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Au Train Riverfront Cottage - Peaceful and Clean! 3BR + Loft. Guest Favorite!

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Large living room with vaulted ceilings, pull-out couch, games and books.
Relax and enjoy your vacation on our front porch.
Kayaking the AuTrain river behind our cottage is highly recommended!
The living room has a gas fireplace, perfect for cold evenings!
55" tv w/Roku.  Steps lead up to a loft for sleeping area popular with kids.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8148.6 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Au Train, MI
  • Au Train Beach
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Scott Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Grand Island
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Living Room 1

1 Queen Sofa Bed

Loft Sleeping Area

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

Master bedroom

1 King Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2 - master

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Au Train Riverfront Cottage - Peaceful and Clean! 3BR + Loft. Guest Favorite!

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!

Property manager

Mike and Colleen

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 23
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
Must respect quiet hours (11pm to 7am)
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Must respect quiet hours (11pm to 7am)
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Au Train

Located in Au Train, this cottage is on the waterfront. Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alger County Fairgrounds and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Au Train, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Scott Falls - 4 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 - 26 min drive - 24.5 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au Train Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Zaf's Party Store - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Au Train Riverfront Cottage - Peaceful and Clean! 3BR + Loft. Guest Favorite! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Au Train Riverfront Cottage - Peaceful and Clean! 3BR + Loft. Guest Favorite!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Au Train Riverfront Cottage - Peaceful and Clean! 3BR + Loft. Guest Favorite!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Au Train Riverfront Cottage - Peaceful and Clean! 3BR + Loft. Guest Favorite! located?

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

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 40 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

karla h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Sweet spot!

Lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Winter adventure stay

What a lovely cottage!! It was absolutely as advertised and very clean. Would be a great stop for families as well and we plan to bring our kids with us next time! The views were great and location was perfect…close to lots of things to do!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place for 6 people snowmobiling

Clean and roomy for 6 people
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

Very nice and clean cottage, has everything you’ll need.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Kristen M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cabin

Such a beautiful home. Clean. Ipdated. Very nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very nice close to trails
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Had a great time

We loved our stay. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Patrick S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

About the host

Hosted by Mike and Colleen

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Mike's parents were born and raised in Ishpeming. Colleen's family moved to Chatham in the UP in 1973. We met in 1985 at a Marquette accounting firm where we both worked. We married in 1988, had two kids and relocated to Cleveland, Ohio in 2000 for Mike's job at Cleveland Cliffs. We recently retired to the East Lansing area. We loved our many years living in the UP and are glad that we now live closer to family and friends!

Why they chose this property

When we lived in the UP we loved to rent places either on Au Train lake or on the Au Train river. We hadn't thought about buying a place there until we heard about this property from a family friend in early 2018. When we saw pictures of it we fell in love with it - the sturdy construction, the knotty pine walls and ceiling, the stone fireplace, and especially the great location on the river. We were fortunate to have purchased the cottage from the original owner Nancy who took such excellent care of the place.

Languages:

English