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AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air

Riverside cabin with kitchen and patio

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Riverside deck
Riverside dock
Deck
Carport
Carport bar

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 683.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Wakeley Bridge Landing
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Mason Tract Pathway
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Place, Wakeley Lake

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

4 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air

Welcome to our cabin on the AuSable River. Our cabin is 50 feet from the river with a slightly elevated private setting that offers you everything you could possibly want to escape into the peaceful serenity Northern Michigan offers. Whether it is fishing, hiking, golfing, kayaking, canoeing or simply escaping to a peaceful relaxing environment, our cabin will suit your needs.

The cabin offers a riverside screened-in porch, 2 bedrooms and one bathroom. The master bedroom has a queen bed while the second bedroom has two sets of bunk beds. We offer a full kitchen, gas grill, washer/dryer and television with DVD. All linens and towels are provided.

The cabin is ideal for 2-4 adults or 2 adult and 2-4 children. We limit the number of adults to 4.

We're located on a prime stretch of the “Holy Waters”, a 'flies only', 'catch and release' section of the AuSable River. Nationally recognized by people all over the world.

Begin or end your kayak/canoeing trip from our dock. Or visit the nearby canoe and kayak liveries in Grayling or Roscommon for your float on the AuSable River.

Grayling is home to the Manistee and AuSable River, which are among the premier trout streams in the nation, offering over one hundred miles of cool, crystal clear streams to explore. Boat access is near by. This cabin is in a prime location. The North Branch AuSable, South Branch AuSable/Mason Tract, Forest Dunes Golf Course and downtown Grayling is literally 10 minutes away.

For those of you that enjoy winter sports, the cabin is located inside the snow-belt region of Michigan. The annual snowfall in this region is significant. Many snow-shoeing, down-hill skiing and cross-country skiing access areas are nearby. We limit our guests to quiet sportsman. No deer hunting, 2-4 wheel recreational vehicles or snowmobiles.

Pets considered, please inquire with Wendy prior to requesting the booking. Dogs only.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 35
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

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking inside cabin or in screened in porch.

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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this cabin is on a river. Forest Dunes Golf Resort and Grayling Country Club 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 Huron-Manistee National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Wakeley Bridge Landing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Mason Tract Pathway - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Forest Dunes Golf Resort - 21 min drive - 18.0 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 28 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Keeper’s Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Gallagher’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Jim's Canoe Livery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gallagher's Sports Bar And Grill - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Camp Biberoni - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is AuSable River Rustic Cabin w/Central Air located?

Situated on a river, this cabin is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest, Au Sable River and Wakeley Bridge Landing. Mason Tract Pathway and Wakeley Lake are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The location was very nice with the river in the backyard and all of the woodwork in the cabin
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karl R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic property with all the amenities and room to roam in a tranquil setting unmatched by most other places we have stayed. High quality furnishings with attention to detail and a very responsive host made our stay worry free.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liza H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical is not an overstatement. A wonderful cabin with comfortable amenities.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy P.

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

Beautiful property inside and out

Perfect place for fly fishing or hunting or just a relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Becky J.

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

Grayling Cabin

Very nice cabin in a beautiful location. Our second visit to this property. Beautifully decorated and extremely clean. Our host is very helpful. Great experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Colin O.

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

Cozy Cabin on the River

My family and I had a great experience at Wendy's cabin. Communication was great and the cabin was more than advertised. This is also a great spot for fly fisherman.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark O.

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

July trip

This was are first experience with renting a cabin we found the listing as advertised. We enjoyed are stay an look forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Coreen J.

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

Anniversary Getaway!

Absolutely beautiful! Owner was great to communicate with, the home was clean, comfortable and had everything you could think of! Very relaxing getaway! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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

Great Getaway

Beautiful cabin and location. Enjoyed the stay. Wendy was very helpful. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth J.

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

Wonderful Cottage

Perfect for our needs. Very clean and host was very accommodating and great communications. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Family fishing trip

The cabin was great! Super clean, everything you would need in a cabin stay was provided. Caught a brown trout just north of the cabin. Easy river access. Less than 15min from restaurants and fly shops.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

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

Fall break family fishing trip

My family and I enjoyed our stay. The cabin was so beautiful and very clean and organized. Wendy was such a great host and provided detailed information about the home and surrounding area. My husband fished while the kids and I explored the property. We sat around a campfire and made so many wonderful memories. We look forward to visiting again!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine L., Grand Rapids, Michigan

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

One-of-a-Kind!

Our stay on the Ausable in Wendy’s delightful home was a treasure! Abundant nature experiences, a well-appointed and tastefully decorated home, spotless cleanliness all conspired to make this mini-vacation one we will remember for our lifetime.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Great time

The property was great. There is just nothing negative about the vrbo process, the oener, the property. It was all perfect. Thank you.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Wonderful little cabin, outstanding hosts

2nd time staying at this hidden gem. Accommodations and communication with host are great, super clean, has everything you need besides a standard coffee maker. This is by design I do believe, to prevent people from putting coffee grounds down the sink. Keurig and oercolator are provides instead and work fine.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bob G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin inside was really beautiful & wonderfully decorated. A great stay. Highly r commended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great. The bedrooms were accommodating, kitchen was easy to access, laundry, bathroom were all very nice. The porches were great. We spent a lot of time sitting outside.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean, host has thought of practically all of a guests needs. Peaceful and tranquil.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bonnie A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Many thanks to Wendy and David for sharing their nature sanctuary with us! It was truly a magical experience. Inside the cabin our every comfort was met with cozy furniture, nice bedding and a well equipped kitchen. We relaxed by a campfire by the riverside with complimentary firewood from the owner. We are not fishermen, but we enjoyed sitting on the dock of the river as a couple of boats and wading fishermen went by. Thank you to the housekeeper for providing a spotless place!!! This cabin is at the top of favorites! We hope to return —-with a fishing pole .
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s always a perfect stay at Wendy’s cabin on the Au Sable. Our 4 kids came for the second year in a row and couldn’t wait to giggle in the cozy bunk beds. We all went out and caught trout on the river directly in front of the dock. The sunroom was the perfect calm each morning with a cup of coffee. It’s immaculate and beautifully decorated.We are just so thankful to make memories together in this incredible cabin. Thank you so much for sharing it with us!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda E.

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

Cabin on Au Sable River

What a wonderful cabin! So comfortable and cozy. Beautiful scenery! Everything we needed was there! We will be back next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

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

Great Stay

Cabin was great! Great access for our canoe trips and fishing. A
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dustin H.

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

Perfect Riverside Getaway

Everything about our stay was perfect. Beautiful cabin in the woods right along the banks of the AuSable River.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

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

anniversary getaway

We had a wonderful stay at this sweet cabin surrounded by nature. There are so many outdoor spaces to enjoy and just unplug. The cabin itself is perfect and well supplied. We had great communication with Wendy. We plan on visiting again in the future. Thank you so much Wendy for a much needed and relaxing getaway.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed C.

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

Excellent on the Holy Waters

My wife and I had a great stay at the cabin, mixing a little fall fly fishing and relaxation. The property is excellent, as is the host. It is spotless, with everything you could need and then some. The cabin felt like a comfortable home and was appointed and supplied as such. Last, but not least is the location, on the river with easy access to town. Overall, 5 stars well earned.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Wendy

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We are fishing and paddling enthusiasts that have explored much of the United States. We have paddled and fished many rivers in Michigan and found the AuSable River our favorite. So in 2003 we settled in Grayling for our recreational home.

Why they chose this property

We chose the Grayling area mostly because of the access to the AuSable River and it's tributaries. We also liked this location because it is centrally located in Northern Michigan making the rivers, parks and other attractions easily accessible.

What makes this property unique

We love our cabin because it is warm, homey, we have privacy and yet views of the river. The screened porch allows watching the river flow by without being bothered by the hatches that are common on the river.

Languages:

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