Riverfront Cottage @ AuTrain - Snowmobile Friendly! - Reviews, Photos & Rates

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, video library

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8149 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Outdoor space

Air conditioning

Kitchen

Explore the area

Au Train, MI

Hiawatha National Forest
1 min walk
Au Train Beach
3 min drive
Scott Falls
4 min drive
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
53 min drive

Room options

Similar properties

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Free WiFi

for 1 home

includes taxes & fees

1 Jan - 2 Jan

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Riverfront Cottage @ AuTrain - Snowmobile Friendly!

Beautiful and spacious three-bedroom cottage - impeccably maintained and tastefully decorated. Knotty pine walls and ceiling throughout. Large stone natural gas fireplace centers an open concept living area with a vaulted ceiling and split-log staircase leading to a loft with extra beds. Tranquil riverfront views of the popular Au Train River. Well stocked cottage with plenty of extras. We want you to feel right at home so that you can relax and enjoy your vacation!
We added new steps down to the river, so you can bring your canoes or kayaks right down!
We are Premier Hosts and very experienced in owning and managing a vacation rental and have a proven track record in providing our renters with a wonderful vacation experience. See our other VRBO property in Florida - #339008. We go the extra mile to ensure people that rent from us have no surprises and leave with great memories. We have lived in the Upper Peninsula off and on for close to 30 years and are excited to share the best of what makes this area an amazing four seasons vacation destination.

ABOUT THE AREA: Au Train is located in Alger County, one of the most scenic areas in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This increasingly popular vacation destination has adventure awaiting in many directions. In nearby Munising visit the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, beautiful waterfalls, Grand Island National Recreation Area, and the Hiawatha National Forest. The hiking, biking, snowshoeing and snowmobiling opportunities are endless. Au Train Lake and Lake Superior have beautiful sandy beaches. Au Train Lake is famous for great fishing and great waterskiing. The Au Train River is one of the safest and most scenic and enjoyable streams in the state for canoes and kayaks. This is the perfect place to get away from it all. Fall Fishing is great in both the many inland lakes of the area and in Lake Superior. Deer and Bear as well as Ruffed Grouse and Woodcock hunting are excellent. In the winter, enjoy miles of groomed snowmobile trails, ice fishing on Au Train Lake and Lake Superior, or perhaps enjoy snowshoeing or cross country skiing through vast wooded areas. In the spring, Woodlands are carpeted with wildflowers and mushrooms peak through the ground. Trout fishing is excellent in the river and numerous streams as well as Lake Superior.

TYPES OF RENTERS WE CATER TO: We love renting to families or groups of friends who love nature and who enjoy experiencing the best of what the outdoors has to offer. We don't rent to groups under 25 years of age. We respect our wonderful neighbors and their right to enjoy their own privacy and expect our renters to comply with Au Train's noise ordinances posted in the cottage (quiet hours 11pm to 7am). If you are looking for a place to hold loud parties, this is not your place. But if you are looking for an amazing cottage with tons of charm to have a fantastic and memorable vacation, look no further!

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Hiawatha National Forest. The cottage offers free WiFi and a kitchen.

Air-conditioned cottage with kitchen, washing machine, and 1.5 bathrooms
Free WiFi
Steps from Hiawatha National Forest and a 3-minute drive from Lake Superior

This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Au Train cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Mike and Colleen

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Ski

Snowboarding and cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Free WiFi

Parking and transport

On-site parking options include a garage
On-site parking
Car recommended

Kitchen

Fridge
Stovetop
Microwave
Oven
Dishwasher
Coffee/tea maker
Spices
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Blender

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1.5 bathrooms
Bath or shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Soap
Hairdryer

Living spaces

Fireplace

Entertainment

Smart TV with cable/satellite service
DVD player
Video library

Outdoor areas

Patio
Barbecue
Firepit

Laundry

Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

On the river
On the waterfront
In a village

Things to do

Kayaking on site
Power boating nearby
Sledging nearby
Water tubing nearby
Swimming nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hiking nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
Fire extinguisher

General

Unit size: 1600 sq ft (149 sq m)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 23

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Note from host: Must respect quiet hours (11pm to 7am)

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

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Riverfront Cottage @ AuTrain - Snowmobile Friendly! Reviews

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

5 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Very nice and clean cottage, has everything you’ll need.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

16 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful and serene, best for adults

This was a beautiful property and we loved the sounds of nature around us! Plenty of space since there were only two of us, and the house was set up really well with any supplies you could need. Very nice and responsive hosts. I really wanted to give it 4.5/5 stars but didn’t have the option…the only downfall was the TV situation. Part of the fun of travel for us is checking up on local news and weather, however this was not possible as the house has Roku with streaming only (like Netflix, Hulu, etc). It worked out ok but did detract a bit as we don’t have much streaming and weren’t able to watch any local sports, plus I had to mirror my Apple phone constantly to watch anything beyond Hulu. Also, for smaller children, the backyard is narrow and quite steep leading to the Au Train River. Stunning scenery with lots of ducks (which we loved!!) but no fishing whatsoever (from the shore) and the steepness isn’t great for young kids. Overall really enjoyed our trip though, lots of nature hikes and gorgeous scenery!

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marty K.

27 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Home away from home

This Au Train home was truly cozy - a home away from home. Very clean; comfortable beds & couches; great outdoor space for enjoying river views; supplied with everything you could need for a week away. Stayed with husband, adult son & teenage girl; two downstairs bedrooms are small but perfectly functional, master is a good size with convenient half bath attached. Did not use upstairs loft area, which has ample room for twin & full bed, but has sloped ceiling so probably best for kids/smaller guests. Communication with owners was prompt, friendly & helpful. Great local in quiet Au Train, 2 min from spacious sandy beach we enjoyed thoroughly in unseasonably warm weather. Husband brought his fishing gear & had great luck fishing river at bottom of (steep- careful!) stairs-- so bonus! Definitely would return & strongly recommend.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tina S., DeWitt, MI

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin

Such a beautiful home. Clean. Ipdated. Very nice.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

16 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Vaca!

Such a beautiful place to stay with plenty of room! This place was cozy and well equipt with all your needs. I definitely recommend staying and it's location was very convenient!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zach

Travelled with family and small children

31 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

A great location, cozy backyard, and the kitchen was nicely equipped. It is worth noting that grown adults cant stand up straight in the loft portion, but perfect for elementary or middle school ages kids. Nobody goes on vacation to hang out in your bedroom anyway. We had a wonderful stay!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

olivia r.

23 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

girls weekend

we enjoyed our stay very much. Communication was great with the host. The cottage is beautiful. we had a great weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin M.

11 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect UP Cottage

We had 3 adults and one toddler staying here and had so much space! We were impressed with how many people could wind up fitting into this cottage. It had all the amenities we would need, and we loved being able to use the charcoal grill and fire pit. The view of the river is really nice. Instructions were clear provided by the host on how to get in and for check-out. We had a couple questions and the response time was great. The location was a perfect spot for us to go to a few different places in the UP. We’re saving this one for the future in case we have another UP trip! Highly recommend this home!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan M.

6 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Family getaway

Very nice and clean. Enjoyed it immensely. Would fo back in a heartbeat

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ryan P.

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cabin

Great location for exploring the Marquette area. The cabin is spacious and comfortable. The kids loved the loft area. The spot by the river is beautiful. We liked it so much that we are hoping to come up this winter to explore some of the cross country ski trails in the area.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christi P.

2 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Summertime Vacay!

Cabin was spotless, welcoming, great floor plan, well stocked with essentials, easy access to Au Train River, and so close to Lake Superior! All beds met our standards (we can be picky about beds). Clean, comfortable & nice linens. Fans & extra blankets for when the weather fluctuates. We enjoyed our family games at the “game table” and our fires at the fire pit! An overall great UP experience!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Austin M.

1 Mar 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Mike and Colleen are great

Excellent communicators. The home is beautiful. Everything was great.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roger B.

30 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay

Very nice close to trails

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

18 Jan 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

We were there to enjoy the winter sites and snowmobile. Great location, close to Picture Rocks and the snowmobile trail just a mile or so away. Mike and Colleen are great hosts. Respond quickly to any questions.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad T.

21 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to stay and snowmobile from. Close to trials and gad.

Nice place

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

10 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Riverfront Retreat in the Beautiful UP

We had a relaxing and enjoyable week. The Riverfront Cottage is beautiful and was fully equipped for our stay. Located on the gentle flowing Au Train River, allowed for kayak trips up and down stream. Close enough to easily visit Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Hiawatha National Forest along with Munising and Marquette but set off the main roads for a quiet stay. We will return on our next stay to the north central UP area.

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Malia N., USA

7 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Au Train is a very nice area, you will love this beautiful home!

This was a great experience renting with Mike and Colleen, their home is clean, cozy, serene, quiet and full of many beautiful and fun places to explore in the area. I'm sure you will enjoy!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N., NORTH LIBERTY

19 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful family vacation

We had two families of three stay and had plenty of room! The kitchen is full of anything you may need, including a Keurig and a regular coffee maker. It was great to be able to sit and look at the water every morning (but don't go in....lots of leeches!) It was close to everything we wanted to do while there. Thanks for the great stay!

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marty L.

12 Jul 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Had a great time

We loved our stay. Highly recommended.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

25 Jun 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

A slice of heaven!

We were incredibly happy with our stay at Mike & Colleen's cottage. The listing is even better than it looks in the pictures. It's wonderfully cozy without being cramped, and spacious without feeling empty. The kitchen is well stocked with the basics. If you're coming with a large group, and plan a lot of home cooking, make sure to bring a few extra bags, tupperware, etc. It looks like the stairs down to the river had been redone recently - they're very nice and an easy walk. The view from the back yard is wonderful. Access to the lake, Au Train, Munising are all super convenient. We highly recommend looking into a pontoon rental to check-out Pictured Rocks. We got perfect conditions on a half day rental, and even got to explore a sunken ship from the 1800's! Mike and Colleen are great communicators. The house was perfectly clean and easy to access with no unwanted surprises. Good luck and enjoy your vacations!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

3 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual February Snowmobile Trip

The cottage is as beautiful in person as it was on line. It's a very clean and cozy place to stay if you are ever in the Au Train area. The owners take great pride in this property. This was our first time staying here and we will will be back next year.

Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kristina D.

1 Mar 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect vacation!

This cabin was everything we hoped it would be. Perfect location to the snowmobile trail, close to Marquette and Munising. Plenty of room for everyone. And the wildlife in the back yard was AMAZING! Highly recommend this cabin for your vacation.

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

mike b.

11 Feb 2021

Liked: Cleanliness

Au Train stay

Nice place. Good location for snowmobiling.

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ashley M., Kalamazoo, USA

16 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness

Great "Home Base" in UP

Thank you for sharing your second home with us! We had a wonderful time traveling everywhere from Pictured Rocks to Marquette to Porcupine Mountains. It's truly amazing all of the beautiful sights in the UP. Your location on the river was a great home base, too. Everything was warm, inviting, and comfortable. We certainly hope to be back! The only "critical" feedback I would give is regarding air freshener and scented detergent. Our family is sensitive to strong scents (they can cause headaches), so we would've appreciated unscented detergent and no air fresheners. I'm sure your home smells lovely "au naturel!" Just something to consider. :) Thank you again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020