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Trailside Chalet at Rollway Resort: A Rustic Base on the Au Sable
A concise guide to staying in a wood‑stove cabin in Huron National Forest with direct access to fishing, hiking, ORV trails and campfires.
Trailside Chalet at Rollway Resort: A Rustic Base on the Au Sable.
Nestled in the Huron National Forest along the Au Sable corridor, Rollway Resort’s Trailside Chalet pairs a rustic cabin setting with immediate access to fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing and hundreds of miles of ORV trails — a straightforward retreat for families and small groups who want the outdoors on the doorstep.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
A rustic, fully equipped river‑country cabin
The chalet is a wood‑stove cabin with a full kitchen (stove, fridge, microwave, coffee pot and cooking utensils), a full bath and indoor living space that opens onto picnic tables and a fire pit — designed for comfortable group stays and evening campfires.
Direct access to the Au Sable and Huron National Forest
From the cabin you can reach the Au Sable for fishing and pontoon rentals, explore hundreds of miles of ORV trails, and spend mornings bird watching or foraging across thousands of acres of national forest.
Room for groups, evenings by the fire
The property is set up for groups and gatherings: outdoor grills and picnic tables for shared meals, plus a fire pit and an indoor wood stove to warm long evenings after a day on the trail or river.
What the day feels like
What staying here feels like
Days revolve around the river and the trees: mornings might be spent fishing or birding, afternoons on nearby trails or ORV routes, and evenings gathered around the fire pit or the cabin’s wood stove. The layout and facilities — a full kitchen and group‑friendly living area — keep practical comforts close at hand while the forest provides the backdrop.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this cabin suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
The cabins are available from May through November 30, 2024. Typical check‑in is 2:00 pm and check‑out is 11:00 am.
Host supplies bedding, but guests must bring their own towels and washcloths. Firewood is not provided and can be purchased locally.
The unit includes a full kitchen with stove, refrigerator/freezer, microwave, coffee pot, toaster and cooking utensils; outdoor Weber charcoal grill, picnic tables and a fire pit are also provided.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long can I stay?
Stays range broadly; the operator lists options from 2 nights up to 2 weeks.
When can I check in and out?
Check in is at 2:00 pm and check out is by 11:00 am.
Are towels and bedding provided?
Bedding is supplied by the host; guests need to bring their own towels and washcloths.
Is the cabin pet friendly?
Yes — the property is listed as pet friendly.
Is firewood provided?
Firewood is not provided on site; it can be purchased locally.
What outdoor activities are available nearby?
Guests have easy access to fishing on the Au Sable River, hiking and birding in the Huron National Forest, pontoon rentals in season, and hundreds of miles of ORV trails.