About Hanson House Bed & Breakfast
Hanson House was built in 1890 for Rasmus Hanson, a Grayling lumber baron, and his family. The Victorian house has been turned into a small inn that keeps original woodwork, fireplaces and pieces from the Hanson family's years in town, and it sits among other historic homes a few blocks from downtown.
There are four king suites, each for two guests. The Hanson Suite, Rasmus Hanson's own room, has tall ceilings and an original hand-carved oak fireplace; the AuSable Room also has an original fireplace and bright light; the Lake Margrethe Room has a marble bath and window seat; and the Manistee Room is the only main-floor room, with a walk-in shower. Guests share a grand dining room and several sitting rooms, with WiFi, snacks and soft drinks always available.
Instead of a cooked breakfast, each night's rate includes a voucher per guest for breakfast or dinner at one of the inn's partner restaurants in town. The inn is open in every season, and check-in is at 2 p.m., check-out at 11 a.m. Its cancellation rules are strict: full refunds only 48 hours or more before arrival.
Uncommon Ranch is about 20 minutes east. A July night here pairs well with a morning of picking lavender.
What to do
- Book the Hanson Suite with its hand-carved oak fireplace
- Use your meal voucher at a partner restaurant downtown
- Walk to Grayling's shops, breweries and the Au Sable River
- Stay in winter for the fireplaces and quiet streets
Season, hours and prices
- Season
- Open year-round
- Hours
- Check-in 2 p.m., check-out 11 a.m.
Good to know
- Reservations
- Required
Tips for your visit
- Cancel at least 48 hours ahead for a full refund; later cancellations get a credit or nothing
- All rooms sleep two, so larger groups need more than one suite
- The Manistee Room is the only main-floor room, useful if you want to avoid stairs
Pair it with a lavender farm
Uncommon Ranch · about 20 minutes away
Uncommon Ranch is about 20 minutes east, so stay here in July and pick lavender the next morning.
Getting there
Questions
Is breakfast included?
Each night includes a voucher per guest for breakfast or dinner at a partner restaurant in town.
How many rooms are there?
Four king suites, each for two guests.
Is it open in winter?
Yes, the inn is open year-round.
🗺️ Part of the guide Things to Do Near the Lavender Farm of Grayling & the Au Sable River, Michigan
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