Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 855.7 sq m

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Fireplace
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Kitchen
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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AuTrain, MI

Au Train Beach
‪10 min walk‬
Scott Falls
‪2 min drive‬
Munising Falls
‪20 min drive‬
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Woodland Retreat is located in the town of AuTrain and is only minutes from Pictured Rocks and Lake Superior. Take a 10 minute walk to AuTrain Beach and enjoy the river or Lake Superior, or to just catch the sunset. The AuTrain River is across the street and you can use the area to launch the boat or canoe/kayaks. The property has lots of trees and is secluded from the neighbors. There is a really nice campfire area setup to enjoy the outdoors and relax after a long day of exploring.

This home is newly renovated for 2021! The home is very accommodating, tons of seating areas and all of the amenities available. There are 2 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A queen in one and a bunk bed with full size mattresses in the other. There is a futon also available for extra sleeping. The bar has seating for 4 and the kitchen table has seating for 4. The living area has a couch, loveseat, futon and 2 sitting chairs. There is also a really nice gas fireplace to enjoy on those cold days... The kitchen is completely stocked to accommodate for up to 8 guests. Included in your stay is all the linens, towels, paper products and cooking supplies. There is a gas grill with propane and a picnic table. The retreat sleeps up to 8 guests and is very spacious and accommodating. WiFi with Netflix Streaming is provided. There is a 60" HDTV in the living room, and a 46" in the bunk room. There is also a high efficiency washer and dryer available for your use as well.

Pictured Rocks Cruise 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. The owner will meet with you after you arrive to provide you advice on the area and things to do as well as answer any questions you will have.

Property manager

Cory Cole

Premier Host

Languages

English, Spanish

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

$40 each

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Au Train

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

AuTrain, MI

What's nearby

Au Train Beach - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Scott Falls - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
Grand Island - 15 min drive - 19.0 km
Munising Falls - 20 min drive - 22.4 km
Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 28 min drive - 26.4 km

Getting around

Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

‪Kewadin Christmas Casino - ‬8 min drive
‪Foggys Bar And Steakho - ‬8 min drive
‪The Duck Pond Eatery & Beer Garden - ‬8 min drive
‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬4 min drive
‪Au Train Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks located?

Situated in a rural location, this mobile home is within a 15-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior. Au Train Beach and Scott Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

9.0

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

25 Oct 2024

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

Au Train near beach

Loved the fenced in yard for our husky mix. Fire pit is a nice touch for the fall evening. Short walk to Au Train beach. Used the gas fireplace on the cool evenings. Only needed one of the two bedrooms, and it was comfortable but small. Bigger bathroom is dated, but attached bathroom to master bedroom is all new.Definitely would stay here again!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

4 Oct 2024

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

Cozy getaway

I loved that this was a pet friendly place! The yard was all fenced in. There was a fire pit which we would've used if it hadn't been so windy. Clean cozy home! Thank you for a relaxing retreat!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

1 Oct 2024

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

Three nights in the UP

The property was amazing and just as described, very convenient to lots of things to do. Weather was perfect, scenery is great. Fall colors just starting to settle in.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

29 Sept 2024

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

Disliked: Communication

Quiet week away

Other than not being able to reach the host through the app, we were very happy with our stay.

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

10 Sept 2024

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

Perfect location

Nothing fancy but very convenient location. Highly recommend. And we LOVED that the yard is fenced!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

2 Sept 2024

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

First time up here and loved it

Large backyard for campfires

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

27 Aug 2024

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

Prime location!

Very nice property for a family getaway, in a truly spectacular location. Large yard with a nice fire pit to spend outdoor time on the property, and a short walk to a beautiful beach on Lake Superior. Being located in Au Train, many great day trip opportunities also exist, or, you could stay in town and enjoy a nice float down the river to the beach on Superior.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

26 Aug 2024

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

Perfect Location

This place is exactly as advertised. It was clean and had all the amenities we needed. I checked out the reviews prior to going so I knew the water had iron in it. So we just brought our own bottled water and jugs for coffee. We walked to the Au Train beach every day! And the shops with ice cream and the little market on the corner were extremely convenient! I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for the great memories! ❤️

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerryann W.

19 Aug 2024

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

Great location

Great location. So convenient to get to munising and pictured rocks. Au Train is a gem of a town. The grocery is tiny but mighty, will have anything you need. The northwoods outpost is fantastic...best pizza, great ice cream. Au Train river and beach are beautiful. We don't understand previous negative reviews about the water. This area and any other rental is going to have iron rich water. If you are sensitive to that then bring your own water to drink (which we did) otherwise we found it fine for everything else. This rental served its purpose for us...it was a comfortable respite after full days out and about. Sufficient amenities to cook a nice meal and end our day with a nice movie before bed. I would recommend you reserve the futon/pullout for people under 40. Manage your expectations appropriately and you'll have a great experience here. You'll be hard pressed to find this kind of space with 2 full baths for this price elsewhere. Enjoy it, we did!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

11 July 2024

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

Very thoughtful

The host had an awesome welcome book which was very helpful for our 1st visit to the area. The home has a rustic feel and was nicely cleaned. The bed was comfortable and the neighborhood is quiet. It is located close to many attractions. We had a really good visit

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Makayla W.

8 July 2024

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

Short weekend with friends

Overall not bad for the price.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany R.

2 June 2024

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

Comfortable and Quiet

The property is dated, with hard water, but very clean and well-maintained. For the price and location, you can't beat it! Everything was well-stocked, including movie theater snacks! There's a filtered water spout at the kitchen sink for coffee, cooking and drinking. The bed was comfortable to.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

12 Oct 2023

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

UP vacation

The house had comfortable beds and a large kitchen with everything that we needed to eat most meals there. It was a very quiet area surrounded by trees and only a two minute drive to Lake Superior.

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

7 Oct 2023

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

Great getaway

Nice place in a nice neighborhood

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

nicole k.

1 Oct 2023

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

nice stay

Great Stay

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Larry F., Dayton, OH

21 Sept 2023

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

Lake Superior Stay

It served our purpose. Housekeeping could be better. Probably should list that drinking water should be brought with you.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina F.

10 Sept 2023

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

Guys weekend 😊

Delightful stay, perfect for a guys weekend getaway

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Jill L.

6 Sept 2023

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

Convenient

Short walking distance to store, food, ice cream and beach. Short drive to water falls and pictured rocks. Bring your own chairs for outside, only outdoor furniture is metal and no cushions. There are homes very close, but quiet and nice place to walk

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Peter W.

4 Sept 2023

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

Nice place...

Overall this was a nice place for our family of four, along with our dog to stay. The accommodations are pretty accurate to what is shown online. Cory gave great suggestions for places to visit and things to do that our family really enjoyed. There were a few things that weren't what we were expecting, and were somewhat disappointing. The upper bunk in one of the bedrooms is very close to the ceiling, so we needed to use the futon instead. The fireplace and dishwasher didn’t work. We had a couple of days while staying where a fire would have been welcomed. There were all kinds of spiderwebs and dead bugs in the windows, which was not very pleasant to look at each day. Finally, the water, as other reviews have stated, is a yellow/orange color and it stinks bad. Our family lives in the country, so we are used to well water. We honestly thought other reviews were from people who are accustomed to city water. We couldn't drink the water. We didn’t cook with it either. We ended up purchasing bottled water for the week because we weren't sure if the water from the house would make us sick. The house would probably benefit from a water filtration system, so the water is safe to drink and use. Overall, it is a nice place to stay, just needs clean water.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth W., Where do you live?

26 Aug 2023

Liked: Check-in, communication

Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

The location is a relatively short drive into Munising, making it a good option for those wanting to explore Pictured Rocks. The Lake Superior beach nearby is a pleasant one to spend the day at, with the Au Train river feeding into it. The house was comfortable, and is nicely surrounded by trees. However, we were disappointed by the level of cleanliness and the water situation. The water is brownish and smells metallic, and has stained things like the showers, toilets, and dishwasher. We purchased bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth. The house was relatively clean, with nicely clean sheets and towels, but our feet were black after walking around without shoes on. The toilet bowls looked as though they had not been scrubbed in a long time. We scrubbed them ourselves and just one cleaning was a big improvement! All in all, this is an affordable option for the area but lacking in some of the amenities some might be looking for in a vacation rental.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

6/10 Okay

Holly W.

12 Aug 2023

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

Great location

Great location the only downside was the well water. You might want to suggest that people bring lots of water for drinking and washing dishes. The filter in the kitchen sink runs very slowly. Showers were not pleasant the smell of the water is bad. Other than that it was a nice place.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M., Lakewood Colorado

11 Aug 2023

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

The river runs near it

Of all the places we stayed on this trip, our grandchildren voted this as their favorite. We used it as our base as we explored the Pictured Rock lakeshore area. They loved that the river & lake were so close and loved swimming in both. Had a great time.

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie K.

30 Sept 2022

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

First time here

It was a nice place to stay. Loved the mattress on the bottom bunk bed.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Callie C.

27 Sept 2022

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

Easy

Easy access to the property, great location in town. Nice size of yard in town, but still has a secluded feel.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laurie S.

26 Aug 2022

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

Pictured Rocks

This was a great little place to stay for our trip to see pictures rocks. It had everything we needed and was very comfortable.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Cory Cole

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 manage this property for my friends Terry and Raelene. They purchased it in 2015 as a vacation rental. They really like to meet new people and share knowledge with them about the area. You would be hard pressed to find a cleaner, less expensive place than this. They really pride themselves on having a nice inexpensive and accommodating place for people to stay and enjoy our area. As for me, I own/manage 9 other properties here in AuTrain and have done so since 2009. Since that time, I have been providing people a great place to stay, and the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful area. I will gladly answer any questions that you may have.

What makes this property unique

This property is within 2 blocks of Lake Superior and the beach. It has a nice wooded lot that provides some seclusion and relaxation. There is river access across the street to launch a canoe or kayaks and paddle to Lake Superior.

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

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