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The Black River Hideaway is a cozy comfortable 900 sq ft. cabin with a beautiful sun room / dining room that has an outstanding river view. The cabin boasts 100 ft. of river frontage on the Upper Black River being 1000 ft. off of all sports Black Lake.
We offer lighted ceiling fans, portable A/C unit staged in the living room, wood burning fire place, washer & dryer, 2 flat screen TV's, Cable & WiFi.
You are welcome to bring your own boat. Larger Deep V bottom boats may struggle gaining lake access. Smaller row type, canoe, shallow bottom, or pontoons work best due to river depth in spots. A boat launch is just around the river bend from BRH with additional launch areas all around the lake. You can moor your boat right at the cabin.
We offer a variety of items for rent: 2 man canoe with...The Black River Hideaway is a cozy comfortable 900 sq ft. cabin with a beautiful sun room / dining room that has an outstanding river view. The cabin boasts 100 ft. of river frontage on the Upper Black River being 1000 ft. off of all sports Black Lake.
We offer lighted ceiling fans, portable A/C unit staged in the living room, wood burning fire place, washer & dryer, 2 flat screen TV's, Cable & WiFi.
You are welcome to bring your own boat. Larger Deep V bottom boats may struggle gaining lake access. Smaller row type, canoe, shallow bottom, or pontoons work best due to river depth in spots. A boat launch is just around the river bend from BRH with additional launch areas all around the lake. You can moor your boat right at the cabin.
We offer a variety of items for rent: 2 man canoe with oars, XL screen house, life jackets, blow up 2 person raft with oars, personal flotation devices & pack & play w/infant bed.
Items for sale: large bags of Match-lite charcoal, XL bundles of fire wood. Enjoy quiet relaxation, with a fire pit, BBQ charcoal grill, deck with outdoor chairs & picnic table.
As the owners of BRH, we take pride in every aspect of our rental. You can count on neatness and cleanliness both outdoors and indoors. More
Guests must be 21 or older to book. Absolutely no house parties are allowed. Please be mindful of your full time resident neighbors. If the police are called, you will be asked to leave immediately.
Pets: 2 small dogs, 1 medium dog up to 55lbs or 1 cat are allowed, all require a fee. No puppies under 2 years, vet proof of shots is required. Any damage caused by your pet is your responsibility.
Upon booking you will receive the 'Rental Rules' and Pet Addendum' for signature of approval.
This is the second time I stayed at Black River Hideaway. It’s so clean and cozy. It was chilly in November so I built a nice fire in the fireplace. So nice and relaxing! Annette is so accommodating. I highly recommend staying here.
A very well maintained property that shows a lot of love and attention has been given to it by Annette. The docking is 35 yards in front of cottage on a very protected and quiet upper Black River and is about 1000 yards to Black...More
Date of stay: September 2018
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Annette D, VR Owner at The Black River Hideaway - TEMPORARILY CLOSED, responded to this reviewResponded 12 October 2018
Thank you so much for the kind review! Yes we work hard to make BRH a warm and comfortable home away from home. It is our goal to make your up north Michigan experience an enjoyable and memorable time.
Thanks again!
This home on the river was wonderful! The location is so beautiful and peaceful and yet there is a lot to do in the area. The home had everything we needed and the sunroom was a great place to sit in the morning, and watch...More
Date of stay: September 2018
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Annette D, VR Owner at The Black River Hideaway - TEMPORARILY CLOSED, responded to this reviewResponded 28 September 2018
Mr. & Mrs Overfield,
Thank you so much for the lovely review. I appreciate so much that you enjoyed your stay. Our cabin has been indeed a labor of love. It is our desire that it have a cozy and home spun feel for all...More
We really enjoyed BRH over the July 4th holiday. We were able to fish on the river and have an awesome evening around the fire pit catching up with family and old friend. The cabin had an atmosphere that made me feel right at home....More
Date of stay: July 2017
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Annette D, VR Owner at The Black River Hideaway - TEMPORARILY CLOSED, responded to this reviewResponded 7 July 2017
Hello!
We would like to thank you for your wonderful review. It is our goal to make BRH a cozy comfortable getaway where one can sit back, put your feet up and watch the lazy river go by. Glad to know that you were able...More
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Amenities
Pets Allowed: Yes
Smoking Allowed: No
Kid Friendly: Yes
DVD Player
Air Conditioning
Grill
Ceiling Fans
Suitable For Children Under 5
Deck
Dryer
Fireplace
Refrigerator
Internet Access
Iron
Linens Provided
Microwave
Parking
Patio
Private Garden
Cable/satellite TV
Cooker
Toaster
Towels Provided
TV
Washer
Water Views
Waterfront
Wi-Fi
Fishing Nearby
There Is A Golf Course Within 30 Mins Drive
Watersports Nearby
Beach Or Lakeside Relaxation
Rural/Countryside Retreats
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About the neighbourhood
The property is just a couple miles from Lorenzos pizza parlor and the GM UAW center & golf course.
The city of Onaway is about 15 miles away and provides 2 sit down family restaurants, 1 take out pizza place, 3 gas stations, 2 bars, a family dollar store and Toms family grocery market with a pharmacy.
Cheboygan is approx 20 minutes away with walmart, several gas stations, restaurants, other stores and a movie theatre.
Getting around
A vehicle is required to see local sites. Mackinac city and Mackinaw island are about an hour north and worth the drive for shopping, eating, touring the local historical stops and views of the mighty Big Mac Bridge.
There are tours and self guided ways to view Elk and other wildlife that live in the area. We can provide you a great elk viewing map!
Gaylord is about 1:20 south down I-75 and offer lots to do and see. Shopping, many restaurants, big buck brewery, jays outdoor store, Kohls, Meijer, Wal-Mart, and lots of shops are just the start!
Other towns and cities within 1:30 minutes that offer water sports, parks, scenery, shopping etc. are Petoskey, Atlanta, Alanson and Indian River.