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North Branch Outing Club

3.0 star property
Bed & breakfast in Grayling with free parking

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Front of property
Basic House, River View | Living area
Free daily English breakfast
Basic House, River View
Exterior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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6122 E Co Rd 612, Grayling, MI, 49738
  • Place, West Twin Lake
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Hartwick Pines State Park
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Little Bear Lake
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

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Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bath

Suite, 1 Queen Bed, Private Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Portable fan
Private bathroom
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Room, 2 Full Beds, Shared bath

Room, 2 Full Beds, Shared bath

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bath

Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bath

Room, 1 Full Bed, Shared Bath

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room, 1 Full Bed and 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bath

Room, 1 Full Bed and 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bath

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Portable fan
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Large Single Beds

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Basic House, River View

Basic House, River View

Highlights

Garden
Heating
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
Living room
  • River view
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the area

Grayling

At North Branch Outing Club, you'll be 13.5 km (8.4 mi) from Hartwick Pines State Park and 13.7 km (8.5 mi) from West Twin Lake. Highlights at this B&B include free daily breakfast and free self-parking. .This pet-friendly bed & breakfast offers free WiFi in public areas, barbecues and a picnic area. Each morning free English breakfast is offered between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 3-property class Grayling B&B include McMasters Bridge Landing and Little Bear Lake.
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What's nearby

  • West Twin Lake - 14 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Hartwick Pines State Park - 16 min drive - 21.0 km
  • Little Bear Lake - 18 min drive - 21.5 km
  • Au Sable River - 21 min drive - 27.0 km
  • Garland - 21 min drive - 27.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 89 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lovell's Riverside Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

North Branch Outing Club

Bed & breakfast in Grayling with free parking
Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. North Branch Outing Club also features barbecue grills and a picnic area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3-star Grayling bed & breakfast.

  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
North Branch Outing Club offers 13 accommodations with portable fans. This Grayling bed & breakfast provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • In a regional park
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Handrails in stairways
  • No lift
  • Well-lit path to entrance

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided

More

  • Heating
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 8:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; your host will greet you
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after noon please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Host will greet you

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Only dogs are allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 50 per accommodation, per stay

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 

Property is also known as

Branch Outing Club Grayling

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at North Branch Outing Club?

North Branch Outing Club offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at North Branch Outing Club?

Yep, North Branch Outing Club has a free self car park.

Does North Branch Outing Club serve breakfast?

Yeah, complimentary English breakfast is offered daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at North Branch Outing Club?

No, North Branch Outing Club does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at North Branch Outing Club?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

North Branch Outing Club Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Brenda

Travelled with group

Didn't expect quite this rustic

Breakfast was great. Didn't have a pet
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just be aware that not all the rooms have ac
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone is very friendly and welcoming making for a perfect stay! Dog friendly. They make you feel like you’re home!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a great experience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic find! We're always on the look out for places to stay that are not your average run of the mill, cookie cutter, generic hotel experiences, and this lovely old lodge definitely filled all the boxes.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosanna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is the most relaxing place we've ever stayed at. No TV, big porches to sit on. Absolutely beautiful.!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ashton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fantastic experience.

I called ahead because I would be checking in late. I was given Josh’s phone number and reached out to him to set up a check in time, he was very responsive and kind and was there to show me around at almost 11pm. The room was great, very comfortable bed, big bathroom, and breakfast was great as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Quiet paradise

It was historic and unique, walking distance to a local tavern. The staff made us a bonfire and joined my grandson and me for an unwinding evening. We were awakened by the sound of the breakfast bell!!! ( our alarm didn’t go off)! There was a fly fishing shop and I want to go back and renew my skills!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely, old but well kept. Comfortable beds and included breakfast made with love.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

megan

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
This was a great weekend escape to relax and fish. Giant lodge with tons of history. Breakfast each morning was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is our second time staying at the North Branch Outing Club once in 2023 and again in 2025. Our first visit was solid largely in part to the young male housekeeper who greeted us upon arrival, gave us a tour of the house and historical elements, and chatted to us about fishing during the few days we stayed there. All in all it made for a worthwhile trip making us return customers. That brings us to this stay during July 2025. The staff is a mixed bag ranging from very open and helpful to down right cold and rude. We were in the area visiting family and thus did not spend a considerable amount of time on site. Our time on site was intended to participate in the social opportunities staying at a b&b offers - namely breakfast. Its worth mentioning that between my wife, toddler, and myself we probably weigh about 300lbs and really don't eat a lot of food especially in the morning also that I have two dogs in the room upstairs one of them needed to take some pills in the morning. I had very openly taken a small amount of eggs up to my room to use the eggs as a pocket to feed my dog a pill. On the third morning of our four day stay the lady (owner/cook/enforcer) decided it would be a good idea to confront me on my 'brazen' actions. She did so by verbally repremanding me in front of my family and guests on a day that happened to be my birthday - it was embarrassing or both of us. We packed up immediately and left and will not return - mend your manners and keep your eggs lady.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Naum

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
I truly appreciate the staff’s dedication to preserving the historical character of the facility—it’s clear that a great deal of care has gone into maintaining its authenticity. However, some aspects of the stay were quite unusual and challenging for today’s travelers. The room was very small and lacked modern essentials such as a door lock, microwave, and refrigerator, which are especially important during the summer months. The fan in the open window was not sufficient to maintain a comfortable temperature or humidity level, making it difficult to sleep both at night and during the day. The air-conditioning was non an option. The twin beds were small and not particularly comfortable, which further impacted the quality of rest. The shared bathrooms had non-secured doors, which did not provide peace of mind. Additionally, the breakfast offering was limited to a basic continental selection—an English breakfast was not available during our stay, despite being expected. Given these conditions, we chose not to return the next day and instead made the decision to drive home overnight. That said, we are grateful for the warm and welcoming attitude of the staff, which we truly appreciated. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rick

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming place, friendly staff, right on the North Branch for quick access to fishing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Bloomfield Hills

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always love staying here! Wish they had WiFi but happy to do without.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful and incredibly historical place. We're very lucky to still have authentic places like the nboc. Love the breakfast, please don't change anything.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emerson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patricia De

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed 2 days at this lovely, vintage, lodge. If you like history, antiques, and God's beautiful creation, LOOK no more - THIS is where you want to be. There are 2 very lovely porches to enjoy your book or simply listen to the Au Sable & birds and a few steps down to the river for fishing. Great dining opportunities are close or up to 20 minutes away. We plan to stay here again!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Ronald

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Caroline C

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful, historic lodge with friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique lodge, pleasant hosts, comfortable with a wonderful breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very cool A step back in time. Great staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Travis

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with pets, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

6/10 Okay

Sara

Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024