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The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters

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Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Back Bed Room

3 Single Beds

Front Room

1 Double Bed

Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Queen Room

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

Main Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Master Bath

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

The Castaway on the Ausable River Holy Waters

Tucked into the tall pines alongside the Holy Waters. The Castaway offers an amazing location for enjoying all the Au Sable has to offer. The setting couldn't be more perfect. Just outside the kitchen guests will enjoy an outdoor area with a firepit. The area is perfect for cooking over the open flame, relaxing with a good book, or snuggling up to watch the star-filled night sky. The deck around the front of the home has a grill and river front view. The cabin itself sits about 200 feet back from the river. Down near the river there is a grass clearing perfect for sitting in the Adirondacks while waiting for just the right moment to wet your line. Entry into the river off the property is ankle deep rocky bottom. This is a highly sought area for wading anglers. For those not familiar with the Grayling area, it offers more than the greatest fly fishing. The river attracts tubers, kayakers, and canoeing. Our cabin is situated between Burton's Landing and Keystone Landing. Grayling is also in the center of a region with the most incredible golf courses such as Forest Dunes, Treetops, and Boyne Mountain. Looking for a nearby beach? Kneff Lake is a small hidden local spot for kids to pay in the and water. Wellington Farms, a historic working farm, also makes a great visit for something out of the ordinary. The winter months attract many who love the outdoors. Whether you are into snowshoeing, cross-country skiing, sledding or downhill skiing, you will find a spot to keep you engaged. The cabin has a perfect sledding hill. Hanson Hills offers many trails for year-round adventures, including tubing and skiing. Treetops offers downhill skiing and tubing. We like to cater to family gatherings, anglers and couples. Out of respect to our neighborhood we do request that there aren't any large gatherings or late nights that would disrupt their quiet river setting.

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About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Crawford County Historical Museum and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grayling Country Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 8 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 10 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 25 min drive - 48.8 km
  • Houghton Lake - 25 min drive - 48.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪MI Mezcalito Mexican Grill - ‬16 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
If I could give them 6 stars for cleanliness I would! It's a beautiful property, The kitchen is well stocked and the river there is beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brandy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

shawn c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property near the water! Thanks for the ease of booking
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is perfect. Everything is made so convenient and comfortable for you. Definitely recommend checking this place out.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

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

Great place, location and host

A terrific setting for our family trip. Cabin was spotless. Not a single negative thing to say.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert B.

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

AuSable cottage stay

Great place to stay near the AuSable River!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Wendy G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the absolute best time at this VRBO! It was absolutely perfect for our family. Also the best stay we have ever had. My kids really wanted to learn to fly fish and they were able to do it in the river and had so much fun! I cannot recommend this rental enough.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Ladies Trip Up North

Lovely stay! Beautiful area and home!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet A.

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

Great home

This is a lovely property that accommodated a group of us for a weekend away. Would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John N.

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

Perfect getaway

Perfect place for guys hunting weekend. Extremely nice inside and out and totally clean!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jill F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a gorgeous property - inside and out! We stayed with 8 adults and a toddler - cooked a bunch, kayaked, hiked, played in the river, had campfires, fed the chickens and goats, and hot-tubbed. Everything was amazing - we couldn't have asked for a better spot to relax and reconnect as.a.family. The hosts are super responsive and the whole process was well-thought-out and easy.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Heidi R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay! The kitchen was the best stocked I have ever experienced! Pristine condition! Many amenities! Beautiful landscape. Owners are friendly and responsive. Highly recommend!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Courtney B.

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

Just an overnight

Property was beautiful! We were only there for one night but wish we could have stayed a week!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pam L B.

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

Guest/Renter

Great accommodations!! Lovely Visit! Many Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sherry K.

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

Beautiful Home and Property

We needed a place to stay for one night and what a beauty we picked. Feels like home and plenty of beds to chose from.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joan H.

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

Perfect for Sibling get together

Place was comfortable, clean and the property was beautiful. Just wish we could have stayed longer
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon D.

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

Perfect property

Great property! Loved the goats and chickens, big hit with everyone!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

A J L.

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

Golf & kayak group

Great place for paddling. Right on The Au Sable making it convenient. Good golfing choices nearby as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

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

Great Property! Great Location! Great Hosts!

We had a great time at the Castaway! The property was perfect. We will definitely be coming back next year for another fishing trip on the Au Sable River.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nate H.

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

Cozy, clean

Perfect up north retreat
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karl J.

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

June on the Ausable

Everything was perfect! The house was clean, owners response was fast, and the fishing was great! See you next spring!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mistey R.

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

Highly recommend!!!

The property managers are amazing & the view of the AuSable river was breathtaking!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

craig s.

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

Charming streamside cottage

Property manager was very prompt to answer questions and very nice to work with. Very clean and would highly recommend staying here. River frontage was gorgeous!!!
Stayed 1 night in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan K.

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

Perfect Getaway

My husband and I loved our weekend at this cabin on the river. It was very clean and cozy. The kitchen was super well stocked, which we really appreciated. The cottage is close enough to town (about a 10 minutes drive) if you need anything, but still very private. The riverfront is beautiful and peaceful. We loved our relaxing weekend here and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
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