Skip to Main Content.
List your propertySupportTrips
Unlock instant savings with Member Prices
Sign in
Feedback
Entire cabin

Black Bear Lodge: Crisp Air, Cozy Nights – Fall at Black Bear Lodge is Unforgettable

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony

Photo gallery for Black Bear Lodge: Crisp Air, Cozy Nights – Fall at Black Bear Lodge is Unforgettable

Terrace/patio
TV
Interior
Property grounds
Exterior detail
Perched on the Au Sable River, BLACK BEAR LODGE ON THE AU SABLE RIVER offers a serene retreat with smart TV and streaming. Take in the tranquil surroundings from the patio furniture or try your hand at fishing right outside your door. With plenty of parking for vehicles and ATV/Snowmobile trailers, this one-level property is perfect for those who love to explore.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire cabin

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor space

Add dates for prices

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Black Bear Lodge: Crisp Air, Cozy Nights – Fall at Black Bear Lodge is Unforgettable

Riverside cabin with kitchen and balcony
This smoke-free cabin features charcoal grills. The cabin provides a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave. For a bit of entertainment, a TV comes with cable channels, and guests can also appreciate conveniences, such as a coffee/tea maker and a dining table.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers coffee/tea makers and fans. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include a shower.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Cable televisions are provided.

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio
  • Yard

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)

General

  • Unit size: 700 square feet

Similar properties

Exterior

Bonfire Holler Cabin

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
10.0 out of 10, Exceptional, 112 reviews
Bonfire Holler Cabin

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
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

BLACK BEAR LODGE (AU SABLE RIVER) Gorgeous fall colors!
BLACK BEAR LODGE (AU SABLE RIVER) Cozy riverfront cabin!
BLACK BEAR LODGE (AU SABLE RIVER) Snowmobile from this cabin!
Black Bear Lodge July August Dates Open! On the Au Sable River
Black Bear Lodge Fall fun Here! Cozy Cabin on the Au Sable River
213675

About the area

Map
Frederic, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 12 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Grayling Hospital - 16 min drive - 18.4 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 17 min drive - 18.7 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 17 min drive - 29.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Frederic Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Swamp II - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Fellowship Cafe - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Our Place - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Cracked Pot Kitchen - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Black Bear Lodge: Savor Autumn's Beauty at Black Bear Lodge – Reserve Now! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black Bear Lodge: Savor Autumn's Beauty at Black Bear Lodge – Reserve Now!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black Bear Lodge: Savor Autumn's Beauty at Black Bear Lodge – Reserve Now!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Black Bear Lodge: Savor Autumn's Beauty at Black Bear Lodge – Reserve Now! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Au Sable River and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hartwick Pines State Park and Big Bradford Lake. Wakeley Lake and Rayburn Property Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Have a question?

AI iconBeta

Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews.

Black Bear Lodge: Crisp Air, Cozy Nights – Fall at Black Bear Lodge is Unforgettable Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 44 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 74 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 74 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 74 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gavin M.

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

Beautiful cabin on the river. Amazing view from the living area, very peaceful and private.

Very peaceful and private. Perfect for a weekend away!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Nice place!!

Easy to find and a nice view of the Ausable
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

jonathan h.

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

Great stay

Enjoyed our time
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Chester G.

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

Nice property

Had fun. Still snow in ground.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

William A.

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

Perfect spot for our hunting trip

Awesome setting overlooking the river.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

allan g.

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

Enjoyable

Enjoyed our stay, had privacy hidden from the road, would stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

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

Great weekend getaway

My boyfriend and I stayed here for a quick weekend getaway. The property matched the photos and description, very clean with great views. Check in and out was a breeze. We look forward to staying there again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Brandon P.

Very nice, clean and well maintained

Perfect little get away. We only stayed for a couple of nights but could have stayed longer with the comfort of the cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017

10/10 Excellent

joseph i.

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

Great little cabin with a beautiful view

Cabin was as described the view of the river from the porch was very relaxing. Property and cabin were very clean and Cozy. Will be on our return list.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

mark n.

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

Clean and Convenient

This is our 4th year our family has stayed at this property for snowmobiling. It is always very clean and convenient to gas, food and tails. It meets all our needs and the view is amazing with the fresh fallen snow.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2021

6/10 Okay

Janine N.

Liked: Check-in, communication

Good center point for tip of the mitt attractions

Typical up north cabin within an hour or so of many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

D L.

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

Quaint Cabin

Very clean. Near the river. Easy checkin
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Horace W.

Nice cabin with all the basic needs for our visit.

Cabin location was great for us as we have friends in Grayling and used it as our base camp as we spent the week touring and taking in the color. The "view" room was wonderful with all the windows. Would have been nice to have an grill and outdoor chairs to enjoy the fire pit. Would come back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Great little cottage, awesome location

We stayed a week at Black Bear Lodge, loved the location, right on the AuSable river, and only a few minutes from the freeway. It has a great kitchen with full size appliances including a microwave for family popcorn night! Dining room table, small bedroom, living room, and bunk bed in the hall. Everything was tidy, and as advertised. We plan to stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Jeff K.

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

Came to relax and got plenty

This was an adequate property. Most everything you could need for an extended stay and close to lots of activities in Frederic, Grayling, Kalkaska, and other places in the upper Michigan mitten. Property manager was helpful with problems (particularly a problem with Roku, but later the day of arrival we determined that the Roku stick had been removed from tv and was under the TV stand). No local TV (no antenna for local OTA, but may have been too far from Grayling to pick up area channels. Due to rain and cold we spent more time than planned in cabin and got plenty of time to relax.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Lawrence H.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Very disappointing

There was mold in the bathroom. The pictures showed a path down to the river. There was no such path. My wife was particularly unhappy and I did not relish 3 days with an Unhappy Woman -- so we left, even though we had paid for 3 nights.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie G.

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

Cozy cabin in the woods!

This quaint cabin is nestled in the woods with the Au Sable River behind the house. It includes big picture windows allowing for a beautiful view. The outdoor lighting in the trees is picturesque. We travelled here in the winter so the snow and short days made for a peaceful and quiet getaway. This would also be a beautiful retreat in the summer months as well. It's only a short drive to Grayling for groceries or restaurants. A great find in northern Michigan!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyler T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, listing accuracy

A lovely cabin for a weekend stay

While we were a bit taken aback by the size of the cabin it was nice and cozy for a newlywed couple, all the amenities served their purposes perfectly and the environment was inviting and relaxing. Would certainly book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jerry A.

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

Cool little cabin

I enjoyed my stay the view in the back room is very nice and the property is well maintained!! Easy access to and from I-75 and Frederic is a very friendly place highly recommend!!
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsey W.

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

Stay

The cabin was cozy for my husband and tween step kids and had a great view!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

6/10 Okay

Gary B.

Liked: Check-in, location

Frederic

Good Location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Christina H.

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

Nice Cabin

Overall it's a nice Cabin does need some improvements.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Debra M.

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

Fishing trip

Every thing was great except for the beds. The top bunk was so close to the ceiling that nobody could get into it. The full size bed mattress was extremely unsupported. Sleeping was not ideal.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great views

The house had Great Lake view’s would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer Q.

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

Maintenance of the outside

Great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023