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Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters

2.0 star property
Riverfront cabin in Grayling with a sauna

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Nestled on 3.5 serene acres, Holy Waters Cabin offers a tranquil retreat with trails and easy access to the beautiful river. Enjoy kayaking, canoeing, or flyfishing nearby while taking advantage of its proximity to golf courses and Treetops Ski Resort.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire cabin

4 bedrooms2 bathrooms195 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters

Escape to this serene cabin on 3.7 private acres, featuring scenic trails and direct access to world-class fly fishing on the renowned Holy Waters. Enjoy kayaking and canoeing on one of America’s most beautiful rivers.
Perfect for year-round adventure—golf at championship courses, ski at Treetops Resort, hike the trails of Hartwick Pines State Park, or explore endless snowmobiling routes.
Just 10 minutes from Grayling’s charming shops, art galleries, and restaurants.
Sleeps 8 | 4 Bedrooms | 2 Baths| Central Air

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cabin: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

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)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Reset chairs around fire pit
Turn thermostat back to 55 if turned on heat
Close all windows
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 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
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Grayling

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 12 min drive - 19.1 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 16 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Houghton Lake - 25 min drive - 48.7 km
  • Otsego Lake State Park - 26 min drive - 51.4 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Tinker's Junction - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is steps from Au Sable River, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Grayling Fish Hatchery. Hartwick Pines State Park and Grayling Hospital are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Tranquil Cabin Retreat with Sauna – Steps from the Holy Waters Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10

Cleanliness

10

Location

8.0

Eco-friendliness

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nathan R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay and place. Very nice quiet home that backs up to a tranquil river. Would love to come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was by far the nicest and cleanest rentals I have been too and I have been to a lot of amazing rentals. Absolutely beautiful and so tranquil. Definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Camille D.

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

Beautiful Riverfront Property

Immaculately clean property with everything you could want and need to have a wonderful stay on the Au Sable River!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We thought it was great! Inside was clean and super comfortable. Outside was peaceful, private and pretty.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt R.

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

Family Vacay

Beautiful! Perfect setting-
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Above average stay for a top rated property. Professionally prepared. Everything was at or above expectations. Would love to return and enjoy this one of a kind experience.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amber S.

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

Even better than the pictures!

Beautiful and well maintained property on a secluded and peaceful part of the river; while also just minutes from town. House was very clean, adorably decorated, and had everything we needed. We are already discussing our next trip to plan here!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! This is an amazing property right on the Au Sable!! We have stayed at numerous riverfront properties and this was (by far) the best value yet!! The entire protect has been meticulously maintained! This might sound odd but the water system was impeccable!!! I will definitely return to this home in the future!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at the Tranquil Cabin Retreat. We were just steps away from the amazing Au Sable river. We were able to fly fish daily. Al the amenities were top notch and the property was well kept. In addition to that, the sauna was nice and relaxing.We had a small issue that I contacted the owner about. She had the issue resolved within an hour. Looking forward to staying at this property in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leonard S.

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

Keystone

My brothers, nephew and I had a great time. The cabin was awesome and clean. Fishing was great and just outside the door. We plan on coming back next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Serenity on the River

What a well appointed cabin on the river. We loved the property. Serene and comfortable. The host was a wonderful communicator and accommodated our requests to make for a memorable time on the river. Would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was all as described in the description. One of the funnest parts was watching canoers go by and get caught up on a log and flipped over. If you are looking for that kind of entertainment. This place is for you also. Pretty good chance we will come back next year. It's really secluded and away from everybody. If you want to get away this is where to go
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

suzy D.

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

BETTER than expected

Our visit to this beautiful home in the woods, was unbelievable. Clean, easy to get to, quiet, fishing in the backyard, and the decor was top notch. Someone really put a lot of thought into making this little place look cozy. And they sure did a fine job. Thank you for sharing your lovely place with our family.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gelita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Beautiful, spotless cabin. Furniture and decor looked new and very thoughtfully put together. Supplies very organized. We had everything we needed. Didn't use the washer and dryer but there was detergent available. Perfect layout for 3 couples. We each had a room. Room with twins is actually a walk through room between the 2 bedrooms upstairs. We didn't need to use that, but would have been great for kids. Downstairs bedroom has a king bed with some serious memory foam. Felt really firm to touch, but it conforms to your body (and more so the warmer it is). You definitely need to turn the heat down at night or the people upstairs will roast (it was toasty upstairs even at 64). As noted in the instructions provided by the host, it takes some jiggling to get the sauna going. But, once it's going, it really got going! Host was very responsive and helpful. Would have made more use of the outside fire pit and dock if it wasn't in the teens and windy. Convenient location for Forbush, Hartwick Pines.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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

A Gem on the Au Sable

This well-appointed cabin met our needs perfectly. Upon arriving, it was clear that someone had put some love into the cabin. This little gem was recently updated, and the grounds were well-maintained with parking for several vehicles. There was plenty of space to do some practice casting before heading out onto the river. A little dock was easily accessible and the perfect place to enjoy a steaming mug of morning coffee while watching the river babble by. There was a picnic table, charcoal grill, and comfortable Adirondack chairs, with three canoes and a clothesline to dry out our waders. For a family gathering, there is plenty of lawn space (if you wish to bring yard games), and a firepit for marshmallow roasts, with plenty of stacked firewood for our entire stay (including a cart for transporting it from the woodpile to the pit). The cabin itself was pristinely clean, with new appliances (including dishwasher and microwave) and fully stocked kitchen with coffee maker and toaster. Next to the kitchen was a laundry room with full-size washer and dryer. The living room was comfortable, with a bedroom (king bed) and full bathroom on the main floor. On the second story were two bedrooms (each with a queen-sized bed), and a loft area (two twin beds) between the bedrooms; all were comfortable. The location is perfectly situated for the purpose of our visit: fly-fishing on the Au Sable in a serene and private setting. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an absolue blast. Comfetable cabin within driving distance of attractions and activites.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dylan A.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025