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Ausable River Cottage provides amenities, such as a firepit and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi (surcharge).

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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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

This smoke-free cottage features laundry facilities and barbecues. The cottage has 3 bedrooms and offers WiFi and a balcony. Guests can enjoy a fireplace, and other amenities include a kitchen with a fridge and an oven.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cottage offers fireplaces and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to balconies. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

This Frederic cottage provides wireless Internet access for a surcharge. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
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

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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that 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

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Ausable River Cottage Cottage
Ausable River Cottage Frederic
Ausable River Cottage Cottage Frederic

About the area

Located in Frederic, this cottage is in the city centre and on the waterfront. Grayling Country Club and Hanson Hills Recreation Area are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit AuSable Artisan Village and Otsego County Sportsplex. Gaylord Discovery Center and Bavarian Falls Park 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. Visit our Frederic travel guide
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Frederic, MI

What's nearby

  • Michigan Autumn Hike. Vibrant fall colors along a hiking trail through the hardwood forest of Hartwick Pines State Park in Grayling, Michigan.
    Hartwick Pines State Park
    6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    49 min drive - 81.8 km
  • The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
    Torch Lake
    54 min drive - 72.6 km
  • Au Sable River
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    50 min drive - 82.5 km

Restaurants

  • Frederic Inn
    17 min walk
  • Swamp II
    17 min walk
  • Kathy's Cafe
    15 min walk
  • Four Seasons
    18 min walk
  • Cracked Pot Kitchen
    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.

How much is parking at Ausable River Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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 Rayburn Property Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Ausable River Cottage Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 96 out of 114 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 114 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 114 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 114 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 114 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Wade K.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

james m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very much enjoyed the peaceful setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ginger W.

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

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

Donna H.

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

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

Frank V.

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

Golf Outing

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah K.

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

Nice quiet getaway

We really enjoyed our stay here!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky B.

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

Great location

Clean cabin, great location, very peaceful.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021

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

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

8/10 Good

Lori H.

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandy A.

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

Enjoyed staying here again. A very peaceful and relaxing weekend with family.

My family and I enjoyed this trip very much. The rental process was very easy and the house was wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022