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Cottage #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls

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Beach
Exterior
TV, fireplace, streaming services
Exterior
Beach

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 233 sq m

Popular amenities

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

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 #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls

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. Cottages are pet friendly and range from one bedroom to 4 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.

The Hemlock Cottage just got a complete makeover in May 2020! It is within steps of the river, and has a very unique feel to it. When we started the remodel, we found original cedar logs behind the paneling. The cottage was originally built in the 40's using local cedar. We restored the old logs and made them a center piece. The layout is small, but spacious for it's size and easily accommodates our guests. It is perfect for couples!! The kitchen is fully stocked and there's seating for 3 at the dining bar. There is A/C, WiFi, and a 43" TV with internet streaming service. The bedroom has a nice queen pillow-top mattress. The kitchen is very spacious for such a small space. there is plenty of counter top and the old original sink from the 50's is still in use. The nice new deck outside is perfect for a relaxing view of the river and general lounging.

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

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Streaming services
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

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

Things to do

  • Canoeing
  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snorkelling 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: 350 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 are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
3 total pets

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
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
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

Property is also known as

Cottage River Lake Superior Pictured Rocks Beaches Waterfalls
Autrain River Lake Superior Pictured Rocks Beaches Waterfalls
River Lake Superior Pictured Rocks Beaches Waterfalls
Cottage 4 River Lake Superior Beach Pictured Rocks Waterfalls
4 Autrain River Lake Superior Beach Pictured Rocks Waterfalls
Cottage 4 River Lake Superior Beach Pictured Rocks Waterfalls
4 Autrain River Lake Superior Beach Pictured Rocks Waterfalls

About the area

Map
AuTrain, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 3 min drive - 2.5 km
  • Grand Island - 16 min drive - 20.6 km
  • Munising Falls - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 23 min drive - 26.4 km
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 25 min drive - 23.9 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 48 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 #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total).

What time is check-in at Cottage #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cottage #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Hiawatha National Forest, Au Train Beach and Lake Superior. Scott Falls is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away.

Cottage #4 on AuTrain River Near Lake Superior Beach, Pictured Rocks, Waterfalls Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 75 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 101 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 101 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Jesse C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Emily H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little cabin
Great little cabin with everything you could need. Just make sure you really like the person you are staying with, since the bathroom walls do not extend all the way to the ceiling and you can hear everything :)
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

wendy k.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katie O.

Liked: Cleanliness
River cottage
Great place for a couple to stay! Perfect location for activities around munising or Marquette
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gale S.

RUSTIC
If you are going for quaint and rustic...this is your place. Nothing new (except maybe the toaster). Rough, rough boards everywhere. Be careful not to get splinters.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short getaway
Very relaxing
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Timothy, Grand Rapids

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Location was great. Close to the river and Lake Superior. Bed was comfortable and well stocked with most amenities although we stayed 2 nights and only one coffee. The grill was filthy and only one burner would turn on. Never received directions for check in and after going past the property twice we finally found it. Problem was no reception on phone and not receiving the email we were expecting for the directions.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Corinne I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent U.P. Getaway
We enjoyed our stay in this little cabin. The property was quiet with close proximity to a river and a few stores down the road. The cabin itself was clean and well kept with A/C, tvs, a wood burning stove, and full kitchen. Our host was quick to answer any questions we had and the check in/out process was simple. Thank you for a great stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Megan C., Irvine, CA

Liked: Cleanliness
A great family trip!
We stayed for 4 nights with our one year old baby and Labrador, and it was a lovely trip! The cottage is cozy for 4 beings, but was a great adventure. We were able to fit a smaller sized pack’n’play (guava lotus) at the end of the bed inside the bedroom curtain as well as a smaller dog crate. We hiked many waterfalls, saw the cliffs, played on the beach, went to visit Marquette (which is quite cute), the dog got to swim in the river across the way. It was one of the prettiest places we have traveled to and absolutely would visit again! This was a perfect little cabin for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An engaged couple & their dog!
A couple and their dog. My girlfriend & I got engaged on this trip! And it all went incredibly well because of our VRBO property rentals. This was our first extended vacation together with a dog and the property and surrounding areas & restaurants were all very dog friendly! If we ever came back to this area again I would consider rebooking this property because the stay was good. The property owners were very proactive and reached out ahead of time providing important information to us before we needed. That is especially great if you traveling in areas where the broadband isn’t great. We loved this property and appreciate it helping us make some wonderful memories for us!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyxis

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Had a great time. Cute quiet little cottage by the river that allowed our animals was perfect for my husband and I.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Trip to munising
Great price and location. Right on the river. Very comfortable. Wifi works. You can cook on grill, bake in an oven, cook on a stove top. Decent size fridge. Close to munising and Christmas. BRING YOUR OWN WATER FOR DRINKING. Very helpful guides and amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with partner
Great cozy little cottage. Not a bad price, wi fi was EXCELLENT. Cory (host) was magnificent with his instructions and directions. Great place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kasi P.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best little getaway ever!
The cottage was exactly as described. Super cute and very recently updated but still has that cabin feel to it as well. It was clean and well stocked. One of the things I loved was how thorough the host was with making sure everything was laid out for us as far as knowing what was expected of guests, contact information, wifi and television information, and even suggestions for all of the things in the area that there were to do as well as descriptions and even some of the history of the area! There was a book that had everything organized in it and it was so interested to read. I thought that was just really cool to have available to us and a lot of the things we did were based on that book. We enjoyed our kayaking day and everyone at Da Yak Shack was amazing as well! Every single person we met was super friendly and I felt so welcomed in Au Train. In fact, I spent most of my trip trying to convince my boyfriend to move there. We are already planning a trip back up very very soon and hoping to bring the kids with us next time!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Au Train cabin
Very clean and quiet! We did end up unplugging the gas stove for the stay because the burner was making a ticking noise, but overall it was a good stay. Very convenient to Lake Superior.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice area
Very clean. Comfortable and in good location close to interesting sites
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Allena B.

Nice Stay!
Cabin is nice and comfortable. Only recommendation, bring in some drinking water, the well water is quite strong.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Enjoyable Cabin on the River
We enjoyed our stay - being right by the river gave us plenty of time to fish! The cabin had just what we needed for the two of us to stay. Convenient to Munising and Lake Superior. Would love to visit during that summer and kayak the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful River Cabin
The little cabin was exactly like the pictures. Extremely clean and comfortable. We would highly recommend it!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Connie C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect - Rustic and serene!
This cabin was not just clean and well maintained but was so nicely done, cute details (even the toilet paper holder, an iron pipe!) and so functional - outlets in the bedside lamps for instance. Fully stocked w everything we’d need, great host communication and the setting could not have been more perfectly beautiful - right on the river. Super convenient to go to Munising and Marquette.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Linda S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mini vacation
The couch was not as pictured. We had everything we needed but we only had one bath towel per person for 3 days. The water had a very bad smell but I am not sure what can be done about that.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

KE H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Anniversary getaway
Great property Loved the location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent place
Perfect place for two people to stay, all we needed for the weekend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Pictured Rocks trip
Spent the weekend traveling to Munising to hike and kayak the Pictured Rocks area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023