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The Up North Experience

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Private kitchen

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Au Sable River
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • AuSable Artisan Village
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Grayling Country Club
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪30 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining Area

About this property

The Up North Experience

Welcome to the Up North Experience! What better way to experience it than Glamping? There is so much to do outdoors around Grayling. There are parks, disc golfing, hiking, biking, ORV trails, canoeing/kayaking, golfing, fishing, and so much more! In town there are stores, restaurants, local shops, a bakery, a few breweries, and a beautiful park right in the heart of town. Come enjoy this small town that is full of beauty! It is truly the Up North Experience!

Come stay in a comfortable 5th Wheel Camper on a road just outside the city limits. The Property is wooded like you are out of town, but you are not that far. The Up North Experience is just off of an ORV trail; which means easy access! Go a short way into town for gas, hit the trail and go. No need to trailer your ATV/ORV into town. There are hundreds of miles of trails that you could enjoy, and parking available close to the 5th Wheel Camper. The property is an easy walk or bike ride into town.

The 5th Wheel Camper sleeps 5 comfortably (6 if they are small). It has a nice island in the kitchen and a dining area. The kitchen is furnished with most of what you would need for cooking. There are reclining chairs in the living room, and a couch that folds out to a bed. There is also a full size air mattress. The Master Bedroom is a very comfortable Queen bed. There are also towels, washcloths, dish clothes, blankets, pillows, etc all included. Camp chairs for next to the fire are provided, and some outdoor lighting for the evening. No more generator!! We have it wired for electric which means more peace and quiet!

Whether you want to come up for outdoor activities, or just some relaxation and quiet time; this is a nice, comfortable, clean space to make your own while you are here. It all sits on a nice quiet road with only three houses. Come, relax and enjoy the Great Outdoors!

Property manager

Sara Houchin
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
If you are bringing ORV's please be respectful on the road and wait to tear it up on the trail. Also please don't park them on the grass.
No burning pallets in fire pit. It is possible that no burning will be allowed if there is a burn ban in effect. If so the guest will be notified.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, The Up North Experience is on a river. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grayling Country Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area.
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Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Wakeley Lake - 2 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Grayling Country Club - 3 min drive - 1.9 km
  • Grayling Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Arby's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tinker's Junction - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Up North Experience pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Up North Experience?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Up North Experience?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

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

10/10 great place to stay

My Wife and I had a very nice relaxing weekend as we were celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary. Sarah was a great host. Communication with her was very easy, the place was super clean and had everything we needed. Exceptional all the way around. We will definitely be booking this property again. Also recommending to family and friends.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason W.

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

Good

Great price. Very clean and nice place
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

misty m.

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

Camping with all the comforts of home!

RV had everything you could have asked for! Nice location made you feel like you were away camping in the woods, but with the town and neighbors/house not that far away. We thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard & Mary S.

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

Quiet hideaway

We rented Sara's place for a friend and he really loved the quiet and peacefulness of the location. The accommodations were clean and had everything he needed. He was very happy with his stay. Sara was wonderful to communicate with, always getting back with me quickly. I would highly recommend staying here if you are visiting Grayling.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelley H.

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

Up North Getaway

We chose to stay here due to it being centrally located to many lakes and rivers and we love kayaking. It was also a good opportunity to experience camping as seniors. LOL It was acceptionally clean and the attention to detail was incredible. I cannot say enough good things about this little retreat and I would HIGHLY recommend it. MUCH better than a hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

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

Very relaxing

We absolutely love this place. The host is the best! Every time we come to grayling we will definitely book same place again. It comes with everything you need for a comfortable experience. Very quiet and peaceful. We would and will recommend this cozy, quiet, and very convenient place to stay to everyone!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

James G.

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

Awesome place, very quiet, and well stocked!

Just an awesome place to stay. The grounds are beautiful, it’s so peaceful and quiet, and the hosts know how to host. The RV is stocked with everything you need and things you didn’t realize you did need… Like anti itch bug bite cream! If you’ve never stayed in an RV, their directions are clear and well marked. It felt more like a tiny home than RV. Hosts were super nice and offered to spot our truck for us if we floated the river. Helped us navigate how to turn the oven on when we couldn’t figure it out. They were great. We’ve stayed in a lot of house/home rentals and this is by far one of the best ones. Our litmus test on rentals is if they have good knives in the kitchen to cook with… they had great knives! I know it is sort of silly but a good knife goes a long way!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie Z.

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

Up North Experience, Excellent Experience!

Stayed here two nights to search for our own cabin. The camper is spotless, well furnished with everything you could possibly need. Everything is like new. The outdoor space is wonderful. Location is close to everything yet very private and quiet. Host/Owner live next door but its still very private, They are close if you need them. Fire pit with very nice outdoor chairs. They also put out an outdoor rug and table for our convenience under the awning. We will for sure be repeat renters. It did not disappoint!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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Hosted by Sara Houchin

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