[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) ![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) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34330000/34328800/34328729/287a33d0.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 - Amenities - Policies - Location 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 16 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=109357655&PinnedHotelID=109357655&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/68000000/67610000/67609200/67609137/f8d50720.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Grayling, MI - Fisherman's Log Cottage on the "Holy Waters" of the AuSable River Grayling - Kitchen - Free WiFi - Outdoor space - Parking available 10 Exceptional 42 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-26&endDate=2025-10-27&selected=67609137&PinnedHotelID=67609137&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/103000000/102900000/102898200/102898137/cf49dc61.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### New Listing! 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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 Located in Grayling, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Hartwick Pines State Park and Louis M. Groen Nature Preserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Otsego County Sportsplex and Gaylord Discovery Center. Be sure to check out the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. 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Guthrie Lake is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away. ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise Reviews 9.8 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 68 8 - Good 8 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Eco-friendliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### THOMAS Jul 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities Comfortable, clean and quiet. Great location. ##### THOMAS Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephen D. May 19, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great weekend at Red Dog Lodge! Fly fishing, family time, a great weekend away. Accommodations were cozy, clean and perfect for our 2 families. Fish weren’t biting much but we had a blast! ##### Stephen D. Stayed 2 nights in May 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Garrett D. Jul 3, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great Place! Such a nice stay :) ##### Garrett D. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Debbie J. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fly fishing Property wad beautiful right on the river. Local people were very welcoming and friendly. Would highly recommend this Property. ##### Debbie J. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lisa H. Jan 8, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Nice place. We rented this house instead of a local hotel. It worked out great. Had everything we needed. Loved the room arrangements. Had plenty of beds for the kids with their parents. ##### Lisa H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024 ### 8/10 Good #### Michelle C. Oct 24, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely home friendly community Nice spacious home, very comfortable. ##### Michelle C. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul P. Sep 11, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Incredible! Beautiful quiet spot with plenty of space! ##### Paul P. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kevin W. Sep 29, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fall fishing trip Great location right on the river. The cabin was clean and well appointed. Large back yard with a fire pit and easy stairs down to the river. Excellent spot on the river with easy wading up and downstream. ##### Kevin W. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark F. Oct 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Wonderful way to spend a week with my brother We enjoyed the deck and grill as well as the comfortable indoor accommodations. A great venue for relaxation. ##### Mark F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Annika D. Aug 22, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun-filled birthday trip This was the perfect spot for our family birthday trip. The property was beautiful, with lots of green space and the pretty river access. The rooms were quite comfortable. The location was great for us to be able to go to the beach, hike, and shop. At night we enjoyed the fire pit and the great DVD collection! ##### Annika D. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom R. Apr 4, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome Place Red Dog is an awesome property on the N. Branch of the AuSable. The house is super clean and comes well stocked. I highly recommend Red Dog! ##### Tom R. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Dan R. May 9, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fly fishing weekend This property is terrific! Right on the river, with easy entry into the water. The home was clean and had all the amenities needed for a getaway. This was our second time staying here and I highly recommend this property. ##### Dan R. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### David K. Jun 2, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great place on the North Branch Second time we’ve stayed. Enjoy Fly Fishing and this is a great location! It was my wife’s first time to Fly Fish. She loved it, and we’ll be back again. Thank you for everything. ##### David K. Stayed 5 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brooke W. Jun 9, 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect weekend Our long weekend at Red Dog was fabulous! So clean and comfortable- the beds were amazing! Large kitchen and washer and dryer were wonderful. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cabin!! ##### Brooke W. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### sharon m. Oct 3, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy Disliked: Communication #### Perfect quick getaway Perfect place for a getaway with friends. The home was clean and ready for visitors. The floors were a little sandy but nothing horrible. It was stocked well with whatever you would need. We had most of our meals there and lacked nothing. We had one beautiful day and spent it hanging out in the water. The rest we spent sitting on th ##### sharon m. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### THOMAS STUART S. Jul 9, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 4th of July week. Everything was great. Very comfortable. ##### THOMAS STUART S. Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023 ### 8/10 Good #### David E. May 21, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Morel Mushroom trip Grass needed to be mowed. Everything else was good. ##### David E. Stayed 3 nights in May 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Traci W. Aug 27, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Exceeded our expectations! This was a last minute up north trip for us and we could not have asked for a better property to spend it at. The kids were sad to leave. You can't beat being outside enjoying a fire with a backyard view of the AuSable River. We will definitely be coming back. ##### Traci W. Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan H. Dec 29, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Christmas stay The rental was cozy and everything went smoothly. The hosts we’re very welcoming. The area is beautiful! We saw a large bald eagle flying overhead just down the road from cabin. The snow covered forest is stunning. We especially enjoyed the trails along the Au Sable River inside Hartwick Pines State Park. As much as we enjoyed our stay, our dogs enjoyed it even more! ##### Susan H. Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Christine D. Mar 5, 2019 #### A Winter Wonderland This home was a key component in our Michigan winter vacation. Located in Grayling, we were close to our favorite cross-country ski and snowshoe trails and downhill ski resort. Sitting on the North Branch of the Au Sable River, and off of the main road, the property is accessible in the winter weather. The home comfortably accommodated our large group of nine, making it easy for us to come and go to our outdoor activities. We especially enjoyed the winter snowscape, out of the large picture windows in the kitchen and living rooms, watching the river slowly wind through the fresh white snow banks. Inside, the home was comfortable and cozy, just perfect after outdoor fun. The living room was great for lounging, watching movies, and playing games. The kitchen was large and well appointed, enabling us to cook our dinners and breakfasts at the cabin. With plenty of beds, linens, and hot water, the whole group felt fresh each morning. Finally, the owners, Erin and Greg, were pleasantly accommodating to our requests and provided prompt responses to all inquiries. I highly recommend this beautiful property during any Michigan season. It worked especially well for our winter get-away. ##### Christine D. Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Joshua C., Chicago, IL Oct 1, 2020 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect, peaceful escape My wife and I were in desperate need of a getaway--and, importantly, a return to nature--and the Red Dog Lodge was the perfect escape. The place itself was immaculately clean and filled with beautiful touches that made us feel right at home. The pictures might not even do it justice. And credit to the owners--the place always seemed to have exactly what we needed. The location is really quiet and secluded. I can't tell you how relaxing it is to wake up to a sunny kitchen, take my coffee onto the deck, and hear the waterflow of the Au Sable River just steps away. It was truly restorative to be away from it all and to be nestled in nature. Easily the best we've slept in years. (Even our tiny dog, who is well-behaved but high strung because of the constant delivery people in our neighborhood, went the entire week without a single bark.) The Lodge obviously sleeps quite a few people, but we found it to be the ideal couple's getaway. A small note to future guests: The nearest major grocery store was something like a 27-minute drive away, and by the time we got to the Lodge and got settled, it was crushing to realize that we had to leave for a good while to get provisions. If you're traveling from afar, I'd highly recommend getting everything you need on your way to the Lodge, because once you're there, you won't want to leave. But downtown Grayling had some lovely shops, so if you must venture out, it should still be worth your while. We really can't thank the amazing owners enough for allowing us to stay in their incredible place. This was one of the best, most satisfying vacations we've ever had, and I am positive that we will be back. ##### Joshua C. Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark F. Oct 12, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fun in the Outdoors It was well located for our activities and suited our needs. The Red Dog Lodge offers all the enmities for a comfortable get away. ##### Mark F. Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Carole D. Aug 6, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Red dog lodge Very cozy clean place. Comfortable beds and furniture. Loved our stay. Owners extra nice too. ##### Carole D. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### radwan f. Nov 18, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy #### Deer hunting Very clean and great setting and location. ##### radwan f. Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tom G. Sep 21, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Up North vacation Great accommodations for our family get together. The house had everything needed for a great vacation. The campfire close to the Ausable was perfect. We will definitely book this place again. ##### Tom G. Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Cozy, Secluded, Year-Round Cabin Rental With A Hot Tub!](https://www.expedia.ca/Munising-Hotels-Cozy.h27265412.Hotel-Information) > > [St. Clair Inn](https://www.expedia.ca/Port-Huron-Hotels-The-St-Clair-Inn.h36685.Hotel-Information) > > [Best Western Sault Ste. 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