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Property grounds
Living area
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

Map
Frederic, MI
  • Au Sable River
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • AuSable Artisan Village
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

first floor

1 Queen Bed

second floor

2 Double Beds

second floor

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

First floor full bath

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Second Floor Half Bath

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Our cottage is suitable for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$35.00 per day per pet, inform host.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cottage must be left as it was found. If you have a fire make sure it is out with the water hose.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Frederic

Located in Frederic, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Crawford County Historical Museum and Kirtland's Warbler Historical Marker are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Hartwick Pines State Park and Otsego Lake State Park. Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center are also worth visiting. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and hiking nearby.
Map
Frederic, MI

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
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 20 min drive - 22.5 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Ausable River Cottage pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Ausable River Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ausable River Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Ausable River Cottage located?

Located in the heart of Frederic, this cottage is steps from Au Sable River and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Hartwick Pines State Park. Big Bradford Lake and Wakeley Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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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

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nick K.

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

Comfortable

House was great. Very comfortable and relaxing!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl o.

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

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Yount

Nice, clean, quiet, relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Danielle C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice location on the river

Cabin was clean and spacious.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas W.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

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.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice stay!

Just what we were looking for.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Frank V.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Grayling cottage

Cottage was clean and well priced
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable Home for the family

We enjoy our stay everytime.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Erin M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

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