Family-friendly holiday rentals in Muskegon River

Modern Secluded Cabin, Private Hot Tub, Fire Pit

Escape to this charming cabin in the woods. Relax in total privacy and peace and quiet with majestic views of towering trees. Natural sunlight floods into the home creating a healthy environment to unwind in. Stay warm and cozy with heated concrete floors and a gas fireplace. Cook in the well the stocked kitchen. Soak away your worries in the private hot tub. Roast s’mores in the backyard fire pit and grill on the huge deck. Fun awaits in the 3-season game room in barn NOT HEATED. Dog friendly.

River Woods- Peaceful 2 Bedroom Wooded Cottage

Come experience Pure Michigan in our newly renovated 2 bedroom cabin located on the edge of the Manistee National Forest, close to the White River. Relax with the whole family at this peaceful place to stay or come to enjoy a more adult-centered experience. We are conveniently located within close proximity to Michigan’s Adventure, Canoe and Kayak (tubes too!) Rental on the River, several small lakes and Lake Michigan beaches, and ORV/Snowmobile trails are just down the road. STARLINK INTERNET

Quiet East Muskegon home in the woods

This is our personal home that we don't live in from spring - fall. Its a quiet area in the woods on a little creek. Perfect for bonfires or just a place to rest. Sitting back about a half mile off the road about the only noise you'll hear at night is maybe the wolves howling at the near by wolf sanctuary. We are only a 15 minute drive to anywhere in Muskegon. We can set up a private boat tour for up to 8 of Muskegon Lake and Lake Michigan for $100/2 hrs. Note: There is no full kitchen.

A on Thirty Acres, Township of Branch

Built in 2023. Our A-Frame style home is located on thirty acres of maple, pine and sassafras rising out of a blanket of ferns set in the Manistee National Forest. Over a mile of well maintained hiking trail winds through the woods. This peaceful setting is only a 20-minute drive to downtown Ludington & Lake Michigan. Hosting adults only, no children or pets permitted inside the A, which is designed by a couple to create a perpetually quiet and relaxing place for other couples and ourselves.

Riverfront A-Frame with Hot Tub & Firepit

Welcome to Hersey Hideaway, the perfect place to relax on the Muskegon River! Get on the river, soak in the luxurious hot tub, stargaze, or enjoy evenings by the fire. In the summer, access a detached bunkhouse, blackstone grill, and plenty of outdoor seating! Explore biking and hiking the White Pine Trail or enjoy ORV trails. Big Rapids is a 25 min drive for restaurants, groceries, & breweries. Plenty of amazing day trips to Sleeping Bear Dunes, Traverse City, Caberfae, and Lake Michigan!

Devil's Hole Cottage - on the Muskegon River

Welcome to our cottage! We are located directly on the Muskegon River in Newaygo Michigan. The Muskegon River is known for its great fishing. You can fish right out front of the cottage or bring your own river boat and keep it at our dock. Kayak and tube rentals are available in town. Enjoy the intimate feel of the cottage with cozy rooms and a fully stocked kitchen for you to enjoy eating in. Downtown Newaygo has many restaurants and shopping if you want to venture out.

Riverbend Retreat Pere Marquette

Welcome to The Riverbend Retreat! A Paddler & Angler's paradise! Escape to 6 private acres on a scenic stretch of the Pere Marquette River. Enjoy close proximity to canoe rentals, fishing outfitters, hiking & great food! Explore the trails and waters of Huron-Manistee National Forest or sit and watch the sun glisten off of the water from the riverside fire pit. North Country Trailhead just 5 min west! Groceries, ice cream & gas station just 1/2 mile away.

Green Acres: Your Home Among the Trees

Steeped in nature, the gazebo provides a get away into nature, with its double bed and intimate sized room this is a wonderful space for 2 to be immersed in a peaceful environment. Whether you came here to rest & revive or to explore there is plenty to be had! The gazebo has a nearby compostable toliet (shared with other guests), and just a 1 minute walk on a path in the woods to the main house (where the full bathroom is that can be used 9am-8pm).

Lakefront Cottage w/Boat & Bunkhouse in Woods

The Loon's Nest is a unique lakefront bungalow with separate bunkhouse. It comes with a pontoon boat, 2 kayaks, private beach and dock w/swim platform (from May through October, weather permitting). The property is spread over 2 large lots. It offers an expansive view of Lake Wabasis; a sandy beach at the shoreline; and a backyard surrounded by woodlands for complete privacy. Plus an adjacent vernal pond filled with the sights and sounds of nature.

Picturesque and cozy cabin on Ryerson Lake channel

Relax listening to the water flow over the dam or bring your fishing poles and fish right off the deck and at the dam, next to the cabin! Bring your kayaks and venture down the channel to the lake. Sip coffee in the morning right on the deck and enjoy the private view. The cabin has a queen bed in one bedroom and two twin beds in the second bedroom. This cabin is great for a family with two children, or a couple looking for a quiet get away!

Charming rustic cottage on Moonbeam lake.

Charming two bedroom cottage boasts 280 feet of Lake frontage. Great space for families or couples. Enjoy your days fishing, swimming, canoeing, paddle boating or if you’re feeling lazy relaxing by taking a nap in one of the two swings by the lake. Savor your afternoon by having a beverage and grilling out on the deck. In the evening relax at the fire pit and tiki bar, enjoying s’mores and creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Hidden Fall Retreat Lake, Fire Pit & 6 Kayaks

When the leaves turn and the lake goes quiet, this is where you want to be. Rumored to have once been a secret hideaway for well-dressed Chicago visitors who preferred their privacy — Always Hart Lake is a hidden fall retreat on Hart Lake surrounded by forest. Private beach, 6 kayaks, fire pit, and pure peace. 3 bedrooms, sleeps 7. Just 20 minutes from Muskegon. Some places are easy to visit. This is one you won't forget.