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Life's a Hoot

Cabin in Au Gres, MI

6 guests·2 bedrooms·1 bathroom

Why you'll love this stay

Outdoor Living

Outdoor Living

Private shoreline access fuels lakeside fires and peaceful wildlife watching.

Location & Accessibility

Location & Accessibility

Waterfront setting offers serene views and easy day trips nearby.

Value & Savings

Value & Savings

Guests save an average of 17% when booking this stay vs. Airbnb and Vrbo.

Property details

Life’s a Hoot is a waterfront A-frame cabin with private natural shoreline access on Saginaw Bay on Lake Huron. The shoreline is natural rather than a groomed sandy swimming beach, and water levels, shoreline material, and access conditions vary with seasons and weather. Any platform label such as “beach,” “beachfront,” or “private beach” refers to the waterfront setting and shoreline access—not a maintained sandy beach. Guests seeking a sandy swimming beach should use a nearby public beach. The property is well suited for lake views, fishing, birdwatching, fires by the water, and paddling when conditions are appropriate. Wildlife sightings are possible but not guaranteed. No lifeguard is provided, and all water use is at the guest’s own risk. First-floor layout: This cabin has at least one bedroom and one bathroom on the first floor. Entry steps and accessibility features vary by property. SELF CHECK-IN: available any time after 4:00 pm PARTIES: are not allowed QUIET HOURS: are between 10:30 pm and 7:00 am PETS: Allowed with an $80 pet fee per pet, per reservation. Pets must be leashed outside and may not be left unattended in the cabin. Barking or other noise that disturbs neighbors is not permitted. Pets are not allowed on furniture or beds. Guests must remove pet hair, clean up after pets outdoors, and are financially responsible for pet damage. Pets must be licensed and current on vaccinations. Dogs over 50 lbs, aggressive or poorly behaved dogs, and restricted breeds including Pit Bulls, Rottweilers, Dobermans, German Shepherds, and similar breeds are not allowed. Contact us before booking with questions or special requests. SMOKING: This is a NON-SMOKING cabin NEIGHBORS: Be considerate of neighbors at all times including no trespassing on neighbor’s property ILLEGAL DRUGS/ACTIVITY: Illegal drugs/activity are not allowed on the property GUESTS: People other than those in the Guest party set forth in the reservation may not stay overnight and any damaged caused will be the financially responsibility of the guest.

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Common space

1 Queen Bed

What’s included

  • Parking

    Parking

  • Washer

    Washer

  • Dryer

    Dryer

  • Air conditioning

    Air conditioning

  • Heating

    Heating

  • Pets allowed

    Pets allowed

  • Kitchen

    Kitchen

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi

Guest reviews

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Miguel

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October 2026

You have to drive on what it looks like a private drive way with signs of private property. I felt like I was in the wrong place. We arrive in the middle of the night, but even in day light the cabins are well hidden behind vegetation. Besides that, it was a nice little place to spend the night. The kids wanted to live there.

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Madelyn

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September 2026

This property was the perfect little getaway for my boyfriend and I! Cozy, beautiful, and oh-so-peaceful. 😌 We woke up every morning to the most vibrant sunrises and even enjoyed a lovely sunset kayak right from our backyard! We loved it so much that we ended up moving next door for our last night of the trip. Jeff was incredibly kind, communicative, and accommodating throughout our stay. He even recommended a walk to a lighthouse across the bay, which ended up being one of the highlights of our trip. We absolutely loved our stay and definitely plan on coming back to our new go-to getaway spot! ☺️ Thank you, Jeff, for such a wonderful stay!

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Dean

Life’s a hoot

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September 2026

Beautiful surroundings, clean up to date cabins , service was prompt , will definitely come back

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Matty

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September 2026

Stayed there midweek and was quiet and clean and beautiful. The sunrise is not to be missed. Head to the little general store a couple miles away and stock up and prepare to relax.

Know before you go

House rules

Check-in: 4:00pm

Checkout: 10:00am

Pets allowed

No smoking

No parties

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