Questions guests ask

Indian River, Michigan, on three private acres with Pigeon River frontage inside a protected natural river area.

It is roughly twenty-five minutes to Mackinaw City and the bridge to the Upper Peninsula, and about the same to Petoskey and Harbor Springs.

It is the largest traditional roofed A-frame the owners have been able to find — 2,200 square feet with no dormers and no additions. The roofline runs unbroken from ridge to ground, and the structure was custom engineered for Northern Michigan snow loads.

Yes. There is 1GB fibre internet and a dedicated workspace, which is unusual this far north. Plenty of guests work a few days and take the rest off.

The kitchen is fully equipped and the coffee bar is stocked, along with bathroom and cleaning supplies, linens and towels. Bring groceries; everything else is here.

Kayaking and rafting on the Sturgeon, boating on Burt and Mullet Lakes, the North Central State Trail for cycling, elk viewing in autumn, and skiing at Boyne Highlands in winter. The area guide has the full list.