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Linger Longer Estate: Grayling Fall Getaway | River Fishing | Sleeps 8

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A spacious living area with a dark leather sofa, wooden dining table, and a ceiling fan.
A modern kitchen with a wooden table and chairs, a built-in oven, and a large window.
A modern kitchen with grey cabinets, a built-in oven, microwave, and a dining area with a wooden table and chairs.
A spacious living room with two leather sofas, a coffee table, and a ceiling fan. Large windows provide views of the outdoors.
A bedroom with wooden walls, a bed with a checkered bedspread, a bedside table, a round mirror, and a window with a view of greenery.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, McMasters Bridge Landing
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Main Floor Master

1 Queen Bed

Second floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Second floor

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Attached to Master

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

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About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Crawford County Historical Museum and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Forest Dunes Golf Resort and Grayling Country Club. AuSable Artisan Village and Boney Park are also worth visiting. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting, hiking/biking trails and ecotours nearby.
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Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • McMasters Bridge Landing - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 22 min drive - 40.9 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 24 min drive - 46.9 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 27 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Italian Oven - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪La Senorita - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Linger Longer Estate: Grayling Fall Getaway | River Fishing | Sleeps 8 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Linger Longer Estate: Grayling Fall Getaway | River Fishing | Sleeps 8?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Linger Longer Estate: Grayling Fall Getaway | River Fishing | Sleeps 8?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Linger Longer Estate: Grayling Fall Getaway | River Fishing | Sleeps 8?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Linger Longer Estate: Grayling Fall Getaway | River Fishing | Sleeps 8 located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps away from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. McMasters Bridge Landing is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a well-decorated and maintained property. Everything was very clean and we thoroughly enjoyed staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2026
Response from Management on 18 Oct 2026
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're so happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean, well-maintained, and beautifully decorated. We'd love to host you again in the future! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Everything you need for a great stay.

Beautiful home, 5 of us on a fishing trip had a great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 26 May 2024
Hi there, Perry! Thank you for the wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you and your group had a great stay and enjoyed the home. Your recommendation means a lot to us. Hope to welcome you back on your next fishing trip! Best, Janelle, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is so relaxing so beautiful. Exactly as described my family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent Property

Very clean, spacious, kitchen well stocked, nice property. Will definitely go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 May 2025
Thank you so much for the kind words , Larry! We're so glad you enjoyed your stay and found everything clean! You were wonderful guests, and we’d be happy to host you again anytime. Looking forward to your next visit! - Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

River trip

Excellent, just as described, no surprises. Place was great, I highly recommend. What a joy to have after a long day of paddling, location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Jun 2024
David, it sounds like you had a sweet getaway. It's always good when one can get on the water. Thank you for your recommendation, and we hope to see you back again for some more good paddling! -Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Linger longer rental

Nice, clean, plenty of room. Tight fit for two snowmobile trailers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2025
Thank you for your stay, Linda! We're glad you found the property nice, clean, and spacious. We appreciate you sharing your feedback about the trailer space. You were great guests, and we’d love to host you again in the future! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fishing weekend

Mid November fishing trip with my oldest boys. The weather this time of year can be cold and damp, but we always looked forward to returning to this place as it was cozy, clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Nov 2024
We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your mid-November fishing trip with your oldest boys, Gary. The chilly weather makes a cozy, clean, and welcoming space even more important, and we're so glad we could provide that for you. You were fantastic guests, and we hope to welcome you back for more memorable trips in the future! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family stay

We attended a family reunion 2 hours away from home. Plenty of room. Clean, comfortable, quiet! In the morning, we saw a deer walking in thd driveway. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jul 2024
Angela, we're glad that you stayed with us for your family reunion, and that the cottage worked out well for you. The best review is when a guest says that they would come back again, so thank you for that. You were great guests, and we hope that you do come back again.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

2024 family utv trip

Linger Longer was a perfect fit for us. The cabin was clean and cozy when we arrived. Plenty of parking for our three trucks and trailers. Close to endless trails for our daily outings. Contacting the host was simple and they were quick to take care of our needs. My group and I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2024
Tonya, we’re thrilled to hear that Linger Longer was the perfect fit for you and that you enjoyed the clean, cozy cabin. It’s great to know that the parking worked well for you and that you had easy access to the trails. We appreciate your kind words about our communication, and we’d love to host you and your group again anytime! Thank you for the recommendation! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

family time

We enjoyed a much needed get away,family vacation and this was perfect. We took our granddaughter fishing for her first time at Bright and glory lakes by Hartwick Pines. Then to the UP over the mighty Mac for her first time.Introducing her to the northern Michigan we love.Camp fires, wildlife. This is a great “base camp” for exploring northern Michigan . The house was perfect. Very clean and quiet.We had deer though the yard every night.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Jul 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Steve, it sounds like such a special trip! We’re honored you chose to stay with us as your base camp while introducing your granddaughter to the northern Michigan you love. You were truly wonderful guests, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime! -Van , FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Trail riding

We stayed here over July 4 weekend and couldn’t be happier. House was well equipped only draw back was bedrooms upstairs had to use bathroom downstairs but we made it work not a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2024
Kevin, I hope that you got some great trail riding in! It's always fun to be at a cottage over the 4th of July, and we're glad that you spent it with us. We appreciate what responsible guests you were, and we hope to host you again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great property

The pictures were spot on, the house was super clean and had more provided than other places we have stayed. Only complaint is that the smoke alarms were so sensitive that the steam from the shower set of the one in the bedroom and both times we used the oven the smoke alarm went off in the dining room. So not really a true complaint! The check in process was super easy and this was a great property to use as home base to visit family in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 May 2024
Tara, thank you for this lovely review and for your recommendation. It means a lot to us. We appreciate your thoughts on the smoke alarm. The newer ones are highly sensitive, which I realize can be frustrating at times. Better safe than sorry though. You were a great guest, and we hope that you come back again. - Claire, FVR
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

A time in the woods

A quiet, dark stay was wanted. A queit, mostly dark stay is what it was. An oasis away from home. The nature all singing their songs throughout the day was a symphony to our ears. The loft rooms pleased the teenagers. Enjoyed playing yahtzee with the hunny. Also, It was plenty cool for everyone at night. Kitchen was enjoyable and accessible to cook in. The photos online deff enlarged the spaces because in person although plenty cozy it is not as spacious as one might think. Lol! We did enjoy going into town about 20 min. So, The space and the big bright lights in the yard are my only complaints. But the darkness was a big part of the need. We needed to get away from the city. To the water and the dark and the quiet. I could not find the 3 min walk to the river. I feel that is not correctly advertised lol. Oh, and the gps took me down a road that way not i don't think an actual road. So, beware. Enter at the lodge where the roads splits.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Oct 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the peaceful setting, nature sounds, and time spent with family—it truly is a wonderful spot to unwind. We appreciate your notes about the lighting and river access; we’ll take a closer look to make sure our listing details are as clear as possible. You were great guests, and we’d be happy to welcome you back anytime for another relaxing escape! -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

BB got his Turkey

My friend and I who have known each other pretty much our whole life stayed at Linger Longer for the 2025 Turkey season. My friend BB has been turkey hunting the Huron National Forest since he was 12 years old. His father introduced him to the area and to turkey hunting at all them years ago. He is now 50 and I'm just a couple years younger. Unfortunately his father can no longer chase birds around the woods, BB's father was able to come spend a couple nights with us and spend time with us at Turkey Camp. I've only been to turkey camp a few times and was not going to another if we were staying in a tent or camper. So that was that and it was my job to find a place to stay. When I saw pictures of Linger Longer I thought this will be more than enough. So I sent the link to BB and he immediately said, "book it." We were both more than pleased with with the Linger Longer home and the amenities. The place looked like it had recently been upgraded and remodeled and was very clean and homey feeling. The beds felt brand new and are nice and firm. Just the way we both like our beds. We stayed 7 nights and cooked on the beautiful gas stove for every meal. The location for us was great besides the fact we had to drive almost 45 minutes to hunt our favorite spot we soon realized part of the Huron National Forest was right across the street from the Linger Longer. We both started to think maybe our new favorite spot could be right out the front door and we could make this our new Turkey C
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 May 2025
Thank you so much for sharing your experience Paul and it’s wonderful to hear about your long-lasting friendship and the special memories made at Linger Longer. We're thrilled that you found the home comfortable and well-equipped for your Turkey Camp. It sounds like it was the perfect spot for your adventure! You were truly great guests, and we would be happy to welcome you back anytime. Hopefully, that new favorite hunting spot is just out the front door next time! -Van FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Oct 2025
We really appreciate your great rating! It was a pleasure hosting you, and we’d love to have you stay with us again. -Van, FVR
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Jan 2025
Thank you so much for your review! We hope you had a wonderful stay. You were a fantastic guest, and we’d be thrilled to welcome you back in the future! - Van, FVR
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