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

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Living area
Living area
Private kitchen
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 665.0 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This cottage is 100 % smoke free of any kind. A $150.00 fee will be assessed for smoking inside the cottage.
Quiet time is strictly enforced 10 pm - 8 am. Complaint of violation will result in dismissal from the property. No refunds, no exceptions.

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
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 that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Au Train

Located in Au Train, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf and Valley Spur are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. 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 - 2.6 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?

Checkout 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 holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiawatha National Forest, Au Train Beach and Lake Superior. Scott Falls is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) away.

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 38 out of 47 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 47 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 47 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 47 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

NICHOLE K.

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

Up getaway

Love the area being so close to Lake Suoerior and things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dyonna W.

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

Wonderful cottage

We throughly enjoyed our stay at this cabin. The cabin itself was cozy and the host was very responsive to our needs (we needed a shovel) and very pleasant. I don’t want to say too much for fear this hidden gem won’t be available when we decide to come back.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Corinne C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

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

cheryl f.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Patricia L.

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

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

Meghan M.

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

Perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Brendon G., Kalamazoo, MI USA

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

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

Bev W.

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

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

Patty C.

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

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

Sue W.

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

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

Brad E S.

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

Perfect retreat

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

10/10 Excellent

Gail P.

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

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

Gregory S.

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

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

Liz R., Michigan

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

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.

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

Fall Trip

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

6/10 Okay

Robert G.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: 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

Darryl G.

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

Great location.

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie E.

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

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.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Jen L.

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

It's at great location. Host is great!

We definitely will rent it again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cory Cole

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Plain and simply, I am a Yooper. I live locally year round and am a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exploring our area. I graduated high school and college here and I am an avid outdoors-man, I camp, hike, bike, kayak, ski, snowshoe, ATV, motorcycle, snowmobile and Jeep nearly the entire U.P. and if you have heard of it, chances are I've been there, or done that. I also know some places 'slightly off the radar' if you are looking to get away from the tourist areas. Just ask, I'll be happy to give you advice.

Why they chose this property

I was a transplant to this area during high school years ago and left then came back. I couldn't stay away forever, this area is unlike any other. Sure there are beautiful places all over the country, but no matter where you are from, this place is special beyond words... This cottage is part of a private association with it's own river frontage. The property is the best on the river, it has a beautiful view, clean water with sandy bottom and plenty of space to relax. There are 10 cottages on this property (it was an old resort) I own/manage 8 of them for vacation rentals. I purchased these cottages with the intention of providing people a great place to stay, and the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful area. Overall, if someone doesn't enjoy staying here, it would be a first.

What makes this property unique

It is within 2 minutes of Lake Superior, one of the best beaches in all of Michigan, 15 minutes from Munising and the Pictured Rocks, dozens of waterfalls, hundreds of miles of hiking trails, biking trails and ATV/snowmobiling trails.(all available right from the cottage doorstep). AuTrain lake is accessible by boat right from the cottages and has tons of recreational opportunities.

Languages:

English, Spanish

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests