Dream Log Cabin on Big Creek

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9.8

Exceptional

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8325 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Washer

Explore the area

Grayling, MI

Au Sable River28 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park37 min drive
Garland37 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)103 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Child Bed

Loft

1 Double Bed

Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 3

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

This log home was built in 2007 and features a spacious well supplied kitchen with stainless steel appliances. Hand crafted woodwork is found throughout the house. Two fireplaces compliment the great room and the lower level man cave. Three private bedrooms and a loft bedroom compliment the home. There are 2 1/2 bathrooms with a whirlpool tub in the master bath.

Located on a large section of private waters on Big Creek you can walk out the back door and fish secluded areas. Walking down the quarter mile driveway leads to vast areas of snowmobile and walking trails. Large sections of state land for deer hunting and upland game with this area being known for its grouse and woodcock populations.

Four miles from the world renowned fly fishing destination of the North and Main Branches of the AuSable River. The near by rivers have an abundance of natural trout in them for the fly fishing enthusiast. Local guides are available for instruction and float trips. The outdoor enthusiast is always within minutes of their destination.

Golfers are fifteen minutes from the world class Garland golf Course and only 40 minutes away from the beautiful courses in the Gaylord area.

Snowmobilers can take the driveway and go any direction, taking trails that cover huge areas of northern lower Michigan. Cross country skiers can travel 15 to 20 minutes to trails a Forbush Corners, Garland Resort or Hartwick Pines. Walking out the door and skiing on 60 acres which the homeowners often do is always an option.

If just relaxing and getting away from it all is your passion then enjoy the swing on the large front porch with your morning coffee or sit on the back deck overlooking a meadow with Big Creek flowing through it. A portion of the deck is screened for your comfort.
This log home is a hunting and fishing cabin. There are many wildlife and fish mounts throughout the house as well as pictures and books about hunting and fishing. If any firearms are on the property they will be locked in a safe.

All together this is what Northern Michigan is about.

We built this cabin because of it's abundance of wildlife and it's access to the local rivers. We have enjoyed the beauty that it presents to us on a daily basis.l

Property manager

Rick Guild

Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Pool

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

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

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River, while AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum 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 - 28 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park - 37 min drive
Garland - 37 min drive
AuSable Artisan Village - 37 min drive
South Higgins Lake State Park - 66 min drive

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 104 min drive

Restaurants

‪Lovells Riverside Tavern - ‬15 min drive
‪Rustic Inn - ‬25 min drive
‪Valhalla Ranch - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dream Log Cabin on Big Creek pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Dream Log Cabin on Big Creek?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dream Log Cabin on Big Creek?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Dream Log Cabin on Big Creek located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within 12 miles (20 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest, Au Sable River and Mason Tract Pathway. Garland and West Twin Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Rachel S.

22 May 2024

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

Great access to trails, lots of space to spread out

Came up with 2 families with children- lots of space to spread out. Kitchen had everything we needed. Only "issue" was the grill is quite poor - could use an upgrade. Great location, though. Thank you!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P., Middlebury, IN

24 Sept 2023

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

Hunters Cabin Remote

What Ana maxing cabin! We stay in 6-8 VRBO’s per year and this one stands out. Highly recommend this property! FYI…. No internet and spotty cell reception which was amazing. Happy relaxing here!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brandon F.

19 Sept 2023

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

Great secluded getaway!

Great house and property! We had a great time and it’s very relaxing and would definitely go back. The only down side is really no cell reception except in the kitchen, but wasn’t a deal breaker we would just be more prepared for next time. Also, there wasn’t much of a path down to the creek but we still managed to make it there. Would be a perfect spot to clear a small area for some chairs and to be able to sit by the creek.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dave F.

27 Aug 2023

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

The Who Crew

Its a long story for the title. All 8 of us had a great time. We had everything we needed to have a very enjoyable time

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

18 Aug 2023

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

Best Family Getaway

Great property to stay at, everything you could need and more! Communication with the host was great, answered all our questions before and after booking. We brought our ATVs and trails were easily accessible. Great place to spend the week enjoying the outdoors!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joey S.

1 Aug 2023

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

Great Private Place

We all had a great weekend stay and enjoyed the very spacious cabin, privacy, and secluded location. The house is very well stocked with lots of great and helpful amenities. Communication before our stay with hosts was very easy and responsive. Thanks again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neal G J.

18 July 2023

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

Home in the woods

Wonderful well appointed property with all the amenities of a home located in a very remote and beautiful setting. Could not have been more comfortable. My compliments to the host.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stephanie B., Chesterfield, Michigan

5 July 2023

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

Nice getaway

We enjoyed our stay at the Dream Log Cabin. We planned a golf trip for our sons and found this listing that was relatively close to the golf course. The cabin has everything needed for your stay. Lots of fun things to look at in the home. Only drawback is that the trail to the creek isn’t maintained so there’s no view of the water or way to get to it. The property is very secluded if that’s what your looking for.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

30 June 2023

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

Wonderful cabin

We had a wonderful stay in the beautiful cabin,

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian O.

4 May 2023

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

Rented for trout opener

Overall we could not of asked for more. The property is absolutely beautiful and secluded. Not a far drive from the north branch of the au Sable with plenty of places to fish. Will be renting again in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Polina K.

8 Sept 2022

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

Very Peaceful Retreat

Our family of four spent a long holiday weekend at Rick and Ann's lovely cabin. The cabin was everything it promised to be - very tranquil and peaceful with no one to disturb us, except for the occasional woodland creature that kept us company while we spent time outside playing games and cooking over the campfire out back. This home is quite large, which is what we were looking for - for everyone to have their own space they could retreat to when they wanted to, as well as large gathering spaces for the family to have meals and spend time together. The home is very spacious and beautifully decorated. As the listing says, there is not great internet on the property or in the area, which was fine for us, as we were really looking to get away and unplug from everything for a few days. We would definitely love to come back here again in the future!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol G., Clewiston Florida

30 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful, Quite and Comfortable Stay

We were four adults who golfed during the day and enjoyed the quite solitude in the evening. Appreciated the fire put, although we could have used more firewood. The whole house was like a lodge and very well furnished with everything you could want. The only thing we thought was missing was a map of the area and we would have liked to hiked to the nearest water, done some fishing and exploring, but could not find any cleared paths. Be sure to explain explicit directions to property, because you are correct…the GPS directions were way off!! It was a great adventure for us!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kevin C.

14 Aug 2022

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

Peaceful, nature, quiet, beautiful log cabin.

The log cabin was great. Everything was clean and nice. Everything was provided and more. The property was really nice and full of nature. Loved the front porch and back deck for just hanging out and enjoying nature. Very happy with the whole experience. Thanks!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

John E.

8 Aug 2022

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

Great quiet getaway

Fanatic stay. Everything was exactly as described with the property. Great place, great location, great communication. Highly recommend if you are looking to get away from it all and just enjoy being outdoors in nature.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rajeev B.

7 Aug 2022

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

Perfect cabin in the woods

Property is quite elaborate about what it offers in amenities, including widespread worded views and absolute quietness. There were at least a dozen useful things we didn’t expect at the property and brought with us to realize that owners went extra mile to ensure convenient stay, including toothbrushes in all bathrooms. The cabin setting and interiors are so unique that we spent 2 hours just taking pictures. Thanks Rick and Ann. We made wonderful memories.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Erik F.

18 July 2022

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

Perfect for a short getaway.

Very nice and well Maintained home. Secluded but Close enough to town to make a trip if needed. Thank you for sharing your home with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

nicole e., Where do you live?

11 July 2022

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

Family vacation at the Guild’s Cabin

Our family of 6 adults stayed at the Guild’s beautiful cabin for a week over the 4th of July. We enjoyed every minute of it and all it had to offer. We enjoyed the beautiful view and deck as well as nightly camp fires. We saw lots of wildlife including a bear! The accommodations were great and lots of amenities throughout the cabin. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jerry M.

30 June 2022

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

Wonderful remote cabin with great access to ORV trails

The cabin was very spacious, clean and stocked well for cooking in. The grounds were very beautiful. We came to enjoy the ORV trails and we’re able to access local trails right from the cabin and it was close to other nearby trail systems. Perfect remote get away! Thank you for sharing your home.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Joe F.

23 June 2022

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

Excellent cabin, very remote.

Perfect

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christine G.

23 May 2022

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

Smack dab in the middle of nature

Relaxing and restorative! We had 7 adults. Everyone had enough for privacy as well as interaction. Table easily sits 8. The living room with two couches and rocker were comfy and roomy. From the wonderful back porch we saw a fox, bald eagle, rose breasted grosbeak, and brown creeper and many other birds. Home and kitchen were well stocked. Comfortable relaxing and homey. We will be back.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy G.

20 Aug 2021

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

Amazing home and location!

We enjoyed a family vacation with our adult children. Great location, if you really want to get away to peace and quiet. We brought yard games, played cards every evening and enjoyed several bon fires. Lovely home and very clean! Would go back every year!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

William

9 Aug 2021

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

Great Place to get away

This is our second year renting Rick and Ann's Cabin. It is a beautiful place to get away from the daily hustle and worries. It is about equal distance between Grayling and Mio so there are plenty of places to eat and lots to do. There is very little internet service in the cabin which is nice to unplug and relax. The cabin is well kept and very clean, and Rick and Ann always leave a nice welcome note with instructions for the cabin. I would highly recommend this cabin for anyone staying in the area. Thanks again Rick and Ann for sharing your wonderful cabin with us!!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

stephen y.

5 Aug 2021

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

great stay in a very wuiet area

Ricks has a great home, everything works as is should, lots of parking for large groups. than, lots of bathrooms, we had a great stay, Stephen

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dustin E.

28 July 2021

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

Amazing Stay!

As a family looking for a house to stay that offered wide open space, rustic cabin living, and all the amenities you would expect for a place in northern Michigan, we weren’t disappointed! Rick’s cabin is simply amazing; great build and layout for a log cabin, yet very functional like a modern home. Games like scrabble brought on some nostalgia playing with my parents growing up, while s’mores at the ready had our child making memories to look back on one day. While during the day the place got a bit warm (as other reviews stated), air conditioners were installed in the upstairs rooms and with proper placement of tue included fans, we found that we could keep the place at a very tolerable temp during the day and even quite chilly at night - all this during one of the hottest weeks of summer. One thing of note could be that the beds should probably be at minimum queen sized and a bit more firm. If this place had the better and bigger beds it would honestly be worth coming back to time and time again. We were communicated with extremely well and thought the cabin and quiet location were exactly what we needed as a family. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Frank G.

28 July 2021

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

Dream Cabin Review

Everything went outstanding on this family stay in the Grayling area. The log house was beautiful and the remote area of the cabin was as described and exceeded our expectations. The hosts were extremely friendly and easy to contact for questions. Overall the stay was truly a memorable experience!!!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2021

About the host

Hosted by Rick Guild

We are retired teachers who enjoy the outdoors. We spend time at our Log Cabin fishing , hunting and gathering together with our family and friends.

Why they chose this property

We have owned this property for 40 years. The current log home was built after our retirement. We continue to enjoy all the outdoor activities and beauty this area has to offer.

What makes this property unique

Our home features a large front porch with a swing. Custom woodworking is featured in the entry, on the Great Room fireplace, the kitchen cabinets and the lower level bar. The rear deck with a screened section overlooks a meadow with Big Creek running through it.