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Welcome to your Up North getaway! This cozy 3-bedroom cabin-style motel sits on the North Branch of the AuSable River with quick access to the water via a short two-track trail. You’ll also be close to the legendary Lovells Riverside Tavern.

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets

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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

3 bedrooms3 bathrooms400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, West Twin Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪22 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Grayling

With a stay at this cabin in Grayling, you'll be on the waterfront, and 8.5 mi (13.7 km) from Hartwick Pines State Park and 8.8 mi (14.1 km) from West Twin Lake. .This cabin is 11.7 mi (18.9 km) from Little Bear Lake and 13.4 mi (21.5 km) from Omh Montmorency Medical Clinic.

What's nearby

  • West Twin Lake - 13 min drive - 11.0 miles
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 16 min drive - 13.1 miles
  • Little Bear Lake - 18 min drive - 13.4 miles
  • Au Sable River - 22 min drive - 17.3 miles
  • Garland - 22 min drive - 16.7 miles

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovell's Riverside Tavern - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to your Up North getaway! This cozy 3-bedroom cabin-style motel sits on the North Branch of the AuSable River with quick access to the water via a short two-track trail. You’ll also be close to the legendary Lovells Riverside Tavern.

This cozy 3-bedroom motel-style cabin includes 3 full-size beds and 3 full bathrooms (each with a shower). Between the rooms, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen stocked with utensils, a coffee pot, a toaster, and more, along with a dining area for meals and gathering.
One bedroom is privately attached to the main motel with its own separate entrance, while the other two bedrooms share a single entryway.
Perfect as a hunting cabin or a quiet getaway.

We will contact you to send your access code on the day of the arrival. The property manager, Whitney is available by cell phone for any concerns throughout the stay. We do ask that you reach out once you have checked out. There are several persons around the property for general cleaning and repairs, please feel free to reach out to anyone for assistance.

This building is located on the property with several other short term rentals and has plenty of room for parking trailers, and walking your furry friends. The town consists of the gas station, hardware store, the rental cabins, tavern, and the inn. The hardware store is open seasonally, as well as the hardware items there is a sweet bakery inside as well. The gas station Caids has been around about as long as we have, you can find your gas station snacks and some grocery essentials, they DO NOT have diesel REG and REC only. The Lovells Riverside Tavern is known for is amazing atmosphere and equally amazing food, hosting live entertainment every weekend, the patio can be viewed by the riverfront.

We allow access to the entire property, and provide several of your outdoor needs. There are several items we provide for our guests to utilize during their stay; two grills with propane, ashtrays, patio furniture, outdoor seating, campfire roasting spears, fire wood is provided mildly but should not be expected.

When you walk in you will first be greeted by the cozy kitchen with a sink window peering over to the forest and river bank. All kitchen essentials are provided for your cooking and baking needs. We do provide dish washing essentials, and coffee during your stay. The kitchen opens up directly to the living area with the couch to your right and the dining table with television to your left. Turning the left corner you will come across the full bathroom with standing shower, filed with your bathing essentials. Both bedrooms are located on that side of the cabin as well, each have two windows and full beds, however the most amazing view is to be found from the dining table out the main window facing the river. In this cabin you will really have the best of both the wilderness and the riverfront.

The gas station Caids has been around about as long as we have, you can find your gas station snacks and some grocery essentials, they DO NOT have diesel REG and REC only. They do have some trail maps as does the tavern but they go very quickly when provided, please ask if needed. This area is a HUB for ATV side X side and snowmobiles, there are trails in every direction as well as river access.

Pet Policy - we only allow dogs, at $25 a dog. If we find an animal has stayed in one of our properties unauthorized we will charge you an additional $200 per animal. All damages from your animal will be at your expense, photos are taken of the properties before and after.
Smoking Policies - do NOT smoke inside at all. We provide ashtrays in each cover porch area, so please do not litter.
Features - the stair cases to the river are original and can be very slippery at all times. Please use at your own expense and be careful when accessing the river. As always, be respectful of our river is it one of the great natural fresh waters left and we love it.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned cabin, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Patio

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Location highlights

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

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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

No smoking, vaping, or e-cigarettes inside property.
No parties or events, unless prior approval.
Respect the river! (No littering of any kind)

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

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10/10 Excellent

Joshua B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little place along the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025