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Luxury on the the AuSable!

Luxury on the the AuSable!

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Exterior
WalkWay
Rumford Fireplace
Diamond View
River

Overview of Luxury on the the AuSable!

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 4204 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor space

Check out the area

Map
Grayling, MI
  • Popular LocationAu Sable River1 min walk
  • Popular LocationAuSable Artisan Village3 min drive
  • Popular LocationGrayling Hospital5 min drive
  • AirportTraverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Luxury on the the AuSable!

Enjoy a wonderful luxury home experience on one of northern Michigan's most famous rivers. The two-and-a-half bathroom home has three bedrooms and two loft rooms that are versatile and can accommodate a number of guests. The outdoor deck (riverside), the many windows, and the long kitchen bar are among the many unique features. However, the Rumford fireplace with Black River Michigan stone on the exterior is the centerpiece attraction. The house also features a three-zone geothermal heating and cooling system. The upper lofts are reached by ascending an iron-rod spiral staircase.

The ground-floor bedrooms feature foam beds. The master bathroom includes a stone-tiled Jacuzzi tub and shower highlighted with inlaid Petoskey stone. WiFi access and Dish Network satellite television are also available. In addition, you can access your personal Netflix account via Apple TV if desired.

Outdoor activities include easy trail access to the nearby Rayburn property (state-owned) and/or Hanson Hills on the edge of town for hiking, biking, snowshoeing, downhill and cross country skiing, or disc golf, depending on the season. In addition, there are miles of two-tracks, as well as hiking and skiing trails in nearby national forests. Kayak and canoe rental is just five minutes away in downtown Grayling. The local bike shop also has rentals for the town's many bike paths. And of course, the AuSable River provides some of the best fly-fishing in the country!

River access is just steps away from the house, where the water is clear and shallow, and the river bottom sandy for leisurely walks in the great AuSable.

Come and enjoy the river amid privacy and cedar trees all around.

Property manager

Nathan Foster RHL2016-00112

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this cottage is on the waterfront. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grayling Country Club and Rayburn Property Trail. Take in the nearby slopes with skiing, or check out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and sledding.
Map
Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 1 min walk
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 3 min drive
  • Grayling Country Club - 4 min drive
  • Grayling Hospital - 5 min drive
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 78 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's - 3 min drive
  • Rolling Oak Brewery Co. - 4 min drive
  • Paddle Hard Brewing - 4 min drive
  • Taco Bell - 4 min drive
  • Arby's - 8 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Russ G., Sarasota, Florida

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
River House
This is the third yr we have stayed at this property and we intend to come back next year.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

David H., Brighton, MI

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible River House
A beautiful home on a great part of the river. Walkable shallows allow you to cool off and explore. Nice shaded backyard gives you a front seat to watch the many boats that pass by throughout the weekend. If you plan to be in the area, this is a prime spot.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Melissa A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and quiet.
The property is gorgeous! The setting is spectacular! Very clean and comfortable. We were unsure of the safety of the dock. There were missing deck boards so we advised our guests not to walk on the dock. Also there is quite a large step to get to a small platform detached from the dock and then another large step to the dock. The outdoor furniture was not so good either. Additionally, we had wi-fi but in the description we didn't read that a streaming device was needed. No antenna connection for tv either. We did not miss this much though as we aren't much for tv and such. We loved the river. It was easy to kayak up stream then float/kayak back to the property. It would gave been bonus if we could have seen the river from the deck when seated but the bushes were too high, coming over the railing. Also, the kayaks could use some attention. Our guess is that they were very nice kayaks in their day but most of the straps on one of the kayaks were gone so it was a little tough to move around. Overall, we would stay here again for the property and the comfort of the cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Russ/Carolyn E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Golf Vacation
Well designed home!!! Delightful location!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Blissful
This is the perfect place to check out and relax for a few days. And I do mean, 'check out'!!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Nathan Foster RHL2016-00112

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Nathan and Randi Foster purchased the property in 2006, returning it to the Foster Family after three decades of various ownership.

In 1975, Nathan’s grandfather Dud Foster purchased a large swath of land at the headwaters of the AuSable, near Grayling, named by early trappers as Breakfast Point. Dud eventually subdivided his holding it into several parcels. He saw something in the river and surrounding cedar swamp that intrigued him. He turned the swamp into little hobbits of habitability one truck load of sand and a handful of Petosky stones at time.

Nathan’s other grandfather Art Lindauer, who lived his life as an architect and farmer, designed the home. Inspired by famous architects before him, Art’s vision and unique ideas have come to life inside and out. Some notable features include stained concrete floors, spiral staircase, natural light, large windows, diamond windows in the lofts, the Rumford fireplace, tight white stucco with a splash of color. The drawings of the River House at Breakfast Point hang in the walkway overlooking the great room in tribute to his efforts.

We are proud to offer a unique, modern, luxury home on the banks of the Au Sable River at a place called Breakfast Point.

Why they chose this property

2012 New Build, with all the modern features and a design unlike any other... The best Fly Fishing and floating river in Michigan and one of the best in the US!

What makes this property unique

White stucco with fire Concrete floors, Rumford Fireplace, Spiral Staircase, Diamond windows, Loft rooms, Petosky Stone tile, long bar, wine/beer cooler, large deck, Gourmet kitchen, recreational areas everywhere... and the best water only feet away.

Mountain biking trails
Grayling Golf Course
Boyne Mt Skiing
The Hanson Hills Recreation Area
Hartwick Pines State Park
The Bike Shop
Northbound Outfitters
Snowmobile rentals
Snowmobile trails
Fly Fishing Guides
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