Amazing quilting retreat!! Brand new and gorgeously decorated. So much room for crafts. Fully…read moreequipped. Beds are incredibly comfortable too. Handmade quilts on every bed. It's a hidden gem. You have to see it for yourself.

5 stars for the Bigfoot Lodge!!! Jim and Debbie were amazing hosts! They have done such a great job…read morewith that campground. The cabins look awesome, and if you have a bigger group, the lodge is PERFECT!! We came out from San Diego and really wanted to float down the river and they set everything up for us. We spent a week and a half in Michigan and the best part, by far, was the Bigfoot Lodge!

My husband and I stayed both in the lodge and a cabin. We had a great time. Love the way we were…read moretreated like family. I would recommend Big Foot Lodge to friends and family. Looking forward to going back again. Thanks Jimmy and Debbie for a great stay. Raymond and Christy Davis

North Branch Outing Club (NBOC) was established by lumber baron T.E. Douglas after he realized his…read morelumber business was on the decline. Douglas started promoting fly fishing on the North Branch of the Au Sable to prominent anglers of the time. Men and women anglers came from around the world to fly fish the North Branch of the AuSable. NBOC had members and guests such as Henry & Edsel Ford, Harvey Firestone, The Dodge Brothers, Thomas Edison, as well as Royalty from Europe. The North Branch Outing Club was the true "Elite American" fly fishing destination. RIGHT ON THE RIVER National Historic Site Come expereicne the history and tradition the North Branch has to offer. Theres nothing quite like walking up to our lodge after a long day on the water. It is truly a step back in time. Fly Shop & Guide Service FLY-FISHING TRIPS WINGSHOOTING TRIPS CASTING LESSONS FULL SERVICE FLY SHOP ORVIS AUTHORIZED DEALER LOCALLY TIED PATTERNS

Great fly shop and good for gear. Place is well known and established for their lodging and river…read moreguides. Always good advice. Haven't eaten at the restaurant yet but I have heard from multiple people it's good!!!!

Been a customer of the fly shop often, and of the restaurant occasionally, for about 25 years…read more Just recently stayed at the lodge for the first time, so with the full Gates experience under my belt, it's time for the review. Can't beat the location. Right on a prime reach of the Au Sable where, with correct timing, you'll see trout gulping mayflies, whetting your appetite for a trip downstream. Fly shop staff is always helpful and patient with questions, and every year it seems like local tiers have tweaked the old favorite patterns and invented striking new ones to bring more fish to hand. Food isn't cheap, but it's never disappointing, and portions run large (can't make it through a full day of fishing on tea and toast, can you?). The menu offers both conventional and creative selections, something not always the case around Grayling. When my wife and I had dinner there on our latest stay, my flank steak was outstanding, and the housemade steak sauce dabbed on the side complimented it wonderfully. I've paid more for steaks that were not nearly as good. My wife enjoyed her cod, but really the hit of the night was the crispy duck wontons. Our server said they were a new item the kitchen was trying out and we said KEEP THEM! Our room certainly showed its years of use. There were some scuffs and scratches, though only to the degree that suggests "character," not shabbiness. It was spacious and certainly clean. A sliding door opens onto a patio along the river. The bathroom was clean and the shower had plenty of hot water, and good water pressure. There is not any air conditioning, which usually isn't a problem in northern Michigan, though our first night up there was sweltering, even with every window open and the fan on high. No fridge in the room, though the "board room" across the lot from the lodge has a large refrigerator and some limited cooking facilities that all guests have access to. Not to mention a fantastic library of fly fishing books. So, to sum up each component of the place: Fly shop: 5 stars Lodging: 4 stars Restaurant: 5 stars Overall atmosphere: 10 stars (I know, Yelp doesn't allow that, but they ought to in this case.) Average: 5 stars Gates is a classic Au Sable experience.

Came here after I found my usual camping choice here, the Au Sable Loop, full. Not as convenient…read morefor fishing the Au Sable below the dam, which is my main draw here, but it served its purpose. Sites are very private, all surrounded by tall trees and very brushed in. Even at high noon I still had lots of shade. All looked more or less level, though the ground was a little hard and gravelly. Not many people there when I arrived on Thursday afternoon, but it was about half full by Saturday morning. Water from the pump was quite rusty (see photo) and I advise bringing drinking water. Highway M-33 isn't far away and there was a bit of noise from that for most of the day, as well as what sounded like a construction project underway in the neighborhood. But, you also hear loons calling on the pond at night, which is a compensation. There is a boat lauch to Mio Pond a short distance from the campsites. Wouldn't mind going back, just prefer being a little further out of town.

Barbara is very helpful and friendly. Being first time trailer campers, her husband actually…read morebacked our trailer in and helped with the setup. We definitely love this place. Larry & Diann

Staff is unfriendly and makes guests feel unwelcome. The charge of $5 per person to visit…read morepaid/registered campers is excessiv.

We have been going to Rose Hill for 8yrs or more. We go in May for Mother's Day and again in the…read morefall. The cabins are always clean and quiet. Jeff and Barb are wonderful people and very helpful. Plus, we love the chocolate chip cookies that are on the table waiting for us on our arrival. Often the neighbors have dogs, but they are always on a leash which is expected at any campground or cottage rental. It is hard to decide which cabin we like best; we have stayed in them all; and they are decorated so perfectly according to their name. It has been a challenge to count how many bears you can find in the bear cabin, or lighthouses in the lighthouse cabin. We hope to be able to go to the cottages for many more years. Thanks Barb and Jeff for such a wonderful place to relax!

The owners, Jeff and Barb, were very kind and helpful when answering any questions I had. My family…read morewanted to get away for a long weekend and some friends recommended this Rose Hills Resort to us. After viewing their website we decided that this is the place that we would book. It was tucked away just off the road in some beautiful woods and located directly on a little private lake called Bear Lake. It is very quiet and peaceful and the cabins were not crowded whatsoever. Our cabin was very clean and cozy. We couldn't believe that the price was so low because we would've paid double for what we got. We plan on booking again and look forward to doing so soon. You will not be disappointed in your stay. Everything is beautiful there