Sunrise Side day trips

Explore the Sunrise Side From Au Gres

Stay in Au Gres and use your lakefront cabin as a quiet home base for the US-23 shoreline from Pinconning to Oscoda.

Lake access
Full kitchens
Fast Wi-Fi
Firepit nights
A comfortable home base

Stay in Au Gres Between the Day Trips.

Staying in Au Gres gives you room to slow down while still keeping Tawas, Standish, Oscoda, Pinconning, and other Sunrise Side stops within reach.

  • Lake Huron access and nearby shoreline views.
  • Family-friendly layouts with space to settle in.
  • Outdoor seating, firepits, and lake-life downtime.
  • Full kitchens for coffee, breakfast, and dinner in.
  • Fast Wi-Fi for longer stays and remote-work days.
  • Pets are welcome at all cabins except Granny’s Cabin when pet rules are followed.
Pinconning to Oscoda corridor

Use Au Gres As Your Shoreline Base.

The route puts Lake Huron Cabin Rentals near the center of the places guests commonly explore along this stretch of Michigan’s Sunrise Side.

Map showing Lake Huron Cabin Rentals in Au Gres along the Pinconning to Oscoda corridor
Tip: guests searching for cabin rentals near nearby towns often want the best mix of comfort, value, and an easy drive to the places they plan to explore.
Nearby towns

Day Trip North Or South From Au Gres.

01

Pinconning / Linwood Area

Part of the southern end of this guide’s US-23 shoreline corridor.

02

Standish / Sterling

A useful stop for guests planning Saginaw Bay, casino, or Standish-area activities.

03

Omer / Turner / Twining

Small-town stops near Au Gres for guests exploring the surrounding area.

04

Au Gres Home Base

The quieter lakefront base for your cabin stay, shoreline access, and simple day trips.

05

East Tawas / Tawas City

A northbound day-trip area for beaches, lighthouses, restaurants, and local stops.

06

Oscoda

The northern end of this page’s nearby towns corridor along the Sunrise Side.

If your destination is Tawas or Standish, Au Gres keeps you close to both while giving you a quieter lakefront place to come back to.
Why guests choose the cabins

Cabin Comfort After Every Day Trip.

Simple booking, local guidance, and space to relax make the cabins an easy base for exploring the shoreline.

Simple Direct Booking

Clear communication, easy check-in, and practical stay details before arrival.

Cabins Made for Real Stays

Cook meals, gather outside, enjoy the firepit, and keep your routine simple.

Local Place Knowledge

Use the cabin as your base, then explore beaches, parks, small towns, and seasonal favorites.

Things to do nearby

Plan More Than One Kind of Lake Day.

This stretch of Lake Huron gives guests a mix of shoreline time, small-town stops, outdoor activities, and all-season views.

Beach Days

Shoreline walks and easy lake time.

Scenic Drives

State parks and US-23 routes.

Fishing & Boating

Saginaw Bay and Lake Huron plans.

Local Stops

Restaurants and small-town shopping.

Casino Plans

Saganing Eagles Landing Casino.

Perchville USA

Fishing tournament and Polar Plunge.

Northern Lights

Big-sky viewing when conditions line up.

Wildlife Watching

Birds, shoreline habitat, and nature stops.

Lighthouses

Classic Sunrise Side day-trip stops.

Golfing

Bring clubs for a relaxed group trip.

Northern Lights over Lake Huron
All-season lake life

Stay for the Small Towns And the Big Sky.

Summer beaches, fall color, winter ice-fishing plans, and occasional Northern Lights all make Au Gres a practical base for more than one season.

Book fast. Breathe deeper.

Make Au Gres Your Sunrise Side Base.

Choose your cabin, settle in near the water, and take day trips north or south along Lake Huron.