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Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination

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Property grounds
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Property grounds
Property grounds

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Lovells, MI
  • West Twin Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Otsego Lake State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination

Heron House

Steps from the north branch of the Ausable River, the Heron House is well known for its wide stretches and scenic splendor, quality fly fishing and friendly surroundings.

The river running in front of the cottage has a rich history. A hundred years ago, the world's foremost titans of industry would fish here and relax in the meadows alongside these most famous Michigan waters.

The clean, classically decorated chalet offers a warm, and cozy feel. The large attached summer room and covered porch provide a great place to entertain if an afternoon shower comes calling and the propane grill is perfect for cookouts. Satellite TV, cell phone booster and internet wi-fi offer further remote conveniences.

The fishing is great in the day and throughout the evening and night. Gaylord, Grayling and Lewiston all offer great entertainment options and are within a half hour drive on paved country roads.

The Heron House Chalet is located less than a mile downstream from Lovells. Come and make memories!

Property manager

Kerby and April Sides
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs and cats (limit 2 total)
Do not leave pets unattended in cottage.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No RV's, campers, or tents allowed in the yard.
Report any damage immediately. We understand that accidents can happen and just want to be made aware of them ASAP.
Do not leave pets unattended for long periods of time unless they have their own kennel and will not bark as to disturb the neighbors.

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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this chalet is on the waterfront. Garland and Michaywe Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Lovells, MI

What's nearby

  • West Twin Lake - 18 min drive - 14.3 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 25 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Garland - 27 min drive - 22.2 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 39 min drive - 38.4 km
  • Au Sable River - 47 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovells Riverside Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Valhalla Ranch - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is 8.8 mi (14.2 km) from West Twin Lake and 9.1 mi (14.7 km) from Hartwick Pines State Park. Little Bear Lake and Guthrie Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 85 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 85 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kevin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald P.

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

Fun

Location was great. Neighbors were all awesome. Great times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

fred l.

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

Peaceful

Quiet and peaceful! Nice river. Relaxing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy B.

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

A++

What a great place to stay on a beautiful stretch of the river!! Just what we needed! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Tanya H.

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

Family trip

Great communication, we had to make changes and it was very easy. The place was great for what we needed, lots of fishing and relaxing. Very close to a store and bar/restaurant. Everything you need is there; all dishes, towels and bedding. Be sure to get firewood. The dock to the water is much older than photos show and has quite a bit of overgrown brush but still accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Lovely Place for a Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time a Heron House. Very cozy and quiet. Great access to the river. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erica J.

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

Weekend stay in Lovell

Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Located right on riverfront property so great if you like to fish. The host was very responsive and able to answer any questions. Grayling military base is located nearby so tov may hear some testing going on if they are doing any explosive drills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N.

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

I love the heron house

A truly amazing getaway. A++
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha H.

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

perfect spot for tubbing

Blast from the past and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessie N.

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

A perfect stay!

For a flyfishing Dad with 5 young children it was absolutely perfect. Too much to say, it could not have been any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee B.

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

Loved this place!

Great location, amazing hosts. Could not have felt more welcomed by our hosts or the neighbors. Beautiful property right on the Au Sable. Walked right out to great fishing and relaxed in a very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Justin A.

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

Great stay on the river

Great place, clean, convenient, and beautiful property. Plenty of brook trout and tons of stuff to do outside. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence W.

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

Great property and location

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lori S., Royal Oak, MI

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

Happiness at the Heron House!

Property and home were as expected, from listing/photos. We loved the location and it's always so nice to be right on the water! We would recommend this property. Location and neighborhood was peaceful and enjoyable! Neighbors were even very friendly!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carey F.

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

Great Location

This house is in a great location for kayaking. The neighbors were friendly, the house was clean, and it was a great spot to spend a quiet, long weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Perfect

Exactly what we wanted. Rustic, streamside, relaxed, dog friendly. Hot sticky buns from down the road, terse comments from the fly shop (I’d expect nothing less), April mailed us a key we forgot. A+. Northern MI for the win!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Mike and Mary C.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Adequate but not as clean as I like.

Mattresses were comfortable but old food in the cupboards and personal effects in most dressers were not expected and prevented full use of the house. Felt the price we paid was a bit more than the value provided.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Well over priced

My wife and I have tried numerous different river front properties between Grayling and Mio area. This trip was a special occasion, so we decided to pay a higher price to get a nicer place, so we rented this house (Monday - Thursday no weekend days). The house turned out to be much less desirable than the much cheaper places we've been staying at. Based on the other rentals we've stayed at in the area, it's my opinion, this property is very over priced .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Maryann H., Carey

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

Trip to river for rest and relaxation.

We had a wonderful time enjoying the peace and quiet. I was able to read while my husband fished. Great combination!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori D.

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

Very much enjoyed our stay!

We were very comfortable in well laid out comfortable up north home. The large yard sits riverside and is beautiful. Easy check in and communication. Thanks for having us!
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ashley E.

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

Loved, loved, loved it

Great place for anyone. Me and my bf had a wonderful time. We plan to go every year. Especially if we have kiddies. It's perfect. The hosts are very responsive and friendly. Wish I could rate it higher.. have fun
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

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

Fantastic getaway on the Au Sable River

My wife and dog went up north with our friend over Memorial Weekend and we had a great time. Upon arrival we noticed the cabin was clean and smelled fresh. The check-in process was a breeze. The cabin had all the amenities we needed (blankets, towels, condiments, grill tools, etc.). Once we unpacked everything we explored the back yard and river. The property sits right on the Au Sable River and its amazing. Very serene and quiet. We met some of the neighbors and their dogs and everyone was super friendly. Our dog Booker made some friends this weekend. Throughout the day we saw some fly fisherman go down the river, which was interesting to watch. We walked down to the corner store for some supplies (10 min walk) and there was a pop up tent sale across the street. We chatted with the locals who were also friendly and made us feel welcomed. Overall we had a good time and I would highly recommend this location to anyone who wants that classic Up North feel. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

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

Great cozy cabin

Nice quiet spot on the river. It was nice to be able to walk up to the bridge and fish.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Just what we needed

We were looking for a long weekend get away on the water and it provided just that. Cute little house and an awesome property!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

8/10 Good

Carolann K.

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

Vey relaxing!

Thank you Kerby and April for sharing your great river spot with us! My family and especially our fur babies really enjoyed our stay. The only thing we had issue with was no fault of yours. We had our dogs leashed up as requested but our neighbors upstream didn't have the same courtesy and had a visit from a very big German Sheppard, thankfully, there was no incidents.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

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