The Black Barn | A Design-Forward Forest Home at The Ranch

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A modern living room with a wooden ceiling, a central table, and two sofas.
A spacious living area with a wooden ceiling, a dining table with chairs, a sofa, and a view of the kitchen through an open doorway.
A modern building with a wooden deck, large windows, and a pergola structure.
A bedroom with a wooden ceiling, a bed with white bedding, a bench, and a rug.
A modern house with a metal roof, large windows, and a wooden deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Made for relaxation
    Top-rated for comfort — guests feel right at home here.
  • Ski access
    A rare find - hit the slopes directly from your doorstep!
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Huron-Manistee National Forest

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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South Branch Township, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, North Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, South Higgins Lake State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

+2
2 Double Murphy Beds, 2 King Beds and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms, 2 half bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Bathroom 4

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this holiday home is in a rural area. 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.
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Map
South Branch Township, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 10 min drive - 11.5 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 19 min drive - 33.1 km
  • Higgins Lake - 23 min drive - 29.9 km
  • North Higgins Lake State Park - 23 min drive - 31.7 km
  • South Higgins Lake State Park - 29 min drive - 35.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Keeper’s Pub - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Gallagher’s Sports Bar & Grill - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Jacks Place Roscommon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Gallagher's Sports Bar And Grill - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Barn | A Design-Forward Forest Home at The Ranch pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Barn | A Design-Forward Forest Home at The Ranch?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Black Barn | A Design-Forward Forest Home at The Ranch?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Black Barn | A Design-Forward Forest Home at The Ranch located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Grayling is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Forest Dunes Golf Resort and Wakeley Lake. Wakeley Bridge Landing and Mason Tract Pathway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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. 6 out of 6 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 6 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 6 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely clean and comfortable lodging for our golf trip to Forest Dunes. Close proximity to the golf complex (right across the street) with better accommodations than what’s offered on property.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Everything you would want in a remote location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect for a great golf weekend.

Check in was perfect. The owner allowed us access early to drop off perishable groceries before our first round of golf at Forest Dunes. Location was perfect. The house was immaculate and well furnished. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Vacation

We loved it!! The Black Barn is absolutely beautiful and very comfortable! It was everything we were looking for in a vacation home for our family. We are already looking at future dates to book our next visit. Thank you Michelle and Christian for creating such a beautiful and inviting property. The Uncommon Ranch is truly one of Michigan’s hidden gems!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Phenomenal Property, Very Well Appointed

The Black Barn is everything it looks like on the listing and more. You will not regret booking this property. Very nicely constructed, comfortable beds, couches, chairs. Great outdoor space, grill, fire pit, seating. Sky gets very very dark at night, if you like stargazing this is an excellent place to do it. Overall extremely quiet and well done. We will be happy to return!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonder in the Woods

In the middle of nowhere in the State of Michigan sits a wooded oasis. One of the best VRBOs we’ve ever had the pleasure of staying in. Everything was clean. Large beds and a surprising amount of space. Situated directly across from Forest Dunes on a 200 acre wooded lavender farm. We were celebrating my birthday and the owners went out of their way to provide me with some mementos from the Lavender Farm to celebrate. By far the best part was getting up in the morning and being able to stroll the grounds with a cup of coffee that they produced themselves. Can’t overstate how much we enjoyed this property. A true gem!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Sept, 2025
We are so happy you enjoyed your stay! We look forward to celebrating again with you/
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