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Ausable River Cottage

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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

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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.
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Au Sable River. Features include laundry facilities. The cottage offers a kitchen and 1.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
  • WiFi for a fee
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Au Sable River and 12 minutes by car from Big Bradford Lake
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Frederic cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city centre
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating 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)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

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

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights, lock the doors, and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

The cottage must be left as it was found. If you have a fire make sure it is out with the water hose.

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

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Ausable River Cottage Cottage
Ausable River Cottage Frederic
Ausable River Cottage Cottage Frederic

Ausable River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 113 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 16 out of 113 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 113 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 113 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 113 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a great stay on Cindy Lane! The setting on the AuSable is enchanting! The cabin was spacious, well equipped, and very clean. Campfires and music ended our days!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very much enjoyed the peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Penny F., Cedar Springs Michigan

Mostly as pictured. Don’t be fooled by the listing saying it has AC, which is true, it does, however it’s a small window unit in the dining area and no way does it do anything for any other room. Which is why each room has at least one fan, some have two. Unfortunately, you can’t open windows to the screen for a lovely evening breeze…you can also tell that dogs are allowed by the amount of “hair” under beds and around baseboards. Overhead kitchen lights don’t work. There was a dishpan under the kitchen sink that was half full of disgusting black moldy stinky water that I had to throw outside. The best thing it has going for it is the beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Donna H., Cleveland, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Overall stay was great! Enjoyed the cabin and the property, loved the seclusion. Could have used an extra helping of napkins, roll of paper towels, more than one extra garbage bag, and maybe emergency flashlights in case of any power outages. enjoyed the walkout deck to the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Check in was easyKitchen facilities were great-except the dripCoffee maker was not good- too slow.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wade K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Awesome

Everything was perfect Centrally located for variety of day trips. Peaceful for just staying in.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David H.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Ladd K.

Liked: Cleanliness

River cottage

Lighting inside subpar very 70’sVery clean but datedBack deck dirty could use power washFirewood very wet wouldn’t burnBeautiful river
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Lori H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quilt shop hop northern Michigan

Was a nice stay definitely good cabin vibe. In the woods. If you like the woods and river side and cabin feel this is one for you. We loved the deer that came to the back yard while we were there. Close to Grayling and Gaylord.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Golf Outing

Has become an annual event. We plan on staying here next year as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

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