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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill

Pet-friendly

Outdoor space

Kitchen

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Boyne City, MI

Lake Charlevoix
7 min walk
Deer Lake
6 min drive
Horton Bay
8 min drive
Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
55 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

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

This unique property is waiting for you to "ride" into days past, and have a great time in downtown Boyne City. You will be staying in a real caboose railcar that has been modified to offer all the comforts of home. With 2 sets of twin bunks you will be all set to let your adventure begin and have company with you! The property is just 2 blocks to downtown Boyne, and 3 blocks to the fabulous Avalanche Preserve for hiking, biking, skiing, sledding, ice skating, bird watching, and the best views overlooking Boyne and Lake Charlevoix you will find! You will have an outside firepit and grilling area all to yourself, and if you wish, the city beach is just 3 blocks down the hill for a beautiful summer dip in the crystal clear lake! All aboard!

During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Peninsula Beach. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a microwave.

Air-conditioned home with kitchen, refrigerator, and microwave
Within a 10-minute walk of Peninsula Beach and Lake Charlevoix

This vacation home offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property manager

Marty Moody, Associate Broker, Lynda's Real Estate Service

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Near the beach

Kitchen

Fridge
Microwave
Cookware/dishes/utensils
Toaster
Blender

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

1 bedroom
Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

1 bathroom
Bath or shower
Hairdryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Outdoor areas

Barbecue
Garden
Firepit

Comfort

Air conditioning
Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
1 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

In the city centre

Safety features

Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.

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

Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

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.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

All Aboard! Boyne City

All Aboard! Private vacation home

All Aboard! Private vacation home Boyne City

All Aboard! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

20 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Cool

It was a cool experience to stay in the train, the only thing I would change is the shower, small hot water tank so what they call a Navy shower lol (get wet shut water off soap up and then turn water back on to rinse) but I would definitely recommend staying with this host!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B., Austin, Texas

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Such a gem!

We had a great time staying in the caboose for two nights! The photos look exactly like it does in person. If you rent, just think of it like sleeping in a camper, and bring supplies accordingly. There is one roll of toilet paper provided, and you'll need to bring trash bags, paper towels, etc. The space heater worked well to keep us warm on those 30 degree nights. We took it into the bathroom when having our "Navy showers". There is a laundromat 6 minutes away by car, and the Marathon station close by has fire wood and s'mores kits. Groceries and all modern conveniences are close as well as the cute downtown area. Don't forget to go see the SkyBridge!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meshi I.

5 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

So fun we came back!

We had such a great time visiting Boyne City and staying at the Red Caboose a couple of years ago, I decided to book us for Labor Day weekend this year for a last summer Hurrah! So glad we did. We really enjoy summertime in Boyne City and surrounding area. The Caboose is great fun, well kept, has all we need for the long weekend. Looking forward to returning for a third trip!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

30 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Love the caboose.

This is a great small property. Good location, with an easy walk to town. This was our second visit and we are planning on coming back.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol W.

18 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique Getaway!

We throughly enjoyed our stay in this unique property! Marty has down an amazing job outfitting the caboose! It is comfortable, cozy and even contains some historic railroad memorabilia. An added plus is the close proximity to the downtown area. Communication with Marty was seamless and efficient. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veslav S.

8 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent option for visiting Boyne city.

Very nice, clean, friendly, and adventurous. Definitely would recommend for brief getaway up to four people.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly W.

20 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun Place

Quiet. Great location. Nicely done inside. Bunk beds are sturdy but a bit narrow for an adult. Claw foot tub is lovely. Lock box convenient. A fun experience overall.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C., Chicago il

16 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect unique stay

The caboose was right up our alley. We drove into town and had our daughter close her eyes until we pulled up. She couldn’t believe it. Even when we got in she couldn’t believe that we were actually staying there. You are so close to town and the beach, which is why we were in town. We plan on booking again for the same time next year. It was also a huge bonus that would could bring our dog.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Trisha G.

5 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique stay

Overall, we thought the train car was a unique experience and the kids loved it. It was restored nicely and is in an excellent location very close to town. I read the reviews and brought a large trash bag and that was helpful all that we needed. There was a small seating area that was added after the pictures. That was a nice addition.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kyleen V.

16 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Place!

This was a very cool experience. The Caboose was converted beautifully.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kari T.

21 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun weekend!

The train was such a fun experience. Our six year old son was in awe and honestly so were my husband and I! It was so well done. The location was nice to be able to walk downtown for dinner. We went to the beach and enjoy the sunset. Only complaint is there was hardly any toilet paper and no Wi-Fi at the caboose.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

17 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Will choo-choose again!

Before we moved to Michigan, we stayed in a converted caboose in Virginia with our then 3 year old and he loved it, so we jumped at the chance to do it again with both our boys (ages 6 and 22 mos). The kids thought it was just the coolest thing, and we were very impressed with the renovations. The caboose is cozy, but there’s a good amount of storage space hidden around and the host did a great job stocking the caboose with the necessities plus extras (games, puzzles). A few other reviews brought up the small hot water tank, but that wasn’t a big deal for us. We heated up some water in the microwave to add to the boys’ bath. I did bring black out curtains to hang around the lower bunks and sound machines to help the boys sleep and provide a little privacy at night. In addition to loving the uniqueness of the room, we couldn’t have asked for a better location to explore Boyne City. Quick walk to downtown and over to the marina and farmers market. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Caboose Cabin

My wife, dog, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time. The caboose is a wonderfully unique venue in which to stay and take in the beautiful Boyne region. It is a pleasant walk to downtown Boyne and Peninsula Beach, taking just a few minutes. Storefronts and restaurants abound. The caboose is nicely restored. The owners dud a great job designing the interior layout, using equal space for sleeping, dining, and restroom spaces. When you realize it was constructed in 1888, your stay in the caboose becomes a step back on time! We'll be back.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Travelled with family

4 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place is set up so cute. Wish I would have taken more pics before we had all of our stuff spread out everywhere! The bunk beds were fun and surprisingly comfy! Roomier than expected but a little bit nicer couch or chair to sit in after a long busy day would have been nice. The fire pit area is awesome and we had enough wood for fires for days!!! Love the board games and Boxcar children books! Only two things as a few others mentioned: bathroom is clean and roomy and didn’t mind the short showers but very difficult to wash long hair while having to hold the shower head. There was no garbage can outside as mentioned and we had to go to the store to buy garbage bags since the one tiny wastebasket would not do us much good for 5 days! Otherwise very cute and a fun experience! Wish we had discovered when my kids were smaller but even as teenagers they thought it was cool (well, as cool as teenagers can be expected to think!)

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

1 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Very fun and unique property.

We loved our time in the caboose!

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute

Great location

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute Caboose

We loved the opportunity to stay in this caboose! It had everything we needed for a pleasant stay in this historical caboose. It is small - and don't plan to cook any meals - but there are many wonderful restaurants in walking distance. It is a wonderful place to stay to enjoy all that Boyne City has to offer in the summer, including a nearby beach.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

22 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful vacation with granddaughter

What a unique experience staying in your caboose. Our granddaughter loved it. Our questions were answered in a timely fashion. The location was great to so many attractions. The recommendations to restaurants was very helpful. The only suggestions we had were maybe a tankless hot water heater which would provide longer amounts of hot water and uses less energy. Also maybe more ergonomic seating for after a long day of sight seeing. We truly enjoyed our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

12 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Caboose 👍

We loved the uniqueness of the caboose! Everything was just perfect! It's very convenient and walking distance to town!

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chanda W.

22 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Cute, great location. Worked well for our stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

22 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities

It is a restored railroad caboose how cool is that The people were nice 👍 World Class

Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

12 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Unique setting in Boyne City

Great stay in this unique setting, walking distance to downtown, and avalanche park. The vintage train car has a bunk setup, which worked fine for our average sized family of four. Portable AC unit worked very well for our stay. Host Marty was very flexible in allowing us to reschedule due to a late illness, which we really appreciated! Marty also provided some helpful info about the area. Boyne City had much more than we expected, initially intended as a base for visits to Charlevoix, but we all preferred Boyne...with a lot to do, and great places to eat...especially GILDAS, which we had every morning for delicious crepes and pastries...don't miss it! The only opportunities for improvement was the short supply of hot water for showers, and we couldn't get the hand held shower to work.. wouldn't divert completely from spigot. And the door wouldn't close fully unless you deadbolted it...neither a huge deal, but could make the great setting and stay even better!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

David W., East Lansing

18 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing!

We stayed for 3 nights at this amazing location! It was our first family of 4 vacation. We brought our 3 1/2 year old and baby. It was such a fun place! My 3 1/2 year old loved staying in the train! The train is adorable and very comfortable, clean and spacious! The owners are super nice and the check in process was easy! Perfect location! We walked to downtown BC for dinner, walked to the beach and walked to hike avalanche mountain! Hope to plan our next stay soon!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R., Terrace Park, Oh, USA

8 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location, clean property, as advertised

Fun property to stay at and one we will remember for a while. Small but clean and had everything we needed. Easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

31 Jul 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Great ride at the end of the train...

Very unique place, our family had a great time at the Caboose, especially the kids!! Great location within walking distance to downtown restaurants, pubs & shopping.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022