Unplug and kick back! Simple, relaxing cabin on the Clam River. | House in Marion

9.8 (16 Reviews) |   2 Bedrooms  1 Bathroom  8 Guests
Marion House | Unplug and kick back! Simple, relaxing cabin on the Clam River.

2 Bedroom House in Marion

Thank you for considering On The Bend! A special piece of property with the Clam River flowing along three sides of the cabin. You will want to be outside as much as you can, enjoying the river, the woods, campfires, and the nearby trails. Our favorite part of the cabin is that while the location is secluded and private, it's not far from so many things. A quick 30-35 minute drive will take you to Harrison, Cadillac, Lake City, Houghton Lake, and Clare. A slightly longer drive (75 miles), will take you to the Traverse City area. Use the cabin as a peaceful home base with starry, campfire evenings, and go enjoy some of the area trails, lakes, and other attractions. Bring your hiking shoes or your ORV's for endless exploring.
Sleeping Arrangements: The main bedroom has a new king bed and an amazing view of the river through french doors. The second bedroom has a new queen bed. The living room has two newer fold-out sofas. The cabin can accommodate 6-8 people with two beds and two fold-out sofas.
Kitchen: Comes equipped with generous amounts of "the basics". Pots, pans, standard coffee pot, toaster, electric griddle, crockpot, microwave, gas stove, serving dishes, basic spices, full-sized side-by-side refrigerator/freezer.
Bathroom: We recently renovated the bathroom with all new walls, floors, and fixtures. The tub is nice and deep for a good soak after a long day of kayaking.
Cabin amenities: The cabin has games, books, magazines, some movies, a television, and a DVD player. Towels, linens, and dish towels are provided.
WiFi: There is "rural" WiFi available that provides a basic connection to email, some streaming (Netflix comes in best), and other basic internet functions. You won't be able to stream video games very well and office functions like Zoom and Google Meet are hit-and-miss - not to be counted on.
Outside: We provide the firewood for your campfires so no need to bring any. There is a fire pit by the river with a picnic table. There is a park-style charcoal grill near the picnic tables for outside cooking (our preference!). The lawn is big enough for yard games, so don't forget to pack your favorites.
The River: The Clam River is shallow in some places and deeper in others. It alters between a sandy river bottom and river stones. It's great for kayaking or playing on innertubes and has been known for great trout fishing.
Consider packing: yard games, favorite DVD's/games (for rainy nights), bug spray, charcoal/lighter fluid, lake shoes, toiletries, toys for the kids, radio, fishing gear, camp chairs.
Property limits: Satellite TV is not provided. You can use your phone hot spots but with limited reception so please contact us with specific internet and cellular reception questions. The cabin is in the woods, on the river, so expect to see bugs and mosquitoes. We work hard to keep these intrusions to a minimum but please expect "nature". There is no air conditioning however, the cabin usually stays cool and the provided box fans pull cooler air off of the river in the evening. Our cute cabin will always have projects that need to be finished. We've recently completed some major structural renovations including siding, roofing, doors, windows, and new exterior walls. It will take us some time to get all of the interior details finished up, like trim, but we're working on it all the time.
Spring and Fall Guests: There is no central heating system in the cabin. We have propane heat in the dining room and living room but you will need to use space heaters (provided) in the bedrooms if it's chilly. Central heat is a goal for future years but in the meantime, we love snuggling up under the covers and waking up to flannel-inspired mornings.
Number of guests allowed: Our absolute maximum for guests is 8 people, including any of your overnight visitors or people staying in tents. The septic system gets overwhelmed by too many people bathing and using the water, so we will have to ask you to find other accommodations if you have a party larger than 8. Please ask if you have any questions about space limits.

Unplug and kick back! Simple, relaxing cabin on the Clam River is located in Marion. Unplug and kick back! Simple, relaxing cabin on the Clam River provides accommodation, featuring Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, among other amenities. This House features Entertainment, Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking, Internet, to make your stay a comfortable one.

Unplug and kick back! Simple, relaxing cabin on the Clam River has 2 Bedrooms , 1 Bathroom, and max occupancy of 8 people. The minimum rental for this property is 1 nights, but this can change depending on the season you plan on staying. Previous guests have given good rated it, and VRBO labeled it a top-rated House because of the excellent services rendered by the owner or manager of this House, and has consistently provided great experiences for their guests. Most families or guests that use it recommend it to their friends and some of them are repeat guests. House has a friendly neighborhood, and the Marion has interesting places to visit. If you want to learn more about the House in Marion, such as places to visit and things to do nearby, you can check below to learn more.

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Amenities

TV
Balcony/Terrace
Security/Safety
Sports/Activities
Bedding/Linens
Wellness Facilities
Fireplace/Heating
Entertainment
Barbecue/Outdoor Cooking
Child Friendly
Internet
Kitchen

Facility Overview

Bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • 1 bathroom
Bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Wood stove
Kitchen
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
Laundry
  • Near laundromat
Parking
  • Car required
Pet Friendly
  • No pets allowed
Accessibility
  • Smoke-free property
Activities
  • Hiking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
Entertainment
  • Books
  • Video games
  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
General
  • English
  • On the river
  • In a rural location
Internet
  • WiFi available
Outdoors
  • Firepit
  • Charcoal grill
  • Garden
Security/Safety
  • 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 not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 pm minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 12:00 pm
Child Policy
Children are welcome.
Event Policy
No events allowed
Pet Policy
Pets not allowed
Smoking Policy
Smoking is not permitted

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 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed 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

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Jessica H.
Jul 25, 2025 11:10:31 PM
Review Score:   10
Summary: We had a wonderful time! Very peaceful and beautiful!
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