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In the heart of downtown Indian River, our cozy studio apartment offers a warm welcome to beachgoers, skiers, and outdoor enthusiasts. Take a short walk to Devoe Beach on Burt Lake or explore nearby restaurants and local bars around the corner.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

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

My Sweet Escape... come as friends, leave as family

Beautiful studio apartment attched to our home in town, walking distance to Devoe beach on Burt Lake, with access to inland water way. Mackinaw is just 25 min away to spend the day on the island or shopping around are a Located in the heart of down town indian river. We welcome beachers, skiers, hikers, hunters, fishers, snowmobilers and relaxers. We have nearby resturaunts and local bars around the corner. We have room for trailers and parking. We look forward to each and every guest. We love living here so much we are thrilled to enjoy it with others.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property does not allow children

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

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 not allowed

Children and extra beds

This property does not allow children

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock
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

My Sweet Escape... Come as Friends, Leave as Family Indian River

About the neighborhood

Indian River is home to this vacation home. Michigan Central Depot Historical Marker and Oden State Fish Hatchery Visitor Center are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Indian River Golf Club and Seasons of the North Winery. Big Bear Adventures and Chillermania! are also worth visiting. Visit our Indian River travel guide
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MI, Indian River

What's nearby

  • American Black Bear Entering a Clearing in the Wild
    Big Bear Adventures
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Burt Lake
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Indian River Golf Club
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Burt Lake State Park
    11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Cross In The Woods National Shrine
    2 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Burger King
    14 min walk
  • Yaz’s
    3 min drive
  • Cafe Noka
    7 min drive
  • Burt Lake Brewery
    6 min drive
  • Seasons of the North Winery
    3 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is My Sweet Escape... come as friends, leave as family pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at My Sweet Escape... come as friends, leave as family?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at My Sweet Escape... come as friends, leave as family?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is My Sweet Escape... come as friends, leave as family located?

Situated in Indian River, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Burt Lake and Devoe Beach. Indian River Golf Club and Burt Lake State Park are also within 15 minutes.

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My Sweet Escape... come as friends, leave as family Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 44 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 44 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 44 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 44 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 44 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place. Nice location. Nice hosts. Nice place to visit.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melinda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hubby and I stayed for a long weekend. There was room to park with the truck and boat which is sometimes hard to find. Place was clean and perfect for our stay. The owner was very helpful and responsive when we had a question. Great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Perfect for 2 people

The location was just right for what we needed. It was clean and had plenty of room for 2 people . We liked it very much!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

michelle s.

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

Bridge walk

Clean , good location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

DENNIS J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Enjoyed our anniversary stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Riley B.

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

Perfect overnight spot

Great spot for my wife and I to sleep for a night while we were passing through the area.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Zoey J.

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

cute little place!

we loved where we stayed, had no issues with the property owner. it’s perfect for a weekend get away!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robin R.

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

We'll be back!

This was a great place to stay while in Indian River. Hosts were wonderful. Plan on staying there again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dave A.

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

Centrally located between bodies of water and downtown

Great little bnb with you own space. Owner has a fresh bowl of fruit and bottle of wine for your stay which is a wonderful touch and makes you feel welcome
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Lori G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The design of the place is great for my husband and I. The bed doesn't agree with my back but that is the only complaint. The location works great for the things we plan on doing too.Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariah W.

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

Quick stay

Nice, clean place. Way better than a hotel. It was cute and had a lot of amenities for a smaller area. The bed was a little uncomfortable but I'd stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

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

Nice location fir the area

Very clean
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William G.

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

Cozy apartment

Owner is very friendly. Left us some fresh fruit which came in handy for breakfast. Very comfortable chair and bed. Kitchen is extremely clean and very well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Beautiful getaway

The studio apartment is beautifully decorated, very clean and the two recliner sealed the deal for us lol. Definitely a do-over fir us!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte M.

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

Clean and Convenient

Thanks for the clean nice accommodations. Really appreciated a place that we could rent for one night. Our first visit to Indian River. We were able to walk downtown and grab dinner on the River. Very pretty!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin G.

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

Way home.

Wanted a clean place away from the main stream motel/hotel crowd, avoiding the virus. It was just perfect for what we needed and wanted. Very clean and nice, could back right up to the door and nice safe neighborhood to take a walk in.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

david k.

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

Small, affordable and clean.

Centrally located near the Indian River boat launch. Walking distance for meals, drinks and ice cream.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David P.

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

Indian River fun

Convenient location and super comfy.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice little village with good food options and great local beer

Very clean, efficient lodging. Easy walking distance to every thing one needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

Petoskey Visit

We spent two days in Petoskey and this location was perfect for the two of us. We were really close to Burt Lake and Indian River. Great location for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

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

Wonderfull time was had

The unit was spotless and the host fantastic
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Very clean and well appointed, great little touches, like fresh fruit at the table and a blue tooth speaker in the bathroom fan!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sally M.

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

Great place!

We enjoyed our stay. The place was very neat and clean. It was nicely set up for two people and a great location to fit our travel plans. My husband especially enjoyed the large tv 😃
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Dana

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Was super clean, super cute. Even though it's attached to their home it was very quiet. It felt very private. I think the old open food should be thrown out before new people come to stay. I also think it's a little high in price considering you have to drive 30 minutes to get to anything and everything. They had a bottle of wine and fresh fruit on the table waiting for us. Overall excellent property just a little high in price.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrea B.

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

Everything I required, and then some.

My daughters and I spent a night in the loft. The space had everything we needed for comfort and convenience. We felt right at home. We loved Indian River, off the tourist path, but in close proximity to everything in the area. Next time we will bring our kayaks and launch them on the nearby river.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020