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Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Riverfront cabin with kitchen and patio

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You can look forward to a firepit, a garden, and a playground at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private . Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this cabin. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Free in-room WiFi and laundry facilities are available to all guests.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6172 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private

Shadowland River Lodge is located approx. 12 miles South East of downtown Traverse City. It is nestled on 33 acres of private land with 650 feet of frontage along the Boardman River. The original log home structure was built in 1929 and in later years added on to including a kitchen, dining area, full bathroom, walk-in closet, utility room, and a riverside main bedroom.

Shadowland River Lodge currently sleeps up to 6 guests with a queen bed in the one “ conventional “ bedroom with direct river views. (red bedspread) A set of “twin” size bunk beds are in the main room (red checkered) of the cabin structure along with a “double” size futon. (Cream w/ multi-color stripes)

The property has become a retreat for those looking to be a little off the beaten path of the busy hustle and bustle of Traverse City. Step back in time and enjoy the privacy and sense of nature that envelops this log home along the Boardman River. Also enjoy endless amounts of free firewood for use inside and out!

We are dog friendly - this means all dogs! (Sorry, we only allow dogs, no cats, etc.) There is no size limit. We love to have guests experience Shadowland River Lodge with their K9 family members! We see no need to charge a pet fee, so there isn’t one!

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Climate control

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)
  • Single level property
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,849 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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 deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Shadowland River Lodge in Traverse City
Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River
Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River Pet Friendly

About the neighborhood

Located in Traverse City, this cabin is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • Spider Lake - 16 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Rennie Lake - 17 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 22 min drive - 22.1 km
  • Traverse City State Park - 24 min drive - 23.5 km
  • Front Street - 28 min drive - 27.5 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Yankee Boy - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Peegeo's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪peegeos - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Leaves & Libations 2011 Timberridge - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Ricos Cafe & Pizzeria - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private ?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Twin Lake and within 3 mi (5 km) of Forest Lakes and South Branch Nature Preserve. Twin Lakes is 2.6 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Reviews

Shadowland River Lodge on Boardman River - Pet Friendly - Acreage - Private Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 154 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 154 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 154 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 154 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Trudy W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Shadowland River Lodge is a hidden gem. The cabin was so charming and cozy. Jason the host was so informative about the cabin and made our time there more enjoyable knowing a little bit about it's history. It exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Prefect getaway place

You can’t ask for a better quiet getaway location or a better host.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rodney P.

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

Beautiful!!

Check in was awesome. Jason is a very nice man. My family all adults had a relaxing weekend that was so needed. Thank you again for a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

A Wonderful Mini-Vacation

This is our fourth time staying at the Shadow Lodge and it just keeps getting better. Great experience from start to finish. We love the vintage decor and the history of this wonderful home. Each time we come we appreciate it and its owners even more. This will be the first time when it was actually warm enough to soak our feet in the river and watch our rescue dog catch a fish! Looking forward to returning sometime soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Getaway was Perfect

This was our third time at Shadowland. It was another incredible vacation that went all too quickly. Jason the host was perfect and we loved our stay. The kitchen is a great delight...everything we could want to cook up a tasty meal. The grounds are so beautiful and spending time by the river with our new adopted dog was so special. The hosts were responsive and made us feel like welcome from the very start.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

CHARLES R.

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

Peace and Tranquility at Shadowland River Lodge

This was our first time vacationing on the Boardman River and the Shadowland River Lodge was the best of everything. The location, the feel of a true log cabin, and all the amenities that anyone would need. The lodge and kitchen were stocked with everything we needed. The new hot tub was amazing. We spent most of our time just relaxing on the lawn next to the river, tubing on the river and walking the property. Upon arrival at the lodge the owners greeted us and showed us everything that we needed to know for our vacation. We would definitely come back to the Shadowland Lodge and highly recommend to anyone that enjoys peace and tranquility.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly C.

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

Winter Wonderland

We had a wonderful time at the cabin. Jason and Nicole are excellent hosts and the property is perfect for a weekend away (fires, puzzles, games). Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tessa H.

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

Fantastic Family Meetup in the land of Turquoise Waters

Our families met up with two kids and two dogs to check out Sleeping Dunes National Lakeshore and the area, we found this to be cozy, cute and comfortable; perfect for what we needed. It was clean, comfortable furniture and beds and has everything you need to cook at home. Well stocked with indoor and outdoor games. The hosts were wonderful. We loved the hot tub, the giant fireplace and the river view! This is a gorgeous private forest getaway and we all would highly recommend it. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

A winter wonderland!

This beautiful cabin was perfect for a winter getaway. Picture-postcard perfect in all ways. Warm and cozy, with a beautifully appointed kitchen. Hosts are excellent -- responsive and gracious! We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen K.

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

Relaxing

A beautiful cabin, such a relaxing peaceful place. Plenty of items present to make your stay memorable. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Janice B.

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

Exceptional experience!!

I had high hopes for this vacation and the hosts did not disappoint! We were thrilled with the cabin, the location, and the friendliness of both Jason and Nicole. A great experience and we are looking forward to combine back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

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

Beautiful log home

Thank you for opening up your lovely log home to our family. We enjoyed our stay and everything exceeded our expectations.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather B.

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

Wonderful family vacation

We had an amazing time here on family vacation! Very clean, spacious cabin close to traverse city.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abbas K.

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

Favorite place

Beautiful perfect peaceful fun and everything in between.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

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

Amazing stay

This was an absolutely amazing stay. Check-in was easy, Jason met us at the house, which was a nice and unique touch. The house is in a beautiful setting, very clean and Jason had everything ready for us. He truly made it feel as if it was our home for the weekend. It was a Mother’s Day getaway and we just lounge around the fire pit listening to the sounds of the babbling river and the crackling fire. We went out to eat a couple times in Traverse City and other than that just relaxed. The hot tub was amazing. My wife enjoyed reading one of the books that was left in the living room about the history of Boardman River.This was an excellent day and we will definitely be back. We loved every minute of it.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy T.

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

Shadowland River Lodge

Gorgeous property, perfect accommodations, excellent communication from the owners, relaxing outdoor areas
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melinda H.

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

Everything we expected and more

Great property! Nice, quiet and relaxing. The location was great for us to go exploring during the day and come back and enjoy the river and a fire in the evenings. Our dogs loved being in the river and exploring.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carrie T.

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

Unique and beautiful property

We had the perfect stay. Well equipped, amazing space, and located just close enough to what we needed. Thank you for sharing such a neat place.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Aaron D.

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

Phenomenal Cabin!

Once we explored the cabin and property, everyone agreed that this place was the best placed we ever stayed. Starting with meeting the hosts (Jason and Nicole) for a quick rundown of the property, btw the nicest hosts and very responsive if you have any questions, they showed us around and even set up the fire pit and fireplace all we had to do was light it up and enjoy. Not to outshine the hosts but the property is the real star. From the views, the fire pit/place, the river, the cozy feel and decorations everything is fantastic. This place has everything from interesting books, board games, blue tooth speaker, a hot tub!!!Jason and Nicole make the check out process incredible easy and stress free. I know this place will be talked about between us for a long time and we all agreed that we will be coming back to the property.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bryan R.

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

Late fall at Shadowland Lodge

We have been coming here for the past several years. Fall can always be a difficult time, but Shadowland Lodge has never failed us. This has become a place where my wife, two dogs and I can come to hit the reset button. Love the property and the lodge all together.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl N.

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

River Paradise!

Loved, loved, loved this cabin. Absolute perfection. Cozy, clean, unique. The best equipped rental we have ever stayed in! OSuchaccompanying
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron F.

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

Perfect place for fall getaway

Shadowland River Lodge has the perfect rustic charm with all the amenities to make our stay with a 6 month old and dog very relaxing. I honestly don't think that pictures do the setting justice, it's the idyllic scene of cabin on a wooded river. Jason and Nicole have put a lot of thought and care into this place and they were excellent to communicate with. We hope to stay again soon!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Luke N.

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

Fantastic Getaway Cabin

We loved our stay at this beautiful cabin. Everything was perfect. The property, cabin, fireplace, amenities were all just fantastic. We would love to stay here and explore in the summer months!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

AnnMarie G.

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

The perfect getaway!

We had an amazing stay at Shadowland River Lodge! The cabin was immaculate and well stocked. There wasn't anything that the host didn't think of, anything you could possibly need for your stay was there. The dogs loved playing in the river! We had a wonderful week and cannot wait to stay here again!! Thank you Jason & Nicole!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn M.

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

Perfect Gateway

Can’t ask for a better host or place. The best!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023