Rustic Hill Top Chalet

This rustic cabin is a great getaway tucked in a small town on a paved road. This clean, cozy cabin is a perfect weekend trip up north. On our hill top deck is the perfect spot every evening to view great sunsets. Morning coffee enjoying chipmunks play outside the sliding glass door. Easy access 2 miles from I-75 and one exit from Grayling and 2 Exits from Gaylord. Our cabin backs up to Hartwick Pines and trail 7 not far out from our back door. 2 blocks from restaurants and gas station. Wifi The space You must be able to climb a steep hill the stairs are old railway ties. The beds are out in the open. A shower no tub. A fire pit. The six o’clock alarm that goes off is not the purge. Fun actives near by- Outdoors men can find water activities one exit away. You can cast your rod or set your canoe or kayak on the Headwaters of the Au Sable– known as the Blue Ribbon trout stream. Try your luck at the 'Holy Waters' in Grayling or the Manistee River short distance away from the cabin. If golf is your activity, our cabin is only short drive away from the award winning golf courses in Grayling, Gaylord and Shanty Creek. In the wintertime, snowmobilers will enjoy the miles of state trails nearby. The closest trails are Trail 679 & Trail 7. The trails are Snowmobiling/ATV Trails behind the cabin, also the legendary “Swamp III & Frederic Inn” located 2 blocks so within walking distance. If you enjoy downhill or cross country skiing, we have nearby Hanson Hills (Grayling), Treetops (Gaylord), Shanty Creek and Boyne. If the family wants to go tubing, Hanson Hills offers both day and night service. With “one of the best” state parks only a few miles away, Hartwick Pines State Park, offers scheduled events and activities year round. Enjoy the museum, gift shop, mountain biking, cross-country skiing, snow shoeing, hiking, picnicking, birding, hunting, and fishing during the day and return to the cabin to relax after exploring all the amazing amenities in our neighboring areas. Fishing: Situated in the Northeastern quadrant of Michigan's Lower Peninsula, the fabled Au Sable River watershed boasts of nearly 180 miles of blue-ribbon trout water, making it the state's and one of the countries most renowned trout fisheries. Winding through a gently contoured wooded landscape from its freestone headwaters north of Fredric to its frequently impounded tail stretch funneling into Lake Huron, the river is large and varies greatly in size and characteristics along its length. On the Au Sable, one can expect a healthy dose of small to medium-sized rainbows, browns, and brookies, with the chance of tying into a football-sized brown -- not to mention the healthy influx from Lake Huron's most important steelhead run. The headwaters of the Au Sable, just north of Frederic, mark the beginning of a nearly 80-mile stretch of blue-ribbon trout water. These waters are classic American freestone in nature, clear and gravel-bottomed, dominated by brook trout with the occasional brown trout. Pressure along this 13-mile stretch from Fredrick down to Grayling is minimal thanks to other local freestone attractions and limited access. At Grayling, the river bends eastward towards its Lake Huron descent. Just below, the East Branch injects a welcome shot of cold water. Unfortunately, both sun-wilted humans and trout alike revel in fresh, cold river water making the fabled fishing town of Grayling a haven for canoeists and water fanatics. Luckily, the trout have grown accustomed to the ruckus and success can be easily achieved in this area. The last Saturday in April marks the opening of trout season for this part of the Au Sable. Guest access Please leave Chalet the way you found it. If you have any issues, let us know right away. Trash can is out near road and near mailboxes. Check in is 3pm. Other things to note **Please note when booking: If you are new to Airbnb and do not have required reviews from other hosts, please send us a inquiry or a reservation request and include where you are from, brief details about yourself and reasons to the area, so we can consider you for a stay with us. I also require that your government ID or License be on file with Airbnb. If younger than 25, then give ages of all guests in group. This is our cabin, please treat it with respect. * If you love long showers and must have them this might not be the cabin for you. Two showers are possible if you are quick. Thank you for understanding, scheduling showers can also work with time between them.