Fisherman's Retreat. On South Branch of AuSable River, Clean, Comfortable

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Fisherman's Cabin - Back -facing towards river

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4111.5 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available
Pet-friendly
Kitchen
Barbecue grill
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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Grayling, MI

Au Sable River
‪16 min drive‬
Forest Dunes Golf Resort
‪25 min drive‬
Hartwick Pines State Park
‪35 min drive‬
Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bear - Bedroom

2 Single Beds

Moose - Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Welcome to our fisherman's river cabin on the South Branch, with a dock on the river for leisurely relaxation. We are selectively renting this property that you will find to be well-equipped and clean. Almost new cabin, knotty pine interior with fly tying bench. Two bedrooms each with two beds and a futon in the living room. Cabin sleeps and has a maximum of 4 people. Kitchen is fully equipped with dishwasher, microwave, and oven, coffee maker, pots, pans, utensils. WiFi is rock solid. Property is automatically backed up by an integrated generator.

The property is on the S. Branch, just downstream from the legendary Mason Tract which has miles of wilderness river with no cabins, little fishing pressure, and great hiking trails. We are located 5 miles from Gates Lodge, and one mile away from Kneff Lake. Great area for fishing, hiking and bird watching. Please note this is a NON SMOKING PROPERTY inside and outside.

Important: When making reservations, please keep at least 1 full day open on both sides of your reservation. Cleaning crews need to be scheduled.

Property manager

Steven Loving

Languages

English

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Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

Parking available

Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Absolutely

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$20/night - extra cleaning fee

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

ENTIRE property is NO SMOKING; inside or out.

No Smoking anywhere on the property inside or out. No refunds for early departures.

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

Note from host: NO

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

Roscommon

Located in Roscommon, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forest Dunes Golf Resort and Grayling Country Club. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Grayling, MI

What's nearby

Wakeley Bridge Landing - 11 min drive - 10.5 km
Au Sable River - 16 min drive - 8.0 km
Mason Tract Pathway - 16 min drive - 11.9 km
Forest Dunes Golf Resort - 25 min drive - 9.1 km
Hartwick Pines State Park - 35 min drive - 27.5 km

Restaurants

‪Gallagher’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
‪Jim's Canoe Livery - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Fisherman's Retreat. On South Branch of AuSable River, Clean, Comfortable pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Fisherman's Retreat. On South Branch of AuSable River, Clean, Comfortable?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Fisherman's Retreat. On South Branch of AuSable River, Clean, Comfortable?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Fisherman's Retreat. On South Branch of AuSable River, Clean, Comfortable located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Au Sable River and Forest Dunes Golf Resort. Wakeley Bridge Landing and McMasters Bridge Landing are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

17 Nov 2024

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

Wonderful stay!

Perfect location and great for our needs. Host was super and great communication. Thank you

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Victor P.

15 Oct 2024

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

Fishing trip with friends

Awesome cadin. Really liked we were right on the river. Would definitely stayed there again

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

29 Sept 2024

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

Great location, great owner

We've made some great memories and had some great family time at this South Branch cabin on the AuSable. Close to Grayling, Hartwick Pines, the main branch of the AuSable, canoe liveries, fly shops, Mason Tract wilderness, Kneff Lake, Lake Margrethe, and Roscommon. Full kitchen and bathroom, great fly tying desk, bluegill pond, and grassy backyard overlooking the South Branch to just enjoy and let your south BREATHE! Just bring your towels, fishing gear, toothbrush, and food. We love this place. Thanks for sharing your gem with us, Steve. Looking forward to returning in 2025.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

4 Sept 2024

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

Another Great Week on the Au Sable!

Thanks, again, to Steve Loving for letting us enjoy the "Fisherman's Cabin" on the South Branch of the Au Sable River. It was another perfectly enjoyable week! I also want to comment on the quiet neighbors you have: Please pass along my gratitude to them all. It was almost as if we had the entire area completely to ourselves. We have rented cabins in the past and had to deal with noisy, partying neighbors day and night during our entire stay, but you are certainly blessed with some of the best!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

26 July 2024

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

South branch fun

The rental and location were great. Will definitely be back sometime!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

John K.

11 May 2024

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

Great Spot on the River

The location of this property is the best part. It is right on the South Branch of the Ausable. Very private and quiet. Fishing was great right out the back door. No cable television, but that is probably best to get you outside. The only thing is that you are expected to do more cleaning of the property at checkout than other properties. That is likely because of the difficulty of finding help cleaning the place due to it being remote. Overall, it was nice to get away and I had a great time fishing.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

28 Apr 2024

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

Great trip

This was a repeat family weekend for us at this property. Steve is a great host and communicator. House was stocked with all amenities needed, wifi was strong, and the view/grounds were impeccable. Close to Grayling if anything was needed. My kids loved fishing on site, and pizza from Paddle Hard Brewery can't be beat. Great wholesome, family weekend. We will be back!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

2 Oct 2023

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

Great stay, great place for small families

This is our second stay at the Fisherman's Cabin. Steve is a great communicator, and the place is great. Our family loves it. Great accommodations, river access, kids are obsessed with the bluegill pond, great wifi, kitchen/grill, big table for family meals and games, fly tying desk, back entrance with a great bench for puttingon fishing gear...close access to Grayling and Roscommon. The only minor wish list recommendation would be a thicker mattress on the futon or a different couch, but that's minor. I'd still grade the cabin a 99%. We love it, and I hope we can go back again in the future. Our young daughters (ages 4 and 6) ask all the time when we can go back to "fish camp." Thanks for helping us make great family memories.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

26 Aug 2023

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

Great stay on the South Branch.

Perfect location on a very fishable part of the South Branch of the Au Sable River about 13 miles east of Grayling, MI. This is definitely the best "fishing cabin" I've ever stayed in. Thanks for allowing me to be your guest. We will be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wesley S.

16 Aug 2023

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

Awesome

This place is as advertised, with ready access to the South Branch. We had a Wednesday to Sunday booking after a hectic week,and this property afforded us some much needed down time. It was the perfect match of isolation and convenient access to everything we needed (17 minutes from Grayling), and centralized access to all of the Au Sable. We didn't actually need to leave the property to enjoy nature, and so we didn't. This was pretty fantastic as I forgot my handy dandy Au Sable guidebook and would have had to rely upon memory to navigate to all the obscure honey holes around town. The rental is exactly as described in the photos, and is fully furnished with everything you need to have a good time. It was lovely fishing off the dock, and seeing people wrapping up their water sports day at the Smith Bridge pick up spot as they paddled through. 10/10 would recommend whether or not you're an angler.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Derek S.

9 Aug 2023

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

Love the river, will be back

As described, remote, Steven was a good communicator

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey R.

2 Aug 2023

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

Great Stay at the Fisherman's Retreat

The property was well maintained and as advertised. The interior was clean and comfortable. The location was great. We dropped our kayaks onto the South Branch from the property and had a wonderful kayak trip.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

10 July 2023

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

Excellent Stay

This has been one of the best VRBO experiences we have ever had. Excellent listing, communication, and property. Our only complaint is that we wished we would have booked a few more days. Looking forward to staying again in the future.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

26 May 2023

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

Great Place to Stay on a Beautiful River

Steve does a great job with the place. It sits on a special place on the South Branch. Couldn't have gone better.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon I.

17 May 2023

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

Great spot for a fishing weekend

Great central location for a fishing getaway. Peaceful setting and just as described. Would stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

23 Oct 2022

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

Perfect Getaway

Very nice location with the Ausable River running through the backyard. The overall property was very well maintained. Our dog had a blast and appreciate Steve allowing us to share some memories with him. Double thumbs up on this property.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

liga k.

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

nice fisherman's cabin

Very clean and updated cabin with everything necessary except you had to bring your own towels. Couldn't quite understand that reasoning. Also, it was listed rather in a confused way that one did not have use of the big house but only the little one. Perhaps, it needs to be stated differently so the renter understands exactly. The cabin was in a central location and the water was delightful.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradford M.

3 Aug 2022

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

Amazing

Place is just amazing as always Steven is a great host! 5 stars!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jorgen B.

30 July 2022

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

Peaceful

Zen moment.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Jo N.

25 July 2022

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

Weekend away Canoeing

Property is clean and well maintained. It is off the main road down a two track that opens up to a nice cabin complex right on the river. Family enjoyed playing in the river and canoeing/rafting. Downtown Grayling is just 16 minutes away. Perfect place for fishing. We saw many wildlife.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Norm S.

22 July 2022

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

Just What Dr. Ordered

We’ve stayed here several times and it keeps getting better. The property is peaceful, quiet and clean; it doesn’t get much better. Already looking forward to another stay! Thank you, Steve, for sharing!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan S.

15 June 2022

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

Great place

Beautiful cabin, great fishing the weekend we were there.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

scott r.

12 June 2022

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

stay

Quiet, cozy place on a nice section of the South Branch.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert K.

31 May 2022

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

Fishing Trip

Nice location and great owner.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

13 Oct 2021

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

Great spot on the Au Sable

This property is fantastic. Nice amenities, comfortable and a beautiful spot for fishing. The owner is great too.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

About the host

Hosted by Steven Loving

Hello, I have been fishing the AuSable for 30 years. If your a trout fisherman like me, enjoy the famous Mason Track of the South Branch, you will love this place. We do.

Why they chose this property

This property has been in our family for 15 years. We love the AuSable River and the surrounding area. You will enjoy the great outdoors of northern Michigan, fly-fishing, and swimming in the river.....if your up for it. : )

What makes this property unique

Fish out your back door. Take a walk up stream and fish down to the cabin. Enjoy the dock for cocktails and the large wrap around porch with a view of the river. If you have beginners they can practice their skills on the pond before hitting the stream.

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English

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bear - Bedroom

Moose - Bedroom

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

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