Secluded Retreat near the Au Sable River

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Entire home

Screened in front porch - our favorite place!

Living room - open to dining and kitchen.

Overview
Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 10

Popular amenities

Free WiFi

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Grayling, MI

AuSable Artisan Village27 min drive
Au Sable River31 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park33 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 10)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed, 1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Bathroom 2

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

About this property

Located outside of Grayling, MI just minutes from the beautiful Au Sable River, this cabin is everything you’re looking for for an “up north” get away!

~Tube, kayak and canoe rental just a few miles from the cabin. Gates Lodge offers guided fly fishing.
~Approx 90 miles to the bridge...Mackinac Island is an easy day trip!
~Trails, trails and more trails! Bring your ATV, UTV or dirt bike and ride, ride, ride! Surrounded by hundreds of acres of state ground/woods.
~Very secluded location, yet an easy 20-30 drive to neighboring towns with wonderful restaurants and breweries.

Property manager

Linsi List

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 24

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets 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

On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Grayling

This holiday home is located in Grayling. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mason Tract Pathway and Rayburn Property Trail.

Grayling, MI

What's nearby

Grayling Hospital - 27 min drive
AuSable Artisan Village - 27 min drive
Au Sable River - 31 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park - 33 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park - 56 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

‪Two Track Inn - ‬23 min drive
‪Jim's Canoe Livery - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Retreat near the Au Sable River pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Secluded Retreat near the Au Sable River?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat near the Au Sable River?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Retreat near the Au Sable River located?

Situated in Grayling, this holiday home is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Mason Tract Pathway and Au Sable River. Grayling Fish Hatchery and Grayling Hospital are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

18 Dec 2023

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

Great Stay!

The property was exactly as advertised, and we really enjoyed our stay. Highly Recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia M., GRAND RAPIDS

19 Nov 2023

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

Perfect for a family reunion!

It was very roomy & was neat & tidy. We’ll stocked kitchen. The property was great. It was a nice place to stay.

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah D.

18 Oct 2023

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

Time away with friends

We had a great time here, great location to jump on many different ORV trails. The cabin was stocked with everything we could possibly need. The beds were comfortable, nice having two bathrooms. Would definitely stay here again!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S., North Manchester, USA

17 Sept 2023

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

Great place for a get-away!

Group of friends who like to ride ORVs had a great time staying here. Great location, very relaxing, and very cozy.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon L.

6 Aug 2023

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

Peaceful cabin

From the first moments to check out, we were dazzled by the nature surrounding us. Beautiful property and an excellent launching point for our other adventures! Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

27 July 2023

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

Nice

Very peaceful

Stayed 18 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian L.

20 July 2023

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

Annual family summer trip

We all had a great stay. Kids already talking about wanting to return next year to the house. Kids enjoyed the swing out in the front. Main floor bedroom could use curtains. Other than that, everything was wonderful. Thanks for sharing your home with us!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Laura B.

16 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Cute Cabin in the woods

We did enjoy our stay. It had everything there we needed for a short week vacation. Nice and secluded in the woods. Definitely enough bed for a group of people to stay. Had all the amenities in the kitchen and laundry. There was video game consoles which was a plus for the kiddos. Cute outdoor patio to relax and enjoy the scenery. The only cons were all the moths flying everywhere and it did get muggy and hot inside and there was only one wall A/C unit downstairs which didnt help when sleeping upstairs at night. Overall, we had a good time.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick G.

16 June 2023

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

Quiet retreat in the woods

Friends and family were quite impressed and look to come back next year. I looked for a spot that could house us for 3 days following the Michigan Trout Unlimited Fly Fishing School. Given we had five guys, I needed five beds and this worked out beautifully. Although not directly on a river, the location near the North Branch of the AuSable and fairly close to the Main Stream and South Branch of the AuSable was nice. Oven birds greeted us daily from the surrounding woods and not far from the house a bobcat ran across the road (M-72), the first I’ve ever seen. The beds were quite comfortable except perhaps for the third bed (single) in the large bedroom. My brother said it was a bit hard. (I told him he was just soft.) The kitchen was well supplied with pots, griddle, bowls, plates, cups, etc. Drip coffee maker and Keurig both available. Two full baths (well, showers) served us well. Comfortable sitting room and TV….. basically anything someone could want! Only suggestion from the group was to provide a laminated instruction list so we didn’t need to wade through VRBO when we were checking out. We did want to make sure we left the house in good shape. We look forward to a return visit next year! Thanks for sharing your home!!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darrick W.

25 May 2023

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

Great place

Me and my group had a great stay. Nice house, great location, excellent communication with the owner.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela G.

23 Aug 2022

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

Amazing Cabin

This cabin was amazing. We loved the screen in patio. Loved the location and the kids loved going on adventures around the cabin.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

JASMIN E., HASLETT

17 Aug 2022

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

Amazing secluded getaway in the center of nature

I felt like we were far from the hustle of our normal chaotic lives and it was such a clean place and exactly what our family needed !

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary H.

9 Aug 2022

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

Golf vacation.

The property was perfect for what we were looking for. The house was more than we needed but we did need the porch to sit and relax. Lots of room inside too. Nice and clean. No close neighbors, no noise just peace. This would also be a great place for snowmobilers! Lots of trails to ride. We would rent it again. Great place.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stacy B.

24 July 2022

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

Cozy cabin

We wanted to say what a great stay we had. Very nice cabin. Easy access to town and the river. Host was quick to get back to us with any questions we had. We will definitely be booking with them again. It was nicely tucked in the woods for privacy. Loved the screened in porch to relax. Thanks again Linsi

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul Q.

20 July 2022

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

Nice secluded cabin in the woods

Stayed a week and the family really enjoyed it. This cabin has everything you need. Bring some groceries and relax. Linsi was very nice and asked if we needed anything and said we could text anytime if we had any issues. We didn’t have any issues. We don’t own any 4 wheelers or side by sides, but if we did this location would be great. There’s trails everywhere. There is places around that rent side by sides if you want though. Torch lake is just over an hour away. We rented a pontoon boat and did a day on the lake. It was wonderful.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul D.

24 June 2022

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

Privacy

Very nice place that you can relax at , and is certainly located to all the towns in the area .

Stayed 15 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Faith F.

7 June 2022

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

Away from it all.

If you are looking to get away from the hustle and bustle, this is the place. Surrounded by state land, you can take quiet walks and listen to nature, collect rocks or count how many different animals you find. The cabin was very clean, had everything we needed for a quite cousins get away. Make sure to take bug spray as you are in the forest and it is summer.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022