Title: Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! Riverside holiday home with kitchen and patio ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/9ab4c2fd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/34fc1879.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel cot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/22ecc7a5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, video games, offices](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/665fd1ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100864200/100864114/74b48193.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to the serene beauty of Northern Michigan at The Firefly Lodge, a 4-bedroom riverfront retreat in Traverse City. Unwind by the wood-burning stove, lounge on the furnished deck with private hot tub and heaters, or enjoy a home-cooked meal in your well-equipped kitchen. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi and smart TVs throughout this upscale atmosphere. ### Entire home 4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 22880 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Hot tub - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill £412 includes taxes & fees 6 Nov - 7 Nov ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## 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! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! Retreat to Northern Michigan with your significant other! SPECIAL 2-PERSON-ONLY rate for this 4-bedroom Traverse City vacation rental! This riverfront home features Smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen, and an outdoor space with amazing views directly on the Boardman River! Stay on-site and lounge in the hot tub or roast s’mores over the fire pit! Or head downtown for quaint shopping, visit Keith J. Charters Traverse City State Park, or 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 If you are looking for a beautiful, serene, upscale atmosphere, you will be very happy at The Firefly Lodge! This is not a "party house". If you need to be loud outside during quiet time, this isn't your destination. 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 Exclusive access to the entire house. 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) ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Onsite parking options include a garage ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 4 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2.5 bathrooms - Hair dryer - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Games - Smart TV - Video games ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - 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 - Arcade/game room - Billiards/pool table - Canoeing nearby - Cycling nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby ### 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 ## Similar properties ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33940000/33936700/33936604/1c0457ef.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Boardman River Cottage, 2 bedroom 1 Bath steps away from the banks of the river Traverse City - Hot tub - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 10 Exceptional 227 reviews [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-04&endDate=2025-11-05&selected=33936604&PinnedHotelID=33936604&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100870000/100863900/100863898/27d43d40.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Firefly Lodge on the Boardman River! 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No smoking, vaping, e‑cigarettes. Additional deep cleaning fee will billed. Must be at least 25 years old to book. ### Pets Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and 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 ### Property is also known as d99ff655-0c6d-4891-90a6-ba71a50cfe2d ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C44.66291%2C-85.61071&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C4ebrlPJehIDJk_5hhCTc9NE4OA=) Traverse City, MI #### What's nearby - Turtle Creek Stadium - 9 min drive - 4.3 miles - Grand Traverse Mall - 13 min drive - 8.1 miles - Great Wolf Lodge Water Park - 15 min drive - 9.2 miles - Front Street - 18 min drive - 8.9 miles - Traverse City Beach - 20 min drive - 11.2 miles #### Getting around - Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 15 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Culver's - ‬8 min drive - ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive - ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive - ‪Starbucks - ‬12 min drive - ‪Cracker Barrel - ‬11 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!? > As of 21 Oct 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! on 6 Nov 2025 start from £412.36, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. [Choose your dates](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Traverse-City-Hotels-Firefly-Lodge-Boardman-River-Hot-Tub-Woodstove.h100864114.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### What time is check-in at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove!? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Firefly Lodge! Boardman River! Hot Tub! Woodstove! located? > Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Grand Traverse Natural Education Reserve, Turtle Creek Stadium and Forest Lakes. Arbutus Lake and World's Largest Cherry Pie Pan are also within 6 miles (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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