The Royal Stag Lodge - riverfront on the Au Sable - Crawford County

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The Great Room of the Royal Stag Lodge is something to behold. Upon entering, it is hard not for your jaw to hit the floor.

The Royal Stag Lodge overlooks the Squirrel Bend of the Au Sable River, with sprawling property grounds to fish from, explore, and make plenty of memories with family.

Squirrel Bend - private to The Royal Stag Lodge and it's incredibly manicured property.

800 sq/ft GAME ROOM: Optional Add-On Amenity. Located between the Royal Stag Lodge and Pine Bend Cottage. Please inquire about availability and pricing.

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Amenities
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Location
Host

Exceptional

5 bedrooms3+ bathroomsSleeps 143500 sq ft

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Pet friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Grayling, Michigan

Au Sable River

2 min walk

Mason Tract Pathway

7 min drive

Hartwick Pines State Park

34 min drive

Roscommon County – Blodgett Memorial Airport (HTL)

44 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Twin Bed and 1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Twin Bunk Bed

3 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Bathroom 3

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining

Living area

Exterior

About this property

The Royal Stag Lodge - riverfront on the Au Sable

Summary:
Down the gated driveway, surrounded by old-growth forest and overlooking the Au Sable River, rests The Royal Stag Lodge.

It is a late 1940s, wide-planked, knotty pine, tongue and groove Lodge built on a massive, exposed beam construction frame. The mix of wood, custom metal railings, big game mounts, and pelts lets you know you will stay in a recreational masterpiece.

The 35-acre peaceful grounds are manicured by our professional team, who set the standard for up-north vacation rentals.

The Space:
THE PROPERTY
Located on the 35 acre property, separate from this listing:
-Game Room (the “Fly Shop”), 800 sq/ft available as an additional amenity
-Pine Bend Cottage
-Uncle Tom’s Cabin
-Royal Stag Glamping

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THE ROYAL STAG LODGE:

~ The Great Room ~
The Great Room of the Royal Stag Lodge is a space you’ll never forget. Large windows lining the Au Sable river fill the knotty pine room with natural light. Mounts of the owner’s and friend’s hunts are proudly displayed. The other highlights...

- 360* fieldstone wood-burning fireplace
- Vaulted ceiling with wood beams
- Comfortable seating areas, warm lighting
-Dining table with seating for 12
- Billiards table
- Wi-Fi

~ Kitchen ~
The chef in your group will feel right at home in the fully equipped kitchen. It features beautiful granite countertops and modern appliances, making it easy to prepare meals for family and friends.
- Dual stoves and refrigerators
- Complete cookware and silverware sets
- Drip coffee machine and Keurig

~ BEDROOMS ~
The lodge includes six well-appointed bedrooms designed for comfort and privacy, accommodating up to 14 guests.

UPPER LEVEL:
~ BR #1, Royal Stag Room (Master) ~
- King-sized bed
- Ensuite bathroom

~ BR #2, Steelhead Trout Room ~
- Queen-sized bed
- Jack & Jill bathroom (shared with Rainbow Trout)

~ BR #3, Rainbow Trout Room ~
- Twin over Full bunk bed
- Jack & Jill bathroom (shared with Steelhead Trout)

MAIN LEVEL:
~ BR #4, Brown Trout Room ~
- Queen-sized bed
- Jack & Jill bathroom (shared with Brook Trout)

~ BR #5, Brook Trout Room ~
- Twin over Full bunk bed
- Jack & Jill bathroom (shared with Brown Trout)

~ BR #6, Whitefish Room ~
- Twin over Twin bunk bed

~ Outdoor Space ~
- Enjoy the unique outdoor area, perfect for relaxation and recreation.
- Thousands of river frontage to walk and explore including a river island at the end of Squirrel Bend.
- Large riverfront dock for fishing and coffee
- Riverfront Fire Pit
- Spacious outdoor grill station with BBQ grill
- Serene surroundings ideal for unwinding and connecting with nature

~ Game Room ~ (OPTIONAL ADD-ON)
An 800 sq/ft space with high-quality games and plush seating. Includes a wood-fired stove, refrigerator, and freezer. Games: Poker, Pool, Ping Pong, Foosball, Shuffleboard. Available for an additional cost. Please inquire for availability.

~ Additional Amenities ~
Pack-n-play for families with young children

Other Things to Note:
Find us at: "The Royal Stag Properties"

At The Royal Stag, we are meticulous about our property grounds. Please note that during the Non-Peak Season (Oct 1st - Apr 30th) there will be fall/winter services.

**Please note Guest Houses & Game Rooms are OPTIONAL add-ons. Please inquire to add these if desired**

Property manager

William

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Parking available

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Charge may apply

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

access Codes will be given after signing seperate rental agreement.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Parties and events are allowed on site

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the neighborhood

Grayling

Located in Grayling, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. AuSable Artisan Village and Crawford County Historical Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Mason Tract Pathway and Grayling Country Club.

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Grayling, Michigan

What's nearby

Au Sable River - 2 min walk
Mason Tract Pathway - 7 min drive
AuSable Artisan Village - 19 min drive
Grayling Country Club - 22 min drive
Hartwick Pines State Park - 34 min drive

Getting around

Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

‪Two Track Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Jim's Canoe Livery - ‬4 min drive
‪Two Track Inn - ‬23 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Royal Stag Lodge - riverfront on the Au Sable pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Royal Stag Lodge - riverfront on the Au Sable?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Royal Stag Lodge - riverfront on the Au Sable?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Royal Stag Lodge - riverfront on the Au Sable located?

This family-friendly Grayling cabin is located on the waterfront, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Mason Tract Pathway is 2 mi (3.3 km) away.

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

JoArden M.

Jul 25, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mystic summer on the Au Sable

It was my 70th birthday party. Small 15 of us stayed at the lodge for my birthday event 10 friends came in. It was fabulous. It was hot for the first three days but they supplied fans in every room and the river was delightful. It was cool and fun to take an evening dip before bed, our children enjoyed rafting down the there River. We would drive them with the rafts and drop them off either at a half hour float or an hour and a half. Everyone had so much fun. S’mores for the kids in the evening around the fire we set up a volleyball net in the yard and the game building was fabulous. The kids really liked it. We had lots of family time with very little need for any electronics. The setting is gorgeous the lodge so very unique and also very up north all ruled into one management was a joy to work with, I can’t say enough about JP. My birthday theme was “into the mystic “. I love the song and the setting was tranquil and perfect for my birthday Gathering. We cooked all of our meals at the lodge and the kitchen was very adequate. The furnishings were fantastic.!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Jul 30, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Royal Stag

The Royal Stag property is a great place to relax and enjoy the outdoors. A large well kept and private setting right on a huge bend of the Au Sable River. There is a very nice fire pit area with lots of supplied fire wood. We enjoyed camp fires most nights. Lots of seating so everyone can gather round. Also a very nice separate dinning hall and grill area right on the rivers edge. Everyone enjoyed the river, fishing, floating, or just set on the dock and enjoy the wildlife. The lodge is beautiful and so well appointed. Just review the photos in the listing and you will still be amazed when you enter. This was our second family reunion here and we really enjoyed our time at the Royal Stag.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Frank R.

Jul 3, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house and property

This is a beautiful lodge with a beautiful property. Great views of the river all around that you can take in from inside and out. It is well maintained and clean.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt S.

Nov 1, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful house and property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property is very beautiful, right on the Au Sable River, and the house is excellent, especially the massive fire place that sits in the middle of the great room. We played golf all weekend at Forest Dunes, which is only a 15 minute drive from the house. I would highly recommend the property.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen D.

Sep 18, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!!!

I’ve visited many VRBO’s and this was one of the best! Wonderful property, beautiful and so relaxing. I can’t begin to explain how peaceful the river and views were. The cabins had everything we needed. Beds were very comfortable in the main cabin. Couldn’t ask for more! We will be returning.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Debbi H., New Orleans

Aug 5, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Great Location!

Property location, indoors and outdoors very nice! However management team needs to step it up a notch re guest attention to detail. House needs better checklist re small details.., ie lights out, bath towels that fit an adult rather than child, kitchen utensil updates etc. Other than that the property is beautiful and we enjoyed our stay! If u want a quiet relaxing unbelievably remote place … this is great!!! And TY team for providing fans in response to our surprise of no A/C. !!! We appreciated that!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Donald S.

Jul 28, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Royal stag getaway

For us the Royal Stag was an absolute wonderful place to hold our yearly family reunion. The main lodge furnishings are stunning, from the massive live edge dining table to the bent wood rockers, and a lifetime of hunting, fishing, and wildlife experience’s on display. It doesn’t feel at all like a rental property rather they’ve invited you to stay in their home. During the day we enjoyed the river, swimming, tubing, wading. A group of us kayaked from Graying right to our door step. In the evening we lit a camp fire and roasted marshmallows. The kids played hide and seek while others just walked the grounds on the rivers bend. The property is large, private, and very well kept. Thank you. We had a wonderful time!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Greg B.

Jul 15, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Lodge

8 adults on a golf trip and it fulfilled the promises of all of the pictures and communication before booking. Its an amazing property from fishing right outside the door to the fire pit along side the river to the space to play yard games....it was fantastic. Only 13 minutes to Forest Dunes Golf Club makes it a very compelling option.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

Jun 26, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy

Disliked: Check-in

Beautiful site for a memorable experience

Beautiful site; perfect setting for a large group; Au Sable river gives the place a memorable experience. The deadbolt lock was very stressful to figure out.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew H.

Jun 23, 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay by the Au Sable

The property is secluded, isolated, idyllic and absolutely perfect.. And we caught trout right off the property! Accommodations are ideal, there are no negatives to renting at this location. Everything in the description is accurate. Thank you Royal Stag Lodge Team.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Nov 28, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

THANKSGIVING FAMILY REUNION

Spent Thanksgiving weekend at Royal Stag, the perfect place for a family holiday. The setting in the snowy woods, the beautiful river running around the proper, the fabulous amenities in the cottage and a Hugh fireplace to complete the scene. Turkey and all the sides was a breeze using 4 ovens and 2 refrigerators plenty of sleeping for our family of 11, and the picture perfect dining table in front of fireplace for Thanksgiving dinner. Kitchen table was also amazing, seating all 11 of us for breakfast and family game nights. Many games of pool were played and never got tired of the rocking chairs and the flowing River. Only ones who had more fun than us were the dogs with lots of property to run and play with no worries of traffic. Snowed our last night, was the picture perfect winters scene. We will be back

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alan M.

Aug 30, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for what we needed.

We stayed here for a golf trip with a group of 15 guys and this place was great! Loved the space and the river views were awesome.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan M.

Jul 7, 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Weekend Getaway

The RSL is full of character and charm set just a few feet away from the beautiful Au Sable river. The 6 bedroom lodge was a great set up for our group of family and friends (ages 3 - 70) gathering for the 4th of July. We were greeted by a thoughtful welcome basket with private labeled wine and salsa (both delicious), along with a hat and a few other goodies. The property is beautifully maintained and plenty of space for people to relax, explore and fish without being on top of one another. The “holy waters of the Au Sable” can certainly be found here. Temps went into the low 90s and humid, so it was a bit toasty with no AC, but the bedrooms all have ceiling fans. It cooled off well at night and held in the cooler temperatures until about lunchtime each day. The kitchen was well stocked and very clean, beds were comfortable, and our kids were thrilled to find a big bin of toys. All communications were clear and timely. Thank you for a wonderful long weekend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

Sep 10, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our Stay

My family and I needed to get away for a few days from the hustle and bustle of city life. This was exactly what we were looking for. The space is cozy, comfortable, with a beautiful view of the river. A big thank you to the host for being hospitable and flexible with check in and check out times. Lindsey went out of her way to check in on us and make sure we have everything we needed. I would highly recommend it!

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Rodney G.

Aug 6, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place

Very nice rental and property -- There was 9 adult guys for a fishing trip and outside of not catching any fish (not saying we knew what we where doing) the overall rental was a great experience. The rental has a lot of amenities and the grounds and river are both great and relaxing. The only draw back was there is no air conditioning, but opening windows at night made it comfortable. the idea was too spent most of our time outside and we loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Eric J.

Aug 5, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Up North Property

We chose this property for my Dad's 60th birthday getaway and the property itself was perfect! The lodge itself was awesome and fit our needs well. The property was beautiful and the distance to the river was unbeatable.

10/10 Excellent

Alene B.

Jul 29, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding property - Exceeded all our expectations!

Our family of 18 spent 5 days at the RSL and the Pine Bend Cottage in July. It was an amazing experience, the property is absolutely stunning, sits right on the Au Sable River, and was perfect for our family reunion. The lodge is quite large, and accommodated our large family. We also reserved the game room which was a lot of fun. The separate dining building was great as well, so we could all sit together at meals. A HUGE thank you to Will & Kiki who found a phenomenal chef, Anna, to prepare all our dinners. Anna's food was amazing - she worked very hard to make sure we were all happy, and went above and beyond, even delivering a delicious birthday cake for a special birthday celebration one night. We created many wonderful memories sitting around the campfire at night, taking canoe rides on the river, fishing, napping on the hammocks, and just enjoying the beauty of the property. We will definitely go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Tim D., Madison, WI

Jul 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay - beyond expectations

Very nice property with excellent grounds -- the overall rental was beyond expectations. Spent most of our time on the deck over the river, which was perfect. We floated around Squirrel Bend which was great given the warm weather. With the Covid situation, we didn't leave the property beyond one float trip, which suited us just fine. Nice kitchen, dining table, and our kids really liked playing pool.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Brad O.

Jul 9, 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great fun and relaxation

This is a wonderful property. There is just so much to do. Everyone in our group (from age 3 to 46) had a wonderful time. Whether you want to relax, fish, swim or explore any of the many other opportunities in the Grayling area, this place is it! We will be back.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shazzad R., Grandville

Jul 29, 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Host, House & Location

The title says it all. Very pleased with everything.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Perry K.

May 31, 2019

Excellent Place

What a great experience! Had a blast hanging out with family and all the kids! The property is immaculate - so peaceful and relaxing! The kids loved just being outside and playing on the playground! Spent lots of time in the summer kitchen - eating, playing cards, and enjoying the tranquility!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

About the host

Hosted by William

We are a growing family of Anglers, hunter/gatherers, winged shooters, and anything with skis...We love life outdoors and this is one of our base camps for everything we love to do in the great outdoors

Why they chose this property

We share with you:
Our access to miles of Wakeley lake trails for hiking, biking, and CC skiing.
Quick access to all major snowmobile trail systems
Surrounded by dozens of fine golfing courses and spas
Minutes from Old AuSable Fly Shop and Gates
Central location for quick access to every branch of the AuSable river watershed

What makes this property unique

It does not get any more unique than this...The Pine Bend Cottage property has it ALL!

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