Grayling VacationsFRBO Property 20841 Vacation Rental

Skip & Kathy's Manistee River Retreat

VacationsFRBO Grayling Vacation Rentals Property ID 20841 Skip and Kathy`s Manistee River Retreat

Major City: Grayling
Distance: 5-10 mi

Type: Chalet
Area: Waterfront

Bedrooms: 2
Sleeps: 8
Baths: 2
Size: 1850 Sq Ft

Internet: No
Pets OK: Call
Pool: No
Spa: No

Calendar: No
Exchange: No
For Sale: No
Credit Cards: No

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Name: Skip or Kathy Munson

Phone: (586) 468-2768

Languages: English

Personal Website: http://www.SkipMunson.com/rental

VacationsFRBO Listing Since: 2007-10-08

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Description

Located on the Upper Manistee River seven miles west of Grayling, MI
and 1 mile south of M-72, the house sits on a bluff about 50' back
from and overlooking the river. There is a stairway down to a 4'X 8'
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 4' deep in front of the dock making it
perfect for an afternoon dip in the heat of the summer sun. There
are wooden steps going into the river making easy access for
youngsters and/or fly fisherman to reach shallower waters. 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. If you
are looking for a Retreat, this is the place. 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. 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.

Amenities

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 accommadate 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.
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/fisherwoman there is a rack for holding your flyrods and
another rack to hang your waders and boots upside down to dry.
You'll be ready at the first sign of a hatch!

- Wood Burning Fireplace
- Fully Equipped Kitchen
- TV/DVD/VCR
- Video Library
- DVD Library
- CD/Stereo
- Empty Desk with lamp for you to use for your fly tying equipment
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Pots and Pans
- 8 # of Place Settings
- Utensils
- Stove
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Blender
- Washer/Dryer
- 6 Dining Table Seats
- Bathtub
- 2 Showers
- Hair Dryer
- Walk-in Closet
- King Bed (Riverside Bedroom - 2nd floor)
- Queen bed (Roadside Bedroom - 2nd floor)
- Double Sofa Sleeper (Den - 1st floor)
- Queen Sofa Sleeper (Living Room - 1st floor)
- Backyard
- Deck
- Private Gas Barbecue
- Telephone
- In Room Safe
- Parking Available
- Private one-car Garage with automatic opener
- Linens Included
- No Maid Service
- No Smoking

Living Room -
Level Within Rental:1
This room has a fireplace and seats 8. Two lg windows and door wall
give a great view of the river. The stereo system is equiped to
accomodate your "SkyFi/SkiFi 2" XM satilite radio.
- River View
- Wood Burning Fireplace
- CD/Stereo
- Queen Sofa Sleeper

Fully Equipped Kitchen -
Level Within Rental:1
- Microwave
- Coffee Maker
- Utensils
- Stove
- Oven
- Refrigerator
- Blender

Riverside Bedroom -
Level Within Rental:2
- River View
- King Bed
- Telephone
- In Room Safe
- Linens Included
- Alarm Clock

Roadside Bedroom -
Level Within Rental:2
- Queen bed
- Linens Included
-Alarm Clock

Den -
Level Within Rental:1
The Den is the entry to the house.
- TV/DVD/VCR
- Video Library
- DVD Library
- Double Sofa Sleeper
- Rolltop Desk with Telephone
- Desk and lamp for tying flies (your equipment)

Attractions

Approximately 7 mi. from town, the house is accessible year round
and is located on a county plowed blacktop road. Located in a quiet
residential neighborhood, you have close by neighbors giving you a
feeling of security. However, there is abundant wildlife and
solitude for that "up north" feeling. The home is located 3 miles
from the State Park on Lake Margreth. The State Park offers a Day
area with a sandy shallow beach/swim area which is perfect for
children and adults alike. There is also a boat launch and the
Walleye fishing as well as tubing/ water skiing on the lake is
great. There is a trailhead approx. 3-4 miles from the house which
gives access to over 1000 miles of trails designated for
Snowmobile/Quad use. Hanson Hills Ski area is only 5 miles from the
house and also has X-country ski trails that double as mountain bike
trails in the summer.
• Riverfront
• Near Golf 7.00 Miles
• Near Beach 3.00 Miles
• Near Boat Launch 3.00 Miles
• Near Town 7.00 Miles
• Near Shopping 7.00 Miles
• Near Restaurants 6.00 Miles
• Boating 3.00 Miles
• Fishing
• Jet Skiing 3.00 Miles
• Water Skiing 3.00 Miles
• Tubing
• Kayaking
• Swimming
• Downhill Skiing 5.00 Miles
• Cross Country Skiing
• Snowboarding 5.00 Miles
• Snowmobiling
• Snow Shoeing
• Hiking
• Wildlife Viewing
• Bird Watching
• Hunting
• Biking
• Mountain Biking 5.00 Miles
• Horseback riding 6.00 Miles
• Bowling 7.00 Miles
• Movie Theatre 7.00 Miles

Rates

Special: Book next year’s vacation by December 31 and "Lock 
In" this year’s rates! 

Early Summer (May 15 - June 5)
Weekday (Sun-Thu) ______________$95.00/day
Weekend (Fri-Sat) ______________$275.00
Week (Sun-Sun) _________________$615.00
Month __________________________$2235.00

Hex Hatch (June 6 - July 5)
Weekday (Sun-Thu) ______________$115.00/day
Weekend (Fri-Sat) ______________$330.00
Week (Sun-Sun) _________________$750.00
Month (June 6 - July 5) ________$2500.00

Late Summer and Fall (June 6 - November 14)
Weekday (Sun-Thu) ______________$95.00/day
Weekend (Fri-Sat) ______________$275.00
Week (Sun-Sun) _________________$615.00
Month __________________________$2235.00

Hunting Season (November 15 - November 30)
Weekday (Sun-Thu) ______________$115.00/day
Weekend (Fri-Sat) ______________$330.00
Week (Sun-Sun) _________________$750.00


Winter (December 1 - May 14)
Weekday (Sun-Thu) ______________$105.00/day
Weekend (Fri-Sat) ______________$315.00
Week (Sun-Sun) _________________$645.00
Month (June 6 - July 5) ________$2375.00

-Rates do not include the Cleaning fee($65)
-$300 Refundable Security Deposit Required.
-Until confirmed, rates are subject to change without notice.
-2 day minimum stay required.


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