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Cindy C.
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Cabin
A Perfect Northern Get-Away On The Scenic Big Creek In Luzerne
Waterfront cabin with kitchen and patio
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 469.7 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
- Place, Au Sable River
- Place, Garland
- Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
A Perfect Northern Get-Away On The Scenic Big Creek In Luzerne
This is a very clean, warm, cozy and relaxing 2 bedroom vintage cabin located within the Huron National Forest on the crystal clear Big Creek, a main tributary to the Ausable River. You will be pleased to find a host of basic amenities. This is the perfect place to unplug from your busy life and enjoy watching the various wildlife and many bird species, reading a book & dining in the screened porch while watching and listening to the river, not to mention the starry night campfires. Your stay can include many outdoor activities, such as: visiting the large neighboring Amish community with their tidy farms and unique stores, fishing, tubing, kayaking, canoeing, ATV riding, hiking, scenic overlooks and much more. We find that when many of our guests arrive they prefer to just stay and enjoy the very unique, quiet and natural surroundings
This Cabin is an Adult Only Rental. We welcome 2 night minimum stays, weekly rentals and 3 night minimum stays on Holiday weekends.
Please click on amenities then click "view all amenities" for a list.
* One of our main goals is to keep guests costs at a minimum. We do not charge a cleaning fee and you will not see a " Host Fee" when you finalize your booking. For everyone's convenience fiberoptic wifi is available. We are located in a River Valley so cell signals can vary. There is a Verizon Cell tower in our Village of Luzerne. We provide an up to date T.V. and D.V.D. player so bring your favorite movies and connectivity devices along.
- We are located in Oscoda County within the Huron National Forest and the Ausable River Valley.
-We are currently the 6th least populated county in the state, this includes the U.P. Counties.
There are several points of interest in the area.....
- A large Amish Community in the Mio area with many tidy farms and interesting retail stores.
- There is a very large network of ATV and Snowmobile Trails.
- Horse Back Riding
* our area is part of the "Michigan Shore to Shore Trail"
- Cross Country Skiing
"Loud Creek"
- Golfing:
"Fairview Hills"
"Cedar Valley"
" Garland"
- All Species Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing the Ausable. There are many access points for fishing and many canoe liveries in the area.
- Hiking:
"The Luzerne Board Walk"
A peaceful hike above the cedar swamp to the Big Creek bridge and beyond
- 3 Scenic Overlooks:
"Camp Ten Bridge"
"Consumers Energy Overlook"
"McKinley Road Overlook"
- Ma Deeters in Luzerne provides great food and drinks
- Luzerne Express (gas and grocery) is next door to Ma Deeters.
- Mio has several good Restaurants / Pizza shop / Bar ( Mio Saloon ) and a larger grocery store (Family Fare).
- Luzerne Zip 48636
- Mio Zip 48647
This Cabin is an Adult Only Rental. We welcome 2 night minimum stays, weekly rentals and 3 night minimum stays on Holiday weekends.
Please click on amenities then click "view all amenities" for a list.
* One of our main goals is to keep guests costs at a minimum. We do not charge a cleaning fee and you will not see a " Host Fee" when you finalize your booking. For everyone's convenience fiberoptic wifi is available. We are located in a River Valley so cell signals can vary. There is a Verizon Cell tower in our Village of Luzerne. We provide an up to date T.V. and D.V.D. player so bring your favorite movies and connectivity devices along.
- We are located in Oscoda County within the Huron National Forest and the Ausable River Valley.
-We are currently the 6th least populated county in the state, this includes the U.P. Counties.
There are several points of interest in the area.....
- A large Amish Community in the Mio area with many tidy farms and interesting retail stores.
- There is a very large network of ATV and Snowmobile Trails.
- Horse Back Riding
* our area is part of the "Michigan Shore to Shore Trail"
- Cross Country Skiing
"Loud Creek"
- Golfing:
"Fairview Hills"
"Cedar Valley"
" Garland"
- All Species Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing the Ausable. There are many access points for fishing and many canoe liveries in the area.
- Hiking:
"The Luzerne Board Walk"
A peaceful hike above the cedar swamp to the Big Creek bridge and beyond
- 3 Scenic Overlooks:
"Camp Ten Bridge"
"Consumers Energy Overlook"
"McKinley Road Overlook"
- Ma Deeters in Luzerne provides great food and drinks
- Luzerne Express (gas and grocery) is next door to Ma Deeters.
- Mio has several good Restaurants / Pizza shop / Bar ( Mio Saloon ) and a larger grocery store (Family Fare).
- Luzerne Zip 48636
- Mio Zip 48647
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Amenities
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view
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A Perfect Northern Get-Away On The Scenic Big Creek In Luzerne
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- Kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Air conditioning
- Outdoor space
10.0 out of 10, (149 reviews)
House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
Children
Adults only
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
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
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
We should mention
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Luzerne
Located in Luzerne, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Garland and Forest Dunes Golf Resort are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Wild Frontier Fun Park and Ogemaw Nature Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Luzerne, MI
What's nearby
- Au Sable River - 9 min drive - 4.7 km
- McMasters Bridge Landing - 19 min drive - 30.6 km
- Garland - 35 min drive - 35.2 km
- Hartwick Pines State Park - 46 min drive - 57.7 km
- Otsego Lake State Park - 47 min drive - 92.9 km
Restaurants
- Ma Deeter's Tavern - 6 min drive
- Lost Creek Sky Ranch - 6 min drive
- Flyin R Pizza Bar - 6 min drive
- Bakery - 15 min drive
- Deez Camp 10 - 7 min drive
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Communication
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Location
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About the host
Hosted by Nick & Laura Custance
We cherish this part of Michigan and all that it has to offer.
My Grandparents purchased their property 3 miles north of Luzerne on the Big Creek way back in 1944. They started building their "Red" Cabin in 1965 ( I was 2 years old ).
My wife Laura and I purchased their Cabin in 1997 and have over the years purchased a few others in the area for the purpose of preservation. All of our properties are somewhat connected and private. We live in one that is centrally located to the rest. We do have 1 exception which is a Cabin on the outskirts of Mio.
Mio is 6 miles away and is the County Seat.
My Grandparents purchased their property 3 miles north of Luzerne on the Big Creek way back in 1944. They started building their "Red" Cabin in 1965 ( I was 2 years old ).
My wife Laura and I purchased their Cabin in 1997 and have over the years purchased a few others in the area for the purpose of preservation. All of our properties are somewhat connected and private. We live in one that is centrally located to the rest. We do have 1 exception which is a Cabin on the outskirts of Mio.
Mio is 6 miles away and is the County Seat.
What makes this property unique
- We are located in Oscoda County. We are currently the 6th least populated county in the state, this includes the U.P. Counties.
- We are located within the Huron Nation Forest and the Ausable River Valley.
There are several points of interest in the area.....
- A large Amish Community in the Mio area with many tidy farms and interesting retail stores.
- There is a very large network of ATV and Snowmobile Trails.
- Horse Back Riding
* our area is part of the "Michigan Shore to Shore Trail"
- Cross Country Skiing
"Loud Creek"
- Golfing:
"Fairview Hills"
"Cedar Valley"
" Garland"
- All Species Fishing, Kayaking/Canoeing/Tubing the Ausable. There are many access points for fishing and many canoe liveries in the area.
- Hiking:
"The Luzerne Board Walk"
A peaceful hike above the cedar swamp to the Big Creek bridge and beyond
- 3 Scenic Overlooks:
"Camp Ten Bridge"
"Consumers Energy Overlook"
"McKinley Road Overlook"
- Ma Deeters in Luzerne provides great food and drinks
- Luzerne Express (gas and grocery) is next door to Ma Deeters.
- Mio has several good Restaurants / Pizza shop / Bar ( Mio Saloon ) and a larger grocery store (Family Fare).
- Luzerne Zip 48636
- Mio Zip 48647
Languages:
English
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