Location: Grayling, Northeast, Michigan, USA (8 Miles W from Downtown Grayling. Easily accessible to M72)
Accommodations: Cottage, 3 Bedrooms + Other (See Description), 2 Baths (Sleeps 8-10)
You know you are in for a wonderful experience from the moment you begin your journey down the winding scenic wooded driveway. Not until the last turn do you discover, tucked in the back of 10 acres of wooded country, the River Cottage. We overlook a beautiful stretch of prime "flies only" quality waters of the Manistee. Fly fisherman have long been testing these easy-to-wade waters for browns and brookies.
PLAN A VISIT BY OUR LICENSED MASSEUSE. ARRANGE AT TIME OF RENTAL CONFIRMATION. $65.00 PER 1/2 HOUR. What a wonderful addition to a girls weekend away!
Those who don't fish can enjoy relaxing on any of the decks overlooking the river. Extremely private as you are surrounded by woods and wildlife. Or venture out to Lake Margrethe's beautiful beach just 7 miles away, rent a canoe or kayak from Shel-Haven 1 mile from cottage. Or just grab some tubes (included with cottage)walk up to M72 (5 minutes) and drop in the river for a relaxing float right back to our dock. Winter activities include access to the hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and downhill skiing.
Accommodations: New England style, cedar shaked home with stone fireplace, open kitchen with all amenities, master bedroom with king bed, blue room with two new Deluxe Serta queen size beds. Both rooms have door wall with deck, pull out sofa in game room, Deluxe linens, two full bathrooms, one upstairs and one on main floor. Second floor washer and dryer. The River Cottage is professionally decorated. Every window provides a beautiful view. The interior is bright, cheerful and fun.
The cottage is conveniently located 40 minutes from Turtle Creek Casino, within minutes to some of the best golf courses, snowmobile and cross-county ski trails. Take a quiet walk down the long driveway and you may spot a bear, deer or fox. We have much wildlife that roams the woods of Northern Michigan. So summer or winter Northern Michigan and our River Cottage offers it all. Relax, Repose and Enjoy!
Vacation Rental Features
- Amenities
- Air Conditioning
- Washer
- Dryer
- Linens Provided: All linens are 500-800 count. Some Down Comforters. Flannel Sheets for Winter Available.
- Off Street Parking
- Parking for RV/Boat/Trailer
- Wood Fireplace: Wood Fireplace in Family Room. Electric Fireplace in Game Room.
- Beds
- King Bed: King Size in Master.
- Queen Bed: 2 Serta Queens in Blue Room. One Queen in 3rd bedroom with Featherbed. Queen size pull-out in gameroom.
- Double Bed
- Convertible Bed: Yellow sofa in Game room is a sleeper sofa.
- Entertainment
- Cable/Satellite TV: TV in Family room and Master Suite
- DVD
- CD Player
- Stereo System
- Foosball
- Kitchen
- Full Kitchen
- Cooking Utensils Provided
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Ice Maker
- Outdoor Features
- Gas/Electric BBQ Grill
- Deck/Patio
- Balcony
- Lanai
- View/Location
- Waterfront, not Lake/Oceanfront. Ask for details: Exceptional view of the Manistee River. We are on a "bend" so you see the river up-stream and down-stream.
- Other Amenities
- Suitability
- Pet Friendly: Each pet is an additional $90.
- Handicapped Accessible (may have limitations)
- Wheelchair Accessible (may have limitations)
- Kid Friendly
- Minimum Age Limit for Renters
- Smoking Not Allowed
- Activities (on site and nearby)
- Golf
- Shopping
- Sightseeing
- Restaurants
- Kayaking
- Boating
- Waterskiing
- Swimming
- Biking
- Mountain Biking
- Cross Country Skiing
- Downhill/Alpine Skiing
- Snowboarding
- Snowmobiling
- Sledding/Tubing
- Wildlife Viewing
- Hiking
- Fishing
- Hunting
- Cinemas/Movie Theaters
- Miniature golf
- Horseback Riding
Rate Details (In US Dollars)
Jan-Mar $1175 week, Sep-Dec $1175 week, Apr-Aug $1275 week
Masseuse $65 1/2 hour at time of rental confirmation
Masseuse $85 1/2 hour within 48 hours
3 night minimum stay, Cleaning Fee: $150, Holiday surcharge for less than 1 week
Rates do not include $500 refundable security deposit and 6% tax.
Half of rental fee holds reservation. Balance and security deposit due 30days
prior to arrival. Renters must be at least 25 years of age. No smoking indoors.
Check-in 4:00pm-Check-out 11:00am. Monthly Rates Available. Pets additional.
Note: Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
Owner's Profile
Year Purchased: 1996
Why the Owner Chose Grayling
We are avid flyfishermen and enjoy the outdoors. We wanted something that was within a 3 hour drive so we could take advantage of the cottage on weekends. We wanted to enjoy the water without the noise and traffic on a lake. It is centrally located to every attraction in Michigan as Grayling is just about in the middle of the state. You can be on Mackinaw Island is less that 2 hours, the Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes within 1 1/2 hour, Traverse City within 1 hour.
The Unique Benefits of this Cottage
We have so many wonderful family memories of the RiverCottage. Every season has something new and wonderful to offer. Summer days are full of kayaking, canoeing, cycling, golf, flyfishing and out door bonfires. Fall is absolutely gorgeous with the changing of the leaves and the crisp, clean air. Winter is always something to behold as the fresh fallen snow lays on the branches of the majestic pines. Endless trails for cross-country skiing and snowmobiling are accessible right outside our door. Just up the road at Hanson Hills you can take in some down-hill skiing and snowboarding. Or just relax in front of a crackling fire.
As our children grow and move on we decided to put the RiverCottage up for sale so another family can enjoy everthing the RiverCottage has to offer. Start making your own family memories!
Property Photos
- Waterfront River Cottage welcomes you to relax and enjoy! - Grayling Cottage Rental near Fishing Spots.
- The wrap around decking is the first to welcome guests. - Grayling Cottage Rental near Fishing Spots.
- River view from the deck - Grayling Cottage Rental near Fishing Spots.
- Wrap around decking.
- View off the back of Cottage. Woods Side, Non-River Side
- A 35 x 35 Gameroom welcomes you upon entering.
- Another view of Gameroom. Foosball Anyone!
- Enter Dining Room and Family Room from the Gameroom through the French doors.
- View of Dining Room from top of stairs.
- Family Room with stone fireplace
- Beautiful kitchen overlooks the river.
- Master suite with adjoining bathroom.
- Blue Room with Two Queen Beds has adjoining Bathroom.
- Upstairs Bathroom
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What a truely beautiful "cottage". Its more like a home. I went with three friends for some R&R and to gamble at Turtle Creek (just 35 min away). I did'nt win at Turtle Creek but we sure did win with this stunning place. It is a leap of faith to send someone your money with just some pics on a computer. Well this place is everything and much more than what the pics show. Comfortable beds with all the amenities of home. We are going back in a couple of months. Highly recommended