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Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest

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Dining
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Luzerne, MI
  • West Twin Lake
  • Au Sable River
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Garland
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Main

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Main

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest

Clean, Cozy and Perfectly Decorated, 1 Bedroom, 1 Bath Cabin bordering the Huron National Forest.... just a short walk to the Scenic Big Creek. We are centrally located to all points of interest in Oscoda County.
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 right out your window, relax, read a book and don't forget a quiet starry night campfire. 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 3 night minimum stays as well as weekly rentals.

* 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. 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.

*** Please be sure to click on amenities then click "view all amenities" for a list.


- 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

Property manager

Nick & Laura Custance
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 12:00 PM
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Children

Adults only
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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
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Important information

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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

Luzerne is home to this cabin. Fairview Hills Golf Club and Garland are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Luzerne, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 9 min drive - 4.0 km
  • McMasters Bridge Landing - 26 min drive - 31.6 km
  • Garland - 45 min drive - 35.6 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 56 min drive - 58.0 km
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 58 min drive - 79.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Ma Deeters - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bakery - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Deez Camp 10 - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Sweet Mysty's Sweet - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Deez Pizzeria - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Enjoy the best of the Ausable River Valley & Huron National Forest located?

Situated in Luzerne, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 12 miles (20 km) of Au Sable River and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area. Fairview Hills Golf Club and Smith Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH M.

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

Awesome

Beautiful cabin in a quiet wooded area, love it! Lots of good fishing nearby.
Stayed 9 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica O.

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

A great getaway

I stayed for a few days just to get away for a bit. The cabin was quant and clean. I enjoyed watching the birds and squirrels, having a fire every night, hiking on the nearby trails, and generally just relaxing. Would highly recommend this location. The hosts were wonderful and everything was super easy.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

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

Get Away From It All

Great basic cabin located in a quiet area. Perfect for getting away from the hustle of everyday life. The wood burning stove keep s it nice and toasty on chilly nights.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

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

A wonderful weekend away from it all

It was so nice to come Up North to this little cabin in the woods. It was a very nice place to stay, very quiet and clean. I might do this again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

Another great stay

My second stay at this property and also terrific. Friendly and communicative owners, and the location is excellent for seeing a bit of the Michigan outdoors.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

chris and sue u.

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

2024 trip

great cabin awesome stay. beautiful area excellent 4 wheeling area
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

A peaceful spot

What a gem Nick and Laura have here. Perfectly sized for a couple. So cozy and clean. I would sit at the table and watched the birds all day and have been happy. The wood stove was a welcome warmth after trails and hikes all day. The bed was extremely comfortable. If you are looking for peace and quiet. This is your place. Thank you Nick and Laura for sharing your perfect cabin with us.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

We had a relaxing week

Nick the was great very helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey E.

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

Great little cabin

Terrific. Very nice hosts and comfortable for a few night getaway.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew T.

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

Perfect cabin in the woods.

Great property and perfect location. The property manager was super helpful and was available every step of the way. I will be staying here again and i recommend anyone looking for an up north get away to stay here.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda W.

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

A very nice place to stay.

We had a wonderful experience. Nice place to stay. Even enjoyed a nice fire. We certainly would recommend it to our friends. We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 day stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea G., Ferndale, MI

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

Cute and Cozy

Loved! So cute and comfy. Would def book again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ernest B.

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

Quiet up north getaway

Very nice little cabin with that up north feel. Quiet and wooded. Very nice patio.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

JOSEPH M.

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

Awesome

Beautiful cabin in the woods, just what i was looking for!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin D.

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

Anniversary

It was AMAZING and we can’t wait to go back .. The owner is so awesome in answering questions .. It was super clean and close to the trails which we loved
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angela L.

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

Great Little Cabin

We spent the weekend at this great little cabin. Nick was very welcoming. We loved watching the birds at the feeder. The highlight was the Pileated Woodpecker. The wood burning stove makes the place so cozy and it was only a 7 minute drive to MaDeeters.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW K.

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

Perfect cabin

This is a very nice property and cabin. The owner Nick stopped by after we checked in to see if we needed anything. The place is just like the pictures. Very clean. Great place. We will be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pail L.

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

Peaceful Easy Feeling

Real nice cabin with Mio and Lewiston close by also Ma Deeters in town ! Plenty of stars at night and wildlife to be enjoyed also thanks to Nick for a great time ! my wife and I will be coming back! THANKS AGAIN
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L. B.

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

Beautiful cozy cabin

The cabin was wonderful. Very clean. It has everything you need for your visit. The property was private and had a ton of wildlife. The owners were a delight to meet and very helpful. I would recommend this cabin to anyone that would love a relaxing experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tieler H.

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

Rustic Get Away

Wonderful little place to go to get away. Very clean! Cook wear is provided, just don’t forget your spices and butter. Amish stores are close by along with scenic areas. The wood stove was a plus to our romantic weekend away.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Wilson J.

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

Absolutely perfect

We stayed here for our annual winter get-a-way and it was perfect! The wood stove was so nice to sit and watch while having morning coffee. The place was spotless and decorated perfectly. Nick was quick to respond to our texts, and very friendly. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kacie B.

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

Beautiful Cabin!

We were so thrilled with our stay. The cabin is clean and rustic. It gave us everything we were looking for and more. Each morning Irene feeds the birds and they are so fun to watch all day . The hosts were very informative and helpful with all aspects of our stay! We were recommended by a friend and it lived up to the hype. We look forward to staying again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

John M., Royal Oak

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

Quiet and Restful Stay

The cabin is exactly as described and easily earns a five star rating. This was the first time my wife and I stayed in a place where we brought our own sheets and towels, but we kind of liked it. We also brought our own pillows which made sleeping more like home. The cabin is less than 100 feet from the road but rarely does a vehicle pass by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Little Piece of Heaven!

From the moment you pull up it’s beautiful then when you enter the cabin it’s hard not to love it! Everything you need to enjoy your stay if for a fun filled or quiet relaxing time. We will be asking to visit again…..and again!! Thank you Nick & Laura
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marvin H.

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

Cozy and Peaceful

Well equipped kitchen. Nice ambiance. Good location --near the Au Sable River region for hikes. Responsive host. The oft-filled bird feeder attracted a fascinating array of birds. The weather was rainy during our stay. But the cozy cabin was perfect for reading and sipping hot chocolate. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

About the host

Hosted by Nick & Laura Custance

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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.

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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