Indian River, Michigan

The River Pines

A peaceful retreat on the Little Sturgeon River

4 Bedrooms2 BathroomsOn the Little Sturgeon River

Virtual Tour

Explore the Property

Take a look around — from the cozy bedrooms to the backyard on the Little Sturgeon River.

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Exterior

A warm and welcoming retreat nestled in Indian River, Michigan. Steps from the Little Sturgeon River, snowmobile trails in winter, and scenic bike paths in summer — The River Pines is the perfect base for every season.

What's included

River accessSnowmobile trail nearbyBike trail nearbySemi-secluded settingIn-town location

Local Area Guide

Explore the Area

Indian River has something for every season. Here are the hosts' personal picks for dining, activities, and everything in between.

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★ Host Favorite

The Thirsty Sturgeon

A warm, locals-favorite restaurant with a menu full of delicious options. Don't miss it — this is the hosts' #1 pick in the area.

Host tip: If it's Wednesday and you're craving lasagna, arrive by 4:00pm — they sell out fast, sometimes by 4:30!

11900 Scott Rd, Wolverine, MI 49799

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★ Host Favorite

Michael's Tavern & Steakhouse

Known for perfectly cooked, mouth-watering cuts, Michael's offers an exceptional dining experience in a cozy and welcoming atmosphere.

Host tip: The best steak I've ever had — don't leave Indian River without eating here.

4653 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

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★ Host Favorite🚶 Walkable

The Station @ 310

A family-friendly pub right across the street from the house offering great food, drinks, and sports watching. Easy to walk to.

Host tip: Try the fried cheese curds and a Michigan Cherry Manhattan — two of our favorites.

3499 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

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🚶 Walkable

Christopher's Café

A walkable breakfast favorite serving great morning options. In winter, there's even a snowmobile trail that leads directly to their parking lot.

3275 South Straits Highway, Indian River, MI

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Vivio's Italian Restaurant

Experience the charm of Northern Michigan at Vivio's. Delicious Italian-American cuisine in a cozy, rustic setting that captures the essence of the region.

4531 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

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🚶 Walkable

BC Pizza

A local favorite for carry out and delivery pizza, right within walking distance. No sit-down seating — order ahead and bring it home.

Host tip: Order online at bc.pizza — delivery is available too.

3695 S. Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

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🚶 Walkable

Drost's Chocolates

Handmade chocolates crafted in-house plus great ice cream. A sweet spot we love to walk to any time of day.

3676 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

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🚶 Walkable

H&L Dairy Mart

An Indian River institution for ice cream. We love walking over — you'd be amazed how many people are ordering cones after 9pm!

3450 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI

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🚶 Walkable

Wildwood Coffee Co.

A walkable local coffee shop serving delicious drinks. Also features local handmade Northern Michigan merchandise worth browsing.

3464 S Straits Hwy, Indian River, MI 49749

Guest Reviews

What Guests Are Saying

4.97
Guest Favorite

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This was a great house for our stay. 4 guys snowmobiling. Lots of space inside and out. Plenty of room for us and our gear inside. Very comfortable and well furnished. Room for trailers and parking outside. Literally across the street from the trail. Great food nearby. Sarah is a great host — super helpful and responsive. Thanks for a great stay. Will stay again in the future.

Micha

March 2026

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this adorable house! We were here in the winter for a snowboarding trip and it was a great location, only 30 minutes from Nubs Nob and Boyne Highlands. We had lunch and dinner in town and hung out at the house, playing games and cards and enjoying the tranquil setting. We all agreed that it would be an even more wonderful location right on the river in the summer. Excellent hosts! We hope to be back!

Lisa

February 2026

Our stay was pleasurable due to being next to the snowmobile trail. Got a lot of riding in! The space was perfect for our group. We fit 3 snowmobile trailers and trucks inside the driveway.

Anthony

February 2026

Contact

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Have a question about the property, availability, or anything else? We'd love to hear from you — we're usually quick to respond.

theriverpines@gmail.com
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