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A two-story house with a porch, outdoor seating, and a fire pit. - Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse (Traverse City)
A two-story house with a front porch, surrounded by trees and a lawn. - Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse (Traverse City)
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A dining area with a table set for four, a bench outside the sliding glass door, and an air conditioning unit on the wall. - Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse (Traverse City)
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Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse provides amenities, such as a firepit and a garden.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse

  • Traverse City Gem Near Trails & Beaches | BBQ & Firepit

    Nestled on the Boardman River, this 2-bedroom, 2-bath townhouse blends comfort with nature’s magic — lush gardens, towering trees, and visits from woodland creatures! Explore nearby Grand Traverse Bay, Sleeping Bear Dunes, vineyards, orchards, & trails. Return to comfortable accommodation that welcome you & your crew. Discover the wonder of this Traverse City holiday rental + make your Northern Michigan getaway unforgettable

    -- THE PROPERTY --

    002938

    SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
    - Bedroom 1: 2 twin XL beds (converts to 1 king bed), 1 full futon
    - Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
    - Living Room: 1 trundle-style queen sleeper sofa

    OUTDOOR LIVING
    - Riverfront yard
    - Deck w/ seating
    - Fire Pit
    - Picnic table
    - Shared gas grill

    INDOOR LIVING
    - Flat-screen TV w/ streaming services including YouTube TV, Netflix & Prime
    - Dining table & breakfast bar
    - Board games & books

    KITCHEN 
    - Stove/oven, refrigerator
    - Microwave, toaster, toaster oven/air fryer
    - Drip coffee maker (regular & decaf coffee, creamer & sugar provided)
    - Cooking basics, spices
    - Dishware/flatware
    - Trash bags & paper towels

    GENERAL 
    - Free WiFi
    - Washing machine & dryer (detergent provided)
    - Mini-split A/C & heating, ceiling fans
    - Propane furnace
    - Linens/towels, complimentary toiletries
    - Iron/board, hair dryer

    FAQ
    - Homeowner on-site (separate unit)
    - Quiet hours (10:00 PM-9:00 AM)
    - May not be suitable for young children (fast-moving river)

    ACCESSIBILITY
    - 2-story home, 2 steps to enter
    - All bedrooms on 2nd floor
    - 1 trundle-style queen sleeper sofa & 1 full bathroom on 1st floor

    PARKING
    - Driveway (2 vehicles)

    ADDT’L ACCOMMODATIONS
    - An additional property is available on-site with a separate nightly rate. If you would like to reserve both rentals, please enquire for more information prior to booking

    -- THE LOCATION --

    - Scenic riverfront location surrounded by natural beauty & wildlife
    - 3 miles to Brown Bridge Quiet Area Trailhead
    - 5 miles to Arbutus Lake public beach & boat launch
    - 11 miles to Mt. Holiday Ski & Recreation Area
    - 11 miles to Bryant Park Beach
    - 12 miles to Traverse City's city centre area: restaurants & shops
    - 39 miles to Sleeping Bear Dunes Nat'l Lakeshore
    - 9 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

    -- REST EASY WITH US --

    Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what holiday means to you.

    -- POLICIES --

    - No smoking
    - No pets allowed
    - No fireworks
    - No events, parties (including bachelor/bachelorette and frat parties), or large gatherings
    - Please observe quiet hours from 10:00 PM to 9:00 AM
    - Additional fees and taxes may apply
    - Photo ID may be required upon check-in

    ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
    - This 2-story home requires 2 steps to enter. While there is a full bathroom on the 1st floor, stairs are required to access all bedrooms on the 2nd floor; however, the living room sofa converts to a trundle-style queen bed, offering 1 level access to a bed and bathroom
    - The homeowner and another bookable holiday rental are on-site, in completely separate units, and they may be present during your stay. The gas grill is shared
    - The property may not be suitable for young children due to the proximity to a fast-moving river

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About the area

Located in Traverse City, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Shoppers can check out Front Street, while everyone can enjoy the natural beauty of Lake Michigan and Traverse City Beach. Centre Ice Arena and Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf are also worth visiting. Visit our Traverse City travel guide
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Traverse City, MI

What's nearby

  • A lake surrounded by dense forest with a boat docked near the shore.
    Spider Lake
    6 min drive - 4.5 miles
  • Forest Lakes
    2 min drive - 1.8 miles
  • Arbutus Lake
    3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • beach near Barbeau Drive
    3 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • beach near Arbutus Lake
    6 min drive - 3.6 miles

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    15 min drive

Restaurants

  • J & S Hamburg
    9 min drive
  • Peegeo's
    15 min drive
  • Kingsley Local Brewing
    8 min drive
  • K.I. Bar & Grill
    9 min drive
  • Subway
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 1.6 mi (2.7 km) from Forest Lakes and 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Arbutus Lake. Spider Lake and Rennie Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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Reviews

Riverside Serenity - Rivershire Retreat Guesthouse Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.6

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

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Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rivershire

Had a great time, central location to explore the area, comfortable beds, had a great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet, easy stay

We were a short drive from all the local attractions. Easy access to major roads, clean, quiet accommodations. It was a pleasure!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

This property was in a great location, extremely clean, everything was perfect. The hostess was charming. I definitely would give this the highest rating in all categories and would stay there again if the need arise.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful!

Lovely place. Very very clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Weekend Getaway

Great location, close to everything but felt like we were away from it all! The grounds are beautiful and the house was perfect for us. Communication with Tricia was great. Looking forward to next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This house is wonderful! Our stay was just perfect and we hope to stay here again! It was clean, well supplied, nice and cool even during a several day heat wave! We met Tricia upon arrival and she was delightful. Thank you and we hope to see you again in 2 years when we return!!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rivershire

Very comfortable and clean, had everything we needed. Nice location by the river. Caring and pleasant owner was very respectful of our privacy but available if we needed something. I would stay there again, highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for a relaxing getaway!

super clean and very comfortable space. Beds are great and kitchen is well stocked. Very quiet with good access to the beautiful Boardman River. Good internet. Some road noise that quiets down at night. Tricia is an awesome host very anxious to please. My husband and our adult son had a wonderful stay and hope to return!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Such a Peaceful Spot!

Rivershire is an awesome place! It's a peaceful place, but close to everything! The cottage is so clean! We hosted a small family dinner (8). BBQ worked great. There was plenty of everything in the kitchen. Tricia was a great host. Great stay. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location

We came for a wedding and this was a good location for hikes near the river, museums and shopping in Traverse City, a trip to Sleeping Bear Dunes, and the wedding on the peninsula. Tricia was very responsive to the minor issue we had and proactive when needed. Thanks Tricia
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Loved our stay!

We rented the apartment for a week and just loved our stay! Rivershire has a beautiful setting on the river and we especially enjoyed relaxing by the river, feeling the flowing waters wash our stresses away. We also had a great time kayaking the river. The apartment is super comfortable and has everything you need for a pleasant stay. There is some road noise off and on during the day but it quiets down during the evening and we got used to it after the first day. Tricia is an awesome host and has a deep love and reverence for Rivershire. We really enjoyed getting to know her a bit. She respects guests’ privacy but is available if you need something or just want to chat. We look forward to staying at Rivershire again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay if you want to be out of the city.

Nice big bedrooms for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend stay

We had a great weekend and the house was wonderful!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wedding retreat

My friends and I were attending a wedding right down the road from this location and it was perfect… The place was extremely clean and comfortable. We definitely enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice and cozy

Wonderful place to stay. Tricia is a great host, very caring and responsive.
Stayed 20 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Trout weekend

We enjoyed our stay, great fishing on the Borgman River. Place was clean and peaceful. Would highly recommend this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!!

Tricia was very friendly and helpful!! The place was very private and the inside was very clean. Had everything that you would need.Was very close to Traverse city.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We loved our time at Rivershire. Tricia was so nice and if anything came up she was quick to respond. The location was perfect for what we had planned in the area. We would book this location again if in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Can't wait to return!

The Guest House was in a perfect location to walking trails, Traverse City only a few minutes away, and great for downtime to relax. Our host, Tricia, was so welcoming and friendly. We look forward to returning and encouraging friends and family to stay at The Guest House.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rivershire

We had a lovely stay. No complaints.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We all enjoyed the comfortable “digs” and Tricia’s attention to detail. Especially nice to have coffee available. Saved us a trip to the store on our arrival. Very quiet and peaceful surroundings. Would definitely stay again if we travel in northern Michigan.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful setting

My friends and I enjoyed our stay at Rivershire, it’s a beautiful setting on the Boardman River. The house was clean and comfortable. Tricia the owner was friendly and helpful. We’ll be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Clean and cosy

The condo/apartment was very adequate for the four of us. It was clean and comfortable and easy to get to. Although I had to borrow another friends pot because there wasn’t one big enough for pasta! Lol. Would stay there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful weekend getaway

Loved working with Trish to stay at her beautiful property! We were a last minute booking and she was wonderful to accommodate us. The townhouse easily held five of us with space for all of us. The property was well cared for with easy access to the water. Boardman River was great to float down with our tubes, next time we will bring kayaks too. The location was conveniently located to Traverse City and a 45 minute to one hour quick drive to charlevoix and Frankfort. We look forward to coming back and staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful stay by the river

Great- the guest house was fully equipped and very clean. The owner lived next door and was very responsive to questions and a delight to talk to. Occasionally people would float by on the river- it was interesting listening to them as they floated down river- not something you experience with many rental properties. I would highly recommend reading the book that the owner wrote about Rivershire and the Sheltie that appeared one day- gives a special perspective to this special home. Very pleasant and peaceful. We would love to spend time here again