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Buckwild Cabin; Au Sable river/Kirtland Warbler/BullGap/Wolf Creek/UTV/Kayaking
Riverside cabin with kitchen and fireplace
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Reviews
9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5 1000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Mio, MI
- Place, Mentor Township Hall10 min walk
- Place, M33 Roadside Park15 min walk
- Place, Huron National Forest Visitor Center2 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
About this property
Buckwild Cabin; Au Sable river/Kirtland Warbler/BullGap/Wolf Creek/UTV/Kayaking
BuckWild cabin. Within hiking distance of Au Sable River with it's world class waters and Quality fishing trophy rainbow and brown trout / Hunting/ Canoeing and Kayaking/ BullGap ORV/ UTV/ Hiking/ Biking/ Wolf Creek frontage/ Birding -- famous Kirtland's Warbler spring/summer nesting and yes they are real. Authentic Rustic Cedar Log -PermaLog Cabin. Very peaceful cedar and pine private acreage. Large campfire pit. BuckWild IS EXTREMELY rustic...NO HEAT and NO AC other than a small space heater and a box fan provided. bring the woollies Just in case... Also note there is a pet fee....and this is a dog friendly cabin. So sorry ....but cats are not allowed. Fireplace is beautiful, and is fully operational. Enough wood is supplied for 1 fire per day. We are still improving the fireplace from inside out and top to bottom. I also post a video for you to view with your own eyes..... https://youtu.be/BISICwXF8eM
a new addition! Da Bear has been sighted in yard....watch this video. https://youtu.be/bYB_1X4ZLwY This authentic permalog cabin is as close to nature as you get short of sleeping in a tent yet still has a brand new modern hot shower and full kitchen.
If you like the critters of the forest...you are in luck! lots of turkeys/squirrels/deer/porcupine/100 different kinds of birds/even the healthy dose of bugs( pro tip: bring your best DEET product...you will thank me later) and there are even bats...I swear they don't attack people. More rare is BigFoot and the elusive chupacabras. legendary beasts to be sure and they are kid friendly. So be ready to explore these mysteries and legends and be immersed into everything this natural wonder has to offer... The HMNF (Huron Manistee National Forest) is literally just several steps out the door
All new for 2023: brand new and expanded bathroom. No more dingey standup shower stall. 32x60 shower with modern fixtures and new oak floor. It is fabulous and far more spacious for your most discerning guests. And yes the 18 gallon water heater was trashed in favor of a gas fired on demand whole house unit....enabling us to utilize a future antique clawfoot tub (hopefully by spring 2026. as of today's date this tub is still on the drawing board) in addition to an unlimited supply of the best northern Michigan hot water in both the tub and shower simultaneously if desired. I promise this shower is, hands down, the best one in town. No more 3 to 5 minute showers. Anticipation!
New for 2024. joining the modern Era in a small way.....added a smart TV for those wanting to stream. wifi is online. also updating kitchen countertop and sink... wait til you see this splashy update.
all new for 2025. Fido deserves to be pampered too. on arrival fido will find his very own box of treats sheets and blankets. maybe even a toy or two. message for Fido…Fido, please ask mom or dad to show you how the sheets and blankets work. these are for you only to leave your paw prints. enjoy your stay here at BuckWild.
Additional note....please be accurate on reservations. The 150 per night (min stay is 2 nights) is for 2 persons. All additional persons are 40 each per night. And the one dog fee is additional as well. and ...I hate that I must state this.... but for example... if you reserve for 4 persons....showing up with 9 people staying on-site will incur an additional charge that is payable before access is given. Know that I do not condone attempts to sneak in what I call stowaways. THIS applies to both extra persons and dogs. Doing so is grounds for denial of access without refund. I will be merciless at my discretion.
Additionally, The indoor space is protected by a very fancy smart wifi connected smoke and CO2 detector for your safety. Security is provided via 7 outdoor cameras placed strategically around my 3 acres to protect not only your vehicles and property...but also my own things at my neighboring cabin where I reside.
Cabin access is easy. instructions provided prior to arrival via both text and email. We are also easily accessible by phone text or. email. I am often living at my home next door to the cabin which you are renting should you need anything at all in a hurry. Again, we are often there on-site in next door cabin where I live. Stop by to say hello. Welcome to BuckWild
a new addition! Da Bear has been sighted in yard....watch this video. https://youtu.be/bYB_1X4ZLwY This authentic permalog cabin is as close to nature as you get short of sleeping in a tent yet still has a brand new modern hot shower and full kitchen.
If you like the critters of the forest...you are in luck! lots of turkeys/squirrels/deer/porcupine/100 different kinds of birds/even the healthy dose of bugs( pro tip: bring your best DEET product...you will thank me later) and there are even bats...I swear they don't attack people. More rare is BigFoot and the elusive chupacabras. legendary beasts to be sure and they are kid friendly. So be ready to explore these mysteries and legends and be immersed into everything this natural wonder has to offer... The HMNF (Huron Manistee National Forest) is literally just several steps out the door
All new for 2023: brand new and expanded bathroom. No more dingey standup shower stall. 32x60 shower with modern fixtures and new oak floor. It is fabulous and far more spacious for your most discerning guests. And yes the 18 gallon water heater was trashed in favor of a gas fired on demand whole house unit....enabling us to utilize a future antique clawfoot tub (hopefully by spring 2026. as of today's date this tub is still on the drawing board) in addition to an unlimited supply of the best northern Michigan hot water in both the tub and shower simultaneously if desired. I promise this shower is, hands down, the best one in town. No more 3 to 5 minute showers. Anticipation!
New for 2024. joining the modern Era in a small way.....added a smart TV for those wanting to stream. wifi is online. also updating kitchen countertop and sink... wait til you see this splashy update.
all new for 2025. Fido deserves to be pampered too. on arrival fido will find his very own box of treats sheets and blankets. maybe even a toy or two. message for Fido…Fido, please ask mom or dad to show you how the sheets and blankets work. these are for you only to leave your paw prints. enjoy your stay here at BuckWild.
Additional note....please be accurate on reservations. The 150 per night (min stay is 2 nights) is for 2 persons. All additional persons are 40 each per night. And the one dog fee is additional as well. and ...I hate that I must state this.... but for example... if you reserve for 4 persons....showing up with 9 people staying on-site will incur an additional charge that is payable before access is given. Know that I do not condone attempts to sneak in what I call stowaways. THIS applies to both extra persons and dogs. Doing so is grounds for denial of access without refund. I will be merciless at my discretion.
Additionally, The indoor space is protected by a very fancy smart wifi connected smoke and CO2 detector for your safety. Security is provided via 7 outdoor cameras placed strategically around my 3 acres to protect not only your vehicles and property...but also my own things at my neighboring cabin where I reside.
Cabin access is easy. instructions provided prior to arrival via both text and email. We are also easily accessible by phone text or. email. I am often living at my home next door to the cabin which you are renting should you need anything at all in a hurry. Again, we are often there on-site in next door cabin where I live. Stop by to say hello. Welcome to BuckWild
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Amenities
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Barbecue grill
Fireplace
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House Rules
Check in after 2:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 3–17
Babies...tho cute, are not allowed
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
Sneaking in pets is not going to avoid the pet fee
Smoking
Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Don't toss cigarettes outdoors. Smokey will get u
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
Cashless transactions are available
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Mio
Located in Mio, this cabin is on a river. Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Huron-Manistee National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Boney Park and Wild Frontier Fun Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Mio, MI
What's nearby
- Mentor Township Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
- M33 Roadside Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
- Huron National Forest Visitor Center - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
- Smith Lake - 10 min drive - 11.9 km
- Horseshoe Lake - 17 min drive - 15.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 13 min walk
- The River House - 11 min walk
- Paddle Inn - 4 min drive
- Mio Pizza Shop - 14 min walk
- Mio Saloon - 8 min walk
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by J S

What makes this property unique
BuckWild is at the edge of the Mio village. So while it feels and smells like you are in the forest....you get some essential city services. like crisp clean and pure Northern Michigan water...not a well! All the fixtures are modern and clean. So with the rustic off grid like feel you can walk to the grocery or fine dining
one unique thing to do? Visit the nearby "BIG TREE" presumed to be the largest white cedar in Michigan...more info here... https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Cedar/@44.651062,-84.1123225,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbc40211613d36b7f!8m2!3d44.651062!4d-84.094813?hl=en
one unique thing to do? Visit the nearby "BIG TREE" presumed to be the largest white cedar in Michigan...more info here... https://www.google.com/maps/place/Big+Cedar/@44.651062,-84.1123225,14z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0xbc40211613d36b7f!8m2!3d44.651062!4d-84.094813?hl=en
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