Linger Longer Estate: Summer Fun Near the Au Sable – Float, Grill, Relax!

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.