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Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River!

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Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, video games, offices
Property grounds
Property grounds
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14268 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Traverse City, MI
  • Place, Turtle Creek Stadium
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Grand Traverse Mall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Traverse City Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪16 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

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

Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River!

Retreat to Northern Michigan with your family or friends and book this 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath, Traverse City vacation rental! This riverfront home features 2 Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and an awesome outdoor space fit for the whole group. Stay on-site and lounge in the hot tub or roast s’mores over the fire pit! When you’re ready to explore, head downtown for quaint shopping or visit Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park and swim in Grand Traverse Bay. The Great Lakes State awaits!
The space
2,880 Sq Ft | Private Location | In-Unit Laundry | Outdoor Dining Area

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: King Bed | Bedroom 3: King Bed | Bedroom 4: 2 Triple Twin Bunk Beds | Additional Sleeping: Pack 'n Play

INDOOR LIVING: 2 Smart TVs, wood-burning stove, dining table, breakfast bar, laptop workspace, game room w/ home theater system & pool table, ceiling fans

OUTDOOR LIVING: Furnished deck, private hot tub, heaters, wood-burning fire pit, basketball hoop, riverfront seating area, river views, fishing, skiing & snowmobiling nearby

The Firefly Lodge has a sister home next door (Boardman Monarch), in case your family group or company retreat needs space for up to 26 people!

Firefly Lodge offers:
- Pool table
- Cozy wood stove
- Nintendo mini
- Large smart TVs
- Stocked laundry room
- Well-equipped kitchen
- Free Wi-Fi

The southern exposure means lots of light throughout the day!

2-person stays can receive discounted cleaning fee ($150), if you request before booking! (Extra unclaimed guests will be charged for at $150/person.)

Additional pets can be approved for an additional pet fee!

We welcome you into your many happy memories!


KITCHEN: Refrigerator, stove/oven, dishwasher, dishware/flatware, cooking basics, spices, drip/Keurig coffee maker, microwave, toaster

GENERAL: Free WiFi, keyless entry, central A/C & heating, linens/towels, trash bags, paper towels, hair dryers

FAQ: Pet fee (paid pre-trip), access requires a few stairs, 1st-floor bedroom, exterior security camera (facing out), quiet hours (10:00 PM-7:00 AM)

PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (4 vehicles)
Guest access
All.
Other things to note
Boardman river is fairly cold, but many people enjoy fishing, paddleboarding, kayaking, canoeing, and tubing!

Firefly Lodge is very close to The Brown Bridge Quiet Area, which offers miles of hiking trails. Like to snowmobile? We are in close proximity to the Boardman Valley Trail System's 81 miles of trails! We are close to the Vasa Single Track, a great Mountain Bike trail system. In addition, the Vasa is home to 25 km of groomed cross-country trails. Mount Holiday is only 11 minutes away, a local downhill ski hill that also offers snow tubing and zip lining. Crystal Mountain Ski Resort is only 27 miles away.

This setting is perfect for relaxing riverfront vacationing away from the hustle of town, but be sure to leave time for a short 15-minute drive to the city. Traverse City is well known for its lakefront, with countless shops and restaurants. The greater Traverse City Area is nationally recognized for Old Mission Peninsula's and the Leelanau Peninsula's many wineries, as well as the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park.

Short stays, weekly and monthly, are available. Traverse City Horse Shows at Flintfields Horse Park is 26 minutes from this location. Downtown Traverse City is just 15 minutes away.

An exceptional location for easy access to all the fun activities this great area has to offer while still being ‘away from it all.’ Festivals abound in this area, including Traverse City Film Festival, beer, music, and wine Festivals, and The Cherry Festival. Terrific shopping in waterfront villages and towns.

House Rules:
• Non-smoking. (There will be a $1000 penalty for smoking inside the premises.)

Distance to:
• Downtown Traverse City (7.3 mi)
• Cherry Capital Airport (7.8 mi)
• Traverse City State Park Beachh (9.5 mi)
• Meijer (7.4 mi)
• AMC Classic Cherry Blossom 14 (6.8 mi)
• Chateau Grand Traverse Winery (17 mi)
• Grand Traverse Brewing Company (4.5 mi)
• Munson Medical Center (9.1 mi)
• Interlochen Center for the Arts (11 mi)
During your stay at this holiday home, you'll be close to Turtle Creek Stadium. 1 hot tub and laundry facilities are available. Free WiFi and a kitchen are available in the holiday home.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 2.5 bathrooms
  • Free Wi-Fi (speed: 250+ Mbps (good for 3–5 people or up to 10 devices))
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • 8 minutes by car from Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve and 9 minutes from Turtle Creek Stadium
Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River! offers its guests a hot tub, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,880 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Rules

No loud parties.
No smoking, vaping, e‑cigarettes. Additional deep cleaning fee will billed.
Must be at least 25 years old to book.

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Reviews

Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River! Reviews

10

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Janelle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check-in was easy. Directions were clear and door code worked. We had a mixed group of seniors, middle age, young adult, teen, and older kid. Everyone had aspects of the property they liked. Reading by the river, using the hot tub, s’mores around a fire pit, the gaming nook. There was a cute movie setup area but we didn’t have time to utilize that or the pool table. Kitchen was easy to use and find stuff for meals. We had plenty of space for our group. Primary suite on main floor. And our young adult used a room that wasn’t a bedroom but had a door to sleep on a couch on the main floor. Half bath there as well. Upstairs we used both king bed bedrooms and the bunk room. One full bathroom upstairs. Kid also slept on the reclining chair one night. Great property for a visit in the north Michigan woods. The location was ideal. We loved it!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nashida C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great guys trip getaway

Host was very responsive to my questions. She even let us check in a little early. Property was beautiful. There were extra towels which was really nice. Loved the hot tub and back patio
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kadera S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Very relaxing stay

My family stayed at Firefly Lodge for 5 days and the entire stay was relaxing and the host was incredibly helpful with arrival and departure details as well as quick to respond to any questions we had. The home is very well kept and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P., Livonia

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect week!

We spent a week at Firefly Lodge for spring break and absolutely loved it. The pictures didnt do it justice, the house is so beautiful. It had everything we needed. We were there with our three kids aged 1-8 and there was so much for them to do. The house was very clean and well appointed. The hot tub was also very clean. The location was perfect for having a private place to relax but also just a short drive to downtown.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Boardman bounty

Wonderful stay! Thank you Natalie!Love the river retreat not far from Traverse City. Winter wonderland this time of year. Yet all the comforts to go with it. From the warmth of the wood burner to the hot tub, our hearts were full and content. Plenty of space for three families with kids. And the kids never tired of the upstairs hang out. Whenever a question or need arose, Natalie was quick to respond. if anything to note, the water pressure was lacking upstairs but Natalie said she would look into it. Thanks again for sharing your little slice of heaven with us!. respond. I
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Right on the Boardman river

A nice open concept downstairs with master bedroom. Plenty or room upstairs (3 bedrooms, bathroom, tv area and pool table).The location is a beautiful wooded area 30 feet from the Boardman River. A hot tub overlooks the river This place is perfect for a family gathering.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

andy p.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kayla M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Scenic and comfortable!

Beautiful property and house that comfortably accommodated our group of 14. Highly recommend for a getaway in Traverse City. We especially enjoyed having direct access to the Boardman River. Hosts were lovely. Thanks so much!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect spot for our family gathering!

We found this to be the perfect spot for our family. A wonderful blend of nature, fishing, hiking, and relaxing together. Close enough to take in a few Traverse City activities, but also the state parks that surround this area.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024