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The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe

Family-friendly vacation home in Grayling

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Steps from beautiful Lake Margrethe, this unique home offers ample space for you and your guests to unwind. Perfectly situated near the lake, state land, and groomed trails, enjoy activities like boating or skiing before relaxing by the bonfire area or on the large attached deck.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Entire place

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

The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe

The perfect up north getaway, this unique home offers plenty of room for you and your guests and has all the comforts of home. Just steps from beautiful Lake Margrethe, this is the perfect location if you enjoy Boating, skiing, fishing, kayaking, or swimming. Enjoy hunting, snowmobiling or off-roading the property is perfectly located close to the lake, state land and groomed trails. It also has a great bonfire area and a large attached deck for you to relax and enjoy after your days of fun!

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Water dispenser

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak

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)

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bed sheets changed on request
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Towels (changed on request)
  • Water dispenser
  • Water-efficient toilets

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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:
Take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

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
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

Up North Getaway Steps away from Lake Margrethe Grayling

About the neighborhood

Map
MI, Grayling

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Hanson Hills Recreation Area - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • AuSable Artisan Village - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Crawford County Historical Museum - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Grayling Hospital - 11 min drive - 10.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Hard Brewing - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tinker's Junction - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Spikes Keg O Nails - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe located?

Set in Grayling, this family-friendly vacation home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Hanson Hills Recreation Area, Wakeley Lake, and Grayling Country Club. Crawford County Historical Museum and AuSable Artisan Village are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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The Gray Escape Steps away from Lake Margrethe Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

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Cleanliness

10

Location

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Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brent F.

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

Great stay close to the lake

Such a great space just a short walk from the lake. I’d love to come again soon
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Top Notch! The property and hosts are the best!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host couple, Diane and Allen, are amazing people. The house was clean and well organized. This is our second stay and we will be back. We used the fire pit often and enjoyed the swimming just down the road.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shawn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication and super friendly
Stayed 18 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark C.

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

Awesome place!

Great place to stay! Very clean and location is perfect for all around family fun!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy
Don’t worry about this one-great place-everything you need. Great folks managing the property. Only issue was a minor issue with instructions on the key code for entry. Luckily the owners greeted us at the property and all was fine
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

L T.

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

Snow trip

Great hosts and we enjoyed all the beautiful snow.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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

Base camp for deer hunting

Close to the land we use! Perfect location for outdoor activities. You will enjoy your stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacque L.

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

Excellent

House is clean, well stocked and great communication with the owner.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thomas M.

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

70th Birthday Celebration

My friends and I celebrated our 70th birthdays together and the Gray Escape was the prefect setting for it.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

William R.

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

Charming Lake Getaway!

The property was clean and so cute! Diane and Allen were very thoughtful in providing ongoing communication, a plethora of amenities for many interests and needs, and even built a ready-to-go fire for us upon arrival. Highly recommend and would visit again! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristie L., Dryden, MI

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

Great house in a quiet neighborhood

Check in process was amazing. Home was very clean. Beds are comfortable. Kitchen is well stocked for cooking. Quiet subdivision. Great for morning walks. Home is very close to the lake. My son played the piano daily, and loved that it was there. Spacious clean yard. Loved the badminton set up in the backyard. We also used the corn hole. Home is very accommodating! Property owners left a nice snack tray for us. And were very attentive. We did not encounter any issues during our stay. Thank you Diane and Allen for a wonderful stay! Kristie
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023