# Timber Bend & Wildlife Haven Retreats

_Two Riverfront Homes | Hot Tub, Sauna, Kayaks + More_

- Guest rating: 4 ★ · 1 reviews

Evart, Osceola County, Central Michigan, Michigan

Cabin · 3,500 sq ft · 6 bedrooms · 3 bathrooms · sleeps 20

## Featured amenities

- Smart lock
- Pets welcome
- Water View
- Beach
- Lake
- River

Michigan › Central Michigan › Osceola County › Evart

## Overview

- Type: Cabin, Cottage, House, Log cabin, Waterfront
- Location: Evart, Osceola County, Central Michigan, Michigan
- Coordinates: 43.9681776, -85.109488
- Bedrooms: 6
- Bathrooms: 3
- Sleeps: 20

(Description Updates coming shortly, this listing is for 2 adjacent homes, we are just setting up the listing. Pictures and full details coming soon, but message early for more details.

Perched on the edge of the high bank of the river and with 350 feet of frontage, you will feel a part of nature the second you arrive in this classic northern log cottage.

Paddle kayaks, float away on tubes, watch eagles fish, or cast your own line in the water from the deck or shoreline. At night, retreat to the patio, gaze at the stars or spend nights by the fire, indoor or out.. This home has very few neighbors for privacy and peace of mind.

Start making “up north” memories today!

## The space

Timber Bend Retreat sits on 5 acres of land and is truly a unique and special property. Every surface of the home has been updated with tongue and groove paneling, expansive windows overlooks the river below, and refinished flooring blend perfectly with the repurposed vintage cabinets and appliances.

A beautiful deck provides an elevated view of the river, and is a perfect spot for grilling or lounging. Exiting the porch is a passage way down the stairs to the river, revealing a hidden gem of a floating deck for dining or drinks.

Timber Haven Retreat is a true classic northern Michigan log home with tongue and groove paneling, exposed woodwork, cathedral ceilings, a stone fireplace, and high windows to let in natural light.
Perfectly designed for year-round, all-season use, whether you find yourself roasting marshmallows by the fire, gazing at the stars, listening to the birds chirp, watching the fish jump or curled up inside watching the snow fall on a winter wonderland.

Envoking a quintessential “up north” experience with modern furnishings so you can relax, rest and refresh with maximum comfort whether you stay inside or create an outdoor adventure. Your stay will be an unforgettable experience where you can reconnect with your significant other, family, kids or lifelong friends. At the end, you’ll find it hard to leave.

Located in Central Michigan, Timber Bend Retreat sits in the middle of a small refuge of vacation homes a few minutes from Evart, Michigan and nearby Reed City, Hersey, Big Rapids, Sears, Marion, and Tustin. Central Michigan is the perfect destination at only an hour and a half from Grand Rapids, two and a half hours from Detroit, and three and a half hours from Chicago.
Book your up north experience today!

⭐️ 5 STAR HOSTS ⭐️

Forest & Flow Retreats focuses on unique homes and experiences so our guests can build memories for years to come. Over 15% of our bookings come from repeat guests, something we are very proud of. As you may have guessed from our name, we target natural properties with water or forest features that create a calm, peaceful and tranquil environment far removed from the hustle of day to day life.

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and believe in protecting public lands through conservation efforts and the associated funds raised through hunting, fishing, and orv licenses.

We believe our homes and public lands should be a safe space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or ethnicity.

Each year, we donate a portion of our earnings to public land trusts and / or conservation efforts so that our waters and land can be protected for years to come.

We have hosted tens of thousands of guests over the years across our properties, helping family and friends have a memorable experience!

★KEY FEATURES★

🏠 Entire Private Home
🛌 Premium Beds, Pillows & Linens
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🔥 Indoor Wood Fireplace
🪵 Outdoor Wood Firepit
❄️ Air Conditioning
🍖 Charcoal Grill
🐶 Dog Friendly
🛶 Kayaks, Canoes, Tubes & Outdoor Activities
🛜 Highspeed Internet & WiFi
📺 Netflix & Disney+

✨ Starlight Nights
🌲 Hundreds of Acres of National Forest
🏃‍♀️ Miles of Hiking

🌸 Spring Blossoms
☀️ Summer Sun
🍁 Fall Foliage
❄️ Winter Wonderland

★NATURAL ATTRACTIONS★

The home is located in a perfect area for outdoor enthusiasts and is close to:

🎣 Rivers – The Muskegon River, Hersey River and Manistee Rivers branches
🚤 Lakes – Rose Lake, Big Lake, Indian Lake, Chippewa Lake, Sunrise Lake, and Big Long Lake
🌲 Public Lands – Cadillac State Forest Area, Roscommon State Forest Area, Mark Knee Memorial GEMs, Sugar Boal State Land, Mud Lake Recreation Area, Pere Marquette State Forest, Au Sable State Forest and Haymarsh Lake State Game Area
🚲Bike Trails – Pere Marquette State Trail and White Pine Trail are both part of the rails to trails program.
🏃‍♀️Hiking trails are abundant in the state forests and at Mud Lake Trail Loop

★OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES★

Being in Central Michigan provides a host of year-round activities:

✔ Exercise – Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Backpacking
Water Sports – Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing
✔ Power Sports – ORV Trails / Side by Side (SXS) Trails, Off Road Motorcycle Trails, Touring Motorcycle Trails
✔ Winter Activities – Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
✔ Fall Activities – Color Tours, Leaves Changing, Corn Mazes, Salmon Fishing, Cider / Winery Tours, Apple Picking
✔ Hunting – Whitetail Deer; Bear; Turkey; Predator; Pheasant, Woodcock, Grouse and Upland Bird; Goose, Duck and Other Waterfowl; Small Game Hunting
✔ Fishing – Bass, Lake Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Steelhead
✔ Golfing – Rose Golf Course, Birch Valley Golf Course, Spring Valley Golf Course

★FURTHER AWAY★

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★SLEEP SPACES★

MASTER BEDROOM: A comfortably appointed queen size classic craftsman bed and furnishings

GUEST BEDROOM #1: Another classic craftsman fullsize bed and furnishings.

GUEST BEDROOM #2: Two matching twin beds and create a sleeping area to sleep up to 4 more guests.

All beds have two pillows per guest, one premium down fill and one down alternative fiber fill. Extra pillows and linens are available, and heavy wool blankets are stocked for chilly nights.

A premium blow-up mattress is available upon request for additional sleeping space.

★COMMON AREAS★

LIVING ROOM / GREAT ROOM: An oversized and overstuffed large couch surrounds the indoor wood burning fireplace. Huge windows overlook the river providing a relaxing view all year round.. A high definition, wall mounted TV with Nexflix and Disney plus provide entertainment for the kids or a late-night movie.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is equipped with all the appliances and every pot, pan, plate, utensil, cup or glass you would need for holiday cooking, baking & serving. A large island centers the room with built in cutting boards and architectural style.

DINING: Dining table and chairs with seating for 8.

BATHROOM 1: Modern shower with glass doors and repurposed vintage sinks.

★OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS★

HAMMOCKS: Four parachute style nylon hammocks are available for guests to use and relax outside.

FIRE PIT: A brick stone construction firepit sits on top of an interlocking brick patio

GRILL: A traditional charcoal grill is provided with space to feed the whole family

KAYAKS: We provide 2 premium kayaks for our guests use.

CANOES: We provide 1 canoe for our guests use.

TUBES: We provide 4 river tubes for our guests use.

RIVER: The Muskegon River winds through the backyard with tall banks and a dock over the water’s edge.

FLOATING DOCK: Our unique, floating pontoon dock provides a special place to dine or have drinks.

## Where you'll sleep

- 6 Bedrooms, sleeps 1-20
- Master Bedroom - Timber Bend – 1 Queen Bed
- Guest Bedroom #1 - Timber Bend – 1 Double Bed
- Guest Bedroom #2 - Timber Bend – 2 Twin Beds
- 2 Air Mattresses
- Master Bedroom - Wildlife Haven – 1 Queen Bed
- Guest Bedroom - Wildlife Haven – 1 Double Bed
- Loft Bedroom - Wildlife Haven – 2 Twin Beds, 2 Air Mattresses

## What this place offers

### Pool/Spa

- Hot Tub
- Sauna

### Popular Amenities

- Internet / Wifi
- Fireplace
- Air Conditioning
- Central Heating
- Linens Provided
- Towels Provided
- Washing Machine
- Clothes Dryer
- Hot Water
- Private Living Room
- Hair Dryer
- Iron & Board
- Ceiling Fans
- Laptop Friendly Workspace
- Basic Soaps
- Paper Towels
- Shampoo
- Toilet Paper
- Hangers
- Private Entrance
- Lock On Bedroom Door
- Extra Pillows & Blankets
- Body Soap
- Hair Conditioner
- Shower Gel
- Clothing Storage (closet or wardrobe)
- Portable Fans

### Setting & View

- Water View
- Beach
- Lake
- River
- Forest
- Rural
- Town
- Village
- Waterfront
- River View
- Lake Access

### Outdoor

- Outdoor Grill
- Deck/Patio (uncovered)
- Balcony/Terrace
- Lawn/Garden
- Kayak/Canoe
- Water Sports Gear
- Private Yard
- Sunroof/Roof Terrace
- Fire Pit
- Outdoor Dining
- Outdoor Seating
- Boat Slip
- Hammock

### Entertainment

- Television
- Satellite/Cable
- DVD Player
- Video Games
- Games/Board Games
- Books
- Smart TV
- Arcade Machine

### Kitchen

- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Dishwasher
- Dishes & Utensils
- Spices/Pantry Items
- Coffee Maker
- Toaster
- Ice Maker
- Freezer
- Blender
- Pots & Pans
- Kitchen Island
- Dining Table
- Baking Sheet
- Barbeque/Grill Utensils
- Coffee
- Wine Glasses

### Attractions

- Museums
- Winery Tours
- Zoo

### Leisure

- Antiquing
- Bird Watching
- Eco Tourism
- Gambling/Casinos
- Horseback Riding
- Paddle Boating
- Sledding
- Boating
- Shopping
- Wildlife Viewing
- Water Sports

### Sports & Adventure

- Cycling
- Cross Country Skiing
- Fishing
- Fly Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Hunting
- Ice Skating
- Jet Skiing
- Kayaking
- Mountain Biking
- Rafting
- Skiing
- Water Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Swimming
- Water Tubing

### Theme

- Adventure
- Family
- Romantic
- Tourist Attractions

### Local

- Fitness Center
- Hospital
- Laundromat

### Parking

- Free Parking
- Street Parking

### Safety

- Carbon Monoxide Detector
- Deadbolt Lock
- Emergency Exit Route
- Fire Emergency Contact
- Fire Extinguisher
- First Aid Kit
- Medical Emergency Contact
- Exterior Lighting
- Police Emergency Contact
- Smoke Detector
- Enhanced Cleaning Practices
- Cleaning Disinfection
- Common Surface Disinfectant Cleaned
- Linens High Temp Wash
- Cleaning Products

### Other Services

- Concierge
- Massage
- Private Chef
- Staff
- Luggage Dropoff Allowed
- Cleaning Before Checkout

### Accessibility

- Single Level Home
- Home Step Free Access

## Availability

- Nightly rate: $275 – $2,499

_Nightly rates vary by date, length of stay, and season; the figures above are the low and high nightly rate. The day-by-day grid below is live from our booking system._

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| Sep 21, 2026 | — | Not Available |  |
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| Sep 24, 2026 | $463 | Available | 2 night min |
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| Sep 27, 2026 | $469 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 28, 2026 | $469 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 29, 2026 | $431 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 30, 2026 | $445 | Available | 2 night min |
| Oct 1, 2026 | $481 | Available | 2 night min |
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| Oct 4, 2026 | $408 | Available |  |
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| Oct 7, 2026 | $397 | Available |  |
| Oct 8, 2026 | $437 | Available |  |
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| Oct 13, 2026 | $511 | Available |  |
| Oct 14, 2026 | $502 | Available |  |
| Oct 15, 2026 | $582 | Available |  |
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| Oct 18, 2026 | $645 | Available |  |
| Oct 19, 2026 | $486 | Available |  |
| Oct 20, 2026 | $514 | Available |  |
| Oct 21, 2026 | $493 | Available |  |
| Oct 22, 2026 | $529 | Available |  |
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| Oct 25, 2026 | $619 | Available | 2 night min |
| Oct 26, 2026 | $486 | Available | 2 night min |
| Oct 27, 2026 | $466 | Available | 2 night min |
| Oct 28, 2026 | $472 | Available | 2 night min |
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| Nov 1, 2026 | $467 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 2, 2026 | $467 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 3, 2026 | $426 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 4, 2026 | $409 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 5, 2026 | $438 | Available | 2 night min |
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| Nov 8, 2026 | $437 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 9, 2026 | $437 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 10, 2026 | $393 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 11, 2026 | $384 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 12, 2026 | $439 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 13, 2026 | $731.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 14, 2026 | $731.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 15, 2026 | $679 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 16, 2026 | $585 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 17, 2026 | $464 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 18, 2026 | $440 | Available | 2 night min |
| Nov 19, 2026 | $645.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 20, 2026 | $645.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 21, 2026 | $645.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 22, 2026 | $539 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 23, 2026 | $461 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 24, 2026 | $416 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 25, 2026 | $712 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 26, 2026 | $712 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 27, 2026 | $686.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 28, 2026 | $686.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 29, 2026 | $686.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Nov 30, 2026 | $407 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 1, 2026 | $406 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 2, 2026 | $410 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 3, 2026 | $448 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 4, 2026 | $586.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 5, 2026 | $586.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 6, 2026 | $586.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 7, 2026 | $485 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 8, 2026 | $472 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 9, 2026 | $439 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 10, 2026 | $479 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 11, 2026 | $567.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 12, 2026 | $567.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 13, 2026 | $567.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 14, 2026 | $428 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 15, 2026 | $420 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 16, 2026 | $437 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 17, 2026 | $479 | Available | 3 night min |
| Dec 18, 2026 | $661.33 | Available | 3 night min |
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| Jan 18, 2027 | $440.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 19, 2027 | $440.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 20, 2027 | $440.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 21, 2027 | $605 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 22, 2027 | $823 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 23, 2027 | $823 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 24, 2027 | $823 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 25, 2027 | $456 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 26, 2027 | $443 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 27, 2027 | $450 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 28, 2027 | $488 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 29, 2027 | $774.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 30, 2027 | $774.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Jan 31, 2027 | $774.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 1, 2027 | $589 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 2, 2027 | $446 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 3, 2027 | $459 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 4, 2027 | $498 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 5, 2027 | $614.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 6, 2027 | $614.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 7, 2027 | $614.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 8, 2027 | $468 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 9, 2027 | $455 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 10, 2027 | $462 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 11, 2027 | $501 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 12, 2027 | $958.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 13, 2027 | $958.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 14, 2027 | $958.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 15, 2027 | $611 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 16, 2027 | $594 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 17, 2027 | $465 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 18, 2027 | $511 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 19, 2027 | $631.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 20, 2027 | $631.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 21, 2027 | $631.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 22, 2027 | $484 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 23, 2027 | $472 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 24, 2027 | $473 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 25, 2027 | $521 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 26, 2027 | $637.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 27, 2027 | $637.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Feb 28, 2027 | $637.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 1, 2027 | $487 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 2, 2027 | $475 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 3, 2027 | $489 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 4, 2027 | $539 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 5, 2027 | $711.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 6, 2027 | $711.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 7, 2027 | $711.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 8, 2027 | $503 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 9, 2027 | $491 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 10, 2027 | $492 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 11, 2027 | $549 | Available | 3 night min |
| Mar 12, 2027 | $660 | Available | 3 night min |
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| Apr 12, 2027 | $534.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 13, 2027 | $534.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 14, 2027 | $534.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 15, 2027 | $990 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 16, 2027 | $1,064.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 17, 2027 | $1,064.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 18, 2027 | $1,064.67 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 19, 2027 | $537 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 20, 2027 | $525 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 21, 2027 | $536 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 22, 2027 | $591 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 23, 2027 | $727 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 24, 2027 | $727 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 25, 2027 | $727 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 26, 2027 | $547 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 27, 2027 | $535 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 28, 2027 | $546 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 29, 2027 | $609 | Available | 3 night min |
| Apr 30, 2027 | $768.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 1, 2027 | $768.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 2, 2027 | $768.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 3, 2027 | $578 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 4, 2027 | $565 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 5, 2027 | $577 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 6, 2027 | $635 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 7, 2027 | $853.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 8, 2027 | $853.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 9, 2027 | $853.33 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 10, 2027 | $595 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 11, 2027 | $589 | Available | 3 night min |
| May 12, 2027 | $682.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 13, 2027 | $682.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 14, 2027 | $1,184.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 15, 2027 | $1,184.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 16, 2027 | $729 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 17, 2027 | $634 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 18, 2027 | $624 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 19, 2027 | $627 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 20, 2027 | $921 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 21, 2027 | $1,208.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 22, 2027 | $1,208.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 23, 2027 | $903 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 24, 2027 | $696 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 25, 2027 | $686 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 26, 2027 | $689 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 27, 2027 | $1,086 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 28, 2027 | $1,790 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 29, 2027 | $1,790 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 30, 2027 | $1,489 | Available | 2 night min |
| May 31, 2027 | $1,281 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 1, 2027 | $727 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 2, 2027 | $730 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 3, 2027 | $829 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 4, 2027 | $1,153 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 5, 2027 | $1,153 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 6, 2027 | $1,003 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 7, 2027 | $759 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 8, 2027 | $859 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 9, 2027 | $758 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 10, 2027 | $852 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 11, 2027 | $1,134 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 12, 2027 | $1,134 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 13, 2027 | $937 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 14, 2027 | $822 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 15, 2027 | $816 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 16, 2027 | $833 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 17, 2027 | $1,122 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 18, 2027 | $2,201 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 19, 2027 | $2,201 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 20, 2027 | $1,608 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 21, 2027 | $1,254 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 22, 2027 | $1,238 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 23, 2027 | $985 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 24, 2027 | $1,154 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 25, 2027 | $1,785.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 26, 2027 | $1,785.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 27, 2027 | $1,313 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 28, 2027 | $1,156 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 29, 2027 | $1,139 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jun 30, 2027 | $1,171 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 1, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 2, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 3, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 4, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 5, 2027 | $2,351 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 6, 2027 | $1,237 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 7, 2027 | $1,226 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 8, 2027 | $1,386 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 9, 2027 | $1,824 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 10, 2027 | $1,824 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 11, 2027 | $1,696 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 12, 2027 | $1,696 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 13, 2027 | $1,402 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 14, 2027 | $1,630 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 15, 2027 | $2,282 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 16, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 17, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 18, 2027 | $1,669 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 19, 2027 | $1,260 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 20, 2027 | $1,242 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 21, 2027 | $1,260 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 22, 2027 | $1,417 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 23, 2027 | $1,860.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 24, 2027 | $1,860.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 25, 2027 | $1,537 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 26, 2027 | $1,281 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 27, 2027 | $1,262 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 28, 2027 | $1,274 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 29, 2027 | $1,589 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 30, 2027 | $2,091 | Available | 2 night min |
| Jul 31, 2027 | $2,091 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 1, 2027 | $1,689 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 2, 2027 | $1,281 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 3, 2027 | $1,255 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 4, 2027 | $1,260 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 5, 2027 | $1,417 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 6, 2027 | $1,925 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 7, 2027 | $1,925 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 8, 2027 | $1,718 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 9, 2027 | $1,260 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 10, 2027 | $1,358.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 11, 2027 | $1,358.50 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 12, 2027 | $1,620 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 13, 2027 | $1,812 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 14, 2027 | $1,812 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 15, 2027 | $1,410 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 16, 2027 | $1,221 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 17, 2027 | $1,187 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 18, 2027 | $1,191 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 19, 2027 | $1,273 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 20, 2027 | $1,656 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 21, 2027 | $1,656 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 22, 2027 | $1,303 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 23, 2027 | $1,116 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 24, 2027 | $1,064 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 25, 2027 | $1,072 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 26, 2027 | $1,152 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 27, 2027 | $1,476 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 28, 2027 | $1,476 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 29, 2027 | $1,158 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 30, 2027 | $990 | Available | 2 night min |
| Aug 31, 2027 | $955 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 1, 2027 | $974 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 2, 2027 | $1,456 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 3, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 4, 2027 | $2,499 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 5, 2027 | $2,176 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 6, 2027 | $1,571 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 7, 2027 | $1,025 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 8, 2027 | $787 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 9, 2027 | $989 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 10, 2027 | $989 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 11, 2027 | $989 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 12, 2027 | $853 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 13, 2027 | $744 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 14, 2027 | $716 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 15, 2027 | $717 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 16, 2027 | $773 | Available | 3 night min |
| Sep 17, 2027 | $1,016 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 18, 2027 | $1,016 | Available | 2 night min |
| Sep 19, 2027 | — | Available |  |
| Sep 20, 2027 | — | Available |  |

_A date marked "Available" means check-in is allowed on that date. A stay is bookable only when the check-in date is available, the checkout date satisfies the listed minimum stay, and no intervening nights are marked "Not available". Nightly rates are shown before taxes and fees. Live pricing, real-time availability, and instant confirmation are on the property page._

## The Best Price Guarantee

Book direct on roamstays.com for the lowest total — zero guest service fees (none of the booking fees Airbnb and Vrbo add to every stay), simple price matching, and Roam Rewards: 5% back in stay credits on every booking. Live pricing, real-time availability, and instant confirmation. Prices and availability are live on the property page.

## House rules & policies

- Check-in: 4:00 PM
- Check-out: 10:00 AM
- Maximum guests: 20
- Pets: Up to 4
- Smoking: Smoking not allowed
- Events: Other events allowed

## Cancellation policy

One hundred percent (100.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 179 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. Forty-seven percent (47.00%) of the total booking charges will be refunded if the cancellation is made more than 60 days prior to the arrival date of the reservation. For cancellations made within 60 days prior to the arrival date, no refund will be issued. Grace period with free cancellation (no cancellation fees or partial refunds possible) for 12 hours after booking if arrival is at least 33 days and 8 hours away at time of booking.

## Other things to note

★EVENTS & USAGE★

We get frequent requests from guests to use our homes for weddings, family reunions, bachelor / bachelorette parties, camping, or other large gatherings. Many of these types of events are high-impact and can affect future guest stays, so we carefully manage them. 

If this is something you are looking for, please reach out to us prior to booking. Deposits, event fees, and other conditions may be required based on the event type, size and request. Should a booking be made prior to a mutual agreement on any additional requirements for the event, our standard cancelation policy will apply.

In the event your preferred dates are already taken, or you are traveling with a larger group, please view our other listings or reach out to us as we provide numerous rental options in the region. 

★ADDITIONAL SERVICES★

For an additional fee, we can provide concierge tailored services for anniversaries, birthdays, holidays or weddings. 

🔨 A handyman is available for minor to moderate repairs, 24/7/365. 
🔧 Professional services are available for major repairs, 24/7/365.
🧹 Cleaning services can be performed mid stay for guests who want a hotel experience for an additional cost.

★PET-FRIENDLY HOME★

We are a dog (only) friendly home, but maintain a few rules and regulations regarding this. All dogs must be controlled either through a physical leash or with verbal commands so that the dog returns to the owner when necessary. Dogs and owners should both respect the boundaries of the properties and the neighbors use and enjoyment of their own. Guests should ensure that there is no pet waste left in the yards, and all waste is bagged up and removed. Do not leave any animals in the home unattended or uncrated under any circumstance. The home is limited to two dogs, and there may be a fee for these dogs. Guests should thoroughly clean up any shedding or excess fur which may be left in the home so that our cleaning team has a normal turnover without excess or unscheduled work. While we do make every effort to ensure a perfectly clean home, small amounts of fur may be present in the air, settle on the floors or surfaces or may not have been reachable under furniture... an expected, but unfortunate byproduct of being pet friendly. 

★NO SMOKING INSIDE★

All of our homes are exclusively no-smoking, of any kind, inside the home. Cigarettes and marijuana are incredibly potent smells for non-users and can have a negative impact on future guests. Evidence of a guest smoking in the house, including the attestment of our cleaning team, will result in a cleaning fee of up to $500.00 to change furnace filters, ozone remediate the air, clean duct work, and clean hard and soft surfaces.

★**DISCLOSURES**★

Our homes feature many amenities which might be seasonally available or would be considered outdoor recreational items. We make every effort to ensure that these items are available for use and in good condition, but mother nature and our previous guests also play a roll in our ability to do so. Items like outdoor furniture, grills, kayaks, canoes, yard games, fire pits and patios are cared for by our team but are stored outside in the elements. There may be leaves, dirt or debris on these outdoor items, and some may have limited use depending on the season and weather patterns. Other items may have experienced use or abuse by previous guests and were not reported as damaged or broken to us, limiting our ability to repair or replace them. As with all short term rentals, our homes can experience wear and tear at an accelerated rate due to heavy use from our guests. We strive to keep our homes fresh and schedule repairs and maintenance as quickly as we can. You may experience new items at our homes that replaced items from our photos which may have been worn or damaged. 

The home is located in a natural setting. Guests may encounter native flora and fauna commonly found in the area, including but not limited to mosquitoes, ticks, spiders, bees, wasps, ants, poison ivy, poison oak, raccoons, squirrels, deer, snakes, birds, and other wildlife. While the property is regularly maintained, the presence of plants, insects, and animals cannot be completely prevented. Guests are responsible for taking reasonable precautions when enjoying outdoor areas, including using insect repellent, wearing appropriate footwear, supervising children and pets, and avoiding contact with unfamiliar plants or wildlife. By booking this home, guests acknowledge and accept the inherent risks associated with staying in a natural environment.

Exterior maintenance services, including but not limited to lawn care, landscaping, pest control, snow removal, and trash services are essential to maintaining the quality and function of the home and surrounding land. Many of these services are scheduled on a weekly or monthly basis and may require the service provider to alter their planned date and time to work within past, current, or future weather conditions. As such, services may be performed during a guests’ stay.

## The story

⭐️ 5 STAR HOSTS ⭐️

Forest & Flow Retreats focuses on unique homes and experiences so our guests can build memories for years to come. Over 15% of our bookings come from repeat guests, something we are very proud of. As you may have guessed from our name, we target natural properties with water or forest features that create a calm, peaceful and tranquil environment far removed from the hustle of day to day life.

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and believe in protecting public lands through conservation efforts and the associated funds raised through hunting, fishing, and orv licenses.

We believe our homes and public lands should be a safe space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or ethnicity.

Each year, we donate a portion of our earnings to public land trusts and / or conservation efforts so that our waters and land can be protected for years to come.

We have hosted tens of thousands of guests over the years across our properties, helping family and friends have a memorable experience!

## Guest access

Our guests have full access and use of the entire home and surrounding land. If you are unsure where the property lines end, please ask and we can assist! The privacy and safety of our guests and neighbors is very important to us.

Access is provided through a remote digital keypad, controlled through our Ring security system. Parking is convenient and close to the home, we only ask that guests do not park or drive on the lawn.

As a remotely located, rural home we manage travel times between our properties for turnovers between guests based on expected arrival times and the most efficient routes. Often, we can accommodate an earlier check in, just ask us in the days before your reservation and we will do our best to help!

🏠 Entire Home
🌲 Private (Not Shared) Outdoor Spaces
🅿️ Ample Parking
📞 24 / 7 / 365 Phone & SMS Support
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🛡️ Professionally Monitored Security by Ring Alarm Pro

## What guests say

**4 ★ · 1 review**

- ★★★★ "River was nice" — Irman I., Rochester Hills, Michigan, Airbnb, Jul 2026

## What every ROAM home guarantees

- The lowest total when you book direct — zero guest service fees.
- Professional local management by ROAM on every home.
- 5-star, always-on guest support before and during your stay.
- Roam Rewards: 5% back in stay credits on every booking.

## Where you'll be

- Water View
- beach
- lake
- river
- forest
- rural
- town
- village
- Water Front
- River View
- Lake Access

## About the area

Located in a small enclave of vacation homes, there are very few surrounding neighbors and really... that's kind of the point of this place, isn't it?. Across the river is state land which is completely land locked and will never have visitors or be built on.

The home is private, secluded, and modern allowing you the freedom to enjoy yourselves while still being just a short drive to restaurants, stores and other conveniences. The surrounding cities and towns provide adequate dining options and we make recommendations in our guidebooks.

If you want seclusion from neighbors and freedom to enjoy yourself, this is the place.

★NEARBY CITIES & TOWNS★

➡️ Sears, MI; 9 Miles / 14 Minutes
➡️ Marion, MI; 11 Miles / 16 Minutes
➡️ Evart, MI; 12 Miles / 17 Minutes
➡️ Barryton, MI; 17 Miles / 22 Minutes
➡️ Hersey, MI; 24 Miles / 30 Minutes

★FURTHER AWAY★

➡️ Chippewa Lake, MI; 25 Miles / 32 Minutes
➡️ Reed City, MI; 26 Miles / 33 Minutes
➡️ Clare, MI; 25 Miles / 33 Minutes
➡️ Cadillac, MI; 27 Miles / 34 Minutes
➡️ Chase, MI; 33 Miles / 39 Minutes
➡️ Mt. Pleasant, MI; 45 Miles / 46 Minutes
➡️ Big Rapids, MI; 37 Miles / 49 Minutes
➡️ Houghton Lake, MI; 46 Miles / 51 Minutes
➡️ Baldwin, MI; 43 Miles / 51 Minutes
➡️ Grand Rapids, MI; 96 Miles / 91 Minutes
➡️ Detroit, MI; 186 Miles / 2 Hours 45 Minutes
➡️ Chicago, IL; 273 Miles / 3 Hours 56 Minutes

## The location

Directions via GPS other mapping services can be tricky because of the location, but we have plenty of information for you to make sure you start your trip out, stress free!

There is plenty of parking available for your vehicles and trailers if you're bringing any offroad toys along with you.

As always with rural homes, we recommend you download "offline maps" to deal with potentially spotty coverage along the way.

## Neighborhood highlights

- The Dream Diner (restaurant, ~9 min drive): The Dream Diner is a breakfast-and-lunch spot on Main Street in Marion, open daily from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Flemming's Clothing (shopping, ~9 min drive): Flemming's Clothing is a family-run clothing and work-wear store on Main Street in downtown Marion that stocks Carhartt apparel and Red Wing boots.
- Muskegon River (nature, nearby): The Muskegon River near the property is used locally for kayaking, tubing, and fishing.
- Crittenden Park (Big Lake) (attraction, ~15 min drive): Crittenden Park is an Osceola County park on Big Lake near Sears with a swimming beach, boat launch, and campground.

## About the host

Every Roam Stays home is professionally managed by ROAM — local, on-the-ground hospitality with 5-star service and direct-booking support. Message the ROAM team any time before or during your stay.

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## Booking information

Book this home directly on its property page (linked below). Booking direct gives you the lowest total — no guest service fees — plus 5% back in Roam Rewards. Questions before you book? Reach the ROAM team through roamstays.com.

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- Property page: https://roamstays.com/properties/cme-big-bend-x/
- Markdown: https://roamstays.com/properties/cme-big-bend-x.md
- Property ID: 475819
- Last updated: 2026-09-21
- Site index (for AI): https://roamstays.com/llms.txt

_A machine-readable copy of this page. Prices and availability, where shown, are live on the property page._