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South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.

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Exterior
Dining
Living area
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Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Roscommon, MI
  • Place, Meads Landing
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Au Sable River Center
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Roscommon Area Historical Society Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Guest Cabin

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.

Experience the quiet beauty of Michigan's north woods nestled in this secluded wooded setting on the beautiful South Branch Au Sable River. Perfect for canoeing, fly fishing for trout, or just relaxing in a peaceful setting surrounded by nature. Close to Higgins Lake for swimming and boating.

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: limit 3 total
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please see the attached rental agreement for a complete list of house rules. Non smokers only.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3958761vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Roscommon

Located in Roscommon, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Forest Dunes Golf Resort and B & B Sports Center & Marina are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve and South Higgins Lake State Park. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.
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Roscommon, MI

What's nearby

  • Meads Landing - 5 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Au Sable River Center - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
  • Roscommon Area Historical Society Museum - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Tisdale Triangle Pathway - 7 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Marguerite Gahagan Nature Preserve - 9 min drive - 8.3 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Matt's Lake Street Grill & Pizzeria - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fred's of Roscommon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Keeper’s Pub - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Jacks Place Roscommon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Lumber Jack - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

How much does it cost to stay at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?

As of 17 Jul, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve. on 4 Oct, 2026 start from S$450, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is South Branch Au Sable River House and Nature Preserve. located?

Situated on a river, this holiday home is steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Meads Landing and Wallace Park. Au Sable River Center and Tisdale Triangle Pathway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Check-in

7.4/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Libby L.

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

Fabulously relaxing!

Great property and location. The river is beautiful!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Margaret K.

Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Our stay at this property was highly disappointing capped off by a completely false 250 post-stay charge.While we followed all house rules and strictly smoked outside the property, the host has falsely accused us of smoking indoors to levy an extra fee. To be entirely responsible and comply with rules, we smoked outdoors, collected all cigarette butts safely in a bottle, and placed them in the indoor trash exactly as instructed. Potential guests should be aware of the actual state of the property during our stay: Climate & Odor: The house was extremely hot upon arrival. Both the main house and the Florida room were incredibly damp, leaving a strong, persistent smell of mildew throughout. Plumbing Issues: The showers failed to get hot. Guest House Conditions: The guest house was in particularly rough shape—there were no working lights in the guest house shower, and we discovered a rodent nest inside the guest house vanity.We expected a clean, comfortable, and well-maintained home, but instead dealt with substandard conditions and a baseless penalty after checking out. I cannot recommend this property. Host is out of state and relies entirely on housekeeping feedback. Also the only 3 other reviews on this property are from 2024. No one stayed here in that past two years??? Or are they getting deleted. We will see how far this one gets.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Chris M.

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

Great location and secluded as well!

This was the perfect spot for me and my 2 dogs to spend the weekend while visiting friends in the area. I liked the privacy and river access as well. The place is clean, but a little outdated (to be expected from a rustic cottage). I would certainly stay there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Alexandra M.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ken Payette

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I grew up in Southfield, Michigan and currently reside in St. Petersburg, Florida.
I love northern Michigan and enjoy being out in nature and want to provide the best experience possible for my guests.

Why they chose this property

I really like the location on the South Branch Au Sable River. It's an ideal location for taking canoe trips from Wallace Park in Roscommon to the local canoe outfitter or to
the property. And also for taking canoe trips downstream to Chase Bridge and longer trips through the Mason Tract to Smith Bridge. Also because the property has adjoining wooded parcels.

What makes this property unique

The fact that it is surrounded by two wooded parcels on the river which other nearby properties don't have. Other properties have homes or cottages adjacent to them and not surrounded by woods like this one.

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