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The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters

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A hot tub with blue LED lights, a wooden deck, and a view of a red cabin in the background.
A kitchen with grey cabinets, a white microwave, a wooden island, and a patterned rug.
A kitchen with granite countertops, a built-in stove, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A two-story house with a porch and a fenced yard.
A cozy bedroom with a wooden bed, a stone fireplace, a ceiling fan, and a headboard with horizontal slats.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Beach equipment
    A rare find — beach equipment ready to go for your days by the sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Au Sable River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hanson Hills Recreation Area
    ‪14 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bed Room

3 Single Beds

Front Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crawford County Historical Museum and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grayling Country Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 10 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 14 min drive - 16.3 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 48.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 83 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Spikes Keg O Nails - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪MI Mezcalito Mexican Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 6 miles (10 km) of Au Sable River, Grayling Fish Hatchery and Grayling Hospital. Hartwick Pines State Park and Rayburn Property Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 64 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 64 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 64 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent! Will stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed the stay, would definitely come back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house and property on the river. Had any amenity we could think of for a comfortable stay. Thank you and can’t wait to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our party of 5 adults had a great stay. I especially enjoyed the hot tub and the deck seating options. The house and grounds are lovely. It is all set up very well for guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location, and the house was gorgeous. We were only there for a short stay, but would return. Host was very gracious in meeting our needs.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host was great and very quick to respond to messages. We enjoyed our stay very much. The home was very clean and pet friendly. They had everything available that you could imagine to make your stay enjoyable.Beautiful river property. We hope to stay there again !!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was well maintained and very clean. Couple of little things we appreciated were the light switches were all labeled and there was a wagon by the driveway to help bring things down the hill to the house. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property has everything you need for a relaxing, riverside stay. Very clean and well organized and lots of sleeping options, including a room with three twin beds! Fabulous hot tub, firepit, and two sets of washers and dryers! We had a wonderful stay and will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of our favorite properties on the Au Sable. Clean smelling water and nice showers. Easy access to groceries, and downtown Grayling. Nice river access and plenty of amenities at the house itself. House is nicely divided between living space on one side, and sleeping space on the other so early sleepers aren't disturbed by any late night movies.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give them 6 stars for cleanliness I would! It's a beautiful property, The kitchen is well stocked and the river there is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

AuSable cottage stay

Great place to stay near the AuSable River!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect. Everything is made so convenient and comfortable for you. Definitely recommend checking this place out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property near the water! Thanks for the ease of booking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, location and host

A terrific setting for our family trip. Cabin was spotless. Not a single negative thing to say.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ladies Trip Up North

Lovely stay! Beautiful area and home!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great home

This is a lovely property that accommodated a group of us for a weekend away. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Guest/Renter

Great accommodations!! Lovely Visit! Many Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect place for guys hunting weekend. Extremely nice inside and out and totally clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for Sibling get together

Place was comfortable, clean and the property was beautiful. Just wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Home and Property

We needed a place to stay for one night and what a beauty we picked. Feels like home and plenty of beds to chose from.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Property! Great Location! Great Hosts!

We had a great time at the Castaway! The property was perfect. We will definitely be coming back next year for another fishing trip on the Au Sable River.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Golf & kayak group

Great place for paddling. Right on The Au Sable making it convenient. Good golfing choices nearby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect property

Great property! Loved the goats and chickens, big hit with everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
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