Ausable River Cottage

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A cabin with a porch, a picnic table, and a fire pit in a forest setting.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, a microwave, and a dining area with a table and chairs.
A living room with a fireplace, a sofa, a television, and a window.
A bedroom with a metal bed frame, a wooden floor, a nightstand with a lamp, and a door to the right.
A river with a rocky bed, surrounded by dense forest.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Overlooking the river
    Guests like the scenic riverfront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Au Sable River

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washer

Explore the area

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Frederic, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪46 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

first floor

1 Queen Bed

second floor

2 Double Beds

second floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First floor full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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Property grounds
Welcome to your Up North getaway! This cozy 2-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.
Grayling
  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, (2 reviews)
Welcome to your Up North getaway! This cozy 2-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.

About the neighborhood

Frederic

Located in Frederic, this cottage is in the city center and on the waterfront. Crawford County Historical Museum and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartwick Pines State Park and Otsego Lake State Park. Kayaking and motor boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and hunting nearby.
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Frederic, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 46 min drive - 82.9 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 47 min drive - 83.6 km
  • Torch Lake - 51 min drive - 72.9 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 55 min drive - 90.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederic Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swamp II - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Four Seasons - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Fellowship Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪A Better Place Bakery & Cafe - ‬15 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Ausable River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at Ausable River Cottage?

As of Nov 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ausable River Cottage on May 1, 2027 start from $250, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ausable River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ausable River Cottage?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ausable River Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Frederic, this cottage is steps from Au Sable River and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hartwick Pines State Park. Big Bradford Lake and Rayburn Property Trail are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 104 out of 126 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 126 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 126 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 126 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 126 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place for our family getaway. Host is very responsive.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 22, 2026
Thank you for your review, hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a relaxing time!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 2, 2026
Thank you for your review so glad you enjoyed your time. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful little cottage on the river. My family and I had a wonderful time making memories here!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 18, 2026
So glad you enjoyed the cottage, hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cabin, close to Mackinaw, charlevoix and traverse city.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 3, 2026
Thank you for your review, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Clean, well stocked, private river front relaxing home. Close drive to many up north attractions. Host was responsive.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The fire pit with a view of the river was very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property. Tons of space for the 4 of us. Very clean, plenty of towels, and kitchen ware. Neighbors are super nice. Perfect place if you enjoy fly fishing. Would love to stay again next year! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice stay and really enjoyed spending time here with our family. The home itself was nice, the location worked well for us, and overall we had an enjoyable visit.The one area that could really use some attention is the furniture and beds. Unfortunately, we found both to be very worn and uncomfortable, and they definitely could use updating or replacement. With some newer, more comfortable beds and furniture, this would be a much more enjoyable place to stay.Overall, we enjoyed our time here and appreciated having a nice place for our family to spend time together. Thank you for having us!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 19, 2026
Thank you Harlem for the information, we will be working on those items. I’m glad you enjoyed your time at the cottage and hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen could use some non stick frying pans. Coffee pots were good. Frig was good.Stove top was not so good. Oven worked fine.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place for a weekend trip to the wilderness.

Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 12, 2023
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice quiet getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 15, 2022
Glad you had a good time, come again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very much enjoyed the peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 25, 2025
So glad to hear you enjoyed your time at our cottage. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Clean cabin, great location, very peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 6, 2021
I'm glad you enjoyed our cottage. Hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing place to stay!

We enjoyed spending our 35th wedding anniversary at this place, such tranquility!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Oct 9, 2024
I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable Home for the family

We enjoy our stay everytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 24, 2023
Glad to hear it, hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice stay!

Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyed staying here again. A very peaceful and relaxing weekend with family.

My family and I enjoyed this trip very much. The rental process was very easy and the house was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 25, 2022
I am glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice location on the river

Cabin was clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 10, 2024
Thank you for your review, hope to see you again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

Everything was perfect Centrally located for variety of day trips. Peaceful for just staying in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 25, 2025
Thank you for the review. So glad you enjoyed our Cottage, hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Stay

We never get tired of listening to AuSable flow by, the wind whispering through the trees, or the birds calling here! It was another relaxing stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on May 30, 2022
So glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Have recommended to others.

This was a good place to stay while we explored Northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay on Cindy Lane! The setting on the AuSable is enchanting! The cabin was spacious, well equipped, and very clean. Campfires and music ended our days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on Sep 1, 2025
I am so glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you again. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful river location

A comfortable peaceful cabin on the Au Sable river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 11, 2024
Thank you for your review, I’m glad you enjoyed your stay. Rosemarie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great quiet location

Beautiful setting on the Au Sable Has all the amenities you could need for an up north getaway. We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 19, 2020
I am glad you enjoyed our cottage and had a good time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time!

We really enjoyed this cabin and location! Great place close to orv trails, town, and river floats. Yet still secluded enough to enjoy! Would definitely come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on Jun 28, 2022
I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay, hope to see you again. Rosemarie
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