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NORTHSHORE - NEWLY AVAILABLE ON GUTHRIE LAKE

 
 
 
Grayling house rental - Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!
Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!
  • Grayling house rental - Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!
    The 12 x 40 foot deck, before the roof went over it.
    Looking the other way on the deck, toward the bar-be-que grill.
    Deck nearly done; handicap ramp (to the right) was not yet in place, then.
    Your on-site 50' dock, on the glassy surface of Guthrie Lake.
    Nothing is so blue as the sky in northern lower Michigan in the summer!
  • Grayling house rental - The wild cry of the loon is often heard on the lake - inside the house, WELCOME!
    It is a wonderful great big kitchen!
    Cupboards and drawers, and more! Toaster, toaster oven, microwave . . .
    Bottom freezer; double oven gas range; dishwasher; island . . .
    Here's our small game table, by the front door, with coat closet & love seat.
    Living Room view entertainment center & wonderful views of the lake.
  • Grayling house rental - Dining Room view (the lake is the other way, to the right!)
    The lake view from the dining room (before the porch roof went up!)
    A study corner, between dining room and living room.
    The lounge chair in the master bedroom, with the amazing lake view!
    Queen bed in master bedroom; queen also in BR 2; double futon in BR 3; couch/LR.
    Master bath has shower, double lavatories, big mirrors, and another lake view!
  • Grayling house rental - Bedroom 2 queen bed.
    Desk and futon (double bed) in Bedroom 3.
    Looking west along the NorthShore beach (dock has been taken out for the season)
    Beached canoe. Mirror-like lake.
    Glider and fire pit, down by the lake shore.
    Amazing fall colors!
 
Grayling house rental - Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!

Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!

The 12 x 40 foot deck, before the roof went over it.

The 12 x 40 foot deck, before the roof went over it.

Looking the other way on the deck, toward the bar-be-que grill.

Looking the other way on the deck, toward the bar-be-que grill.

Deck nearly done; handicap ramp (to the right) was not yet in place, then.

Deck nearly done; handicap ramp (to the right) was not yet in place, then.

Your on-site 50' dock, on the glassy surface of Guthrie Lake.

Your on-site 50' dock, on the glassy surface of Guthrie Lake.

Nothing is so blue as the sky in northern lower Michigan in the summer!

Nothing is so blue as the sky in northern lower Michigan in the summer!

The wild cry of the loon is often heard on the lake - inside the house, WELCOME!

The wild cry of the loon is often heard on the lake - inside the house, WELCOME!

It is a wonderful great big kitchen!

It is a wonderful great big kitchen!

Cupboards and drawers, and more! Toaster, toaster oven, microwave . . .

Cupboards and drawers, and more! Toaster, toaster oven, microwave . . .

Bottom freezer; double oven gas range; dishwasher; island . . .

Bottom freezer; double oven gas range; dishwasher; island . . .

Here's our small game table, by the front door, with coat closet & love seat.

Here's our small game table, by the front door, with coat closet & love seat.

Living Room view entertainment center & wonderful views of the lake.

Living Room view entertainment center & wonderful views of the lake.

Dining Room view (the lake is the other way, to the right!)

Dining Room view (the lake is the other way, to the right!)

The lake view from the dining room (before the porch roof went up!)

The lake view from the dining room (before the porch roof went up!)

A study corner, between dining room and living room.

A study corner, between dining room and living room.

The lounge chair in the master bedroom, with the amazing lake view!

The lounge chair in the master bedroom, with the amazing lake view!

Queen bed in master bedroom; queen also in BR 2; double futon in BR 3; couch/LR.

Queen bed in master bedroom; queen also in BR 2; double futon in BR 3; couch/LR.

Master bath has shower, double lavatories, big mirrors, and another lake view!

Master bath has shower, double lavatories, big mirrors, and another lake view!

Bedroom 2 queen bed.

Bedroom 2 queen bed.

Desk and futon (double bed) in Bedroom 3.

Desk and futon (double bed) in Bedroom 3.

Looking west along the NorthShore beach (dock has been taken out for the season)

Looking west along the NorthShore beach (dock has been taken out for the season)

Beached canoe. Mirror-like lake.

Beached canoe. Mirror-like lake.

Glider and fire pit, down by the lake shore.

Glider and fire pit, down by the lake shore.

Amazing fall colors!

Amazing fall colors!

Per night (USD) $135 - $150
Per week $840
Per month $2,800
  • Bedrooms3
  • Sleeps11
  • 2 Bathrooms
Minimum Stay 2 nights

Photos and Description of the Grayling vacation house rental
3-2 home on the lake, gorgeous views from nearly every room.

On nearly 3 acres, sharing an 18 acre tract with only one other (family member). Wonderful privacy, really wonderful lake for swimming or fishing; beach along the shore for swimming; 50-foot dock for boating (public boat ramp on the south end of the lake, a mile down the trail). Hiker-friendly woods. Cute squirrels and chipmunks; deer in the yard are not unusual. House has a great kitchen, open floor plan, central heat and air conditioning; high speed wifi internet, basic satellite TV, or watch DVDs (provided, some), or bring your own game console. Two full baths, 3 bedrooms, big screened porch for additional space, bar-be-que grill. Handicap accessible.
About Bob Gilbert

Bob Gilbert grew up on this property, in the adjacent family home. In the summer of 2012 Bob and his wife Cindy put NorthShore, their vacation home, in its place down by the lake shore. Building the 12 x 40 foot deck (33' screened) took a lot of Bob's time that summer, getting it ready for the next year, when others might enjoy it, too. Bob winters in Florida (he is Registrar at Florida Bible College of Tampa), but enjoys the gorgeous summers in northern lower Michigan. His wife Cindy retired from a career of 30+ years teaching, and they together enjoy their children and their children' families.

Bob Gilbert purchased this house in 2012
Why Bob Gilbert chose Grayling

NorthShore is accessible (in the summer) - just 5 miles off I-75 (at exit 270), yet wonderfully private. The lake is pristine, with a sandy bottom, perfect for wading and swimming, even with young children (a lovely big sand-bar goes out from the swimming beach), and also for fishing for large- and small- mouth bass, perch, bluegills, northern pike . . . other water sports are also permitted. There is a public boat landing at the southeast end of the lake, if you desire to bring your own boat, or rent one locally. Bob has available a 14' canoe and/or a 14' rowboat for a small additional charge, by the day or by the week.

What makes this house unique

The views from the living room, the dining room, the master bedroom (with places to stretch out and read or nap, when you can take your eyes away from the view!) The quiet; the animals; hiking in the woods or on the trails. Sitting on the dock; by the lake in the glider . . . Cooking out on the grill; the great porch-deck. Sleeping outside in the cool, if you want to.

Grayling house rental - Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!

Look what we saw out the master bedroom window one morning!

The 12 x 40 foot deck, before the roof went over it.

The 12 x 40 foot deck, before the roof went over it.

Looking the other way on the deck, toward the bar-be-que grill.

Looking the other way on the deck, toward the bar-be-que grill.

Deck nearly done; handicap ramp (to the right) was not yet in place, then.

Deck nearly done; handicap ramp (to the right) was not yet in place, then.

Your on-site 50' dock, on the glassy surface of Guthrie Lake.

Your on-site 50' dock, on the glassy surface of Guthrie Lake.

Nothing is so blue as the sky in northern lower Michigan in the summer!

Nothing is so blue as the sky in northern lower Michigan in the summer!

The wild cry of the loon is often heard on the lake - inside the house, WELCOME!

The wild cry of the loon is often heard on the lake - inside the house, WELCOME!

It is a wonderful great big kitchen!

It is a wonderful great big kitchen!

Cupboards and drawers, and more! Toaster, toaster oven, microwave . . .

Cupboards and drawers, and more! Toaster, toaster oven, microwave . . .

Bottom freezer; double oven gas range; dishwasher; island . . .

Bottom freezer; double oven gas range; dishwasher; island . . .

Here's our small game table, by the front door, with coat closet & love seat.

Here's our small game table, by the front door, with coat closet & love seat.

Living Room view entertainment center & wonderful views of the lake.

Living Room view entertainment center & wonderful views of the lake.

Dining Room view (the lake is the other way, to the right!)

Dining Room view (the lake is the other way, to the right!)

The lake view from the dining room (before the porch roof went up!)

The lake view from the dining room (before the porch roof went up!)

A study corner, between dining room and living room.

A study corner, between dining room and living room.

The lounge chair in the master bedroom, with the amazing lake view!

The lounge chair in the master bedroom, with the amazing lake view!

Queen bed in master bedroom; queen also in BR 2; double futon in BR 3; couch/LR.

Queen bed in master bedroom; queen also in BR 2; double futon in BR 3; couch/LR.

Master bath has shower, double lavatories, big mirrors, and another lake view!

Master bath has shower, double lavatories, big mirrors, and another lake view!

Bedroom 2 queen bed.

Bedroom 2 queen bed.

Desk and futon (double bed) in Bedroom 3.

Desk and futon (double bed) in Bedroom 3.

Looking west along the NorthShore beach (dock has been taken out for the season)

Looking west along the NorthShore beach (dock has been taken out for the season)

Beached canoe. Mirror-like lake.

Beached canoe. Mirror-like lake.

Glider and fire pit, down by the lake shore.

Glider and fire pit, down by the lake shore.

Amazing fall colors!

Amazing fall colors!

Hill Top BP
"The closest place to eat food someone else fixed - it's not bad! Also the closest place to buy gasoline, and closest convenience store. Owned by Johnson Oil in Gaylord - tends to ..." read more
  • Restaurant
  • 5.36 miles to rental
Als Market
"This little store half-way up the east side of Otsego Lake is a place to buy pizza. "
  • Restaurant
  • 10.26 miles to rental
Sugar Bowl Restaurant
"Classy dining in Gaylord - family owned for a hundred years!"
  • Restaurant
  • 16.37 miles to rental
Big Buck Brewery & Steakhouse
"Relaxed dining in Gaylord."
  • Restaurant
  • 16.45 miles to rental
Ponderosa
"If you are looking for a reasonably priced buffet, in Gaylord . . . Some senior discounts; Sunday brunch."
  • Restaurant
  • 16.35 miles to rental
Gaylord Evangelical Free Church
"Good Bible teaching, friendly and welcoming. Music a little on the contemporary side."
  • Attraction
  • 18.43 miles to rental
Grace Baptist Church
"Old-fashioned Bible-teaching fundamental Baptist church."
  • Attraction
  • 18.02 miles to rental
Wal-Mart Supercenter
"A super Wal-Mart, with a Dollar Tree, Radio Shack, and Lowes in the same parking lot. Also Bob Evans restaurant and Ruby Tuesdays."
  • Restaurant
  • 16.45 miles to rental
Little Caesars Pizza
"Hot and ready for $5."
  • Restaurant
  • 16.33 miles to rental
Otsego Lake State Park
"Nice 5-mile long lake, with a full-service Marina at the south end."
  • Attraction
  • 9.26 miles to rental
Hartwick Pines State Park
"Take an amazing walk in a stand of virgin pines; also enjoy an old-time lumber camp."
  • Attraction
  • 14.96 miles to rental
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Nearest Airport : Gaylord at 17 Miles
Nearest Motorway : Interstate 75 at 5 Miles
Nearest Barpub : Waters at 6 Miles
Nearest Golf : Otsego Lake at 8 Miles
Nearest Restaurant : Waters at 5 Miles
Car: necessary

Gaylord is a golf mecca, with many attractions and amenities. Grayling is a center of canoeing and fly-fishing on the Au Sable River and its branches. Guthrie Lake (on site) is a mile long, sand-bottom, clean, clear water, excellent for swimming, wading, bass fishing, other water sports . . . Nearby is Hartwick Pines State Park, a stand of virgin pine forest, preserved from the lumbering days, as well as a lumbering museum. Also nearby is Otsego Lake State Park, on the 5-mile long Otsego Lake. Gaylord has the 'Call of the Wild' museum, a zoo of preserved Michigan animals; adjoining that is a mini-golf course and go-karting. Grayling has an interesting state fish hatchery.

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Rental Rates for this vacation house rental in Grayling, Michigan

Rental Basis:
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Rate Period Nightly Weekend Night Weekend Weekly Monthly * Event Minimum Stay
 
Base Rate
$135
$140
Fri, Sat, Sun
$840
$2,800
2 nights
 
 
Memorial Day Holiday
May 28 - May 31
$150
$150
Fri, Sat, Sun
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $150 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded; 4 nights or more: $140 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
4th of July Holiday
Jul 1 - Jul 7
$150
$150
Fri, Sat, Sun
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $150 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded; 4 nights or more: $140 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
Labor Day Holiday
Aug 28 - Sep 2
$150
$150
Fri, Sat, Sun
2 nights
 
Discounts: 3 nights or more: $150 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded; 4 nights or more: $140 Nightly - Weekend Nights excluded
 
Alpenfest
Jul 15 2013 - Jul 21 2013
$1,000
Flat fee
6 nights
 

Additional information about rental rates

Pet Fee $100
Security Deposit (Refundable) $250
Cleaning Fee $150
Pet Deposit is $100 per dog (refundable).
Optional: Canoe $25/day; $100 for 5 or more days; 14' boat, $35/day; $125 for 5 or more days; 3 hp motor for boat, $25/day; $100 for 5 or more days(fuel included). Life jackets, oars, paddles included. ASK about sailboat ride, Jeep ride . . .
Tax Rate 6.0%

* Approximate monthly rate. Actual rate will depend on the days of the month you stay.

Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency (USD) unless the currency and the amount is specifically agreed in advance with the owner / advertiser.

Cancellation Policy

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

Property Type:
  • house
Meals:
  • Guests provide their own meals
Floor Area:
  • 1560 sq. ft.
  • 1 story
Location Type:
  • Rural ...
    Far from the crowd - yet only five miles from the interstate, and eleven miles further to Gaylord's shopping.
  • Lake View ...
    5 of the rooms in the house enjoy a lake view (MBR, MBath, LR, DR, BR3)
  • Lakefront ...
    Enjoy both bathing beach and 50' boat dock on site.
Theme:
  • Romantic
  • Family
  • Away From It All
  • Sports & Activities
General:
  • Iron & Board
  • Hair Dryer
  • Internet ...
    WiFi on site (HughesNet satellite)
  • Towels Provided ...
    For bathrooms and for the lake.
  • Washing Machine ...
    Nice utility room in the house.
  • Clothes Dryer ...
    by the washer, of course. Loads and loads of fun!
  • Parking ...
    Lots of room - for four vehicles right in front of house. (Carport coming soon!)
  • Garage ...
    Owner's garage, on the property, is not generally available to others.
  • Telephone ...
    Cell phone service only (AT & T works pretty well; other carriers, not so much!)
  • Air Conditioning ...
    Central, works well - but rarely needed.
  • Heating ...
    Central ducted gas forced air furnace - works well.
  • Linens Provided
  • Living Room ...
    Entertainment center, great lake view.
Kitchen:
  • Dishes & Utensils ...
    Plenty provided.
  • Kitchen ...
    Lots of storage, spacious. Refrigerator w/ bottom freezer, ice-maker, gas range with two ovens, dishwasher, deep double sink, toaster, toaster oven, microwave, coffee maker, island, eat-on bar.
  • Dishwasher
  • Refrigerator ...
    Spacious with bottom freezer, ice-maker.
  • Stove ...
    Two gas ovens, gas range.
  • Oven ...
    TWO, in the gas range.
  • Microwave ...
    Powerful, modern.
  • Coffee Maker
  • Toaster
  • Ice Maker
  • Pantry Items ...
    Basics provided.
Dining:
  • Dining Room
  • Dining ...
    View of lake out sliding door. Table seats 6; additional tables and seating in LR (for 4), and on porch (for ten more).
  • seating for 6 people
Bathrooms:
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Bathroom 2 - toilet , combination tub/shower , Nice natural light from transom window.
    Bathroom 1 - toilet , shower , Double lavatories, dressing table, big mirrors. Lake view!
Bedrooms:
  • 3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 11
  • Bedroom 2 - 1 queen
    Bedroom 3 - 1 sleep sofa /futon , Doubles as study.
    Bedroom 1 - 1 queen , Large room, great closet and bathroom.
Entertainment:
  • DVD Player
  • Books ...
    A few . . .
  • Games ...
    Cranium, or Carcasone, anyone?
  • Video Library ...
    Some children's titles, some family friendly action titles.
  • Television ...
    Basic satellite with local broadcast channels.
  • Satellite / Cable ...
    DISH.
Outside:
  • Water Sports Gear ...
    SOME life jackets provided. Recommended you bring size-correct life jackets for children.
  • Kayak / Canoe ...
    14' or 17' available for small additional charge.
  • Golf ...
    16 miles from the Gaylord golf mecca.
  • Deck / Patio ...
    12 x 40, 33' screened/roofed. Steps toward lake; ramp for access.
  • Bicycles ...
    Bring some!
  • Boat ...
    14' rowboat available by day or week for a small additional charge 3 hp motor additional option. Pontoon boat soon. Other rentals (PWC, power boats) available from Grayling or from Otsego Lake.
  • Outdoor Grill ...
    4-burner Sears, with side burner, also.
  • Lawn / Garden ...
    Mostly rustic landscaping. Some flowers.
  • Balcony ...
    7 x 12 deck for grill
Suitability:
  • Minimum Age Limit for Renters ...
    21
  • wheelchair accessible ...
    Ramp to deck, and no steps from deck to inside of house. However, NO grab-bars in any bathrooms, at this time.
  • children welcome ...
    Swimming beach is child-friendly (shallow with sand bar. NO lifeguard - children MUST be supervised by an adult at all times.
  • non smoking only ...
    No smoking inside or outside. The woods are carpeted with very flammable leaves and pine needles...
  • Long-term Renters Welcome
  • pets considered ...
    IF pets are coming, additional deposit required.
Attractions:
  • churches
  • cinemas
  • library
  • marina
  • museums
  • playground
  • recreation center
  • restaurants
Leisure Activities:
  • walking
  • horseback riding
  • scenic drives
  • sight seeing
  • bird watching
  • antiquing
  • outlet shopping
  • paddle boating
  • boating
  • miniature golf
  • shopping
  • wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses:
  • fitness center
  • Babysitter
  • medical services
  • groceries
  • hospital
  • laundromat
  • ATM/bank
Sports & Adventure Activities:
  • cross country skiing
  • rafting
  • hiking
  • hunting small game
  • jet skiing
  • fly fishing
  • freshwater fishing
  • basketball court
  • kayaking
  • snorkeling
  • water tubing
  • swimming
  • tennis
  • golf
  • water skiing
  • sailing
  • cycling
  • fishing
Notes:
Wading along the lake shore, walking on the trails, hiking through the woods...visit a nearby state park (Hartwick Pines; Otsego Lake). Take your off-road vehicle for a ride on the nearby perimeter roads of the Camp Grayling range, or ask Bob about a ride on the 22' sailboat, or a Jeep ride on the fireline, over the seven hills!

Reviews for this vacation house rental in Grayling, Michigan

NorthShore - Newly available on Guthrie Lake
average rating of 5.0 based on 2 reviews
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NorthShore - Newly available on Guthrie Lake
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p445695vb
850-227-5325
Grayling Northeast
Pennsylvania
5

second honeymoon

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: May 29, 2013
  • Stayed: May 2013
We did enjoy our stay at your lakeside vacation home! What a wonderful respite. Wandering around the lake, touring old growth, getting sand in our shoes, canoeing, sailing, seeing the sights, and enjoying the fish.
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Pet-friendly, Girls Getaway, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with us!
business
NorthShore - Newly available on Guthrie Lake
http://www.homeaway.com/vacation-rental/p445695vb
850-227-5325
Grayling Northeast
Deltona Florida
5

What a great place!

  • 5 of 5
  • Submitted: Dec 19, 2012
  • Stayed: Apr 2012
I have seen this property blossom this year! I can't wait to go back and see the finishing touches on the house and dock.
You'll love the quiet and peace the lake shore offers!
Recommended for:  Age 55+, Families with Teenagers, Families with Young Children, Romantic Getaway
Owner's Response: We are glad for your enthusiastic review - we are glad you noticed the peaceful quiet of this beautiful place.

We will be putting the finishing touches on the screened porch and the carport this spring, so all will be ready for the summer season.
Helpful votes: 3/3
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