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Smart TV, fireplace
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
3 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Frederic, MI
  • Au Sable River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • AuSable Artisan Village
    ‪15 min drive‬

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Come take a walk in our woods......

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
5.0 out of 5, Exceptional, (5)
The price is CA $183
per night
CA $303 total
includes taxes & fees
23 Mar - 24 Mar
Come take a walk in our woods......

About the area

Frederic

Heart of Frederic.A stay at this cottage places you within half a mile (1 km) of Au Sable River and 3 miles (5 km) of Hartwick Pines State Park. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Big Bradford Lake and Wakeley Lake.
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What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Wakeley Lake - 14 min drive - 13.2 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 15 min drive - 14.0 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 19 min drive - 17.5 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederic Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Swamp II Bar & Restaurant - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Kathy's Cafe - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Big Boy Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Fellowship Cafe - ‬18 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Ausable River Cottage

Enjoy the tranquility and solitude of the North Woods in our 3 BR, 1.5 BA cottage, located on the Upper main branch of the Au Sable river between Grayling and Gaylord in Fredric Michigan.
Ideal for several couples or a large family and perfect for the up north get away. One BR with a queen size bed and a full BA on the main floor, and 2 BR and a 1/2 BA on the second floor, 2 full size beds in one bedroom and a queen size bed in the other bedroom with a balcony overlooking the River. A full size kitchen and a wood burning fireplace adds to the rustic feel. Close to all attraction the North provides - blue ribbon trout fishing, kayaking, snowmobiling, hunting,skiing and much more. One dog allowed with an additional daily fee of $35.00 per day per pet.

Property manager

Rosemarie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available (fee applies)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On the river
  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center

Things to do

  • Kayaking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: $35.00 per day per pet, inform host.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: Our cottage is suitable for children

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ausable River Cottage Cottage
Ausable River Cottage Frederic
Ausable River Cottage Cottage Frederic

Ausable River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 102 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable
House was great. Very comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl o.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing place to stay!
We enjoyed spending our 35th wedding anniversary at this place, such tranquility!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ronald D., Grand Rapid Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness
beautiful setting
Cottage exactly as described. Very clean and easy to maintain. River in the back was smaller than I realized but also was at an an extremely low level due to weeks without rain. Bird life was delightful. Our two dogs had a great time and enjoyed wading in the river. Had trips to Hartwick Pines State Park most days and was very easy and quick to get to.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ed Y.

Liked: Cleanliness
Yount
Nice, clean, quiet, relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet little cottage in the river
Rosemarie was very responsive and easy to get a hold of. Check in process was very easy, had a great time relaxing on the river. Our two dogs had a great time as well. Cottage had all the essentials we needed. We will be visiting again. Also just an fyi there is a neighbor right next door with a dog, but they are also friendly and were gone most of the time.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Claudia F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice location on the river
Cabin was clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Older cottage but clean and comfortable
It is a nice place to stay. The river is very relaxing and offers some decent trout fishing. The neighbor “Jeff” is super friendly and is gone most the day so very quiet location. Only complaint: the outside grill…not good, one of those old state park type grills. Luckily my brother brought a small grill for us to use. But all in all worth the money to us as it was a perfect location for seeing family and friends. One observation: the house rules state that the wood stove cannot be used but it’s advertised in an amenity.
Stayed 12 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robin B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls weekend
Excellent location, friendly neighbor and great place to hang out.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Geoff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Frederic cottage July
Nice place, no AC but it is northern Michigan, so even in late July it was comfortable. Stayed here for the AuSable Canoe Marathon, didn't have a lot of time to enjoy the amenities of the cottage.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fredric cottage
This is second time we stayed and had an absolutely fabulous time from hanging out olaying in river to visiting other areas. 10 ot of 10 for us. Cabin was cozy and relaxing couldnt ask for a better time
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review Of Ausable River house
The deck in the rear of the house is a great feature. It is spacious and the river is a very short walk away. Cleanliness of some cooking ware was a problem for us. Teflon skillets were burnt and chipped. Not a good look. The outdoor grill was rusty and thick with grease. We found it unusable. The bedrooms, though spacious, lacked furniture--a small table or chest of drawers to hold small items would have been nice., Rosemarie was friendly and always accessible. She answered every query promptly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark N., Birch Run, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful river location
A comfortable peaceful cabin on the Au Sable river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice stay!
Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frank V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Golf Outing
Improvements Kurig machine did not work Not enough bowls Other then that it was a good stay
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall up north trip
Great location for enjoying the up north. Used this location as a home base for our adventures into the surrounding state forests. Very quiet location.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Todd B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a weekend trip to the wilderness.
Great place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Rachelle G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Grayling cottage
Cottage was clean and well priced
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute Cottagr
Very nice and quaint. Dock to the river was great; beautiful woods setting. Well stocked kitchen. Could use a new bbq grill, but overall very nice.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Bryan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Have recommended to others.
This was a good place to stay while we explored Northern Michigan.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot on the AuSable River!
Rosemaries home was very enjoyable! Spacious, with three large bedrooms! Everything we needed was provided for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable Home for the family
We enjoy our stay everytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Just as described. Overall cleaning could have better.
Worked great for a our group. Great layout and was easy to clean up.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darci H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil, peaceful, surroundings.
We were there for 6 nights. It was so peaceful and relaxing. Loved sitting out by the river and listening to the water. The cottage was spacious, clean, and everything that we needed for our vacation. We are already talking about going back.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family retreat!
It was wonderfull to get away with family. Clean & plenty of room. Loved the view & it's right on the river with a dock. It was really good for all of us.😎
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karl C., Carleton

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location and very comfortable, quiet and Clean cabin!
We loved the quiet location and comfortable cabin . It was only a few minutes from several state parks and also Grayling and Gaylord for supplies and gas. We highly recommend Frederic Inn for great Mexican food and only 3 minutes away! The only issue we had was with our VRBO account on the day of our trip, but thank goodness we heard back from Rosemarie, the property owner.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023