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Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary

Stanwood vacation home with kitchen

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A lakeside patio with lounge chairs and a red umbrella, overlooking a calm lake.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a granite countertop, and a brick accent wall.
A lakeside patio with a stone retaining wall, a grassy area, and a row of sun loungers facing the water.
A bedroom with a wooden bed, two bedside tables, a ceiling fan, and a window with curtains.
A kitchen with a central island, a fireplace, and a television in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathrooms

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Stanwood, MI
  • Place, Huron-Manistee National Forest
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Place, Ferris State University
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Lake of the Clouds
    ‪15 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Stanwood

In Stanwood .Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Stanwood vacation home, you'll find P&J Plantiques and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Artworks and Clear Lake.

What's nearby

  • Huron-Manistee National Forest - 9 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • Ferris State University - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles
  • Lake of the Clouds - 15 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Robert L. Ewigleben Ice Arena - 16 min drive - 10.2 miles
  • Jim Crow Museum - 16 min drive - 10.6 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪SUBWAY - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Culver's - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Buffalo Wild Wings - ‬19 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary

The sister property of Strawberry Haus, Riverside Retreat, has four bedrooms and two Murphy beds, servicing 14 for a great family getaway. The spacious interior offers comfort and amenities for endless entertainment! The back yard offers direct access to the covered deck, pontoon, hot tub and beach equipped with water toys. The game room includes a multitude of entertainment. Area outdoor adventures include multiple professional golf courses, great fishing,water sports.
The space:
We welcome you and your friends and family to the Riverside family! From the youngest visitor to the oldest of guests, Riverside has something just for you! Check out our numerous 5-star reviews and see what our visitors loved about their stay with us! We are committed to providing you with a unique, top-notch resort experience.
Riverside Retreat has two bedrooms upstairs and two bedrooms downstairs. One bedroom downstairs has 3 single twin beds and one additional rollaway is located in the storage room off the hallway. It can be rolled out into the lounge area for sleeping and can be returned to the storage room in the morning. Additionally, we have two queen size Murphy bed cabinets that contain super comfortable foldaway mattresses that store right in the cabinet. These mattresses are identical to our teardrop camper mattress and we love sleeping on them! With 3.5 baths, no one will need to wait for use of the facilities during your stay with us!
The lower level bathroom offers a double vanity, full size shower, and illuminated wall/makeup mirrors to prepare for your adventures, or to refresh after a long day on the water or golf course.
The game room is equipped with a bar-height card table with an extra leaf to seat six, 9’ shuffleboard table, old-school arcade game (Ms Pan Man anyone?), Putter-ball, fuseball, light up air hockey, and a huge selection of board and card games! Rainy days won’t get you down at Riverside! If sports are more your thing, sit back and enjoy your favorite sporting events on the Samsung smart tv, all from the comfort of your electric reclining swivel rocker! Enjoy the retro decor, complete with hints of Star Wars themes across the room! Can you spot them all?
The stone path fire pit boasts a majestic location on the high ground above the terraced riverside landscaping, capturing the most gorgeous views of the river and its stunning sunsets! Several Adirondack chairs circle the in-ground fire ring, creating a welcoming space to relax around the warmth of the flame and congregate while engaging in one of our selections of outdoor games.
Under the covered porch you will find our four-person spa, protected by a covered ceiling. Enjoy sunrises and sunsets in the private confines of our lower level lanai. Winter snow showers are delightful to watch as the peaceful snow drifts outside the protection from the upper deck. Or perhaps you’ll choose to venture out to the secondary deck that borders the riverfront. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a mimosa as you enjoy the morning ritual of watching the many fish jump from the water each morning as they catch the low flying river bait!
The riverfront hosts great beach time, swimming, and dockside fishing! Swimming (lifejackets provided and strongly encouraged) is recommended at the far right of the beach identified by a recessed area on the sea wall. Kayaks, full lounge access, umbrellas and water toys are also available at the beach. Guests can bring their personal flat bottom fishing boats, jet skis, or pontoons to tie onto the sea wall (launch at Rogers Heights). Contact us if you are interested in renting our personal pontoon for fishing or water sports! Boaters can explore the lake-like experience of tubing, jet skiing, fishing or just floating on Rogers Pond (formed by the nearby Rogers Dam). You may also choose to kayak up and down the river, or venture over to the shallows directly across Riverside Retreat to fly fish. You can also tie off to the sand bar 100 yards up river for a popular sandy shallow location perfect for beach games. We have a set of binoculars inside to check out abundance of wildlife at the shallow wetlands. Keep your eyes open for the regular bald eagle sightings in the back yard! Check in for updates as the beachfront takes shape in our effort for continued improvements!
Have a special larger event like a birthday, a retirement, or a wedding? Consider reserving the additional lot beside Riverside Retreat (additional fees apply). We manage the open grassy lot that extends to the right of the property, providing plenty of space for a larger outdoor gathering, all with a river view!
NOTE: the ceiling in part of the lower river lounge is shorter (approx 73”). For taller folks, watch your head as you walk under the beam. We’ve padded the edges of the beam, but be aware of that height in the lounge, the Dockside room, the Wildflower room, and bathroom is approximately 73”. The Game room is standard height.
One note: Our Property can comfortable house 14 guests. However, we only charge for 10 guests. Any guests beyond 10 are an additional fee calculated at the time of reservation.
Guest access
The entire living space is accessible to our guests (excluding the garage). However, you must navigate two steps at the front door and a full flight of stairs for access to the lower level.
Other things to note
Our Property can comfortable house 14 guests. However, we only charge for 10 guests. Any guests beyond 10 are an additional fee calculated at the time of reservation.
We provide an online Google drive link to our welcome guide. This guide shares details about the area and offers recommendations for things to do during your stay. You will receive this upon confirmation of your reservation, and again just before your visit with us. We will reach out to you with checkin details approximately 24 to 48 hours before your stay.
NOTE for our taller guests: the ceiling in part of the lower river lounge is shorter (approx 73”). For taller folks, watch your head as you walk under the beam. We’ve padded the edges of the beam, but be aware that the height in the lounge, the Dockside room, the Wildflower room, and the bathroom is approximately 73”. The Game room is standard height.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 30
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

Does Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary to downtown Stanwood?

This vacation home is 3.8 mi away from Stanwood.

Luxury Riverfront Sanctuary Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was perfect for our group of 5 adults and a fur baby.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite places to stay! The property is great, tons of amenities, and a very helpful and great host. Her properties far exceed expectations and she goes above and beyond to ensure a great experience. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property! Great location. Had everything we needed. Great kitchen and open area family room. Great gas grill. Plenty of seating. Kids enjoyed the game room and board games. Time went too fast!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026