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River Retreat-Hot tub beginning Dec 12, 2025. Park/Ride to snowmobile trails

Grayling vacation home with kitchen

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathrooms204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Schuss Mountain
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪13 min drive‬

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About the area

Grayling

On river.A stay at this vacation home places you within half a mile (1 km) of Hartwick Pines State Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Au Sable River. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Grayling Hospital and Wakeley Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Au Sable River - 13 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 21 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Houghton Lake - 31 min drive - 55.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Spikes Keg O Nails - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

River Retreat-Hot tub beginning Dec 12, 2025. Park/Ride to snowmobile trails

Plenty of room to park and turn around your trucks and trailers and ride your ATV/ORV from the property. Lewiston Grade Road ORV trail is 1/4 from here. Your cozy river retreat awaits in Grayling, Michigan at this secluded and peaceful 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath home on the East Branch of the Au Sable River. One king bed, three queen beds and 2 queen sleeper sofas, and a futon offer enough space for family and friends to gather for a time of fun, adventure and relaxation. In addition to all that Northern Michigan has to offer, you are in the heart of "river country" with world-renowned trout fishing on the Au Sable River as well as the near-by Manistee River. With close proximity to ORV trails there is no need to trailer your "toys" as you can ride directly from the house...and there is plenty of room for parking in the circular driveway and beyond. In addition, you are close to horse trails, snowmobile trails, hiking trails and Hartwick Pines. Additional spaces include an additional living room with a sofa bed and an office space with a futon. It's easy to see why you'll be able to unwind at our cabin...sit out on the upper deck and listen to the river rushing by. Or sit down on the lower patio, basking in the sun and watching the fish jump. So, whether you have a large group that needs a lot of space for a lot of people OR if you just need a nice, quiet getaway, this place will not disappoint! Fully stocked and ready for you to have a comfortable, relaxing and enjoyable stay!

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,200 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 25
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 25. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

River Retreat-Hot tub beginning Dec 12, 2025. Park/Ride to snowmobile trails Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 24 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Daryl R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Everything stocked and clean. the house and property are absolutely gorgeous. We will more than likely be returning at some point
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house on the Ausable very comfortable will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James J.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful and very comfortable home with great living spaces on both levels. The setting on the east branch of the AuSable River is beautiful.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John B., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness
Great experience and owner could not have been better.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

michelle k.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect, just perfect! Compliments on the host for how well stocked everything was. They had everything you could imagine and more. The property was gorgeous and the house was in great shape. Would stay here again or any place this host owns!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home! Mattresses are super comfy! Dishes and kitchenware were top notch! Kids loved playing in the creek! Close to ATV trails. Loved the attention to detail for guests such as nighlights, extra blankets and plenty of supplies!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place. Our family had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing property! Everything was well stocked and very clean. Check in/out instructions were explained well and easy to execute. Beds and furniture are comfortable, plenty of outdoor seating. Hosts notified us of important info throughout the stay and communication with them was easy. WiFi works great. 10/10 definitely recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
The property was VERY beautiful and private. The house was extremely clean and they had everything you would need for a weekend stay, or longer!! The hosts were very communicative and friendly. There was plenty of yard space for games as well as a beautiful patio and basement hang out space. HIGHLY recommend staying here, we will be back in the future!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheri M., Dearborn, MI

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed here for our annual family vacation. The house had plenty of room for our entire party of 7 adults and 3 kids. The home is fully stocked with every comfort of home. The bonus was a high chair and stroller which came in handy. The house was very clean and and had very cute decor. We loved the river in the back yard. We did a river walk, floated on tubes and just enjoyed our private creek. The hosts were great and replied in a timing manner to any questions. Great experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great spot

Location was awesome and relaxing. Sat in the river. Did some fishing. Host was amazing. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very accommodating house and property on the East branch of the Au Sable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Madison H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous time with our friends and kids!

We brought our kids and came with friends and their family! 6 adults and 7 kids in total!Loved these things about the property:- ample outdoor patio furniture- secluded- house was clean and modern for a cabin- plentiful and soft towels/blankets- accommodating host
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chandler C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended!! The house was great, clean, well-organized, very detail oriented (labels on everything), excellent amenities, and plenty of room for your whole family. The river in the back yard is simply amazing, a babbling brook to fall asleep to was to die for. There was plenty of space around the property for kids to run around, or to have yard games, etc. The location of the house is only 12 minutes from downtown Grayling, so getting groceries or takeout food was no problem at all. There was plenty to do outdoors as well. Not only is there a river in the back yard, you are virtually across the main road from Hartwick Pines State Forest, which has plenty of things to do with the family, including 2 small lakes with fishing platforms safe for little kids. Hartwick also has miles of hiking trail, a logging museum, and a playground for the kiddos.Again, I would highly recommend this property, and we will most definitely be staying here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paige V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely perfect!

The property was beautiful, even with the ice storms that happened, the owners made sure to clear the backyard of branches for our wedding ceremony. We had an amazing time staying here!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy L., Saint Johns, Michigan, USA

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dan T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful wintertime stay!!

It was everything that we hoped for! Access to public trails as well as private snowmobile trails. Absolutely wonderful to have a bonfire, while riverside. Can’t wait for another opportunity to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Relaxing time with family in a beautiful private setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cyndi R., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

Short but Sweet

We stayed only two nights but agreed we needed another full day to enjoy the property. We loved hearing the steady stream of water, which looked majestic because of the snow. The place was quiet and clean, and we truly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kamiryn P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cabin family friendly

I love everything about this beautiful home nice and comfy family friendly and beautiful scenery right in the backyard enjoy lots of family time and there was so much space and peaceful and quiet the host was amazing it was overall quite the experience
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aaron B.

Liked: Cleanliness

We loved this cabin!

My wife and I loved our stay at this peaceful, spacious, woodland cabin. The property is nestled on the edge of Hartwick Pines, and we really took advantage of the walking trails around the area and took in the pretty Fall foliage. The east brach of the Au Sable River flowed through the backyard, which added a calming ambience. The inside of the cabin was very cozy and beamed with rustic flair. We will absolutely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024