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Romantic - Historic - Luxury Log Cabin - A Fairy Tale Experience and Setting

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The AuSable River just steps away from the cabin door
Enchanting, year round, riverside atmosphere at Copper Fox Lodge!!
Romantic fireplace atmosphere
Luxury Bedding and tasteful decor
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4102.2 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Air conditioning

Explore the area

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Grayling, MI
  • Au Sable River
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • AuSable Artisan Village
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Grayling Hospital
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Romantic - Historic - Luxury Log Cabin - A Fairy Tale Experience and Setting

Just 25 minutes east of Grayling on the AuSable River. Our cabin is literally 50 feet from the river's edge.

Looking for a truly unique, breathtaking and romantic Log Cabin Experience on the Au Sable River? You've Found it!!

Commonly known as "Copper Fox Lodge", a rare, 4-season, luxury-appointed, log cabin sitting on the rivers edge. Experience a gorgeous log cabin with upscale furnishings and touches. Cuddle up to a cozy stone fireplace. Relax with incredible riverfront views on one of America's natural scenic treasures - The Au Sable! Sit under towering pine trees. Cast a line in a legendary trout stream. This is an atmosphere most people never get to experience first hand. We love sharing our cabin with others and ultimately our greatest desire is that you have the most memorable vacation possible.

No matter the season, the atmosphere is perfect for a romantic getaway, anniversary, birthday, honeymoon, or intimate family vacation.

The cabin sits in a secluded river location with 12 acres of privacy and is for your exclusive use. Access to the river at the cabin is easy. There are no high banks to contend with and you have a half mile of wadable trout fishing water and lots of river structure in front of the cabin to hold trout. Brown, Rainbow, and Brook trout can be caught right out front.

In the warmer months common outdoor activities in the region include fishing, hiking, bird watching, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, tubing, golfing, ATV trail riding, and horseback riding. In the winter months things don't slow down as the temperatures, snowfall, and terrain make an ideal winter wonderland for hunting, snowmobiling, tubing, cross country skiing, snowshoeing, and even downhill skiing. The area is rich with outfitters supporting your canoe, kayak, tube, ATV, snowmobile, horseback, skiing, and fishing interests.

The Michigan roads in this region are well maintained year round. The access road to the cabin is also maintained year round catering to 2WD vehicles. We also have a Generac standby, whole house, generator - so you never need to worry about losing power in a storm and the fireplace will always keep you warm and cozy.

Nearby are the Holy Waters of the Au Sable, Mio Trophy Waters, and Masons Tract along the South Branch. Experience miles of groomed snowmobile trails throughout the region right from our doorstep. The region also sports numerous cross country ski trails, tubing hills, and even a few downhill slopes.

The cabin has everything you could possibly need. Fully furnished Kitchen; All Bedding and Linens; All Bath Towels; Flat Screen TV; Satellite DirecTV; DVD and VHS Player; High-speed Starlink WIFI; Games; Luxury Gas Log Fireplace; Propane BBQ Grill; Horseshoes, Ladder and Washer Game; and Screened Gazebo.

If our calendar is full - please check out our sister cabin, the "Gold Fox Lodge", just 3 miles away. VRBO 4168572

Property manager

Jeff and Beth Turner
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
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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
No Trailers allowed without permission. Please discuss with us - we usually allow but we just need to go over a couple courtesy details first.
No fireworks. - risk of forest fire. No discharging of firearms. Fires only allowed in the firepit. No smoking indoors.
No RVs, campers, tents or tent camping allowed. No additional visitors allowed on the property unless approved in advance by the owners.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Grayling Country Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Grayling Country Club - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grayling Hospital - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Wakeley Lake - 20 min walk - 1.7 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Arby's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Tinker's Junction - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Romantic - Historic - Luxury Log Cabin - A Fairy Tale Experience and Setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Romantic - Historic - Luxury Log Cabin - A Fairy Tale Experience and Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Romantic - Historic - Luxury Log Cabin - A Fairy Tale Experience and Setting?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Romantic - Historic - Luxury Log Cabin - A Fairy Tale Experience and Setting located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is within a 5-minute walk of Au Sable River, AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum. Grayling Country Club and Grayling Hospital are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 31 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jana A.

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

Best Ever!

I can’t even begin to describe this storybook cabin and surroundings! This is the best place ever. Right on the beautiful river, cozy, clean, well stocked, etc.! Everything was just wonderfully thought out. Honestly, I could live here in a heartbeat. Thank you so much for such a wonderful experience!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven O.

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

Weekend getaway

Wife wanted quintessential cabin in the woods during a snowstorm. It all came together here
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele M.

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

Beautiful place!

Absolutely gorgeous cabin, with every amenity you could want. The owners communicated with us with all the info we needed. Sparkling clean and welcoming.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ron R.

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

Location, location ...

Wonderful place on the AuSable. Lodge is beautiful, comfortable, well stocked. We will definitely return.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C.

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

What an incredible place!!

Such a beautiful place inside and out. We will definitely be returning. A+
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

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

Magnificent!!!

Beautiful property. Clean with all the amenities. Everything was as good or better than advertised. Saw plenty of wildlife everyday on the property. Nice slice of frontage on the AuSable with expansive view from the shore. Only issue was it rained for a portion of our stay, but the cabin has an excellent view from indoors with panoramic windows so it almost didn't matter. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara G.

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

Vacation

My elderly parents, brother and I really enjoyed the cabin. But we had to leave Sundary because my mother got ill. We did truly enjoyed the time there, it was so beautiful and loved the birds and squirrels. Hopefully we will be able to come again and stay. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

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

Highly recommended

We had a wonderful stay. I am a disabled vet and have been struggling with lung and colon cancer for a little over a year and had the most relaxing and most stress relief week since I was diagnosed. I’m in my second round of chemo and felt good every day. I hope it’s Gods will to let me return for another stay. May God bless Jeff Beth and his family for having the want to make such a wonderful stay for everyone. Top of my list for the best vacation the Wife and I have had. Will recommend without hesitation to all our friends
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

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

Great experience

This trip could not have been much better. The cottage was amazing, hosts responsive in a timely manner, and beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Fantastic!

This is our second time to stay in this charming cabin. Peaceful, relaxing and charming. We loved listening to the beautiful, peaceful Au Sable River. Great outside activities. As Arnold would say, We’ll be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leeann H., Livonia, Michigan

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

Beautiful Setting

The house was well appointed and everything was thought out and well..., just comfortable. The setting was serene and relaxing, exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Elaine A.

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

Wow!

This beautiful property was exactly as advertised. We’re returning in September to go kayaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Laura D.

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

A Little Slice of Paradise

We discovered a little slice of paradise at the Copper Fox Lodge. Rain welcomed us. Birds entertained us. Au Sable River soothed us. Thanks for highlighting the Boardwalk Hike. The old growth cedars were truly remarkable. We're already dreaming of fly fishing on our next visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brian F., Bellevue, OH

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

Peace and Tranquility

We were looking for a place that was private and offered peace and tranquility. We found it! The cabin was very well appointed and felt like home. The bottle of wine and homemade bread was a very nice added touch. Lounging by the river, doing some fly fishing (or at least trying) all the while watching and listening to the birds and wildlife was total relaxation. Our trip was much too short and we will be back! We loved the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn S.

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

This is the best rental we've ever stayed at. Photos accurately represent the property.

We had a great time staying at the Copper Fox Lodge. The property was beautiful and well kept both inside and out and the view of the river was awesome. Everything you could ever need and then some was provided with the home. We were sad to go. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Terri P.

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

Wonderful!

We spent 3 nights at this beautiful property. Owners are very responsive and helpful. We hated to leave! Planning a return visit. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chris C.

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

Great spot

Excellent property for an excellent price. Owners are excellent to work with. Can't wait to get back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Amazing

This is an amazing property that offered everything we needed for a family getaway. Turkeys and deer walking through the property was awesome, as well as watching the mink play by the river. Fires at night with the rhythm of the Au Sable in the background is just what we needed. We look forward to visiting again.

10/10 Excellent

Susan & David D.

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

Heaven on Earth at Copper Fox Lodge

Thanks so much for providing such a beautiful place to stay! The beauty of the grounds and cabin were outstanding. It was truly so serene and peaceful. We actually felt the stress just melt away upon our arrival, and the chilled bottle of wine was much appreciated! Two days just wasn’t long enough. We will be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Phyllis Y.

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

Beautiful setting

This is such a special place. It is absolutely lovely - nice and isolated and right beside the river. We were welcomed in the door by a fire on the fireplace, lamps lit, Christmas music playing - it was so cozy! I loved standing at the kitchen sink, watching the river go by. We were provided everything we needed to have a wonderful stay. Thanks Jeff and Beth!! I hope we can come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

C W.

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

Delightful Stay

Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sirilak M.

Copper Fox Lodge

Awesome place
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jack P.

A River Runs Through It - MAGICAL!!

We wanted to escape the urban noise, chatter and nonsense and to witness the simplicity of tall pines and cedars, to re-energize. We found that and more. This cabin is seriously peaceful and Jeff and Beth are serious about making it a perfect place. It is comfortable beyond measure, beautiful beyond reason, and walking in the door for the first time is like going home. We did not want to leave. We have never given up our love of the stillness of the northern forests and firmly believe Ralph Waldo Emerson got it right: "In the woods we return to reason and faith." It rained on our last morning and we couldn't have had a better send-off; we took pictures of the rain falling off the roof, opened a window and listened to the music that rain produces, those interlocking melodies that heal wounds and make things grow. We did not want to leave. This place is a gift. Keep it close.

10/10 Excellent

Spencer T.

MAGICAL - A River Runs Through It

We wanted to escape the urban noise, chatter and nonsense and to witness the simplicity of tall pines and cedars, to re-energize. We found that and more. This cabin is seriously peaceful and those who care for it are serious about making it a perfect place. It is comfortable beyond measure, beautiful beyond reason, and walking in the door for the first time is like going home. We did not want to leave. We have never given up our love of the stillness of the northern forests and firmly believe Ralph Waldo Emerson got it right: "In the woods we return to reason and faith." It rained on our last morning and we couldn't have had a better send-off; we took pictures of the rain falling off the roof, opened a window and listened to the music that rain produces, those interlocking melodies that heal wounds and make things grow. We did not want to leave. This place is a gift. Keep it close.

10/10 Excellent

Taylor J.

AuSable Beauty

Copper Fox Lodge is simply Amazing! It was beautifully decorated, meticulously cared for and our stay was exceptional. The kitchen has every amenity needed and it was the cleanest cabin we have ever rented. The history of the cabin as outlined in the book on the coffee table was quite interesting. Copper Fox is within a short distance to all the Au Sable area has to offer. We love kayaking the Au Sable, fishing, and simply watching the river life pass by. I highly recommend this cabin and we will return in the future. Thanks to Jeff and Beth for sharing such a lovely cabin.

About the host

Hosted by Jeff and Beth Turner

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We are a happily married Christian couple of 37+ years with two adult children and five grandchildren. Jeff is retired from a career as an engineer. Beth spent her early years in banking but is most credited for being available for our children as they grew up. Jeff is an avid fisherman (especially fly fishing - and once fished 50 states in 50 consecutive days with our son); loves boating; woodworking; college basketball & football; and hiking. He even hiked the 500 mile Camino de Santiago across Spain in 2014 and 110 mile Tour du Mont Blanc in the Alps in 2017. Beth loves decorating, being a wonderful hostess, and staying connected with family and friends.

Why they chose this property

Gorgeous log cabin with upscale furnishings and touches. A cozy stone fireplace. Incredible riverfront views. Towering pine trees. A legendary trout stream teeming with fish. Located in the heart of the Huron National Forest. Close to everything in the Au Sable River region. This is an atmosphere most people never get to experience first hand. We love sharing our cabin with others and we love making your stay a vacation to remember!

What makes this property unique

Romantic Getaway Destination. Rare upscale vintage property on the banks of the Au Sable River.

Languages:

English

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