Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines

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A rustic cabin with a porch, surrounded by trees and a sign that reads "Welcome Ranch."
A rustic cabin with a wooden exterior and a metal roof, surrounded by a white fence and a metal gate.
A spacious living room with a large rug, a ceiling fan, and a bed with a yellow pillow.
A living room with a large TV, a sofa, a patterned rug, and a wooden coffee table.
A bedroom with a bed, a ceiling fan, a TV, and a wardrobe.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Ping pong on-site
    A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Washer/dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Garage parking available
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Frederic, MI
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Big Bradford Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪11 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Additional Sleeping (Living Room)

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen

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About the area

Frederic

Frederic is home to this holiday home. 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 Black Forest Golf Course.
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Frederic, MI

What's nearby

  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 7 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Big Bradford Lake - 8 min drive - 5.7 km
  • Otsego Lake - 10 min drive - 14.6 km
  • Au Sable River - 11 min drive - 12.9 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 11 min drive - 15.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederic Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Swamp II - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Gobblers of Waters - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Keg Bar And Grill - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Wholesome Dine-or-Dash - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Winter Sports Haven! Ranch Near Hartwick Pines located?

Situated in Frederic, this holiday home is within 12 miles (20 km) of Au Sable River, KP Lake and Grayling Fish Hatchery. Grayling Hospital and Big Bradford Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 24 out of 29 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 29 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 29 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 29 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice place
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Country Peace

Very serene. Home was very clean.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very welcoming and as always the house was perfect for what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great at this place once again!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house was clean, host was helpful & property was convenient for my dog.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely stay

Nice stay great property just a little far of a drive to most of the attractions otherwise no complaints
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Bird chasers

Great place to stay. Large garage and yard perfect for outdoor activities,
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great location

Great location for everybody. Close enough to society that it will fit any city dweller and far enough away for some seclusion.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house is very nice. We were there during a heat wave and the A/C units (one upstairs, one down) provided more than adequate cooling. Loved the high ceilings too! The property is very private and secluded. There's no wifi, but cell service was strong. We'll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Ideal woodland get-away

Nicely situated for exploring the surrounding towns, including Gaylord, and enjoy outdoor activities. We also really enjoyed the relaxing deck and waking up to the sounds of the birds.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Yearly vacation

Just like the add says secluded very nice quiet get away
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We had such a great time!

The house was spotless and convently located. We enjoyed our stay here so much. There is a lot of property to explore. The host was kind and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great cross country skiing at Forbush.

Very nice!
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet, peaceful, relaxing and spotlessly clean!

I’ve spent several short vacations in the Grayling/Gaylord area. This was by far the best lodgings I’ve stayed in. The owner is a friendly, positive can do type of person.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lyndall

Convenient for great cross country skiing!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Chicken lady

Communication with owner was amazing. The fact that we can travel with our dogs amazing. Very peaceful❤️.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Very good

Nice
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Home away from home

Such a cute and quiet little place for a relaxing stay, not far off the highway and close enough to anything you may need. Great location whether you plan to stay in and enjoy the scenery or just use it as a play to stay while exploring northern Michigan. Highly recommend. Only thing we had to do was bring what we needed to make our meals since spices and cooking utinsels were slightly limited, but we are a heavy home cooked meal kind of a family.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Secluded property, and horse ready stables

Went for a weekend get away to secluded property. If for a horse person, house and land with barns is set and ready for you. State forest trails across the street and dead end road that had zero traffic. Great place for all outdoor up north activities.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The pad was nice, just dusty and it’s probably due to the dirt road it sits on. The shower needs some attention tho and there was an old hairy bar of soap left over.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place!

This cabin and property was nothing short of amazing. The cabin itself is very clean, comfortable, and welcoming. The property and surrounding area is beautiful and I would highly recommend staying here. We couldn’t have asked for a more welcoming and gracious host… A great time was had by all and we can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxing

Nicely appointed properly, everything we needed for our stay. The dogs loved the space to run, and we enjoyed the peace and quiet. Close enough to family for visiting, but removed enough to fully relax.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful Property, Great Communication, But....

Communication with the property manager was expedient and helpful. The home and property was beautiful and in a great location. Home was clean and inviting. There was just one thing that we personally didn't like. All the beds in the home are full size mattresses and were extremely uncomfortable for 2 people. Maybe we are just used to a larger bed, but the full size mattresses were cramped for the 2 of us and were also very uncomfortable. This was a HUGE bummer since everything else was amazing! For us, the bed situation was a big disappointment. We had a 3 night stay and left a day early just to get back home to sleep in our own comfy bed. I know this isn't a huge deal for most people, but for those that value comfortable large beds, I wanted to share this with the community. Everything else was perfect! Would HIGHLY recommend if the sleeping situation isn't a huge deal to you. Only reason I left it 4 stars was because of the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great fall getaway

I had a great time at this house! I felt at home during my stay. It’s secluded, quiet, has a specious outside area. It was very clean, smelled nice, looked just like the listing. Although there was not wifi I had no issue connecting to a tower so I could still use data on my phone, it wasn’t a dead zone. The listing said there was wood on site, I didn’t see any but it might have been all gone before my stay but it was no problem as I found some at a local gas station. I did not need to communicate with the host as everything went smoothly, the check in/out instructions where straight forward and easy to follow. I would recommend staying here and I would LOVE to return one day! Thanks!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Was nice

We enjoyed the property. It was super clean and smelled great when we arrived. Biggest issue was the road (which owner has no control over I know). It’s a dirt road (which I knew prior) but it’s not the kind of dirt I’m used to experiencing. It was a mix or hard dirt and sand. Heavy rain one night meant we couldn’t get out one day as the road was nothing but squishy mud and impassable for a FWD car. Again, nothing the owner can do about that as there are way too many dirt roads in the area. Just don’t bring your good car that’s for sure! And four wheel drive would be helpful. About the property: really enjoyed it but couldn’t find coffee cups. Had coffee, coffee maker and filters but no cups. At least that we could find-maybe we didn’t look hard enough? Not a deal breaker. Biggest ‘issue’ was the shower head and lack of pressure. I like to feel like my skin is being peeled off in the shower :-) and this definitely didn’t do it for us. But that’s a super easy fix that I had to do with my own place. Again not a deal breaker. Overall, outside the road, if you’re looking for a wooded “people free” place to stay this would be perfect. Just don’t bring your hood car!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022
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