restaurants like The Cook’s House, Trattoria Stella, and Boathouse Downtown Traverse City for boutique shopping, art galleries, and cherry treats 🗓 Events & Seasonal Fun National Cherry Festival (July) Traverse City Film Festival Fall color tours, pumpkin patches, and harvest festivals Winter activities: skiing at Crystal Mountain, snowmobiling, and ice fishing 🚴‍♀️ Outdoor Recreation ATV & snowmobile trails just 1/4 mile from the house Horseback riding at Ranch Rudolph Nearby trails for hiking, mountain biking, cross-country skiing ✅ Home Amenities Air Conditioning / Radiant Heat High-Speed Wireless Internet Internet TV (Hulu, Netflix, Disney+, Amazon Prime) Fire pit + BBQ grill Washer/Dryer Fully stocked kitchen (no dishwasher) Plenty of on-site parking Whether you’re fly fishing at dawn, paddling down the river, stargazing by the fire pit, or sipping local wine after a beach day, River Life Paradise offers a true taste of Pure Michigan. Relax in comfort, surrounded by the sounds and sights of the wild—then venture into Traverse City for unforgettable experiences. 🗓 Reserve your stay today—dates book fast, especially in peak seasons! Keywords: Traverse City Vacation Rental, Boardman River Home, Waterfront, Blue Ribbon Trout Stream, Pet Friendly, Family Friendly, Hot Tub Nearby, Kayaking, Fishing, Wine Trail, Cherry Festival, Hiking, Snowmobiling, Sleeping Bear Dunes, Pure Michigan ## Property amenities ### Ski - Cross-country skiing nearby - Snowboarding nearby ### Pool/Spa - Massage ### Internet - Available in the house: WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Electric kettle - Ice maker - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Chef service ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Fireplace - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Wheelchair accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: smoking in any building will result in removal ### Services and conveniences - Concierge services - Iron/ironing board - Safe ### Location highlights - In a rural location - Near a health/beauty spa - Near a hospital - Near the bay - Near the marina - On a river - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Kayak - Water park - Basketball nearby - Birdwatching nearby - Canoeing nearby - Casino nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Ice skating nearby - Jet skiing nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Mountain climbing nearby - Parasailing nearby - Sailing nearby - Scuba diving nearby - Sledding nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Water skiing nearby - Water tubing nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Windsurfing nearby - Winery tours 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) - Fire extinguisher - Deadbolt lock ### General - Garden - Unit size: 2,400 square feet ## Similar properties ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34920000/34913300/34913287/6761f317.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### big house on the private lake ,10 minutes to downtown and Lake Michigan Traverse City - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Air conditioning - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=34913287&PinnedHotelID=34913287&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/94000000/93500000/93491900/93491802/6efec824.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Hannah Hideaway Kingsley - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 12 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-23&endDate=2025-11-24&selected=93491802&PinnedHotelID=93491802&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/56000000/55550000/55546300/55546230/eaeb41f6.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 4Bd Cozy Alpine House Situated In The Middle Of All Up-North Hot Activities! 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number 2021-0011 ### Property is also known as Private Campsite Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods Private Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods Traverse City Private Campsite Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods Private Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods Traverse City Private Expierience Boardman River 18 Acres Woods ## 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%7C44.64677%2C-85.54446&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=t3bPeCd1HnW1aq5hW2hXv2-vw1w=) Traverse City, MI #### What's nearby - Arbutus Lake - 4 min drive - 3.3 km - Spider Lake - 8 min drive - 8.7 km - Centre Ice Arena - 13 min drive - 12.2 km - Turtle Creek Stadium - 13 min drive - 13.1 km - Traverse City Beach - 16 min drive - 18.4 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 16 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬13 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬12 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive - ‪Samsara - ‬13 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬12 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. ? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. located? > This family-friendly Traverse City vacation home is located on the waterfront, within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lakes and Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake and Rennie Lake are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Spacious Riverfront home. 10 Min to TC but far enough away from it all. Reviews 10 ### Exceptional 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 84 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 1 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Aug 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had a great time. The location along the river ensured fun activities and there were lots of spaces inside and out to sit with family and visit. We would love to stay again next time we visit Traverse City. ##### Verified traveller Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan C. Jul 6, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful stay over July 4th weekend. Everything was perfect- the house, the water and entire stay! We loved our kayak trip down the river. Thank you for being fabulous hosts! ##### Susan C. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Seth P. Jun 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family vacation Great location, beautiful property. ##### Seth P. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan W. Sep 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Dan Wojcik Wonderful. Ideal for families and right onna beautiful river . Very peaceful and quit. Younger folks enjoyed the kayak float ##### Dan W. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan B. Jul 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Rest and relaxation My children and grandchildren thoroughly enjoyed this location on the river. Not only could they play and fish but the host took several of the grandkids 3 hour up the river and let them use his kayaks to paddle back to the house. Wenjoyed the ##### Susan B. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Wendi L. Jul 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Annual Sibling Trip "FABULOUS" sums it up! What a great time we had staying at this property. The home accommodated the seven of us perfectly. The beds were very comfortable. The outdoor space was beautiful. John, the property owner, was easy to work with and responded to questions promptly. He arranged for us to kayak which was much appreciated. We left our trip with plans to return. By far this was the best VRBO experience we've had. Thank you, John, for making our stay a memorable one. Cheers! ##### Wendi L. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified. ### 6/10 Okay #### Anita M., Holland, MI Jul 21, 2017 #### the place good for 2 adult 2 children would not be good for three adults .Bed was really hl Bed was to hot because liner on the bed so I didn't sleep well. THE OWNER WAS VERY NICE IT WAS DOWN BY RIVER SO YOU COULD FISH.WAS A CHEAP AS I THOUGH IT WAS GOING TO BE . ##### Anita M. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017 ### 10/10 Excellent #### alan m. Jul 25, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Daughters wedding Our family stayed here 1 week, it served as a home base the week of our daughters wedding. 6 adults and 2 children. It was perfect. The setting was gorgeous. The house was stocked with everything imaginable. It was private right along the Boardman river. The owner supplied 2 kayaks and took 2 of our kids up river for a 4 hour kayak trip one morning. Free of charge. They kayaked back and ended up at the property. Thank you. Only about 10 minutes from Traverse City. If you're looking for a quiet, peaceful setting with a above accommodating host, this is it. Thank you John!!!! ##### alan m. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Amy W. Aug 2, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy John and his wife were terrific. They helped us get to a kayak destination and offered advice about the Boardman River. House had everything in the kitchen that we needed.Communication was great. Beautiful place. ##### Amy W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua S. Jul 28, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy This house has everything you need for a week away. The location to Traverse city is great, the house is fully stocked with everything you might have forgotten and sitting by the river is unmatched. Would give them more stars if I could. Will definitely be back. ##### Joshua S. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dusty B. Jul 24, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We had an absolutely amazing time at Riverside House! Hosts are wonderful, location is perfect, the house and property are beautiful and SO well stocked. We could not have asked for anything more. John gave us great suggestions to make our trips into the city even better and our kayak trip was the perfect ending. Thank you for sharing your space with us. We will be back! ##### Dusty B. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sara W. Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Beautiful property Convenient location and amenities, gorgeous view, and super relaxing surroundings! ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/cc1f9514-4ddf-4635-934a-9db72e43d9ce-1753049220262.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/785d4eba-0419-45c2-9ec9-b1983f423967-1753049219283.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Sara W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Verified traveller Jul 20, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Beautiful property, well maintained and excellent accommodations from John. I highly recommend stay at this property! ##### Verified traveller Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chase B. Jul 13, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Great time, cabin was perfect was nice having the river right in the back. JOHN was a great host very accommodating. Would recommend! ##### Chase B. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa W. Jul 4, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely location This is a waterfront property close to Traverse City. It is a beautiful lot and the river running by makes it very peaceful. The interior space was very comfortable for us. The owner was helpful and quickly fixed the small issue that we had. We would definitely stay here again! ##### Lisa W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa S. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Riverfront stay Very nice home feet away from the river. Was perfect for my husband participating in the Fly Fishing School. ##### Lisa S. Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kim H. Jun 29, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Quick family stay Although we had a few issues, they were quickly addressed. The river location was very cool and it was fun to get into the river. Frequent and quick communication with the host which was appreciated. Easy spot for getting to area locations easily. ##### Kim H. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Robert L. Jun 22, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great experience! The location was great and not too far from Traverse City and what we planned to do. We came up for a friend’s bachelor trip and the house gave all 8 of us a comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend this spot! ##### Robert L. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sally P. Sep 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Getaway The location was awesome. Beautiful being on the river. Host was very helpful and made our kayaking experience fun. We enjoyed fishing even without success. Beds were comfy, may need new pillows on some. Very interesting furnishings. A bit of a museum, which we enjoyed. Could use a minimizing of things, but we loved the space and would definitely do it again. A lot of history here.💕 ##### Sally P. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debra L. Aug 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 2nd stay at this great Property! We were so happy to return to this beautiful river house. The location right on the river is so close you can hear the river rushing. The house is so well stocked and the beds are really comfortable. John our host is a terrific person and so easy to communicate with. and so helpful. There are great trails for hiking close by and the river is great for Kayaking. Can't wait to return! ##### Debra L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Marygail M. Aug 25, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### River life Excellent place to stay. Lodging well maintained and location close to many great places to explore. Use of kayaks a plus! ##### Marygail M. Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Abigail T. Aug 17, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Must visit! We stayed at John’s for my bachelorette weekend. I wanted something more laid back and in nature. John’s place is absolutely amazing! The location, the river, and house are just to die for. I can’t wait to venture back. The house has everything you could need, we didn’t cook but there was every amenity you could think of. We will definitely be back! ##### Abigail T. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Katie S. Aug 7, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Spacious This place was accommodating and had enough space for teenagers to be separate from adults. The owners were very friendly and made the stay easy! Plenty of towels and kitchen utensils. Hoping yo stay again next year! ##### Katie S. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sharon H. Jul 30, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Mother/Daughter Girls Weekend This is a great property! We were very satisfied with the accommodations for our group of 5, the cleanliness of the home and all of the amenities provided. Relaxing outside by the river was so peaceful. We hope to return again. Thanks for sharing with us! ##### Sharon H. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Barbara S. Jul 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Comfortable This home is very comfortable and clean. Beautiful scenery with the trees and running stream. So many great hiking trails. The owner (John) is super friendly and helpful. Would definitely stay here again. ##### Barbara S. 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