Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination

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A wooden deck leading to a house with a porch, surrounded by trees and grass.
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A single-story house with a porch, surrounded by a grassy yard and trees.
A view through a window of a grassy area with trees and a bench.
A park with trees, grass, and purple flowers.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet

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Lovells, MI

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Master

1 Queen Bed

Upstairs

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

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Located in Grayling, this chalet is on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Hartwick Pines State Park and KP Lake can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Garland. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing, power boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hunting.
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Lovells, MI

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovell's Riverside Tavern - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Heron House - Premier Ausable River Destination located?

Situated on the waterfront, this chalet is within 9 miles (15 km) of KP Lake, West Twin Lake and Hartwick Pines State Park. Snyder Lake is 11.9 mi (19.2 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 97 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 97 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 97 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 97 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 97 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful family trip to enjoy the area. River was amazing!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great weekend fly fishing with my son. Steps from the river. Cabin is clean and cozy. Great place to relax. The host is very helpful and quick to respond. We'll be back!!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 13 September 2026
Thank you so much for staying with us! We truly appreciate the care you took with the cottage and how beautifully you left everything. It makes us so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and love the cottage as much as we do. We’d love to have you back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location for the “up north experience “.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place and exactly what we were looking for!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really nice spot, we had a great time at Heron house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location! Great Neighbors!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 24 August 2025
Thanks so much for coming! Yes, great neighbors!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property. Peaceful setting, great river, and a fabulous spot for an afternoon nap.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
We agree! Best nap spot ever! Thanks for coming.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Location

Wonderful location. Clean property. Well stocked.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 August 2025
Thanks for coming! We're happy you enjoyed everything and chose our cottage for making wonderful memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay on the river

Great place, clean, convenient, and beautiful property. Plenty of brook trout and tons of stuff to do outside. Will stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property and location

Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Place for a Getaway

We thoroughly enjoyed our time a Heron House. Very cozy and quiet. Great access to the river. We would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

clean and comfortable

We enjoyed the clean and comfortable cottage. Great location on the river. We would love to go back and stay longer next time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect spot for tubbing

Blast from the past and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A perfect stay!

For a flyfishing Dad with 5 young children it was absolutely perfect. Too much to say, it could not have been any better.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A++

What a great place to stay on a beautiful stretch of the river!! Just what we needed! Definitely will stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved this place!

Great location, amazing hosts. Could not have felt more welcomed by our hosts or the neighbors. Beautiful property right on the Au Sable. Walked right out to great fishing and relaxed in a very comfortable home.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Right on the river. Middle of shotgun alley.
Stayed 8 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect place to unwind and relax!

Perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

I love the heron house

A truly amazing getaway. A++
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Great experience

The cottage was clean and comfortable and the location and access to the Ausable was perfect. We had an amazing time. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Thank you so much! You were great guests, too! :) We are so happy you enjoyed it and hope to see you again! Kerby and April
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun

Location was great. Neighbors were all awesome. Great times.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful

Quiet and peaceful! Nice river. Relaxing place.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay in Lovell

Perfect place for a weekend getaway. Located right on riverfront property so great if you like to fish. The host was very responsive and able to answer any questions. Grayling military base is located nearby so tov may hear some testing going on if they are doing any explosive drills.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family trip

Great communication, we had to make changes and it was very easy. The place was great for what we needed, lots of fishing and relaxing. Very close to a store and bar/restaurant. Everything you need is there; all dishes, towels and bedding. Be sure to get firewood. The dock to the water is much older than photos show and has quite a bit of overgrown brush but still accessible.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Well over priced

My wife and I have tried numerous different river front properties between Grayling and Mio area. This trip was a special occasion, so we decided to pay a higher price to get a nicer place, so we rented this house (Monday - Thursday no weekend days). The house turned out to be much less desirable than the much cheaper places we've been staying at. Based on the other rentals we've stayed at in the area, it's my opinion, this property is very over priced .
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 20 August 2022
We’re sorry to hear you were disappointed, we never heard from you after accommodating you with an early check-in. We trust you were able to review the pictures, description and four years of reviews, accurately depicting the property, prior to your reservation. Our prices reflect the local market we serve, with our properties being near the middle of that range. Anybody reading your review can attempt to verify for themselves your claims about much cheaper and better properties in the area on the “flies only” stretch of the Ausable river.
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