Title: Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise Waterfront vacation home with kitchen and patio ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328800/34328729/ab67c347.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328800/34328729/4ab10578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328800/34328729/287a33d0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328800/34328729/bd18abae.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328800/34328729/dce73c9c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Take advantage of a firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities at Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise. Active travelers can enjoy kayaking at this vacation home. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.8 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathrooms1564 sq ft ## Popular amenities - - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Pet-friendly - Barbecue grill ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise Welcome to the Red Dog Lodge! Situated in the heart of Lovells, Red Dog is truly a sportsperson's dream with endless opportunities within reach. This clean and well maintained 1997 chalet sits on over 200' of frontage on the North Branch of the AuSable river and features a nice yard with a gentle slope down to the river. The home contains three bedrooms with ample sleeping capacity along with two full baths, new washer and dryer, and an open concept kitchen, dining, and living area. Includes air conditioning and all of the kitchen appliances and utensils you likely have at home along with cozy and welcoming northern Michigan décor throughout. There is a large, new deck facing the river with a propane grill for your enjoyment. High-speed cable internet allows you to stay "plugged in" and enables Netflix/Prime/YouTubeTV/other streaming apps on the smart tv. Whether the objective is to fly fish the historic North Branch or nearby Main/South Branches of the AuSable, fish nearby lakes, recreate on the river, golf, access hundreds of miles of ATV/Snowmobile trails, grouse/small game/deer hunt on thousands of acres of nearby state and federal land, hike, bike, or simply to relax in beautiful northern Michigan, Red Dog is an ideal base camp. When you fish in the immediate vicinity, you are fishing in the footsteps of legends: Ernest Hemingway, Henry and Edsel Ford, Thomas Edison, John and Horace Dodge, Charles Nash, Harvey Firestone, and the list goes on. In fact, there is a large and elusive brown trout in this vicinity that has been named "Ernest" for obvious reasons. \*\*\*NOTE\*\*\* this section of the North Branch is artificial flies only (extends from Sheep Ranch upstream all the way down to the confluence with the main branch of the AuSable). While there are harvest opportunities with appropriately sized fish, catch and release fishing is strongly encouraged. Within walking distance to: \-Additional access to the North Branch \-North Branch Outing Club (historic lodge with available fly fishing guides and full service fly shop for all of your fishing needs) \-Lovells Museum of Trout Fishing History \-Douglas Park/children's playground \-The Lovells home center (outstanding homemade sticky buns, cinnamon rolls, brownies, pizzas and more) \-Lovells Riverside Tavern (food, riverside ambiance, spirits) \-Main Snowmobile Trail (47) Short Drives: 5 minutes to Shupac Lake (fishing, beach, swimming, boating - electric motor only) 7 minutes to KP Lake (fishing, swimming, boating - electric motor only) 10 minutes to Hartwick Pines 15 minutes to Lewiston 20 minutes to Grayling 25 minutes to Garland Resort 25 minutes to Upper Manistee River 30 minutes to Treetops Resort 30 minutes to Gaylord And if you were wondering, "Red Dog" is an homage to our beloved Golden Retriever named Bella. ## Property amenities ### Ski - Close to skiing ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Kitchen island - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Spices - Stovetop - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 2 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - DVD player - Games - Smart TV - Stereo - Video library ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly - Welcoming dogs only - One pet total ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed - Note from host: Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors. ### Services and conveniences - Housekeeping (limited availability) ### Location highlights - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Horseback riding nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Rafting nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden - Unit size: 1,564 square feet ## Similar properties ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109360000/109357700/109357655/08b195b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters Grayling - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Air conditioning 10 Exceptional 20 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-11&endDate=2025-12-12&selected=109357655&PinnedHotelID=109357655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83820000/83812700/83812695/e707e1b4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Your perfect getaway in the heart of Northern Michigan... 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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 House ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.801067,-84.48343&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:wanpGltsbO%3FU%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40W%40S%40W%40SBU%40U%40UBUBUBSBUBUDSBSDUDUBQDSDUFSDSFSFSDSFQFSFQFQHQFQHQFSHOHQHQHOHOHOJOJOHOJMJOHOLKHMLMJMJMJKLKJKLKLKLKJILILKLGLKNGLGLILENGLGLGNELENENELCNELCNCNCNALCNANANANAN%3FL%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%3FN%40N%40L%40N%40NBN%40NBLBNBLDNBNDLDNDLDNFLFLFNDLHLFLFNJJFLJLHLHLJJJLJLJJJLJJLJLJLJLJJJNJNJLHNJNHNHNHNJNHPHPFNHRFPHPFPFPHPFRFPDRFRDRFRDRDTDRDPDTBTDRBRDT%40TBRBTBTBT%40T%40T%40RBV%3FR%40V%40T%3FT%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTAT%3FTATAT%3FTCTATATARCVCTCRCTATERCTERCTERERERETERGREPGRERGPGRIRGPGPIPGPIPGPIPINKPINININKNILKNKNKLKLKLKLKLKLMJKJMJMJKJMHMJMHMHKHOHMHMFMFOFMFMFOFMDODMDODOBMBODMBO%40OBOBO%40M%40O%40O%3FO%40O%3FO%3FO%3FM%3FOAO%3FOAOAOAMCOCOAOCMEOCMCOEOEMEOEMGMGOGMGMGMGOIMIMIMIMIKKMIMKMKKKMKKKKMKMMMIMMMIMKOKOIMKOKOIOIOIQIOIQIQGQIQGQIQGQGSGSGQESGSGQESGSEUESCSESEUCSEUCSCUCUCSCUAWASCUAUAUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=DJKJZXlwbne4vtvEIR7pbABgVGc=) Grayling, MI #### What's nearby - West Twin Lake - 14 min drive - 17.7 km - Hartwick Pines State Park - 16 min drive - 21.0 km - Little Bear Lake - 18 min drive - 21.5 km - Au Sable River - 21 min drive - 27.0 km - Garland - 21 min drive - 27.1 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 86 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Lovell's Riverside Tavern - ‬9 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise pet-friendly? > Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total). ### How much is parking? > Onsite parking is available at the property. ### What time is check-in at Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise located? > Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly vacation home is within 12 mi (20 km) of Hartwick Pines State Park, West Twin Lake, and Little Bear Lake. 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