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Linger Longer Estate: Spring into Adventure Near the Au Sable River!

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3 bedrooms, free WiFi, bed sheets
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8130 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Au Sable River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • McMasters Bridge Landing
    ‪4 min walk‬
  • Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪39 min drive‬

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About the area

Grayling

On river.Within a 5-minute walk of the vacation home, you'll find Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. McMasters Bridge Landing is within half a mile (1 km) and Wakeley Bridge Landing is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • McMasters Bridge Landing - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Mason Tract Pathway - 21 min drive - 19.7 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 23 min drive - 32.8 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 39 min drive - 34.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 82 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jim's Canoe Livery - ‬20 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Linger Longer Estate: Spring into Adventure Near the Au Sable River!

LINGERLONGER ESTATE

SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
*Minutes from the Au Sable River
*ATV/ORV Trails nearby


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Window units available during warmer months

ATV's: Yes! You can ride right from the property to the trails by riding along the side of the main road.

Animals: Turkey, deer, black bear

Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1 (main level): Full bathroom with shower/tub
Bathroom #2 (main level/master bedroom): Full bathroom with shower only

Beach/Swimming: Nearest beach - Township Park (Higgins Lake) - approx. 30 min away

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor Master- Queen Bed
Second Level-
Bedroom 1- Queen bed and Twin bed
Bedroom 2- Queen bed and Twin bed

Boat Launch: Bring your kayaks/canoes/SUPs and take a trip down the Au Sable River! There is a boat launch at McMasters Bridge (just 2 minutes away). If you don't own any river boats, there are also several places in the area to rent kayaks/canoes. The river distance between the McMasters Bridge boat launch and the Parmalee Bridge boat launch is roughly 8.5 miles.

Bugs: Remember to bring your bug spray!

Cable: No- TVs having streaming capabilities

Cell Phone Service: Can be spotty - best to connect to Wi-Fi if your phone has Wi-Fi calling capabilities

Coffee Maker: Keurig/pot combo - Coffee filters and K-cups are provided

Distances:
* Detroit: 3 hours (198 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 2 hours and 39 min. (173 miles)
* Lansing: 2 hours and 24 minutes (165 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 1 hours and 30 min.(103 miles)
* Shel-Haven Canoe/Kayak Livery on M-72 is 31 minutes (27.9 milea)
* Traverse City: 1 hour 23 mins away (70 miles)

Dock: No
Drinking Water: The home's water supply is well water. It is drinkable, though some may prefer to bring water bottles.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: None

Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own wood.

Fishing: Fishing is a popular sport on the Au Sable river. The Au Sable is renowned for trophy brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, and salmon, with brown trout being the most common.

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Fishing Poles: Please bring your own.

Golf:
Garland Golf Course 22 min.
Forest Dunes Golf Club - 22 min.
Out Of Bounds Indoor Golf - 23 min.
Grayling Country Club - 23 min.

Grill: Propane grill available

Grocery Store: Grayling Family Fare Supermarket - 23 min.

Heat: Gas furnace

Hunting: Not on property

Internet: Wi-Fi available

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Enough room for 4 to 6 cars

Pets: Pets are not allowed. Enjoy this allergen-free Lodge.

Privacy: Neighbors are within view

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: 2 story cottage

Televisions: There is a 55" TV available in the living room, and a 40" TV available in each bedroom. TVs offer streaming capabilities.

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, washer and dryer are available for guest use.

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling on the Frederic Snowmobile Trail – Just a short drive away (approx. 10-15 minutes). Guests are welcome to ride from the house
* Cross-Country Skiing at Hartwick Pines State Park – Offers trails for skiing, around 15-20 minutes away.
* Ice Fishing on Lake Margrethe – located about 10 minutes away.
* Downhill Skiing at Caberfae Peaks – About 30 minutes away, offering skiing and snowboarding.
* Winter Hiking at Grayling State Forest Area – Explore the snowy trails, roughly 15-20 minutes away
* Sledding at Local Parks – Several local areas in Grayling offer sledding hills for family fun

Wood: Not provided. However, you can typically find some available at the store at the end of the street.

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Languages

English, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
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 professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

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Linger Longer Estate: Spring into Adventure Near the Au Sable River! Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness

BB got his Turkey

My friend and I who have known each other pretty much our whole life stayed at Linger Longer for the 2025 Turkey season. My friend BB has been turkey hunting the Huron National Forest since he was 12 years old. His father introduced him to the area and to turkey hunting at all them years ago. He is now 50 and I'm just a couple years younger. Unfortunately his father can no longer chase birds around the woods, BB's father was able to come spend a couple nights with us and spend time with us at Turkey Camp. I've only been to turkey camp a few times and was not going to another if we were staying in a tent or camper. So that was that and it was my job to find a place to stay. When I saw pictures of Linger Longer I thought this will be more than enough. So I sent the link to BB and he immediately said, "book it." We were both more than pleased with with the Linger Longer home and the amenities. The place looked like it had recently been upgraded and remodeled and was very clean and homey feeling. The beds felt brand new and are nice and firm. Just the way we both like our beds. We stayed 7 nights and cooked on the beautiful gas stove for every meal. The location for us was great besides the fact we had to drive almost 45 minutes to hunt our favorite spot we soon realized part of the Huron National Forest was right across the street from the Linger Longer. We both started to think maybe our new favorite spot could be right out the front door and we could make this our new Turkey C
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Linger longer rental

Nice, clean, plenty of room. Tight fit for two snowmobile trailers.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

tim m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fishing weekend

Mid November fishing trip with my oldest boys. The weather this time of year can be cold and damp, but we always looked forward to returning to this place as it was cozy, clean and welcoming!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tonya B.

Liked: Cleanliness

2024 family utv trip

Linger Longer was a perfect fit for us. The cabin was clean and cozy when we arrived. Plenty of parking for our three trucks and trailers. Close to endless trails for our daily outings. Contacting the host was simple and they were quick to take care of our needs. My group and I would highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This place is so relaxing so beautiful. Exactly as described my family loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Trail riding

We stayed here over July 4 weekend and couldn’t be happier. House was well equipped only draw back was bedrooms upstairs had to use bathroom downstairs but we made it work not a big deal.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Angela S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family stay

We attended a family reunion 2 hours away from home. Plenty of room. Clean, comfortable, quiet! In the morning, we saw a deer walking in thd driveway. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

River trip

Excellent, just as described, no surprises. Place was great, I highly recommend. What a joy to have after a long day of paddling, location is perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Perry M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Everything you need for a great stay.

Beautiful home, 5 of us on a fishing trip had a great stay and highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tara A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great property

The pictures were spot on, the house was super clean and had more provided than other places we have stayed. Only complaint is that the smoke alarms were so sensitive that the steam from the shower set of the one in the bedroom and both times we used the oven the smoke alarm went off in the dining room. So not really a true complaint! The check in process was super easy and this was a great property to use as home base to visit family in the area. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024