Relax by the river in style & comfort just minutes from Traverse City, Michigan, at the Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse. Beautifully appointed comfort on the banks of the Boardman River, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Two-story floor plan features two upstairs bedrooms, two baths (one on each floor), upstairs laundry, remote-control heat and AC, kitchen, dining area and living room space with comfortable pull out couch, recliner, and TV. The Boardman River is mere steps from the back porch which comes complete with glider for comfortable relaxation outside. Just off the porch is a picnic table.

Enjoy the pristine, flowing river waters of the Boardman River and possible wildlife sightings (trout, blue heron, beaver, otter, marten, muskrat, etc.). Bedrooms are spacious and feature a queen bed in one and two twin beds in the other that can be set-up in advance as a king-size bed by our staff—guest's choice! Kitchen features apartment-size stove and refrigerator, toaster oven/air fryer, plenty of dishes, glassware, mugs, utensils, pots and pans for those who prefer to prepare their own meals.

Rivershire is minutes from downtown Traverse City and surrounding areas where shopping, restaurants for any taste and budget, and wineries/breweries/distilleries are plentiful. Bring a book, your own kayaks, and fly-rods for peaceful relaxation and river enjoyment. Hiking trails just minutes away. Take in the scenic beauty of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay beaches, Leelanau County, Benzie County, Old Mission Peninsula and more within minutes by car.

Relax by the river in this cozy cabin just minutes from Traverse City. Quiet relaxation awaits in Northern Michigan's vacation mecca. The Rivershire Retreat Cabin offers rustic cottage charm on the banks of the Boardman River, a Blue Ribbon trout stream. Open floor plan features picture window with amazing river views and possible wildlife sightings (trout, blue heron, beaver, otter, marten, muskrat, etc.), heat and A/C, queen bed, comfortable futon, private bath, complete kitchen with dishes, glassware, pans, and utensils, charcoal grill, private dock, and riverside patio.

Located just 10 minutes from Traverse City, The Retreat at Rivershire Cabin offers peace and quiet in a natural setting with easy access to all that Traverse City and the surrounding area has to offer. Gaze up at the stars and planets in the night sky as the river flows smoothly by. Minutes away from Brown Bridge Quiet Area for accessible nature hikes and Ranch Rudolph for kayak rental and horseback riding. If you're looking for quiet, cozy comfort and plenty of rustic, natural charm, the Rivershire Retreat Cabin is for you!

Cozy comfort awaits just steps from the river and minutes from downtown Traverse City. Shopping, restaurants for any taste and budget, and wineries/breweries/distilleries all nearby. Bring a book, your own kayaks, and fly-rods for peaceful relaxation and river enjoyment. Hiking trails just minutes away. Take in the scenic beauty of Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay beaches, Brown Bridge Quiet Area (just two minutes away), Leelanau County, Benzie County, Old Mission Peninsula and more within minutes by car.