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North Branch Outing Club

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Grayling with free breakfast

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The North Branch Outing Club offers rural tranquility with thoughtful amenities. Guests enjoy complimentary English breakfast each morning and evening chats around the firepit. The property includes in-room WiFi, outdoor furniture, and barbecue grills for countryside relaxation.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

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Garden
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Full Beds, Shared bath

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Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Twin Beds

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Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

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Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Full Bed and 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

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Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Twin Beds

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Free WiFi

Basic House, River View

Highlights

Garden
Heating
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
Living room
  • 2 bedrooms
  • River view
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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Frequently asked questions

Is North Branch Outing Club pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at North Branch Outing Club?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at North Branch Outing Club?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at North Branch Outing Club?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is North Branch Outing Club located?

Situated in a regional park, this bed & breakfast is within 12 miles (20 km) of Hartwick Pines State Park, West Twin Lake and Little Bear Lake. Guthrie Lake is 12.2 mi (19.7 km) away.

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Reviews

North Branch Outing Club Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

9.2

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

megan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great weekend escape to relax and fish. Giant lodge with tons of history. Breakfast each morning was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a unique and historic property with wonderful staff, quiet, and located near a picturesque river for paddling and finishing
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very cool A step back in time. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Michigan Scenic Treasure

The views of the river, along with the history and nostalgia of the lodge create an exceptional experience. North Branch Outing Club setting is spectacular. Terry & staff made our stay extremely comfortable and provided incredible hospitality.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It reminded us of our NE Wisconsin property; peaceful river flowing thru . A slice of heaven
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very old and historic property. Only stairs to second floor. Not air conditioned, but floor and ceiling fan in rooms. Right along Au Sable River.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at the North Branch Outing Club once in 2023 and again in 2025. Our first visit was solid largely in part to the young male housekeeper who greeted us upon arrival, gave us a tour of the house and historical elements, and chatted to us about fishing during the few days we stayed there. All in all it made for a worthwhile trip making us return customers. That brings us to this stay during July 2025. The staff is a mixed bag ranging from very open and helpful to down right cold and rude. We were in the area visiting family and thus did not spend a considerable amount of time on site. Our time on site was intended to participate in the social opportunities staying at a b&b offers - namely breakfast. Its worth mentioning that between my wife, toddler, and myself we probably weigh about 300lbs and really don't eat a lot of food especially in the morning also that I have two dogs in the room upstairs one of them needed to take some pills in the morning. I had very openly taken a small amount of eggs up to my room to use the eggs as a pocket to feed my dog a pill. On the third morning of our four day stay the lady (owner/cook/enforcer) decided it would be a good idea to confront me on my 'brazen' actions. She did so by verbally repremanding me in front of my family and guests on a day that happened to be my birthday - it was embarrassing or both of us. We packed up immediately and left and will not return - mend your manners and keep your eggs lady.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just be aware that not all the rooms have ac
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming making for a perfect stay! Dog friendly. They make you feel like you’re home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most relaxing place we've ever stayed at. No TV, big porches to sit on. Absolutely beautiful.!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic experience.

I called ahead because I would be checking in late. I was given Josh’s phone number and reached out to him to set up a check in time, he was very responsive and kind and was there to show me around at almost 11pm. The room was great, very comfortable bed, big bathroom, and breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet paradise

It was historic and unique, walking distance to a local tavern. The staff made us a bonfire and joined my grandson and me for an unwinding evening. We were awakened by the sound of the breakfast bell!!! ( our alarm didn’t go off)! There was a fly fishing shop and I want to go back and renew my skills!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, old but well kept. Comfortable beds and included breakfast made with love.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naum

Disliked: Amenities
I truly appreciate the staff’s dedication to preserving the historical character of the facility—it’s clear that a great deal of care has gone into maintaining its authenticity. However, some aspects of the stay were quite unusual and challenging for today’s travelers. The room was very small and lacked modern essentials such as a door lock, microwave, and refrigerator, which are especially important during the summer months. The fan in the open window was not sufficient to maintain a comfortable temperature or humidity level, making it difficult to sleep both at night and during the day. The air-conditioning was non an option. The twin beds were small and not particularly comfortable, which further impacted the quality of rest. The shared bathrooms had non-secured doors, which did not provide peace of mind. Additionally, the breakfast offering was limited to a basic continental selection—an English breakfast was not available during our stay, despite being expected. Given these conditions, we chose not to return the next day and instead made the decision to drive home overnight. That said, we are grateful for the warm and welcoming attitude of the staff, which we truly appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place, friendly staff, right on the North Branch for quick access to fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here! Wish they had WiFi but happy to do without.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and incredibly historical place. We're very lucky to still have authentic places like the nboc. Love the breakfast, please don't change anything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia De

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed 2 days at this lovely, vintage, lodge. If you like history, antiques, and God's beautiful creation, LOOK no more - THIS is where you want to be. There are 2 very lovely porches to enjoy your book or simply listen to the Au Sable & birds and a few steps down to the river for fishing. Great dining opportunities are close or up to 20 minutes away. We plan to stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic lodge with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique lodge, pleasant hosts, comfortable with a wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hunter, our main contact, was awesome. I wish the glass above the door in room 14 had been blacked out. It doesn’t open anyway and covering it would have blocked the action sensitive hallway lights that shown into the bedroom and woke us up constantly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

James

Good
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room i signed up for looked nice. I wasnt put into that room. I was put into a small, dirty, extremely outdated room that was infested with ladybugs. We asked to get the room that i felt i was paying for, and the manager obliged. Its NOT Grayling! Its advertised as Grayling, but its 30 miles away. On a very hairy little tiny dirt road for 9.5 miles. Advertising is horrible. Its not what its meant to be. With that said, Terri was wonderful and very nice. Breakfast was great. If youre a fisherman looking to wake up and walk down to the river....great place! If you want a luxurious, quiet getaway....this is NOT your place.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ken

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lucky find

This place is a hidden gem. An historic trout club in a beautiful setting. Terry and her crew provide a delicious and hearty breakfast. And Richard who runs the fly fishing store is a wealth of knowledge.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023