Located in Roscommon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Forest Dunes Golf Resort and B & B Sports Center & Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve and South Higgins Lake State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails.
North Higgins Lake State Park - 14 min drive - 18.8 km
Au Sable River - 18 min drive - 31.9 km
South Higgins Lake State Park - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
Hartwick Pines State Park - 21 min drive - 38.7 km
Restaurants
Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria - 8 min drive
Keeper’s Pub - 21 min drive
Jacks Place Roscommon - 7 min drive
Subway - 7 min drive
Fred's of Roscommon - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.
How much does it cost to stay at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?
As of 6 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve. on 10 Mar 2027 start from AU$497, 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 South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve. located?
Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Meads Landing and Wallace Park. Au Sable River Center and Tisdale Triangle Pathway are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
8.0
Very good
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Area was great. House was so so. Limited toilet paper, 1 coffee filter, no dish soap. Went into town to stock up on essentials so no big deal. Shower was limited in hot water so mostly cold showers but water did not drain well. Toilet over flowed so we tried to limit using bathroom. Didn’t use laundry nor dishwasher as we were fearful of water backing up. Called the owner to inform him of drainage and limited exit direction with bed sheets and towels.
This was the perfect spot for me and my 2 dogs to spend the weekend while visiting friends in the area. I liked the privacy and river access as well. The place is clean, but a little outdated (to be expected from a rustic cottage). I would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review
2/10 Terrible
Margaret K.
15 July 2026
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Our stay at this property was highly disappointing capped off by a completely false 250 post-stay charge.While we followed all house rules and strictly smoked outside the property, the host has falsely accused us of smoking indoors to levy an extra fee. To be entirely responsible and comply with rules, we smoked outdoors, collected all cigarette butts safely in a bottle, and placed them in the indoor trash exactly as instructed. Potential guests should be aware of the actual state of the property during our stay: Climate & Odor: The house was extremely hot upon arrival. Both the main house and the Florida room were incredibly damp, leaving a strong, persistent smell of mildew throughout. Plumbing Issues: The showers failed to get hot. Guest House Conditions: The guest house was in particularly rough shape—there were no working lights in the guest house shower, and we discovered a rodent nest inside the guest house vanity.We expected a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained home, but instead dealt with substandard conditions and a baseless penalty after checking out. I cannot recommend this property. Host is out of state and relies entirely on housekeeping feedback. Also the only 3 other reviews on this property are from 2024. No one stayed here in that past two years??? Or are they getting deleted. We will see how far this one gets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 19 July 2026
The owner's desire is for every guest to have a high quality experience. He regrets that it didn't meet with this guest's expectations. Every effort is made to present a clean comfortable house and guest cabin for every guest upon arrival and will make changes or corrections upon being notified. While some guests may have been smoking outdoors, unfortunately some of the smoke drifted indoors which required extra effort to clean it up and air it out even if it wasn't intentional on the guest's part. While said guest's security deposit was initially withheld to cover this additional expense it was released back to the guest.
Travelers who are considering renting this property should keep the following points in mind:
- It is in a secluded wooded area on the river and offers possibilities for canoeing and trout fishing as well as privacy.
- You should be a non-smoker and have some tolerance for the fact that the house may at times be in less than ideal condition such as having bad odors, too hot or too cold, cobwebs, etc especially since it is semi-rustic in a natural setting and hasn't been occupied for a considerable length of time. It wasn't able to be used for much of last year due to a well failure and which necessitated the drilling of a new well. The vast majority of guests over the years have reported having a positive experience.