The front porch faces the Ausable River. The stretch in front of the cottage is shallow with rapids and a favorite with trout fishermen. About 200 yards upstream is a fine swimming hole. About 500 yards downstream is a small gorge with nice waterfalls and cascading water. The cottage is on a dead-end road, so there is infrequent traffic.
Many local people like to walk the road since it offers nice views and sounds of the river.