Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025

Q: Is Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

Q: Where is Up north retreat in the heart of Indian River! Available all seasons located?

Located in the heart of Indian River, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Burt Lake, Indian River Golf Club and Devoe Beach. Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures are also within 1 mile (2 km).

10/10 Excellent

Jason G.

19 July 2023

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

Great Northern Michigan stop

Great location in a quaint city! Very peaceful

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Mustafa

1 Sept 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

We stayed during Labor Day weekend The house was spacious , the area is quiet and nice.Walking distance to ice cream shops and the green docks. Our main issues were the communication was delayed, we have kids with allergies and the house had significant amount of dog hair so we had to do some cleaning ourselves Some bugs in one of the rooms that we saw but we told the owner so they can work on the issue . I wish they had a laundry machine and a dryer it would be perfect . Over all good stay I would recommend it .

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

5 Aug 2024

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

Burt Lake Reunion

The property is charming and was perfect for my family’s stay in Indian River. The location is quiet and convenient. The house was clean, well kept and offered plenty of space for everyone. We’ll definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

2 Sept 2021

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

Love this place

We really enjoy staying at The Rock. Just spent our 3rd time there. The nostalgia of the place seems to lend an air of relaxation to us. We also appreciated the window A/C units in two of the bedrooms because it was a very hot and humid week!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris H.

27 May 2024

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

Nice House in the Middle of Indian River

House is in good condition, clean and bug free. Well equipped with everything you need for your stay. Great home base to enjoy all downtown Indian River has to offer. Nice area for camp fire and place for your dog to relax as well.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

27 Aug 2024

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

A Nice large ranch in.an up north village

We enjoyed the house, the backyard and access to many activities within walking or biking distance. You’re at the top of the state. So 35 minutes from Lake Michigan or Lake Huron, we had dinner in multiple cities, enjoying the short scenic drives.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Larry C.

17 July 2023

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

Clean nice place to stay!

Upon checking in we were pleasantly surprised at how nice the home is. It has a nice fenced in yard and quiet neighbors. The home was clean and has a great open layout to hang out in. The neighborhood is nice and in a great location right in the thick of things. Its only a 10 minute walk to Burt Lake. We have electric bikes and loved the location to jump on the rail trail as well as ride to any of the restaurants and bars in the neighborhood. We will be booking there again!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Scott B.

19 July 2024

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

Induan River Retreat

Overall the property was as described, great location releative to the publice beach and downtown area. I do wish there was a laundry on-site, there isn't a laundry mat in Induan River, we needed to druve into Cheboygan to do our laundry.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Janice P.

6 Sept 2022

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location

The house was large, perfect yard for our 2 dogs. Had lots of tables, chairs, bonfire pit, bbq grill to make it great to hang out in the evenings. Could use a few updates and maybe add a half bath and it would be a 5 star . So close to the marina where we rented a great pontoon for 1 of the days. So close to Burt lake state park and walking distance (2 streets over)to the bar/restaurant on the indian river where you could hang out and watch the boats go by. And great to walk into town with other bars/restaurants & coffee shop was why we chose this property. Would stay again. Host got back to me really quick everytime I had a question.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh H.

24 July 2022

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

Great backyard!

We really enjoyed our stay. It had plenty of space, comfortable beds, and a huge backyard with a lovely fire pit. We had a great time relaxing and reconnecting with family there.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jayne M.

23 June 2022

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

Very good

Nice place.Lots of seating ,beds were comfortable,kitten was stocked.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca W.

21 June 2022

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

Great stay

Stayed here with my sister and family for a long weekend. It was perfect. Lots of room to spread out. Cute backyard with fire pit and water feature. Was nice to be able to bring my dog along as well. Would recommend. Right outside of downtown and walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Angela P.

17 Jan 2022

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

Great stay

We really enjoy staying here. Thank you for sharing your home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

8/10 Good

Lynne F., Eagle, Michigan

17 Jan 2022

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

Spacious home

The house was very spacious and clean, except for the smell, not sure if it was musty or old cigarette smoke, but definitely was a detriment to our stay. Pans in the kitchen need to be replaced.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

7 Sept 2021

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

Spacious and quiet

Really amazed at how much actual space this place has. So comfortable and welcoming atmosphere. Had 6 adults and we were not on top of each other. Very quiet area with very little traffic. Kitchen was very user friendly. We all loved it and would not hesitate to stay again.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Helen K.

2 Aug 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Quaint house in Indian River

The house was comfortable and location convenient. However ceiling fan and light fixtures needed to be cleaned. Dust on ceiling fan prohibited us from turning it on and using it. They had floor fans which we used instead. Only had 2 window air conditioners in 2 of the 3 bedrooms. Carpeting in family room needed to be cleaned. House is definitely dated and in need of some upgrades.

10/10 Excellent

colleen k.

31 July 2021

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

Had a very nice stay

The house was very comfortable for the 2 of us. Indian River is such a great location as it looks is not far from any of the up north cities. Would definitely stay again.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.,

5 July 2021

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

Great place!

This was a great place for our stay. Lots of room and great location!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anna A.

21 June 2021

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

Great place for weekend visit

We had a great time. This property is very convenient to Burt Lake and Mackinaw Island. It was very relaxing and a well maintained property. The beds were comfy. It was a nice place to have a dog although make sure that you know that the back side of the yard is not fully fenced. They had a great BBQ and we grilled and enjoyed eating outside.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bret S.

10 June 2021

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

Larger than it looks!

Had a great stay. Plenty of room for everyone. Our Lab loved the backyard. Hope to be back!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laurie H.

20 Mar 2021

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

Perfect

It was perfect 🥰

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jeramie H.

11 Mar 2021

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

Great house

House was very clean and had everything we needed. It is bigger than what pictures show. Very nice large room in back with large dining table. Bedrooms were plenty big

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

28 Feb 2021

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

Winter Adventure in Indian River

This house felt like taking a step back in time, it reminded me of the comforts of my grandparents house. It’s cool how they have kept the house the way it is. The house was clean and it is actually much bigger than it appears from the outside and photos. The location is awesome, there are many restaurants and bars within walking distance. Burt Lake is a short 5-10min walk and a cute neighborhood to walk through. It was about a 25 min drive to Nubs and Boyne Highland. The wifi was great and we both had no issues working from the home. The bed was comfortable and we slept great. Also, I’m so glad they allowed our dog to come with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn S.

17 Feb 2021

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

Character and Space

This was a wonderful place to spend a long holiday weekend for snowmobiling. The home had much more space than we expected, plus it was filled with character and history. The trails were just about 2 blocks away, so we could ride from the front door. And there were 2 gas stations where you could fill up just 5 minutes down the trail. We even brought 2 vehicles and a 27-foot enclosed trailer. Parking was a bit tight, but we were able to fit. The house was clean and well stocked with the essentials. WiFi worked great for the grandkids. And it had a fenced back yard for the dog, though some of the fence is a bit short so I wouldn’t rely on just that if you have a big dog or a jumper. We don’t, so it worked great for us. There is a natural spring in the backyard which was shooting out water. Because of the weather, it was forming interesting ice mounds around the basin. All in all, it was a lot more than we expected for the money.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

4/10 Poor

Amina K.

2 Feb 2021

Liked: Check-in

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

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This is a charming house that has clearly been a family gathering spot for decades. The problem is, there is no attempt to ready the place for GUESTS, rather than just family and friends. My biggest issue is that despite the description- THERE IS NO FIREPLACE! I even told the owner when booking that the fireplace was important, as my finance and I were recreating a special weekend. When I arrived I found a giant PADLOCK on the fireplace gate. I called and texted the host and I was told that they were not allowing guests to use the fireplace because they didn't want to purchase liability insurance. Why wouldn't you tell your guests that when they booked, or when they told they needed one???? Better yet- change your property description online! The place was half-cleaned. This is scary in the time of COVID. So we spent or first minutes would things down with lysol wipes rather than relaxing. There was hair in the bathroom on the counters, toilet, and in the bathtub. There was also hair on various surfaces in the house and the shower curtain had mildew at the bottom. The bathmat was dirty. The bedside table has a glass topper and it was badly shattered, leaving huge, dangerous, sharp shards of glass on the bedside table. I almost sliced my hand open reaching to plug my phone in the wall next to the table. The owners did not tell us that we couldn't use the fireplace, and didn't tell us that we needed to bring our own firewood for the outdoor forgot (despite having close to 1000 lbs of wood stacked outside). We were told that is for family use only. Our weekend away was ruined. We would've chosen a different (and cleaner, newer, better maintained) place if we had known their was no fireplace. The backyard also has the feel of a suburb. When you sit on the porch or at the firepit, your view is of houses on all sides, pretty damn close too (a couple years away). So rather than looking out the window into the woods, you get to watch the neighbor fixing his lawnmower on one side, or working on an old car on the other. The neighbors are so close, you can hear everything they say when they are outside. Not the woodsy cabin we had hoped for. This place is should be kept as a family spot. The owners have no interest in investing the time or money or care required to run a vacation rental. We SEVERELY over paid for what we for. (Grandmas old run down place that she doesn't visit anymore and the rest of the family doesn't really want).

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020

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