I felt it was friendly and excellent location. Rooms were older but well kept. Just check ahead to…read morebe sure a room available and pet friendly.

I can't say enough good things about the owner, Tanya Churchill; she is a sweet, genuine, caring,…read morejust all around great person! Whenever I have family in town or friends from out of town that need a place to stay; she always accommodates and the prices are more than fair. The rooms are clean, each with its own uniqueness. The beds are comfy. There's little gardens everywhere, a wooden swing. The location is ideal; not a ton of traffic yet blocks from all the restaurants, brewerys, coffee shops, gift shops, Ausable river, city park, Dairy Queen, gas stations, etc and near or close to; both north and south xpressway on-ramps (they're separate). The place isn't packed all the time for no reason! Better reserve ahead of time...

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.

I don't know where to begin?! I was so impressed from the time I first spoke to Sara until the time…read morewe had to leave. I love nature but I don't like roughing it ;) I loved the chalet it was the perfect place to be at one with nature and have all the comforts of home!!! It's very secluded which I loved you feel like you are a million miles away from the crazy city but yet you are just a few minutes away from the grocery store and town for anything you might need. We also found an amazing place between Sara's house and the cottage where we got fresh brown eggs and homemade jelly yum we will definitely go back there next time. The chalet is overlooking a beautiful lake and is surrounded by the most majestic view. It also has a nice place for a camp fire and also a BBQ grill so you can cook there plus a fully stocked kitchen with stove, microwave, plates, glasses, utensils, etc. and a dishwasher so no washing stuff by hand. It was nice to be able to not have to go out to eat we had everything we could have needed and more!! My parents stopped by to visit and my mom fell in love with the beautiful decorations throughout the chalet it had that personal touch to everything. They could not believe how amazing it was there we all agreed it wasn't just a cabin it was a home and a beautiful one! We have tried a bunch of other places nearby but they were so dirty and musty and that's being polite!! You won't find that at the Detweiler Chalets it's more like staying at a friends house or cabin it's beyond words!!! My husband and I can't wait to go back we were so sad to leave it really is a piece of heaven! I'm kinda high maintenance as my hubby would say I'm a five star hotel and room service kind of girl but I was so relaxed and content that I didn't have a care in the world while we were there!! Thank you again for everything!! Hope to see you again real soon!!! One more thing for those of you campers who still like to occasionally have there TV & Wifi like I do, you will be happy to know there is a huge flat screen Tv with dish network and wireless internet so if it's raining outside you can curl up inside and watch a movie by the fireplace ;)

The Hanson House Bed and Breakfast was outstanding. The rooms are large and unique. Each room has…read moreits own decor. We stayed in the Hanson suite. It has a sitting area, king bed, walk-in shower, television fireplace, and nice view. The house also has a dining room and living room that are accessible by guests. We enjoyed drinking our coffee on the front porch. One of the best B& B's that we've stayed at. They also gave us a $30 voucher for breakfast or lunch. We'll definitely return. 3 block walk to downtown area. The history of Hanson house is cool to read about during your stay.

We've stayed here before and enjoyed it. It's a beautiful, well kept home. However, this time we…read moredid not enjoy our stay as much. The host met us for 15 minutes when we checked in and that was the last we saw her. She didn't even bother to show us around. Good thing they had a sign in our room with some information. She did not share any of it with us. We could not figure out the coffee machine. It did not seem to be working. No shampoo or Body Wash refilled in our bathroom we were the only ones staying in the house. One would think that they could have, at the very least, made sure that this was refilled in our bathroom. From the looks, it hadn't been done for a while. I wouldn't recommend staying in the Hanson Room if you are elderly or have any physical disability as you need to get up into the bed with a step stool. It was ok for us but, I could imagine it may prove difficult for others. The bed was comfortable and the bathroom was large. The house is kept very cold. The temperatures dropped during the evening and the host never bothered turning the heat on. I did not sleep a wink. It was so cold. I am not certain we will go back.

This is an older motel, just off the main drag. Exterior looks worn, the carpet was old and worn,…read more BUT - it was very clean as advertised, very reasonably priced, had a fridge, bed was comfortable. it worked. So I wouldn't book this as my honeymoon suite... but perfect to get a good night's sleep on the road, without damaging the budget too badly. For what it is, a good value.

Old and smelly. Stayed here last summer and other. 2 rooms were ok that's why we returned. Mold in…read moretub caulk. Dirty carpet . The entry door needed a wash. Pillows were grungy. Door frame all rusty at floor in bath. May not return here next summer

We had a very nice stay in Cabin #4. It was clean and well-appointed with everything we needed…read more There is even an A/C unit in the cabin. The view of Otsego Lake from each cabin is lovely, and we enjoyed reading on the dock and having a fire in the pit. Although we could hear the traffic from the nearby highway at times, the grounds were peaceful and quiet. Thanks for a great getaway!

Very comfy! Down to earth cabins. No extras needed! In the middle of the woods with beautiful…read moreviews!! Unplug here!

This place is what it is. Rustic, cheap, and not for the high maintenance person who is used to…read morestaying in "resort" type accommodations. It's 1970's decor is less than updated, but its a place to rest your head in the area. The word "cabin" is used loosly here. 2 of the "cabins" are actually a trailer. The owners are very accommodating and welcoming.

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.