Comfortable and classic cottage on wooded lot close to all things northern Michigan! Nice privacy with on site access to trails. Great location for day trips to all historic and nature rich spots in northern Michigan. Make this your home away from home as you explore the best of the northern lower Michigan area. Warm weather or cold, you'll never lack something fun to explore and do. Our home is cozy and comfortable for singles, couples and families. Our property backs up to state land with trails that seem to go on forever. Use the trails for ATV, snowmobile, walking the dog or just exploring nature. Kayaking, biking, hiking, skiing, ORVing, or snowmobiling, etc - all within minutes. Keep your boat in the generous yard. Enjoy the s'mores around the fire pit out back and the kitchen is equipped for any cooking you want to do. We have full laundry and comfortable beds with an open floor plan. BBQ on the deck with plenty of comfortable outdoor seating. The kitchen includes coffee maker, smoothie maker, skillets, all the dishes and serveware you'll need and even a few pantry items to make it more convenient. We provide bed linens as well as bath towels. We have the WIFI, ROKU TV, Amazon Prime, Netflix, YoutubeTV, DVD, a Wii and lots of board games and puzzles, as well as a few toys. Fishing opportunities galore with the inland waterway system so close by. We are 1/2 mile and 2 miles from great access points to kayak or tube the Sturgeon and about 1/2 mile from the trailhead for groomed snowmobile trails (North- Central Trail //Indian River/Petoskey Trail). We are 3 miles from Burt Lake State Park and Big Bear Adventures and about 20-30 minutes from Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Mackinaw, Gaylord and Cheboygan for unlimited adventures. We will consider a dog staying with you on an individual basis for an extra fee which will be added to the total once reservations is confirmed. We have a fenced yard for pet play time. Please contact us to inquire. Ask us for a link to our website for many helpful links to local equipment rentals, attractions and eateries. You will have full use of 1050 sq ft of living space and 1 1/2 acres of yard, including fenced area, fire pit and trails the extend onto miles of exploration through wooded state land. Text or call us 24/7 with any question or needs. Indian River and area communities are rich with opportunities for outdoor fun. Lakes, rivers, woods, beaches, cycling, hiking, kayaking, tubing, hunting, snowmobiling, downhill and XCing! You name it! Bike trails run through the area