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Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock!

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Grayling Vacation Rental | 2BR | 1BA | 840 Sq Ft
Outdoor Space | North Branch Au Sable River | Private Dock
Living Room | Smart TV | Standing Fan
Living Room | Futon
Living Room

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Dock
  • Internet access
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Little Bear Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, West Twin Lake
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪18 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area

About this property

Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock!

Get away to Grayling to stay on the North Branch Au Sable River at this vacation rental! The 2-bedroom, 1-bath home boasts a cozy living room, spacious yard, and ample outdoor seating for relaxing summer nights. Come winter, visit Higgins Lake and Houghton Lake for ice fishing, while nearby trails offer miles of snowmobiling fun. With Hartwick Pines State Park nearby, and day trips to Traverse City and Mackinac Island within easy reach, this home ensures you have a great Mitten State getaway!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Private Dock | North Branch Au Sable River

Find four seasons of fun Up North at this cozy, welcoming, and ideally located cabin home that lets you both relax and adventure with loved ones!

Bedroom 1: Queen Bed | Bedroom 2: Full Bunk Bed | Living Room: Futon

RIVERFRONT FUN: Gas grill, hammock, screened porch, fire pit, stairs to river access, spacious terraced yard
INDOORS: Smart TVs, fans, recliner chairs, dining nook, cozy cabin style
KITCHEN: Well-equipped, gas range, drip coffee maker, toaster, cooking basics, dishware & flatware
GENERAL: Free WiFi (w/ high-speed ethernet cable), linens & towels
FAQ: Step-free access, no A/C
PARKING: Driveway (2 vehicles), trailers not permitted

-- THE LOCATION --

HIGGINS LAKE (~35 miles): Boating, swimming, fishing, jet skiing, waterskiing, ice fishing, snowmobiling
PARKS: Hartwick Pines State Park (16.9 miles), Otsego Lake State Park (19.7 miles), Mason Tract Pathway (26.4 miles), North Higgins Lake State Park (33.3 miles), Houghton Lake State Forest Park (41.5 miles)
WINTER ACTIVITIES: Hanson Hills Recreation Area (23.9 miles), West Higgins Lake Cross-Country Ski Trail (35.1 miles), Marl Lake ice fishing (38.7 miles), Tip-Up Town USA (47.9 miles), Snow Snake Ski & Golf (71.9 miles)
ATTRACTIONS: Call of the Wild Museum (25.0 miles), Gaylord's City Elk Park (25.5 miles), Liberty Valley Ranch (28.0 miles), Roscommon Zoo (28.9 miles), Bavarian Falls Park (31.4 miles), PaddleBrave Camp and Canoe (32.8 miles), Campbell's Canoe & Kayak Livery (34.4 miles)
GOLF: Garland Lodge and Golf Resort (15.1 miles), Michaywe Pines Golf Course (18.0 miles), Forest Dunes Golf Club (29.1 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Traverse City (64.8 miles), Star Line Ferry to Mackinac Island (88.6 miles)
AIRPORTS: Cherry Capital Airport (59.9 miles), Gerald R. Ford International Airport (184 miles)

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: The property does not have air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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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

Important information

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Property # 9510008
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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this holiday home is on a river. Garland and Michaywe Pines Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hartwick Pines State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Little Bear Lake - 15 min drive - 18.3 km
  • West Twin Lake - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 18 min drive - 24.3 km
  • Lake Louise - 19 min drive - 25.9 km
  • Au Sable River - 24 min drive - 31.0 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 92 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovell's Riverside Tavern - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Riverfront Grayling retreat with dock?

As of 6 July 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Riverfront Grayling retreat with dock on 18 Aug 2026 start from AU$330, 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 Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Riverfront Grayling Retreat w/ Fire Pit & Dock! located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Little Bear Lake, Hartwick Pines State Park and West Twin Lake. Guthrie Lake and Johannesburg Branch Library are also within 12 miles (20 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 21 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 21 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Classic Michigan Cabin

On a sweet little river Super clean and everything you need. Perfect for a family of 4.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

8/10 Good

Karlyn

Great relaxing getaway

Atmosphere is very relaxing! Home is clean and location is easy to get to.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

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

Wonderful property

Great stay, responsive host! Very well appointed and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve Z.

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

Nice cabin in the North Branch

A beautiful cabin decorated with trout fishing decor right on a North Branch of the Au Sable to iver.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie L.

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

Had an amazing experience

Cozy Cabin on the Au Sable. Great property and will be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

Charming cabin on the river

We stayed 2 nights and very much enjoyed this charming cabin. We found it very cozy and nice. The host provided so much to anticipate guest needs, including many kitchen items, spices, coffee, etc. Everything was in Good working order. We especially loved watching the river, the campfire fit outside, and looking at the stars from the dock. We would like to return. The cabin is close to a road, but there was not a great deal of road noise. Excellent property! excellent working order. We loved
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

North S.

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

By the Stream

Although this little renovated cabin is very near the Twin Bridge road it was a great spot. Literally less than 50 feet away from the Ausable River. Very well appointed with all sorts of trout decor right down to the dishes. Nice touches like foil in the drawer and good utensils and potsa dn pans. We did not use the TV but did use the internet. Only thing we would add is some juice glasses that can be used for juice or wine. We would recommend and would use again if in the area. Next time will bring a fly rod.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Dennis C.

Liked: Communication
Disliked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
First, this isnt near Grayling. Its more than 32 milesaway. No cell service within 10 miles. Not findable with GPS, when we contacted you to get directions y'all gave us wrong directions. Drove around for an hour and finally found it. Your info on the Wifi was wrong but owner left updated info. TV didnt work, the next day you sent someone try try to get it working but they couldnt. We decided to leave but the remotenessforced us to spend one night. When we packed our luggage in the morning we found BUGS from one bedroom had gotten into our clothes. Some of the cookware was permanently filthy. Now y'all want to hold back 400 of my payment instead of giving me a full refundfor this debacle.Other than that its a cute little place.
Bedroom bugs
Filthy cookware
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2025
Hi Dennis, thank you for sharing your feedback. We followed up with the owner, who would like to clarify the following:- The property’s official mailing address is Grayling, though it is approximately 20 miles from downtown. - The TV issue was due to a faulty Fire TV Stick; a new TV has since been installed.- The home receives regular exterior pest control, and no bug concerns have been reported by past guests.- When you chose to leave early, the owner offered to refund the unused nights, and we are confirming this has been processed.We appreciate your feedback as it helps us continue to improve.
Verified

6/10 Okay

Teresa H.

Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Location, listing accuracy

Not what i expected!

The property and location of this property was not what i expected. There is a house very close that you THINK is the home you rented as you pull up. It is very run down and a lot of junk outside of it. Also, the house is very close the road and the 'view' to the right is the road/underpass. There are no comments on either of these things in the reviews. I will admit that the location along with the house next door did create a bit of an uneasy feeling with me. The inside was cute enough. The water trickles out of the sink faucet but the shower works well. I am a light sleeper and the old heater turning on and off did keep me up at night. Overall I would probably not stay at this particular property again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Nov 2021
Hi Teresa, thank you for your review. We wanted to pass along the following feedback from the homeowners: "We are sorry to hear that the neighbor's house was off-putting. He doesn't keep up his house well, but no one will interfere with your time at our property. We will get the sink looked at--thank you for bringing that to our attention."
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

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

River Cabin Paradise

Very nice cabin on the river with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The welcome basket full of goodies was a nice extra touch. Close to Grayling and Gaylord for shopping and elk viewing. We had a wonderful time and would stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Allison B.

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

College Friends Weekend Reunion

Myself, 3 girlfriends, and a 6m.o. baby spent 2 nights here. It was cozy and the sound of the river was absolutely lovely. We grilled out the 1st night. The next day we hiked at Hartwick Pines, ate dinner at Paddle Hard Brewing, had a bonfire next to the river, and played card games. It was such a cute little cabin, and we had fun counting all the fish in the house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeff C.

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

Wonderful!

We will definitely be back! Loved the clean cottage, location and fly fishing on the Au Sable river. Perfect get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne C.

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

Great place!

Such a cute spot and adorable cabin!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

S D.

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

Beautiful cabin on the river

Very well kept cabin with a great view of the river. Had the opportunity to kayak in Grayling and rest. The porch was amazing and very much enjoyed.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

8/10 Good

Barry L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

elk hunt

We had a nice stay there. The cabin was equipped with everything we needed. Everything was nice and clean and comfortable. We couldn't access the TV for some reason. I did try to contact the local caretaker earlier in the week a couple of times, left a message twice but didn't get a call back. However, the VRBO staff answered my questions. We had a comfortable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie T.

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

Up north

Had a great time. Love kayaking the au sable. Quiet place. Stores not to far away. Would stay again. There could have been gas for.the BBQ though
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francesca L.

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

Relaxing

Great little cabin for our stay up north. Loved the screened in porch right on the river and the woodsy look of the cabin.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

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

Great Little Getaway

A cute, updated little cottage. The owners have taken the time to think of every detail/amenity. While internet was available, it was slow and made streaming a movie difficult. We just played games and had a campfire instead (plenty of wood available, but needed kindling)! Will definitely consider returning.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

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

Worth the drive

Very cute place on the river. Great place to relax.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John H.

Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steven J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

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