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Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Beach
Exterior
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6700 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

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

Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail

Conveniently located in the heart of the upper peninsula just minutes from Pictured Rocks, Lake Superior, dozens of waterfalls and endless outdoor activities and adventures. AuTrain River Cottages are located in a private association that is quiet and beautiful. There is about a 100 yards of river frontage to enjoy and relax next to. Some Cottages are pet friendly and range from one bedroom to 3 bedrooms and can accommodate from one to 8 guests. Each Cottage has all amenities included like WiFi, towels, linens, blankets, pillows and cooking supplies. There is a fire-pit area for guests to enjoy a fire w/a view of the river and wood can be purchased locally.Also included is a gas grill w/propane, and one free standard kayak rental from Da Ya Shak. Launching of the canoe is on site and shuttle service is available. Additional kayaks are available for rent. Mooring your own boat is a possibility, contact me for details.

This Cottage, "Riverside" is newer than the surrounding cottages. The old Riverside Resort was built in the 40s and this cottage sits on the site of the old bait house and office. In 1998 the bait house was torn down and this cottage was built. It is approximately 700 sqft. and has 2 bedrooms and one bath. Both bedrooms have queen beds with all linens, blankets and pillows provided. The kitchen is fully stocked with all cookware, dinnerware etc for your use. There is a TV with cable and WiFi available. The couch pulls out for additional sleeping . There is grill for this cottage with gas included and chairs for seating outdoors.

The AuTrain River provides excellent swimming, and canoeing/kayaking as it winds 12 miles through the Hiawatha National Forest. Further down river puts you into Lake Superior and quite possibly the best beach on all of Lake Superior. Up river is the beautiful AuTrain Lake which provides a wonderful place to enjoy water sports, fishing or just a relaxing cruise. Bass, Walleye or Pike are your most commonly fished.

Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore located in Munising is only 15 minutes away and there are over a dozen waterfalls within a 30 mile radius. The National Lakeshore provides days worth of outdoor activities. If you are into fishing, Trout and Salmon are the most commonly fished in Lake Superior.

I have seen nearly everything in this area and am a great resource during your stay. I will meet with you after you arrive and give you advice about the area and things you can enjoy during your vacation.

Property manager

Cory Cole

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • On a lake
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Parasailing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

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 (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Property located in a resort
  • Unit size: 700 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

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 indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
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

About the area

Map
AU TRAIN, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Scott Falls - 3 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Grand Island - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Munising Falls - 23 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 25 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Pub - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au Train Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaf's Party Store - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Hiawatha National Forest, Au Train Beach, and Lake Superior. Scott Falls is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

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Cottage #5 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls,Trail Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 46 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 46 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 46 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 46 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 46 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brad E S.

Perfect retreat
The view was really nice. Perfect for a getaway!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathy S., Mount Vernon, Ohio

Great Location
Very nice location to visit all the great outdoor activities available in the area. We loved the pictured rocks tour and the grand island visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Liz R., Michigan

Great stay
The property is great with the Au Train river within steps of the door. The location is perfect with so many local attractions close by. Check in and out was really easy and the property manager was quick to answer questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

stephanie b.

Fall Trip
Cozy place to stay with dogs for a fall UP trip.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patty C.

Great stay!
The house was wonderful. It had everything you needed. the location was great and being close to the river was so relaxing. Thank you again and we hope to stay there again in the future
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brendon G., Kalamazoo, MI USA

Great cabin for our stay up north
Comfortable cabin for our family of 5. Good proximity to Munising, Marquette, Pictured Rocks and a lot of great waterfall hikes. Host was attentive and communicative. We'd definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patricia L.

Beautiful spot on the river!
The cabin was even better than the photos portrayed! So peaceful, right on the water - caution if you have littles, but awesome for adults. Have your coffee listening to the river and the birds. Beds are comfortable and the kitchen well stocked. We also appreciated that our dog was allowed and lots of places to walk nearby.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Au Train is a cute, quiet spot to stay for easy access to Marquette and Munising tourist highlights. The two little stores in town and being so close to all the beauty spots, sights, trails and lake was awesome. This cottage is way better than the photos show. Fully stocked kitchen, bathroom and plenty of spare bedding and cleaning supplies. We loved the picnic bench, grill and fire ring. We LOVED being right next to the river! Our only suggestion is to clean the windows.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bev W.

Perfect
Nice cabin right on the river. We stayed during the week and the area was quiet. Cabin was clean and well stocked,close to Munising. We had a great time would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Meghan M.

Perfect
Quiet, peaceful and clean. Made for a great trip
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gregory S.

Great River Cottage
Step out the sliding door and the Au Train river is right there. Amazing location. Close to everything.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

What a cozy, comfortable cabin!
The cabin was perfect for a relaxing UP vacation! Clean, cozy and comfortable. The river view was so nice and it was fun to watch the kayakers float by. We hope to be back next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

UP pictured rocks
This place was wonderful. So very clean and updated. So much better then the pictures. Great location close to Munising. Loved that we were able to bring our dog! Thanks so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Location
Cute place on the river
It was a cute place on the river, biggest complaint was the coffee maker had old coffee left in it, and was full of mold they said they would get us a new one, then brought us a used one, was disappointed about being lied to
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

Pleasantly Surprised
The Cabin with River outside was just as pictured. Inside Cabin was spacious and very clean and newer than I had expected. It had everything you needed to cook with and more. Including New Gas Grill outside. Location for Kayaking, & Beach minutes away. Many Waterfalls and downtown Munising within 30 minutes of Cabin. I wish we could have stayed longer. Great Place. Hope to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jackie K., Clare, MI USA

Great location!
The cabin was bigger and more modern than we expected, which was a great surprise! It was nice to have air conditioning when it got very hot. We brought our boat and they helped us with a location at the back of the campground type place to park it with lots of space which was really nice. We spent a lot of time boating on Lake Superior in Munising and traveled to Marquette to Sugarloaf Mountain. There was a firepit shared with other cabins but a great place to hang out by the river. The grill did not have propane so we did not use it and did not contact the owner. We just cooked inside. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

MARY T., Wauwatosa, Wisconsin

Liked: Communication
Michigan Vacation
We were pleasantly surprised by the location, cleanliness and comfort of this cabin. This being our first time booking with Vrbo we weren't sure what to expect, however everything was smooth finding this place and we were relieved to find a clean cabin with all the amenities we usually would have to pack for our family getaways. We like to do 95% of the cooking instead of going out, and the kitchen was spacious enough to accomadate multiple cooks and had all the utensils and pans needed to make full meals. Being on the river made easy access to fishing and canoeing. We would have appreciated better communication with the person in charge so as to navigate our options for kayak rental and particulars like trash removal, recycling and a few other things, but all in all we enjoyed the area with all the natural beauty and options for hiking, swimming and kayaking. We will definitely plan another trip to this awesome area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

cheryl f.

Lovely little spot.
I was concerned it might be noisy with other cabins so close but was pleasantly surprised how peaceful it was during our stay. Needed a deep clean as there was bug poo on exterior & some spiders inside but overall we had a lovely visit.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laurie C.

A Charming Cottage on the Peaceful Au Train River
My husband and I loved our stay at this charming and comfortable cottage with waterfront. It was such a treat to sip our tea in the morning in Adirondack chairs and watch canoes and kayaks go by. There is a terrific outdoor area with a picnic table and fire pit. The waterfront has a place to tie your boats and there’s a swimming and fishing hole right off the living room area. The kitchen is equipped with everything you need and they even included a basket of goodies. We had a lovely time and will stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Tamara M.

Peaceful Riverside!
Relaxing, very peaceful by the river. Very quiet property and close to Au Train beach and Munising. Loved being right on the river and watching all the kayakers and canoers pass by. Would stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Dawn W.

Pictured Rocks vacation
The house was clean. The beds and furniture were comfortable. We had a truck and boat with us. That was a bit tight but luckily my husband is very good at backing in a boat. The boat dock for Au Train lake was like 8 min from the house. We didn’t get a chance to kayak on the river but it was right outside of the house. The location was close enough for driving to everything around the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darryl G.

Great location.
Nice, clean cottage in excellent location. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

Just what we were looking for!
This place was great! Clean, beds were comfortable, loved being right on the river. We will book again!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Kimberly L.

Loved the river!
We had a wonderful week in the UP! The location is fantastic for river kayaking. I would have to say the AuTrain River is one of my favorite kayak routes of all time! So much to do in the Munising area, too. I really loved the woodworking in the house. The vaulted ceiling is lovely and really makes the small house feel more spacious. I would have liked cleaner floors/carpet, but we definitely had a good stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022