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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 465 sq m

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Kitchen

Air conditioning

Pet-friendly

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

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Grayling, MI

Au Sable River1 min walk
AuSable Artisan Village17 min walk
Grayling Country Club3 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)56 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

The property is very well maintained. They have thought of everything down to q-tips. Property owners are very nice and ...

Tracy B.

Jan 30, 2024

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

great room

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

single

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

Cabin #2 - Mill Pond CT

Northern Michigan rental cabins offer the best of both worlds -- situated on 16 wooded acres with 1,000 feet of private AuSable River frontage, and located on a bustling stretch of M-72, within easy walking distance to downtown Grayling, and local shops, restaurants and breweries.

Easy access to fishing, hiking, snowmobile trailheads, cross-country ski trails, snowshoeing, Hanson Hills fat-tire bike and mountain bike trails and downhill skiing. One door down from Northbound Outfitters and Cross-Country Ski Shop with cross-country ski, bike and kayak rentals. Close to state and federal hunting land and ATV trails.

Finley's Riverside Cabins have been completely rehabbed and remodeled, with modern amenities and up-north charm. Unit #2 is an attached duplex with a great room with two full beds, kitchenette, dining for four, and bathroom. Free WiFi included with Antena TV available.

Get away, get in the middle of the action, or use the cabins as a jumping off point for adventure. Northern Michigan is your playground.

Pets are Welcome

Rates:
$120.00 nightly
2 night minimum stay and 2 week maximum stay
Full payment due at the time of booking to hold requested dates

Refunds:
100% refund for cancellations more than 14 days before check-in date minus processing fees.
50% refund for cancellations more than 7 days before check-in date minus processing fees.
No refund for cancellations less than 7 days before check-in date

Find us on Facebook.com/FinleysRiversideCabins for more photos and information, send us an email at finleysriversidecabins@gmail.com, or call at (989)745-6673

Property manager

Brenda and Phil Chilcote

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

Events allowed

Rental of Pavilion space available. Call for info

Pets

Pets allowed

Pets must be leashed and cleaned up after

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

Parties and events are allowed on site

Note from host: Rental of Pavilion space available. Call for info

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 that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this cabin is in the city centre and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and North Higgins Lake State Park, while Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grayling, MI

What's nearby

Au Sable River - 1 min walk
AuSable Artisan Village - 17 min walk
Rayburn Property Trail - 2 min drive
Grayling Country Club - 3 min drive
Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 3 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
‪Rolling Oak Brewery Co. - ‬14 min walk
‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬17 min walk
‪Taco Bell - ‬3 min drive
‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cabin #2 - Mill Pond CT pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cabin #2 - Mill Pond CT?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cabin #2 - Mill Pond CT?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cabin #2 - Mill Pond CT located?

Located in the city centre, this Grayling cabin offers ski-in/ski-out access within 1 mile (2 km) of Au Sable River, Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village. Hanson Hills Recreation Area and Grayling Country Club are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Tracy B.

30 Jan 2024

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

Fantastic

The property is very well maintained. They have thought of everything down to q-tips. Property owners are very nice and easy to get responses from.

Stayed 7 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brett H.

7 Nov 2023

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

Perfect cabin on the river

Very clean and spacious. Close to everything in Grayling.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert B., Alma, MI, US

3 Sept 2023

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

Weekday vaca

We checked in on Sunday afternoon. By Monday we were the only 3, the wife, our dog Theo and myself. Highway close, but overall peaceful with beautiful scenery alone the AuSable River.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Stanton, Mi

30 July 2023

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Wonderful week

Stayed Wed - Sun and couldnt have had a better time. Big cabin, easy access to town, nice grill and patio table outside. Great place and we will definitely be staying again.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P., Eastlake, ohio

24 July 2023

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

Perfect place to stay in Grayling

Perfect location to the Manistee and Ausable rivers! Extremely close to downtown Grayling. Clean and quiet location for us and and our dog!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon T.

9 July 2023

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Kayak weekend

Pleasant cabin very sound proof. Don’t hear the road from inside cabin. Have to walk through woods to get to river but great spot to watch birds. Nice fire pit. Nice east kayak trip along the Ausable.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

kay D.

28 Feb 2023

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Good stay

Really like this cabin stay. was very clean and very good location to get around, would come back and also its pet friendly. Would recommend it...!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

John W.

21 Feb 2023

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Winter Hiking with the doggy

Had a nice stay at Finleys cottages with our dog. Owners are very nice and the property is nice, situated right along the Au Sable River.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky S.

8 Nov 2022

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

Quaint & Quiet

Quiet little place to stay that is dog friendly. Sometimes we run into problems with our Great Dane being too big for pet friendly VRBOs. That was not the case as Findlay’s. They even had a little doggie poop bag station for us. It’s quiet and close to other places we were able to take our dogs. Highly suggest the trails in Hartwick Pines, (15 minutes away), the beach at Mission Point and all the pup friendly breweries in Traverse City (about an hour away from Findlays.) Everything at the cabin was clean and as described. Great little cabin for a weekend get away up north. Host were on site and helpful with any questions we had. They even let us check in early with no problems.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teresa K.

11 Sept 2022

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Amazing!!!!

EVERYTHING was perfect and the owners couldn't have treated us any better!!!!! Will absolutely go back!!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicole P.

11 Sept 2022

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Wonderful Getaway on the AuSable

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again in a heartbeat. The owners are lovely and had a warm welcome waiting for us in our cabin upon arrival. Such a charming setting just a few steps from the river. Simply Lovely!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Barbara Z.

2 Aug 2022

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

Awesome Vac cabins!

Very nice cabins and property. Brenda and Phil are awesome owners of Finleys Cabins, Very nice people and very accommodating with anything you need. Will and have. Recommended . We would love to come back again! They are also pet friendly 😊 Love it here!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jim P.

22 July 2022

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

Great Place!

Cabin exactly as described, fully furnished and even unexpected supplies provided. Check in super easy, hosts are great, property is on the river with nice trails around the property. This is a great jumping off point for hitting the river, the trails, the lakes, and etc.. Cabin was super clean and good eats in the downtown area.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erick G.

10 July 2022

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

One of the best

This is the place to stay with the best hosts, clean rooms, location and easy access to all the fun outdoor activities in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle M.

24 May 2022

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Spotless, impeccable views, well-maintained grounds

We were welcomed with a loaf of freshly made bread, what a nice touch. We stayed in Cabin D. The beds were comfortable, the cabin was nice and clean, had lots of kitchen equipment, and several lovely places to enjoy a meal or coffee on the property by the water. My daughter and I walked around and spotted wildlife and edible plants while my husband waded in the river. We stayed in the spring so it was cold at night and hot during the day, the AC and heat both worked really well. We walked over to the food truck in the parking lot of the outfitters next door for dinner, but there's also a diner, ice cream, and great thrift store on the strip near the cabin.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Teri B.

4 May 2022

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Great choice, wonderful stay

Brenda and Phil were fantastic hosts. The cabin was well furnished and very inviting. The view of the river is beautiful and the location was perfect. Seeing the deer and the turkeys was a bonus!

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

20 Apr 2022

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Highly recommended

The cabin was super cozy and clean with full of kitchen stuff. This made us so comfortable. The property has excellent view right off AuSable river and well maintained for any occasions. The owner was so friendly and informative. I will definitely come back again

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ross W.

11 Apr 2022

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Great stay!

Had a great time!

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

4 Apr 2022

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Cozy cabin

Spotless cozy cabin with everything you need. Close to river and sledding hills. Kid and pet friendly. Will book again for sure. Thx for having us!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

abby H.

20 Feb 2022

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Perfect!

wonderful property! spotless! everything we needed. Homemade banana bread a huge hit! location was perfect! we will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

1 Nov 2021

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Cozy and clean

We were headed to the Grayling area vacation with friends that were staying nearby in the Hartwick Pines Rustic Cabin. We needed a place that was pet friendly and offered electricity for our young children(9yrs, 6yrs and 1yr). This place was exactly what we needed. It was cozy, cute and SUPER clean! I don’t know that I’ve ever stayed in a rental or room so clean! It had everything we needed. We didn’t we didn’t hang out on the property much because we spent most of our time with friends in nearby Hartwick Pines(8 min away) but we did explore and found the grounds to be beautiful. My oldest son even found a Petoskey Stone in river! I met Brenda at check-in and she was so nice! Great communication before we arrived too. I’d absolutely stay here again with my family if we’re headed back to the area and would recommend this place to anyone looking for accommodations in the area.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kayla C.

20 Oct 2021

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Wonderful and Peaceful place

We really enjoyed staying at Finley cabins. It was absolutely beautiful and homey. There is access to the river, which was stunning, especially in the morning. We would definitely recommend

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Taylor T.

3 Oct 2021

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10/10 recommend

I booked the cabin for a little weekend getaway for my dog and I. It exceeded all of my expectations. The cabin was cozy and the property it was on was truly breathtaking. The cabin is perfect for a couple or someone and their dog. Not much privacy for more than that. The fresh baked banana bread provided by Brenda was delicious and a really nice touch! Location was awesome so close to everything you’d need! Hartwick state park is extremely close and well worth the fee. There are two breweries 2 mins away! Paddle hard brewing and rolling oak brewing company. 10/10 recommend both! All in all we definitely will be coming back again.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Summer B.

7 Sept 2021

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Cabin-Cottage Experience!

Lovely piece of property! The cabins very much had a cottage short of feel and we truly enjoyed our experience. The owners had alot of amenities included and really put thought into what their guests might need during the stay. We also had our 2 littles (1-2yrs) with us and cabin #D was set up safely for them as well. The main highway into town runs right past the cottages, but that was no bother to us — we liked the convince of it being right there, as it made for quick trips for everything around! Lastly, we thought the gifted home-baked banana bread from Brenda was a really sweet touch. Thank you both for the wonderful stay!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Denise N.

22 Aug 2021

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Friendly, clean, and affordable

Finley’s cottages gives you the real up north experience. Brenda was very friendly and available for any questions we had. Cottages are conveniently located near canoe/kayak rentals, bike paths, and the State park. They contained all the essentials for cooking/barbecuing on site. But be sure to have a meal at the Grayling restaurant and visit the Goodale Bakery!! Both are a must!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Brenda and Phil Chilcote

Retired couple moved up North to be near Grandchildren. Phil is a retired licensed contractor and has been working hard renovating these cabins. Brenda is a retired Certified Surgical Technologist using her organizational skills to keep clients coming to visit and coming back for more visits.

Why they chose this property

This is a great piece of property with a lot of potential. There is 1000' of river frontage and the great Ausable River. The property also includes 16 acres of land.

What makes this property unique

You will fall in love with the River. There are numerous picnic spots and sitting spots on the River's edge for you to enjoy the beauty. The Cabins are tastefully decorated with as many comforts of home that can fit into the space.