We were up in the north woods with the in-laws . We had been to Gates previously for lunch and…read moresaid "Hey, let's go for dinner,". I called and Josh was accommodating for a reservation. Gates is a place that makes great food and is low key /non pretentious. Don't dress fancy, don't expect cloth tablecloths or napkins. Do expect solid food. The crew had one vegan and three carnivores. Ryanne and Lexi were great for support and took care of us. We had drinks and a few appetizers as well as entrees. The trout, pork, and steak were great. The vegan salad and pasta were vegan... We finished off with a few desserts and had a great time. The location is remote and beautiful but worth a 40 minute drive.

We love this restaurant and have been going for almost 6 years. A very small intimate restaurant…read moreoverlooking the Ausable river with a serene view of canoes, river rafters and yes, Anglers fly fishing while dining on today's catch, as well as the special of the day. The food is absolutely amazing. from the Pastry Chefs homemade desserts to the Chefs daily creations. We live and dine most of the time in the Los Angeles and Santa Barbara Wine area. We know awesome food. This rates right with the best! The service has always been excellent and we can't speak highly enough of our wonderful server Ryanne. She has waited on us several times this year and last year. Always a smile and always aiming to serve and please. Make sure you call in advance for your reservation. It's a very small restaurant suggest calling at least 2 to 3 weeks ahead. Sometimes you get lucky 1 week in advance. We are going back again tonight. Highly suggest starting the meal off with their "out of this world" Michigan Salad (field greens, Roasted Pecans, Blue Cheese Fritters with their homemade dressing). The salad with a cup of soup is a meal into itself. The pictures I have posted was their special that day: the Soft Shell Crab plate. They were flown in live that morning and put in the pot minutes before I ate it. Delicious. My husband ordered their fish fry, which is always on the menu for $28. Lightly breaded freah Blue Gill, fries, homemade coleslaw and tarter sauce. Wonderful!!! The special dessert of the day is well named, the Flutter Nutter Cheese Cake; We went crazy nuts over it! It was the Pastry Chefs (the restaurants' owner BTW) unique creation. A very whipped and fluffy peanut butter and chocolate cheese cake. Just heaven! Can't wait for our 5pm reservation for tonight. Stay tuned!

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.

Stayed in the cabin house- just my husband and I. Everything was clean. Nice and spacious. Only one…read morebathroom which could put a damper on plans if your having more than 1 family stay. Bed was super uncomfortable closest to the bathroom. You sink into the middle. Would definitely come back to this place if staying in this town.

Absolutely stunning place--clean, quiet, 'up north' feel, close to everything…read more The owners have done a remarkable job with every detail in the lodges. Highly recommend.

We stopped here to break up our trip on the way home from up north. I'd love to go back! The Old…read moreGrowth Trail was lovely to walk through in the fall. There's a cute little logging museum along the way. I loved the beautiful juxtaposition of the fall leaves with the pines and hemlocks. The path is fully paved, and a nice walk for a quick stop along I75 between Ann Arbor and up north. I'd love to go back there.

Our stay was very nice and somewhat quiet. It is summer so kids are out until after 11 apparently…read morebut... we still enjoyed our stay. It was pretty hot and we assume all were using their air conditioning units which kept causing the power to go out. But, the campground was on top of it and got it back up quickly. So, a huge kudos to the campground and its staff for taking such great care of this park. As newbies here we'd go back. We liked it.

Great location with many golf courses to play. The staff were so friendly and helpful - they…read moreaccommodated our group of 12 with ease. I wish the carts had GPS, but other than that everything was perfect. Hope to return next year.

The golf courses are absolutely beautiful and the rangers and cart personnel are friendly and…read morehelpful. Unfortunately, the accommodations leave much to be desired. We were going to stay in a single villa but when we got to it (which seemed like a quarter mile walking from the parking lot), we were very disappointed. The fact that it was rustic was okay but we had inquired if there was a table where we could play cards in the evening and were told "yes". Well, the table was a small coffee table. The biggest problem was the bathroom shower which had a lot of mold. I attempted to call the front desk to report it but neither one of the two phones in the villa worked so I used my cell. I took a photo of the mold and requested that we be moved to the lodge. They did honor our request and the room was small but okay. When checking out the person at the front desk said that they checked out the bathroom issue that I reported and tholught it was fine. I was furious because I had a photo to prove my point and didn't like the attitude. The restaurant has a breakfast buffet but we decided to order individually. The servers don't come to your table - you go to the bar and order and pay and then someone brings your order to you. Lunch and dinner which are mediocre are served by the staff. Honestly, they need to invest some money to make improvements in the accommodations. We loved the courses but won't be returning because there is no option to stay anywhere else in that area that is decent.

Went here for a conference in the fall. Food and service were excellent…read more The older lodges could use some renovation, a bit run down, and it smelled like they had just done mold remediation.

Pros: Stayed in one…read moreof the suites for Wreathfest. It was very spacious and I loved the fireplace! Its gas, and has an option for no heat so you can make it babysafe. It was clean and the beds were comfortable. Decor was cute and very much what is expected of a ski chateau. The table and mini fridge were very convenient for eating and playing games. Cons: - Definitely could use some updating to the decor and paint. There were some small cracked tiles, etc. - Walking up 1.5 flights of stairs carrying a baby is a lot everything you need to go to the beds, but there were 2 bathrooms, one on each floor which was convenient - I dont think the controls worked for the heat/fan. The heat would not go any lower than 68, which upstairs where the beds were, was probably actually higher. It got very warm.

My short take on this place is that it's seen better days. The hallways, stairwells, most of the…read morebuilding's exterior, are just sad looking. Severely worn carpet, dirt and trash scattered around, lots of dents, bumps, scratches. The "locking" exterior door I used to access the stairwell closest to my room...didn't actually lock. It opened quite easily without me swiping my key card. Didn't get to use the indoor pool, though I will say that no matter where you are in the motel, you smell the pool. My room itself was not terrible. The bed was reasonably comfortable and while the carpet, furnishings and bathroom showed some wear, it was not quite as severe as the public areas of the motel. I come to Grayling regularly, camping most of the time but will get a motel occasionally, usually at one of the mom & pop places. Think I'll stick with that habit.

This place is disgusting. The floors were gross, had to…read morechange room and the second room was even worse so i gave up. There were boogers on the pillow, stains all over the bedding, the beds were barely made. Never again.

Excellent experience!! The park is beautiful and meticulously maintained. It was a pure joy to…read morespend our vacation here. We rented the King bed cabin KL109 with fireplace and we're thrilled when we saw it. Pictures were not on the website yet so we were a little hesitant when we booked it. Oh my goodness it far exceeded our hopes! The paved street, which I believe has 12 units, 6 on each side of the street is lovely. Every unit has a small gravel driveway, and a concrete patio with a table that seats 6, along with a gas bbq. There was a raised porch with brand new outdoor wicker furniture and a gas fireplace WITH a mounted television! I am attaching pictures but please note these were taken after we packed up to check out so the bed is not fully made. The interior was immaculate when we checked in. There was even a loft area with a full size mattress on the floor. Our granddaughter spent every night with us. Our daughter's family was right around the corner on one of the RV campsites. We brought linens just to be safe but didn't need them. Everything was supplied. I have to add that the staff was so friendly and professional and the pool, playground, store, and all amenities were perfectly maintained! I can't wait to go back next summer!

Absolutely disastrous from the very beginning! Will never stay here or any other Jellystone ever…read moreagain. Forced to put 1 star, would like to rate ZERO!

Lodging was ok - a 2024 Chevrolet blazer- considered a foreign car ? Park in a different lot ?…read moreReally? Omg nearly every person encountered- seemed like if u weren't union u possibly should be shot. No wifi - zero extra ? Towels Was a ghost town. Don't think I would ever think of staying again .

This place is not for everyone it was built in 60 and still has lots of that 60 charm. From the…read morehuge open conference room windows and door. To the Cafeteria that very open and very beautiful with lots of old school flare. Understand if you drive a non American made product you can't park on premises. The Golf course is top of the line and has some awesome views and tricky holes. This is a Military friendly location.

Love it here! Karaoke nights are very fun, food is great, and service is good. Drinks are a bit…read moreexpensive but tasty

food always good, service top notch! Nice menu, good variety but well rounded. We will returnread more