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Right on the river and close to Lake Superior

Riverfront cottage with kitchen and balcony

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
River views and adventure await at this charming cabin in Au Train, Michigan. Sit on the large covered porch or fish in the river, with kayak and canoeing opportunities just steps away. Explore nearby hiking trails, ATV routes, or head to Au Train lake for water sports.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12102 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Washer
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

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

Right on the river and close to Lake Superior

Warm inviting cabin located in Au Train, Michigan. Look out your window and watch the gentle river flow, or better yet, sit on the large covered porch. Either way, you won't be farther than 50 feet from the water. If you're looking for adventure, this area has it all. Hiking biking, ATV's, snowmobile trails right down the road. But this river is known for its kayak and canoeing. It stretches nearly 7 miles, yet you end up 0.5 miles from where you started. Fish in the river or head up to Au Train lake. The lake is great for water sports, bird watching or swimming with a sand beach and campground. The sandy shores of Lake Superior are only 1 mile away. Located between Munising and Marquette, Au Train is the perfect place to settle down and enjoy all the U.P. has to offer. Firewood is available for purchase onsite

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo
  • Streaming services

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Gas grill
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • Near the marina
  • On a river
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Kayak
  • Basketball nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Ecotours 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
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing 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

  • Unit size: 1,100 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

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
3 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Right On The River Superior
Right on the River and Close to Lake Superior Cottage
Right on the River and Close to Lake Superior Au Train
Right on the River and Close to Lake Superior Cottage Au Train

About the neighborhood

Map
Au Train, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Scott Falls - 3 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Grand Island - 19 min drive - 21.9 km
  • Munising Falls - 23 min drive - 25.6 km
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 25 min drive - 29.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Au Train Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Rock River Cafe - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Wagener's Delicatessen & Cafe - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Zaf's Party Store - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Right on the river and close to Lake Superior pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Right on the river and close to Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Right on the river and close to Lake Superior?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Right on the river and close to Lake Superior located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Hiawatha National Forest, and within 3 mi (5 km) of Au Train Beach and Lake Superior. Scott Falls is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away.

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Right on the river and close to Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Linda V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great home right on the river! Lots of room! Highly recommend Foggy's for dinner!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chuck B.

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

Nice place

Clean and roomy. Host was a nice lady. Parking was tight for two trucks with snowmobile trailers but doable.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven C.

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

Great family vacation

This cabin was perfect for our family. It was clean and well stocked. The location is wonderful, right on the river with Lake Superior very close by.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenna C.

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

Relaxing weekend getaway

We enjoyed the Netflix on the tv, spacious living room and kitchen, river view and SAUNA!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cherie G.

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

Great Get Away

Wonderful time, great for family. Everything you need and then some.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew M.

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

Family get together

We really liked the location to where we wanted to be.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

We will definitely be back

Clean and a great area. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kory R.

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

Great Space

It was a great use of space. We split the place between 2 families and there was plenty of room. Quick and friendly response with owner. Had everything we needed and more!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie Z., Troy

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

Amazing Home Away From Home

This is an amazing property with great amenities. The property manager is excellent easy to work with and very helpful. My family has been returning to the spot here after year and will continue to do so five star for sure!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Morgan S.

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

So Homey

We really didn't want to leave when it came time to check out. It definitely made our stay up north all the more cozy. The sauna is heavenly, and the people running it were so kind over text.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brenda K., Freeport, IL

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

Everything You Are Looking For

This was a beautiful, quiet location just a mile from the beaches of Lake Superior. It was equipped with EVERYTHING we needed and was close to the amenities we were looking for. Owner was friendly and easy to work with. We would love to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Staci L.

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

Quick Trip

We stayed with one other family. The property was clean, well-stocked, and easy to access. There were plenty of linens and the kids loved kayaking on the river.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

ALEXANDRIA D.

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

Great experience

We had a great experience here. Literally had everything we needed. Not to far from pictured rocks and a small down. Nice to be in the quiet for a couple days. Will definitely be back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Denise W.

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

Awesome Place

This cabin is fully stocked and has everything you could think of. 10 people, not one complaint! Perfect location for so many activities! The river was a great time kayaking! Highly recommend!!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica R.

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

Best Vacation rental

This cabin is the best! We will be staying here for the 3rd time this summer. The location is perfect, the property is lovely and well maintained. The owner is fantastic. I can’t say enough good things about this cabin! We love going rock hunting and to the local beaches, there are great hiking places and shops close by. I definitely recommend the white fish bites at uncle duckies, the pictures rocks boat tours, the bear rescue and of course a few waterfall hikes.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark J., Chardon

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

Excellent for sleds

House had plenty of room for truck and trailers and parking of sleds. Kitchen was well stocked. Plenty of room for multiple people. Located about .5 mile from trail head, needed to ride road side to get there, but plenty of snow to make it work. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alisha A.

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

Family Vacation

We enjoyed our stay at the property. We appreciated the second bathroom with shower. We had our family of 8 there, plenty for them to do and lots of sleeping room. Cindy was easy to get ahold of. Thanks again. We hope to be back.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Family Wedding

Home had everything we needed plus some. Loved the toys and games available for all ages. Only thing I would suggest is while its under construction to hang a curtain up for a bedroom door. It overall worked out perfectly for us and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Darren Z.

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

Picked a Perfect Spot

Our summer vacation started off late and we had limited options until we found this spot which was perfect. For a family that is active, this location has everything needed from access to beaches, swimming, kayaking, fishing or just exploring - the perfect spot to put down a base camp. The owners are attentive and communicate quickly. They are very open to answering questions and the check-in/out process was seamless. Honestly, just a great location that is a bit rugged but quiet at night. We were able to cook some meals and the kitchen is fully stocked to be able to have a decent meal. All in all, if we return back to the area, we would definitely see about it's availabilty.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Glen W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Was a great location. Close to the river with an abundance of canoe & kayaks to choose from. Beds were very comfortable. We were left a message that said that she was moving in next door and to excuse the garage mess. The lady next door (who is the caretaker of the property) greeted us nicely and when we asked if she could chain -up her dog when we were out with ours on a leash said she would. The place is dark even with more than enough overhead lighting. We always travel with flashlights and we were glad we did. You will need them. The trash was already piled up in the can and when we left was now overflowing. The biggest problem was that the turnaround area is scattered with nails that will either puncture your tires or skin. This is total disregard for the people staying here. PLEASE take care of this soon. Otherwise, it was a pleasant stay.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lori G.

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

Great cabin in a lovely location!

We had a short two night stay at this property, and loved it! The house is located near several other rental cabins, and despite the fact that most were occupied at the time, the whole area was super quiet. We didn't stay long enough to enjoy the riverfront access, but it would definitely be an added bonus for those looking to kayak/canoe in the area. The house is spacious and comfy--it truly felt like a home instead of a rental. The living room furniture and beds are super comfy. The kitchen had everything you could need and more. We didn't have phone service in the area, but the home's Wifi was fast and efficient. The home serves as a fantastic base for travel to the cute nearby town of Munising (highly recommend the Pictured Rocks Cruise, by the way) and Au Train Beach is literally less than five minutes away. The host was super responsive and kind, and extremely helpful. If you are looking to get away from it all in the UP, this is the place to book!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

6/10 Okay

Sharon B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Photos need updating

Very clean, was happy to find a king size bed rather than a full as stated in the listing. Kitchen was well stocked. Number of beds great for families or groups with kids. Thank you for being dog friendly. Gave four for cleanliness due to the unfinished drywall patch in the bathroom where the door was moved, apparently over a year ago based on other's reviews. The newly installed barn door slides open about four inches after being 'closed'... luckily it faces the hallway, not the living room. House faces east and we found it to be quite dark inside in the afternoon and evening. Listing photos could be updated to show current condition of fire pit area (no Adirondack chairs, picnic table ten feet away instead), dining area (kitchen chairs replaced by banquet chairs), living room (different sectional, recliner added, no floor lamp), and bathroom (see above). All in all, stay was just ok, not as nice as we expected based on listing photos.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the best time during our stay! Cabin is comfortable, has every kitchen amenity you could wish for, & the free access to kayaks was a huge plus for us! All of the mattresses were super comfortable. Cindy was a great host & Poe, her dog, was the sweetest! The location can't be beat! We enjoyed kayaking the Au Train River, Brownstone Inn for dinner, Bay Furnace for rock hunting, Capt Ron's Whitefish truck in Munising is a must & Au Train Grocery has the best pasties! We hope to return next year
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kasi P.

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

A perfect little spot of heaven!!

I cannot say enough about Cindy and her properties. We have stayed a few times now and she always makes us feel at home! From the minute we got there the kids were outside exploring everything there was to see and do! The cabin was absolutely perfect for the 8 of us and we had so much fun checking out Au Train, Marquette, Munising, Christmas, and even went through Pictured Rocks National Park to Grand Maraise! I am already planning my next trips! Cindy is an incredible host and she made sure we had everything we needed, my kids especially enjoyed playing with her grandchildren during our stay! None of us wanted to leave at the end of the week. We love Au Train and all of the wonderful friends we made there!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Phillip P.

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

On the River

It was a nice setting right on the river. Host had a nicely stocked kitchen. Beds were very comfortable. The area was peaceful and quiet!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025