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Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Luzerne, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Mentor Township Hall
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, M33 Roadside Park
    ‪13 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest

Clean, Cozy and Perfectly Decorated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cabin bordering the Huron National Forest.... just a short walk to the Scenic Big Creek. We are centrally located to all points of interest in Oscoda County.
You will be pleased to find a host of basic amenities. This is the perfect place to unplug from your busy life and enjoy watching the various wildlife and many bird species right out your window, relax, read a book and don't forget a quiet starry night campfire. Your stay can include many outdoor activities, such as: visiting the large neighboring Amish community with their tidy farms and unique stores, fishing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, ATV riding, hiking, scenic overlooks and much more. We find that when many of our guests arrive they prefer to just stay and enjoy the very unique, quiet and natural surroundings.

This Cabin is an Adult Only Rental. We welcome 3 night minimum stays as well as weekly rentals.

* One of our main goals is to keep guests costs at a minimum. We do not charge a cleaning fee and you will not see a " Host Fee" when you finalize your booking. For everyone's convenience fiberoptic wifi is available. There is a Verizon Cell tower in our Village of Luzerne. We provide an up to date T.V. and D.V.D. player so bring your favorite movies and connectivity devices along.

*** Please be sure to click on amenities then click "view all amenities" for a list.


- We are located in Oscoda County within the Huron National Forest and the Ausable River Valley.

-We are currently the 6th least populated county in the state, this includes the U.P. Counties.


There are several points of interest in the area.....

- A large Amish Community in the Mio area with many tidy farms and interesting retail stores.

- There is a very large network of ATV and Snowmobile Trails.

- Horse Back Riding
* our area is part of the "Michigan Shore to Shore Trail"

- Cross Country Skiing
"Loud Creek"

- Golfing:
"Fairview Hills"
"Cedar Valley"
" Garland"

- All Species Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing the Ausable. There are many access points for fishing and many canoe liveries in the area.

- Hiking:
"The Luzerne Board Walk"
A peaceful hike above the cedar swamp to the Big Creek bridge and beyond

- 3 Scenic Overlooks:
"Camp Ten Bridge"
"Consumers Energy Overlook"
"McKinley Road Overlook"

- Ma Deeters in Luzerne provides great food and drinks

- Luzerne Express (gas and grocery) is next door to Ma Deeters.

- Mio has several good Restaurants / Pizza shop / Bar ( Mio Saloon ) and a larger grocery store (Family Fare).

- Luzerne Zip 48636

- Mio Zip 48647

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
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Important information

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Property # 1976976vb
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Luzerne

Luzerne is home to this cabin. Garland and Forest Dunes Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling.
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Luzerne, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 5 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Mentor Township Hall - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
  • M33 Roadside Park - 13 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Huron National Forest Visitor Center - 14 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Wakeley Lake - 20 min drive - 34.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ma Deeter's Tavern - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lost Creek Sky Ranch - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Flyin R Pizza Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Deez Camp 10 - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest?

As of 9 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest on 5 June 2026 start from AU$173, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest located?

Situated in Luzerne, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and 2.6 mi (4.2 km) from Au Sable River. Smith Lake Park and Smith Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 126 out of 132 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 132 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 132 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 132 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as described,the host was very pleasant and responded to to any question promptly. Very please with our stay and will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cody E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy cabin with everything you need. Was very nice to enjoy time with family and make new memories.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We wanted to get away for the weekend, and of course we came back to our most loved cabin! It’s so inviting, and beautiful in the winter. The hosts are wonderful, communication is outstanding! We will definitely be back! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was great. Clean and wonderful. The small town of Mio has just enpugh in it to make it a great place to stay. Nick.and Laura were great hosts, everything was setup for our visit and everything was perfect.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Have stayed here before. always clean and quiet. Great hostess/owner
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tara H.

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

Great stay

The cabin was very nice and well maintained. Would love to stay another time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Loretta

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a wonderful stay! Property is beautiful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Walked in to a perfectly clean and welcoming cabin. Location was just what we wanted, quiet but yet not too far from the city. Loved watching the birds in the morning. We would book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ed H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time in this beautiful cabin. It had everything we needed to relax for our long weekend. We loved the two porches and spent most of our time outside. Definitely recommend for a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

john n.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was perfect. Although very close to road, there was very little traffic at all. We would probably pay a cleaning fee rather than do the cleaning ourselves.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

George H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We found the cabin was well equipped. Wi-Fi access worked perfectly. The cabin layout provided plenty of room making it a comfortable place to relax. We enjoyed the outdoor seating with pleasant views. The kitchen was well equipped and easy to prepare meals in.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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

Great cabin experience!!

The place was nice and cozy just like a cabin should be. An excellent stay would highly recommend 10 out of 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH M.

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

Awesome

Beautiful cabin in a quiet wooded area, love it! Lots of good fishing nearby.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

Another great stay

My second stay at this property and also terrific. Friendly and communicative owners, and the location is excellent for seeing a bit of the Michigan outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nathan H.

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

Excellent place to stay

Such a amazing place to stay, super homely, very well stocked, clean and cozy. The owners have excellent communication and wonder people
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

matt S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good cabin. Communication with property owners was excellent. I have no complaints.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic! Everything was as promised. Clean, comfortable and extremely unique place. Felt very welcomed. Communication was great. Would highly recommend this property
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property presented exactly as listed. Beautiful little cabin in the woods. We were able to get out and kayak the Au Sable, explore the area, and just enjoy some down time away from the city. Nick was extremely responsive and provided excellent directions. We would definitely like to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

chris and sue u.

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

2024 trip

great cabin awesome stay. beautiful area excellent 4 wheeling area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica K.

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

Beautiful cabin, generous hosts

We booked for 4 days over
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee F.

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

Great place!

This a great getaway cabin for two for the weekend. The place was spotless and beautifully updated. The hosts were great and we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

Great little cabin

Terrific. Very nice hosts and comfortable for a few night getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ron M.

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

Nice, clean, birding cabin

Nice little cabin. Great for watching birds and exploring Luzerne & Mio.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

A very nice place to stay.

We had a wonderful experience. Nice place to stay. Even enjoyed a nice fire. We certainly would recommend it to our friends. We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

A wonderful weekend away from it all

It was so nice to come Up North to this little cabin in the woods. It was a very nice place to stay, very quiet and clean. I might do this again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Laura Custance

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We cherish this part of Michigan and all that it has to offer.

My Grandparents purchased their property 3 miles north of Luzerne on the Big Creek way back in 1944. They started building their "Red" Cabin in 1965 ( I was 2 years old ).

My wife Laura and I purchased their Cabin in 1997 and have over the years purchased a few others in the area for the purpose of preservation. All of our properties are somewhat connected and private. We live in one that is centrally located to the rest. We do have 1 exception which is a Cabin on the outskirts of Mio.
Mio is 6 miles away and is the County Seat.

What makes this property unique

- We are located in Oscoda County. We are currently the 6th least populated county in the state, this includes the U.P. Counties.

- We are located within the Huron Nation Forest and the Ausable River Valley.

There are several points of interest in the area.....

- A large Amish Community in the Mio area with many tidy farms and interesting retail stores.

- There is a very large network of ATV and Snowmobile Trails.

- Horse Back Riding
* our area is part of the "Michigan Shore to Shore Trail"

- Cross Country Skiing
"Loud Creek"

- Golfing:
"Fairview Hills"
"Cedar Valley"
" Garland"

- All Species Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing the Ausable. There are many access points for fishing and many canoe liveries in the area.

- Hiking:
"The Luzerne Board Walk"
A peaceful hike above the cedar swamp to the Big Creek bridge and beyond

- 3 Scenic Overlooks:
"Camp Ten Bridge"
"Consumers Energy Overlook"
"McKinley Road Overlook"

- Ma Deeters in Luzerne provides great food and drinks

- Luzerne Express (gas and grocery) is next door to Ma Deeters.

- Mio has several good Restaurants / Pizza shop / Bar ( Mio Saloon ) and a larger grocery store (Family Fare).

- Luzerne Zip 48636

- Mio Zip 48647

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