Title: The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe - 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 # The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe Family-friendly vacation home in Grayling ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70590000/70580500/70580408/f0dc2098.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70590000/70580500/70580408/e42ba295.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70590000/70580500/70580408/58e9936e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace, foosball, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70590000/70580500/70580408/167a8777.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/71000000/70590000/70580500/70580408/adc7c8de.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Steps from beautiful Lake Margrethe, this unique home offers ample space for you and your guests to unwind. Perfectly situated near the lake, state land, and groomed trails, enjoy activities like boating or skiing before relaxing by the bonfire area or on the large attached deck. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8 ## Popular amenities - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Barbecue grill - Fireplace - Kitchen ## 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. ### The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe The perfect up north getaway, this unique home offers plenty of room for you and your guests and has all the comforts of home. Just steps from beautiful Lake Margrethe, this is the perfect location if you enjoy Boating, skiing, fishing, kayaking, or swimming. Enjoy hunting, snowmobiling or off-roading the property is perfectly located close to the lake, state land and groomed trails. It also has a great bonfire area and a large attached deck for you to relax and enjoy after your days of fun! ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach towels ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Blender - Coffee grinder - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Lobster/crab pot - Microwave - Oven - Paper towels - Refrigerator - Stovetop - Toaster - Water dispenser ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1.5 bathrooms - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room - Separate dining area ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV - Stereo ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Firepit - Outdoor furniture - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Work spaces - Desk - Desk chair ### Comfort - Air conditioning - Heating ### Pets - Service animals only (pets not allowed) ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Iron/ironing board ### Things to do - Arcade/game room - Foosball table - Kayak ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Housekeeping (on request) - Towels (changed on request) - Water dispenser - Water-efficient toilets ## Similar properties ![Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/77000000/76550000/76547200/76547141/131bb35b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lakefront Oasis with Beach + Dock For Your Boat Grayling - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 19 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-11-15&endDate=2025-11-16&selected=76547141&PinnedHotelID=76547141&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/105310000/105309500/105309409/c31aad44.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Charming Cottage w/ Lake Access and private Fire Pit Grayling - 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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 Up North Getaway Steps away from Lake Margrethe Grayling ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=44.669125,-84.80407&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:citoGlhrdO%3FU%3FU%40U%3FU%40U%40U%3FU%40UBU%40U%40UBSBUBU%40SBUDUBSDUBSDUDSDSDSDSFSDSFSDSFQFSHQFQFQFQHSHQFOHQHQHOHOJOHQJMHOJMJOJMJOJKJMJMJKLMJKLKLKJKLKLILKLGJINILILGLGNGLGLENGLENELENGNCLCNCLENANCNANCLAN%3FNANAN%3FN%3FN%3FL%3FN%40N%40N%3FN%40NBL%40NBN%40LDNBNBLBNFNDLDLDNFLDNFLFLFLFNHLHLHLHJHLJLHLJJJLJJJLLJJLLJLHJJNLLHNJLHNJNHNJNHPHLHPHPHNFPHRFPFPHPFPFRFPDRFRFRDRDRDRFRBRDTDRBTDRBTBTBRBT%40TBR%40TBT%40T%40T%40T%3FT%40T%40T%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FT%3FTATAT%3FTATATATCTARCTATCRCTCTCTERCTERERCRGTERERERGRGRERGPGRGPIPGPGPIPGRININIRILIPKNINKNINKLINMLKLILKLMLKJMLKJMJKJMJMHMJKHMHMHMHOFMHMFMFODMFOFMDMDODODMDOBOBMBOBOBM%40OBO%3FO%40O%40O%40M%3FO%3FO%3FO%3FOAOAOAM%3FOCOAOCOCMCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMEMGOGMGMIMGOIKIMIMIMIMKKKMKMKKKMMKKKMKMKMKMKMKOKMIOKOIOKOIOIOISIOGOISIQGQGQGQIQGSGQESGSESGSESESEUESESCSEUCSEUCUAUCSCUCUASAUCUAU%3FUAUAU%3FUAU%3FU%3FU&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4imtavE6-1MYlPv_lYmdgXt9740=) Grayling, MI #### What's nearby - Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 8.7 km - AuSable Artisan Village - 10 min drive - 9.1 km - Grayling Hospital - 11 min drive - 10.2 km - Grayling Country Club - 12 min drive - 10.2 km - Wakeley Lake - 12 min drive - 10.6 km #### Getting around - Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive - ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive - ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬8 min drive - ‪Tinker's Junction - ‬6 min drive - ‪Spikes Keg O Nails - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe pet-friendly? > No, only service animals are welcome at the property. ### What time is check-in at The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe? > Check-out is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe located? > Set in Grayling, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Wakeley Lake, and Rayburn Property Trail. Grayling Country Club and Crawford County Historical Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe Reviews 10 ### 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 11 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 10/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Amenities ### 10/10 Property conditions & facilities ### 10/10 Excellent #### Chris S. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Top Notch! The property and hosts are the best! ##### Chris S. Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Shawn Aug 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication Great communication and super friendly ##### Shawn Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Brent F. Jun 14, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay close to the lake Such a great space just a short walk from the lake. I’d love to come again soon ##### Brent F. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### L T. Feb 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Snow trip Great hosts and we enjoyed all the beautiful snow. ##### L T. Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Matthew L. Nov 19, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Base camp for deer hunting Close to the land we use! Perfect location for outdoor activities. You will enjoy your stay! ##### Matthew L. Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Thomas M. Aug 27, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### 70th Birthday Celebration My friends and I celebrated our 70th birthdays together and the Gray Escape was the prefect setting for it. ##### Thomas M. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jacque L. Aug 18, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent House is clean, well stocked and great communication with the owner. ##### Jacque L. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### William R. Aug 8, 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Charming Lake Getaway! The property was clean and so cute! Diane and Allen were very thoughtful in providing ongoing communication, a plethora of amenities for many interests and needs, and even built a ready-to-go fire for us upon arrival. Highly recommend and would visit again! Thank you! ##### William R. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark C. Sep 14, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Awesome place! Great place to stay! Very clean and location is perfect for all around family fun! ##### Mark C. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Kristie L., Dryden, MI Aug 26, 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great house in a quiet neighborhood Check in process was amazing. Home was very clean. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Quiet subdivision. Great for morning walks. Home is very close to the lake. My son played the piano daily, and loved that it was there. Spacious clean yard. Loved the badminton set up in the backyard. We also used the corn hole. Home is very accommodating! Property owners left a nice snack tray for us. And were very attentive. We did not encounter any issues during our stay. Thank you Diane and Allen for a wonderful stay! Kristie ##### Kristie L. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 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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