Understand, this is a motel in which you plan to sleep and shower, before/after a long day fishing or hunting. That said, the rooms are spacious (though the bathrooms are not!) and clean. It's a good thing you likely brought a cooler, because there is no mini fridge. But, the owners invite you into the kitchen for ice. Two entry... More

My boyfriend & I stayed during the July 4th holiday this year. It's under new ownership & the owners are incredibly friendly. If you're in to fly fishing, it's a wonderful place & even if you're not! The rooms are cute & understated...why bother with going over the top on room amenities & fluff when you have a beautiful view... More

My Husband is a fly fisherman and we have a home down the road from them. One thing people in the area do not realize is that you can call and make reservations to dine in their restaurant, which by the way is top notch! I have NEVER had a bad meal there and their crab legs are to die... More

Gates Au Sable Lodge is a most excellent venue on the banks of the Au Sable about 10 minutes east of Grayling, MI. It is well located to explore the North and South Branches of the river. Accommodations are simple, but clean and appropriate to the sport. Rooms open out to a river view and it only a few steps... More

Without using many words, this place is very nice. If I have ANY criticism at all it's about the miniscule portion of their signature hash brown potatoes served at dinner. Someone should let em know potato only costs about .30 cents a pound. Mark

Small motel located on the banks of the Au Sable River a fly fishing river known as the "Holy Water". Out in a rural area but close enough to town to run in for a meal. There is also a restaurant attached that serves really good food. They also pack sack lunches for the guests, who in the fall are... More