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8 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
LINGERLONGER ESTATE
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
*Minutes from the Au Sable River
*ATV/ORV Trails nearby
Charming 2-story cottage sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a main-floor master with queen bed and two upper-level bedrooms with queen and twin beds. Located minutes from the Au Sable River, the home offers easy access to ATV and ORV trails, a firepit (wood not provided), fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, and streaming-capable TVs. Parking accommodates 4–6 cars, and while pets are not allowed, this home is perfect for families or friends seeking a relaxing retreat with outdoor adventures, fishing on the Au Sable River, and nearby winter and summer activities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Window units available during warmer months
ATV's: Yes! You can ride right from the property to the trails by riding along the side of the main road.
Animals: Turkey, deer, black bear
Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1 (main level): Full bathroom with shower/tub
Bathroom #2 (main level/master bedroom): Full bathroom with shower only
Beach/Swimming: Nearest beach - Township Park (Higgins Lake) - approx. 30 min away
Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor Master- Queen Bed
Second Level-
Bedroom 1- Queen bed and Twin bed
Bedroom 2- Queen bed and Twin bed
Boat Launch: Bring your kayaks/canoes/SUPs and take a trip down the Au Sable River! There is a boat launch at McMasters Bridge (just 2 minutes away). If you don't own any river boats, there are also several places in the area to rent kayaks/canoes. The river distance between the McMasters Bridge boat launch and the Parmalee Bridge boat launch is roughly 8.5 miles.
Bugs: Remember to bring your bug spray!
Cable: No- TVs having streaming capabilities
Cell Phone Service: Can be spotty - best to connect to Wi-Fi if your phone has Wi-Fi calling capabilities
Coffee Maker: Keurig/pot combo - Coffee filters and K-cups are provided
Distances:
* Detroit: 3 hours (198 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 2 hours and 39 min. (173 miles)
* Lansing: 2 hours and 24 minutes (165 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 1 hours and 30 min.(103 miles)
* Shel-Haven Canoe/Kayak Livery on M-72 is 31 minutes (27.9 milea)
* Traverse City: 1 hour 23 mins away (70 miles)
Dock: No
Drinking Water: The home's water supply is well water. It is drinkable, though some may prefer to bring water bottles.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: None
Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own wood.
Fishing: Fishing is a popular sport on the Au Sable river. The Au Sable is renowned for trophy brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, and salmon, with brown trout being the most common.
Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Please bring your own.
Golf:
Garland Golf Course 22 min.
Forest Dunes Golf Club - 22 min.
Out Of Bounds Indoor Golf - 23 min.
Grayling Country Club - 23 min.
Grill: Propane grill available
Grocery Store: Grayling Family Fare Supermarket - 23 min.
Heat: Gas furnace
Hunting: Not on property
Internet: Wi-Fi available
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: Enough room for 4 to 6 cars
Pets: Pets are not allowed. Enjoy this allergen-free Lodge.
Privacy: Neighbors are within view
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Space: 2 story cottage
Televisions: There is a 55" TV available in the living room, and a 40" TV available in each bedroom. TVs offer streaming capabilities.
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, washer and dryer are available for guest use.
Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling on the Frederic Snowmobile Trail – Just a short drive away (approx. 10-15 minutes). Guests are welcome to ride from the house
* Cross-Country Skiing at Hartwick Pines State Park – Offers trails for skiing, around 15-20 minutes away.
* Ice Fishing on Lake Margrethe – located about 10 minutes away.
* Downhill Skiing at Caberfae Peaks – About 30 minutes away, offering skiing and snowboarding.
* Winter Hiking at Grayling State Forest Area – Explore the snowy trails, roughly 15-20 minutes away
* Sledding at Local Parks – Several local areas in Grayling offer sledding hills for family fun
Wood: Not provided. However, you can typically find some available at the store at the end of the street.
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
*Minutes from the Au Sable River
*ATV/ORV Trails nearby
Charming 2-story cottage sleeps 8 with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, including a main-floor master with queen bed and two upper-level bedrooms with queen and twin beds. Located minutes from the Au Sable River, the home offers easy access to ATV and ORV trails, a firepit (wood not provided), fully equipped kitchen, Wi-Fi, and streaming-capable TVs. Parking accommodates 4–6 cars, and while pets are not allowed, this home is perfect for families or friends seeking a relaxing retreat with outdoor adventures, fishing on the Au Sable River, and nearby winter and summer activities.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Window units available during warmer months
ATV's: Yes! You can ride right from the property to the trails by riding along the side of the main road.
Animals: Turkey, deer, black bear
Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1 (main level): Full bathroom with shower/tub
Bathroom #2 (main level/master bedroom): Full bathroom with shower only
Beach/Swimming: Nearest beach - Township Park (Higgins Lake) - approx. 30 min away
Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor Master- Queen Bed
Second Level-
Bedroom 1- Queen bed and Twin bed
Bedroom 2- Queen bed and Twin bed
Boat Launch: Bring your kayaks/canoes/SUPs and take a trip down the Au Sable River! There is a boat launch at McMasters Bridge (just 2 minutes away). If you don't own any river boats, there are also several places in the area to rent kayaks/canoes. The river distance between the McMasters Bridge boat launch and the Parmalee Bridge boat launch is roughly 8.5 miles.
Bugs: Remember to bring your bug spray!
Cable: No- TVs having streaming capabilities
Cell Phone Service: Can be spotty - best to connect to Wi-Fi if your phone has Wi-Fi calling capabilities
Coffee Maker: Keurig/pot combo - Coffee filters and K-cups are provided
Distances:
* Detroit: 3 hours (198 miles)
* Grand Rapids: 2 hours and 39 min. (173 miles)
* Lansing: 2 hours and 24 minutes (165 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 1 hours and 30 min.(103 miles)
* Shel-Haven Canoe/Kayak Livery on M-72 is 31 minutes (27.9 milea)
* Traverse City: 1 hour 23 mins away (70 miles)
Dock: No
Drinking Water: The home's water supply is well water. It is drinkable, though some may prefer to bring water bottles.
Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.
Fireplace: None
Fire-pit: Yes. Please bring your own wood.
Fishing: Fishing is a popular sport on the Au Sable river. The Au Sable is renowned for trophy brown trout, brook trout, rainbow trout, steelhead, and salmon, with brown trout being the most common.
Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Please bring your own.
Golf:
Garland Golf Course 22 min.
Forest Dunes Golf Club - 22 min.
Out Of Bounds Indoor Golf - 23 min.
Grayling Country Club - 23 min.
Grill: Propane grill available
Grocery Store: Grayling Family Fare Supermarket - 23 min.
Heat: Gas furnace
Hunting: Not on property
Internet: Wi-Fi available
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: Enough room for 4 to 6 cars
Pets: Pets are not allowed. Enjoy this allergen-free Lodge.
Privacy: Neighbors are within view
Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.
Space: 2 story cottage
Televisions: There is a 55" TV available in the living room, and a 40" TV available in each bedroom. TVs offer streaming capabilities.
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, washer and dryer are available for guest use.
Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling on the Frederic Snowmobile Trail – Just a short drive away (approx. 10-15 minutes). Guests are welcome to ride from the house
* Cross-Country Skiing at Hartwick Pines State Park – Offers trails for skiing, around 15-20 minutes away.
* Ice Fishing on Lake Margrethe – located about 10 minutes away.
* Downhill Skiing at Caberfae Peaks – About 30 minutes away, offering skiing and snowboarding.
* Winter Hiking at Grayling State Forest Area – Explore the snowy trails, roughly 15-20 minutes away
* Sledding at Local Parks – Several local areas in Grayling offer sledding hills for family fun
Wood: Not provided. However, you can typically find some available at the store at the end of the street.
Amenities at Linger Longer Estate: Spring into Adventure Near the Au Sable River!
Free WiFi/internet
Non-smoking
TV
Coffee/tea maker
Refridgerator
Kitchen
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Kitchenware
No pets allowed
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Towels
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
8.0 / 10.0Excellent·Jul 2025
A quiet, dark stay was wanted. A queit, mostly dark stay is what it was. An oasis away from home. The nature all singing their songs throughout the day was a symphony to our ears. The loft rooms pleased the teenagers. Enjoyed playing yahtzee with the hunny. Also, It was plenty cool for everyone at night. Kitchen was enjoyable and accessible to cook in. The photos online deff enlarged the spaces because in person although plenty cozy it is not as spacious as one might think. Lol! We did enjoy going into town about 20 min. So, The space and the big bright lights in the yard are my only complaints. But the darkness was a big part of the need. We needed to get away from the city. To the water and the dark and the quiet. I could not find the 3 min walk to the river. I feel that is not correctly advertised lol. Oh, and the gps took me down a road that way not i don't think an actual road. So, beware. Enter at the lodge where the roads splits.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Jun 2025
We enjoyed a much needed get away,family vacation and this was perfect. We took our granddaughter fishing for her first time at Bright and glory lakes by Hartwick Pines. Then to the UP over the mighty Mac for her first time.Introducing her to the northern Michigan we love.Camp fires, wildlife. This is a great “base camp” for exploring northern Michigan . The house was perfect. Very clean and quiet.We had deer though the yard every night.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·May 2025
Very clean, spacious, kitchen well stocked, nice property. Will definitely go back.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Apr 2025
My friend and I who have known each other pretty much our whole life stayed at Linger Longer for the 2025 Turkey season. My friend BB has been turkey hunting the Huron National Forest since he was 12 years old. His father introduced him to the area and to turkey hunting at all them years ago. He is now 50 and I'm just a couple years younger. Unfortunately his father can no longer chase birds around the woods, BB's father was able to come spend a couple nights with us and spend time with us at Turkey Camp. I've only been to turkey camp a few times and was not going to another if we were staying in a tent or camper. So that was that and it was my job to find a place to stay. When I saw pictures of Linger Longer I thought this will be more than enough. So I sent the link to BB and he immediately said, "book it." We were both more than pleased with with the Linger Longer home and the amenities. The place looked like it had recently been upgraded and remodeled and was very clean and homey feeling. The beds felt brand new and are nice and firm. Just the way we both like our beds. We stayed 7 nights and cooked on the beautiful gas stove for every meal. The location for us was great besides the fact we had to drive almost 45 minutes to hunt our favorite spot we soon realized part of the Huron National Forest was right across the street from the Linger Longer. We both started to think maybe our new favorite spot could be right out the front door and we could make this our new Turkey C
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10.0Outstanding
(15 Ratings)
"We enjoyed a much needed get away,family vacation and this was perfect. We took our granddaughter fishing for her first time at Bright and glory lakes by Hartwick Pines. Then to the UP over the mighty..."
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