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Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 684 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly

About this property

Entire place

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

Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill

Tucked away in the serenity of Merritt sits this 2-bedroom, 1-bath vacation rental cabin. Listen to the Muskegon River flow as you sip your coffee on the screened porch and fire up the grill when hunger strikes. With Houghton Lake just minutes away, you can enjoy endless aquatic adventures in the summer and ice skating or snowshoeing when Michigan turns into a winter wonderland. Regardless of the weather, finish each day around the fire - inside or out!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Air Conditioning | Screened Porch w/ Ceiling Fan | Bicycle Provided

Outdoor enthusiasts are sure to love this remote cabin which offers a much-needed unplugged getaway in an ideal location for connecting with nature and loved ones.

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Loft: Queen Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Charcoal grill, gas grill (propane provided), fire pit, patio furniture, corn hole, soccer ball
KITCHEN: Fully equipped, drip coffee maker, toaster, microwave, dishware & flatware, spices, breakfast bar w/ seating
INDOOR LIVING: Cable TV, DVD player, stereo, fireplace (pellet stove), dining table, ceiling fans, games & puzzles, library
GENERAL: Towels, linens, complimentary toiletries, window A/C & central heating
FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip, dogs only), no WiFi, limited cell service, steps required for access, firewood not provided
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

OUTDOORS: Houghton Lake (10.6 miles), Heights Marina & Boat Rental (12.5 miles), Roscommon State Forest Area (14.6 miles), Higgins Lake (20.5 miles), Half Way Between Houghton Lake and Lake City (22.0 miles)
GOLFING: The Quest Golf Course (11.5 miles), Pineview Highlands Golf Course (14.5 miles), White Deer Country Club (18.2 miles)
PARKS: Clam River Dam Park (11.8 miles), DNR Boat Launch Lakeview Park (14.9 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (15.7 miles), Trestle Park (18.7 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (64.1 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking of any kind (including marijuana or vaping)
- Pet friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, dogs only)
- No events, parties or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: Because the cabin provides a remote getaway experience, there is no WiFi available. However, there is limited cell phone service for phones and computers using your own data plan
- NOTE: The property requires stairs and may be difficult for guests with limited mobility
- NOTE: Firewood is not provided
- NOTE: The cabin sits on a bluff so although you can view the river, you are not sitting directly by the river

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Furnished balcony/patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycle on site
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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

New! Rustic Riverfront Cabin w/ Fire Pit Grill!
Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill Cabin
Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill Merritt
Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill Cabin Merritt
449726

About the neighborhood

Map
Merritt, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Houghton Lake - 25 min drive
  • Quest Golf Club - 26 min drive
  • Pineview Highlands Golf Course - 31 min drive
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 36 min drive
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Moddersville Store & Pizzeria - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.2 mi (3.6 km) from Houghton Lake Wildlife Research Area and within 9 mi (15 km) of Ben D. Jeffs River Park and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area. Merritt Area Community Park and Lake Township Hall are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Rustic River View Cabin w/ Fire Pit, Games & Grill Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 28 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Shawn

A last minute booking...
Our stay was wonderful! Perfect blend of relaxation and fun. Very close to refreshing Houghton Lake with a feeling of being away from the bustle of city life.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great spot
Perfect spot to explore all the great things up north
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
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8/10 Good

David

Nice weekend
The cabin was nice and quite if your looking for a place to detach this is it . A path to the river would have been AWSOME to go fishing but not at the current time :(

10/10 Excellent

Tara P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Met our needs
The loft bed was not very comfortable but the cabin met our needs.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
First Vacation
The cabin was very clean and relaxing the veiw of the creek was my favorite it was in the middle of everything so there was plenty to do.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
If you want to have quite time and relax but still have things to do a short distance away.
So relaxing! We loved it! Nothing fancy but was clean plus has anything you will need.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amanda S., Clio, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great mini escape
Had a great romantic time for a mini escape up north with my husband. Will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Plainwell

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Total Relaxation
The cabin is adorable, clean and stocked with anything you need. The view overlooking the river was beautiful and the screened in porch was perfect to get away from the bugs at night. I will be bringing my family back ASAP! We all loved it!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzie Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Secluded location
If you want to unplug and have a secluded location, this is definitely the cabin you need. I had requested central air but found out too late that there is only a window AC unit in the dining area. But the nights were fairly cool and with the fan I brought I was very comfortable. Mattresses, furniture and carpet were all old but we didn’t spend a lot of time at the cabin so we only used it a little. But being a pet friendly cabin, I didn’t expect it to be newly renovated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

DEAN W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
amazing river view
The cabin was well equipped and cozy. The view of the river was great, even from inside. We enjoyed spending time in the screened room which protected us from bugs. Birders should know that we saw nearly 50 species in just a few days, WOW! Sarah, the caretaker, went above and beyond to make our stay pleasant. Looking forward to booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Holly C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Merritt vacay
Was a nice property over all. They showed a game room area in the pictures that was not a thing at all. They also mentioned coin laundry and that was not a thing either. The screen room could of have been a touch cleaner. Book at the property had different check out instructions then the email I recevied so that was a little confusing checking out.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

trisha w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend get away
This was the perfect place for my family to get away for the weekend. The cabin had dish soap, dish washer detergent, trash bags, toilet paper and paper towels, all things I really didn't expect but a nice addition I appreciated having those items there. There were all kinds of dishes available for use which was perfect, the only thing I could have used is a little larger frying pan but otherwise perfect!! Thank you for sharing your cabin with us, we had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Good deal
The property is pretty much as described. There is no WIFI or cell phone signal. Very quaint and I considered it a great deal considering the price point.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

6/10 Okay

Audrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Overall it was alright
The view was lovely and the beds comfy. There was a few maintenance things that put a damper on our stay. (shower water didnt get hot no matter where I put it, stairs to the loft are a bit sketch). It was almost everything we were looking for. A cozy little cabin in the woods by a river
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
We had a very nice and relaxing time.. Can I ask if you may have found my nook (electronic book reader) I know I took it but I can’t find it at home…please let me know if you might have found it Thank you CarolynMorrison
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

DEAN W.

Disliked: Cleanliness, communication
Second visit did not live up to the first.
1) The cabin was filthy. Dead ladybugs, live ladybugs, the toilet had not been cleaned, the shower had a brown film on the walls and floor. 2) There were cob webs in the bed room, in the bathroom & in the dining area. 3) There was a fuel smell coming from the heater. 4) The leaves and pine needles from last year had not been removed. This is a fire hazard. 5) Evolve was the host and did not measure up.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Julie S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Unplugged
The location is remote with breathtaking view. It was well equipped with everything for an away from home stay; except heat! The furnace was out and pellet fire place didn't work. The property manager Georgia and her husband Jay were Johnny on the spot trying to fix anything we needed done and brought out electric heaters. They were great and very friendly and helpful; including replacing the toaster that didn't work. Great place if you need to find yourself and let the distractions of this world disappear! And the people in town were very friendly and helpful! Esp. John at WalMart computer desk, Jay at Tobacco store, and Tammy at used bookstore.
Stayed 17 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Renee M.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
River Cabin Merritt
We have few complaints. The cabin had ants, the water lines to the shower are crisscrossed..hot water was on the cold side and cold was on the hot side. The TV remote was missing and we emailed about it but never was contacted. So no TV for us. The cabin really needs to have Wifi. I dont want to be blamed for the missing remote. It was clean..bedding was cleaned and we slept well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

4/10 Poor

Vanessa M., Detroit, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy
On the river but no access
Great cabin. Great service. Bad location. We were expecting to fish from the cabin but this was not possible. There is a small ledge/cliff that is impossible to go up or down and too high up to throw a line. The place was clean the owner and maintenance staff friendly but if you are renting just be sure you don't plan on dipping your yoes in the river. You will have to get in your car for that. We made the best of it and checked out Manistee and Grayling. We had not planned on spending so much time in the car though. I double checked the listing and it did say you could fish. Shame on me for assuming there was river access.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely setting
Quiet, clean, remote, well equipoed
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place great people definitely recommend it
This was my third time staying there. Every time is great. Definitely recommend it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ted B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is great we been using it the last 3 years and are going back up at the end of month.
Love this place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July weekend
All of the amenities of home! Love the cabin with the river view!! Highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Amy L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy
Pictures were a bit misleading
We had a nice time, but we feel that the description of the river, and the pictures of the river were very misleading. Online it looks like you could walk out the door and walk right up to the river. The truth is, the river is about 10 ft down a bluff. The cabin sits on a bluff. There was a bunch of overgrown bushes and grasses, so you could hardly see the water unless you stood up. They shouldn't advertise the river the way they did because you couldn't even get to it. If you could actually have used the river, just to sit by it, we would have had a better time.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing little get away
Clean property with everything you’d need to stay. Perfect little getaway with friends
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021