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Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library
Lake
Combined shower/tub, towels, toilet paper

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathrooms145 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

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 manager

Greg and Erin Bierl

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Close to skiing

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Kitchen island
  • Spices

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Absolutely no smoking of any kind indoors.

Services and conveniences

  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Rafting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hunting 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 installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1564 sq ft (145 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 30

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total pets
Note from host: Allow potty trained, non-aggressive breed dogs.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grayling, MI

What's nearby

  • West Twin Lake - 17 min drive
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 23 min drive
  • Garland - 26 min drive
  • Au Sable River - 28 min drive
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 37 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 86 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovells Riverside Tavern - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Valhalla Ranch - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total).

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. Guthrie Lake is 12.1 mi (19.4 km) away.

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Red Dog Lodge - Beautiful Riverfront Chalet - Sportsperson's Paradise Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 62 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Garrett D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
Such a nice stay :)
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

David K.

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.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan R.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

David E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Morel Mushroom trip
Grass needed to be mowed. Everything else was good.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

radwan f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Deer hunting
Very clean and great setting and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nina S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing
Real nice place. Highly recommend. Loved relaxing on deck and watching river.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke W.

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!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS STUART S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
4th of July week.
Everything was great. Very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Traci W.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

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!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020

8/10 Good

Deb W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin on the North Branch
Very nice cabin. Set up well and comfortable. Plenty of usable closets, dressers, kitchen utensils, plates, glasses, and cookware. Nice back yard right on the river. Netflix and Amazon Prime available on a large flat screen tv. Interesting reading materials and games closet. General store across the street…restaurant just down the road. Historic North Branch Outing Club close by. Pretty much all you need!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Cabin on the River
The cabin had all the amenities needed for a long stay. The kitchen was spacious enough to easily make homemade dinners, and the hardware store across the street does fresh homemade sticky buns. If you are looking for restaurant dining, those are fewer and farther away in the Lewiston, Grayling, and Gaylord. Easy enough to keep the cabin at a comfortable temperature in the summer with AC units and multiple windows. The beds were comfortable and there are plenty for sleeping multiple people as needed. Access to the river is easy enough, but swim socks are recommended, and road traffic can sometimes be heard depending on the time of day.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic Charm, Beautiful Outdoors
The Red Dog Lodge is well stocked and quite clean. It's definitely rustic, and shows some signs of use, but was completely comfortable and relaxing. The true star of this property - and the reason I gave it a high rating - is the outdoor space. The deck immediately off of the house is large and furnished. There was a grill, plenty of seating, and storage space for fishing gear. The lawn is spacious, and the surrounding areas are full of beautiful local wildflowers which attracted hummingbirds daily. A fire pit was perfectly situated and had a set of comfortable chairs surrounding it. Stepping stones lead down a path to the river where yet another deck and set of chairs were waiting to be enjoyed. It was fairly easy to walk right in to the river, and in August, the water temp was cool but comfortable. Our family, dog included, spent a majority of our time enjoying the outdoor spaces at the Red Dog. Yes, the road is nearby, but the noise was infrequent and not distracting. We could also hear distant military training exercises on the last day of our stay. We would certainly recommend staying here if you are looking for a laid back, "up north" experience!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joshua C., Chicago, IL

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.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debbie J.

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Michelle C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home friendly community
Nice spacious home, very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark F.

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

sharon m.

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
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin W.

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Incredible!
Beautiful quiet spot with plenty of space!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Annika D.

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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024