Grayling Vacation Rental - Beautiful Chalet on the Upper Manistee River — Property 318120

Summary of the vacation rental house, 2 bedrooms, sleeps 8, 2 bathrooms

Grayling house rental - Living Room
Rates per property (USD)
$95 - $115/night
$615 - $750/week
$2,235/month
Call Skip or Kathy Munson
586 468-2768
(International +1 586 468-2768)
 
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Property type:
house, 1800 sq. ft. 
Location type:
river, waterfront  
Highlights:
river, waterfront, washing machine, pets considered, fishing  
Grayling house rental - Living Room

Living Room

Grayling house rental - View from River

View from River

Grayling house rental - View of River from Dock

View of River from Dock

Grayling house rental - Den

Den

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Description of the Grayling vacation house rental

Located on the Upper Manistee River seven miles west of Grayling, Michigan and just south of M-72, the house sits on a bluff about fifty feet back from and overlooking the river. There is a stairway down to a four foot by eight foot dock which gives access to the water for such things as swimming, canoeing, kayaking, wading, tubing, fly fishing or wildlife viewing. The river is approximately three to four feet deep just in front of the dock making it perfect for an afternoon dip in the heat of the summer sun. To the right of the dock are wooden steps going into the river making easy access for youngsters and/or fly fisherman to reach shallower waters. At daybreak and again in the late afternoon it is not unusual to find a Great Blue Heron quietly stalking it's prey in the shallows just across the river. At the top of the bluff is a hammock which overlooks the river and seems to beckon one to lay down and rest under the swaying pine trees - just for a little while.

Location

Nearest motorway:   M-72 and Arrowhead Rd at 1 Miles
Nearest beach:   Beach at 3.0 Miles
Car: necessary

During the winter cars on the street might hinder the snowplow and is not advised. Using the garage and driveway, 3 cars could be parked. Inside the garage you will find a small number of hand tools should the need arise. Also, there is a gas grill for your use as well as several outdoor tables and chairs. For the fisherman/fisher woman there is a rack for holding your fly rods and another rack to hang your waders and boots upside down to dry. You'll be ready at the first sign of a hatch! Trash Removal: Since there are bears and other creatures in the neighborhood, unless you are going to be here on rubbish day (Monday)to make sure the trash is not scattered by the wildlife we ask that you take all of your trash with you. Do not put it out on Monday morning if you are leaving that morning - too often a stray dog or Racoon can rip the bags to pieces before the Garbage truck arrives. Also, since there is a septic tank there is not a garbage disposal in the kitchen sink.
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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Grayling, Michigan

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Dates Rates
Name of Period Begins Ends Weekly Weekend Weekend per night Midweek per night Extra Night Monthly Minimum Stay
Late Summer/Fall Jul 6, 2008 - Nov 14, 2008 $615 $275 n/a $95 n/a n/a 2 Nights
Hunting Season Nov 15, 2008 - Nov 30, 2008 $750 $330 n/a $115 n/a n/a 2 Nights
  • $95-135/Night
  • Note:
    -Rates do not include the Cleaning fee($65)
    -$300 Refundable Security Deposit Required.
    -Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
    -Renters must be a minimum 25 years of age, unless accompanied by an adult guardian.
    -Check In - 4.pm & Check Out 11 a.m.
    -Weekend is Friday 4 p.m. thru Sunday 11 a.m.
    -Week is Sunday 4 p.m. thru Sunday 11 a.m
  • When comparing us to other rentals consider the bottom line - We DO NOT charge an additional 6% tax.

Fees

Cleaning:
$65

Accommodation and Amenities for this vacation house rental in Grayling, Michigan

Property Type:
  • house

Floor Area:
  • 1800 sq. ft.

Location Type:
  • river
  • waterfront

Theme:
  • romantic
  • away from it all

General:
  • Laundry-Soap
  • Local-Maps
  • Toilet-Paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair-Dryer
  • Alarm-Clock
  • telephone
  • Paper-Towels
  • towels provided
  • Local-Activities-Guide
  • Soaps-Basic
  • linens provided

Kitchen:
  • Blender
  • oven
  • washing machine
  • clothes dryer
  • refrigerator
  • Coffee-Grinder
  • Spices
  • coffee maker
  • iron & board
  • Stove-Top-Burners
  • cooking utensils
  • toaster
  • microwave

Living Room:
  • fireplace
  • sofabed
  • comfy seating for 6 people

Dining:
  • dining area
  • seating for 6 people

Bathrooms:
  • 2 bathroom(s)
  • Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Tub
    Bathroom 2 - Toilet, Shower
  • There are two bathrooms. The upstairs bathroom is shared by the two bedrooms. It has a shower while the main floor bathroom has a bathtub with a shower head. Both bathrooms are well stocked with soap, shampoo, towels, washcloths, paper cups and tissue paper. All you need is to bring any personal stuff such as razors and toothbrushes.

Bedrooms:
  • 2 bedrooms, sleeps maximum of 8 people
  • Bedroom 1 - 1 King
    Bedroom 2 - 1 Queen
  • Living Room has Queen size Sofa bed pullout and Den has Full size Sofa bed pullout. The riverside bedroom upstairs has a King size bed with an extra firm mattress. There is a clothes closet as well as two dressers to help you organize your clothing during your stay. Two nightstands will accommodate your jewelry, wallets, etc. while you are resting. An alarm clock will be found on one of the nightstands for your convenience. There is a filtered view of the river from this room that is just beautiful when the sun is rising. The roadside bedroom upstairs has a Queen size bed with a firm mattress. Like the Riverside Bedroom, the Roadside Bedroom has a closet and two dressers to help you organize your clothing during your stay. This room is slightly smaller than the Riverside Bedroom and therefore has only one nightstand. Again, there is an alarm clock for your convenience. The eastern exposure of this room allows the sun to rush in at daybreak filling the room with warm rays.

Entertainment:
  • cd
  • Books-Adult
  • tv
  • DVD
  • VCR
  • Music-Library
  • stereo system
  • Video-Library
  • radio
  • Books

Outside:
  • parking
  • Deck-Wood
  • Unscreened-Porch/Lanai
  • Walkway-to-Water
  • garage
  • Outdoor-Grill-Gas
  • 10 garden chairs

Suitability:
  • non smoking only
  • pets considered
  • children welcome

Local Activities:
  • cycling
  • water skiing
  • horseback riding
  • golf
  • fishing
  • mountain biking
  • swimming
  • skiing
  • hunting
  • walking

Onsite Equipment:
  • Binoculars

Attractions:
  • Churches
  • Groceries
  • Playground
  • Laundromat
  • ATM/Bank
  • Autumn-Foliage
  • Library
  • Hospital
  • Forests
  • Recreation-Center
  • Cinemas

Leisure Activities:
  • Bird-Watching
  • Hunting-Small-Game
  • Water-Tubing
  • Jet-Skiing
  • Freshwater-Fishing
  • Sledding
  • Fly-Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Hunting-Big-Game

Nearby Attraction / Facility:
  • Restaurants
  • Coin-Laundry
  • Scenic-Drives

Nearby Activities:
  • Golf-Privileges-Optional
  • Ski-Privileges-Optional

Nearby Services:
  • Medical-Services

Notes: Kitchen:The kitchen is well equipped to help make preparing meals easy. There is plenty of silverware, dishes, glasses and cups you will find several sizes of pots and pans, serving dishes, colanders, spatulas, measuring spoons, knives and other necessities. All you need to bring is the groceries and baking supplies. Living Room: There is a natural fireplace for you to enjoy, however, we do not supply wood or kindling but we will make sure there is at least one Duralog for every week you are there. A stereo/CD sound system compliments the room and makes for playing soft music while watching a fire or reading a book. Feel free to bring your favorite music Cd's with you or just enjoy the CD library found in the den. Den: The den has a full size pull-out sofa bed, a matching chair and footstool, as well as a rocking chair. There is, also, a small Secretary and chair for you to write letters and or postcards to your friends and relatives. The secretary houses a phone for emergencies


Further details for this vacation house rental in Grayling, Michigan

If you are looking for a Retreat, this is the place. Leave your cares at home because there is no place for them here. At the end of the street there is a private undeveloped park. The park offers solitude and another access point to the river. Sometimes wildlife, including deer, can be found drinking from the river at daybreak or early evening. The park area also makes a great place to lean against a tree and read a book or just relax and watch the trout rise during a hatch. The Upper Manistee River has been classified as a Natural River. This means that future development will have to meet certain standards - standards that will help to maintain the quality of the river and the river environment. The Natural Rivers Act along with the Upper Manistee River Association will be working together to make sure that there is a healthy trout population too. The house sits on a stretch of the Manistee River that is well known for it's Brook and Brown trout population.

It is, also, a well kept secret that a 20' Brown lives under the dock here! This section of the river is for fly fishing only and is open all year round. The Catch and Eat season runs from the last Saturday in April thru September 30. The rest of the year is Catch and Release only. Den: The den has a full size pull-out sofa bed, a matching chair and footstool, as well as a rocking chair. There is, also, a small Secretary and chair for you to write letters and or postcards to your friends and relatives. The secretary houses a phone for emergencies and local calls. In one corner is a TV with an attached VCR/DVD Player. It should be noted that the TV is hooked up to an antenna and not satellite, therefore it only receives 3-4 stations depending on which way the wind is blowing. However, there is a bookshelf with Cd's, Video Games, DVDs, VCR Tapes and assorted reading material. And there is a Blockbuster Video Store in Grayling (20 minutes away) if you are looking for a special movie.

In the den closet you will find playing cards, board games such as Scrabble and Yatzee. Laundry: The house has a small laundry room with sink, washer and dryer for your needs. We provide Laundry Soap, Softener, and Bleach. Feel free to bring your own supplies or just use ours. Garage: The house has a one-car attached garage with an automatic opener. Although there is only a single car width driveway, it is long enough to accommodate a truck/car and trailer. We park our Jeep Liberty and 19' I/O Bowrider in the driveway with ease. Also, there is room to park extra cars on the street during the summer months.

Guest Book: Just a little note filled with thanks for the awesome stay at your river-rental! We enjoyed ourselves, rested and relaxed and had fun exploring the area and doing simple things. God bless you both! Connie & Dan Our family gets so busy throughout the year and we need time to regroup and refresh. Our times together in this cabin have been so refreshing! Waking up to the sounds of the river has been a highlight for me. The peace calms my spirits and renews my mind. We have so much fun fishing, canoeing and kayaking during the day....playing board games at night. Another plus is the location. Only a few hours from our home and close to Traverse City and Mackinaw. You're time there will be well worth it. Just don't book our week.! Paul and Andrea

Other Activities: Snowmobiling and Off Roading (4 wheeling / Motorcycling)


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