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A stationary train caboose with a sign reading 'The White Road & Alpena Railroad' in a residential setting. - All Aboard! (Boyne City)
A compact RV interior with two bunk beds, a kitchenette, and a small dining area. - All Aboard! (Boyne City)
A red caboose and a white building with a number 24 sign. - All Aboard! (Boyne City)
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table set for two, and a bunk bed in the background. - All Aboard! (Boyne City)
A cozy cabin interior with a dining table set for four, a kitchen area, and a window with a view. - All Aboard! (Boyne City)
All Aboard! provides amenities like a firepit and a garden.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

All Aboard!

  • This unique property is waiting for you to "ride" into days past, and have a great time in downtown Boyne City. You will be staying in a real caboose railcar that has been modified to offer all the comforts of home. With 2 sets of twin bunks you will be all set to let your adventure begin and have company with you! The property is just 2 blocks to downtown Boyne, and 3 blocks to the fabulous Avalanche Preserve for hiking, biking, skiing, sledding, ice skating, bird watching, and the best views overlooking Boyne and Lake Charlevoix you will find! You will have an outside firepit and grilling area all to yourself, and if you wish, the city beach is just 3 blocks down the hill for a beautiful summer dip in the crystal clear lake! All aboard!

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About the neighborhood

Located in Boyne City, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Young State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm. Visit our Boyne City travel guide
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • A waterfront with multi-story houses and a dock.
    Lake Charlevoix
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A beach with sand dunes and grass in the foreground, a lake in the middle ground, and a forested hill in the background.
    Peninsula Beach
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A gazebo with a Christmas tree decorated with colorful lights and garlands.
    Old City Park
    10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Boyne Heritage Center
    15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    50 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    2 min drive
  • BC Pizza
    3 min drive
  • Happy's Taco Shop
    4 min drive
  • Cafe Sante
    8 min walk
  • Betty's Restaurant
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is All Aboard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at All Aboard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All Aboard!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is All Aboard! located?

Located in the heart of Boyne City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area, Peninsula Beach, and Lake Charlevoix. Old City Park and Boyne Heritage Center are also within 15 minutes.

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Reviews

All Aboard! Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

10

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 71 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 71 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 71 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 71 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with my kids for a long weekend. Definitely a unique stay. Very clean, nicely decorated, in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent option for visiting Boyne city.

Very nice, clean, friendly, and adventurous. Definitely would recommend for brief getaway up to four people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Love the caboose.

This is a great small property. Good location, with an easy walk to town. This was our second visit and we are planning on coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fun Place

Quiet. Great location. Nicely done inside. Bunk beds are sturdy but a bit narrow for an adult. Claw foot tub is lovely. Lock box convenient. A fun experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Unique Getaway!

We throughly enjoyed our stay in this unique property! Marty has down an amazing job outfitting the caboose! It is comfortable, cozy and even contains some historic railroad memorabilia. An added plus is the close proximity to the downtown area. Communication with Marty was seamless and efficient. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Unique stay

Overall, we thought the train car was a unique experience and the kids loved it. It was restored nicely and is in an excellent location very close to town. I read the reviews and brought a large trash bag and that was helpful all that we needed. There was a small seating area that was added after the pictures. That was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Fun weekend!

The train was such a fun experience. Our six year old son was in awe and honestly so were my husband and I! It was so well done. The location was nice to be able to walk downtown for dinner. We went to the beach and enjoy the sunset. Only complaint is there was hardly any toilet paper and no Wi-Fi at the caboose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect unique stay

The caboose was right up our alley. We drove into town and had our daughter close her eyes until we pulled up. She couldn’t believe it. Even when we got in she couldn’t believe that we were actually staying there. You are so close to town and the beach, which is why we were in town. We plan on booking again for the same time next year. It was also a huge bonus that would could bring our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caboose Cabin

My wife, dog, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time. The caboose is a wonderfully unique venue in which to stay and take in the beautiful Boyne region. It is a pleasant walk to downtown Boyne and Peninsula Beach, taking just a few minutes. Storefronts and restaurants abound. The caboose is nicely restored. The owners dud a great job designing the interior layout, using equal space for sleeping, dining, and restroom spaces. When you realize it was constructed in 1888, your stay in the caboose becomes a step back on time! We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Such a gem!

We had a great time staying in the caboose for two nights! The photos look exactly like it does in person. If you rent, just think of it like sleeping in a camper, and bring supplies accordingly. There is one roll of toilet paper provided, and you'll need to bring trash bags, paper towels, etc. The space heater worked well to keep us warm on those 30 degree nights. We took it into the bathroom when having our "Navy showers". There is a laundromat 6 minutes away by car, and the Marathon station close by has fire wood and s'mores kits. Groceries and all modern conveniences are close as well as the cute downtown area. Don't forget to go see the SkyBridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Will choo-choose again!

Before we moved to Michigan, we stayed in a converted caboose in Virginia with our then 3 year old and he loved it, so we jumped at the chance to do it again with both our boys (ages 6 and 22 mos). The kids thought it was just the coolest thing, and we were very impressed with the renovations. The caboose is cozy, but there’s a good amount of storage space hidden around and the host did a great job stocking the caboose with the necessities plus extras (games, puzzles). A few other reviews brought up the small hot water tank, but that wasn’t a big deal for us. We heated up some water in the microwave to add to the boys’ bath. I did bring black out curtains to hang around the lower bunks and sound machines to help the boys sleep and provide a little privacy at night. In addition to loving the uniqueness of the room, we couldn’t have asked for a better location to explore Boyne City. Quick walk to downtown and over to the marina and farmers market. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is set up so cute. Wish I would have taken more pics before we had all of our stuff spread out everywhere! The bunk beds were fun and surprisingly comfy! Roomier than expected but a little bit nicer couch or chair to sit in after a long busy day would have been nice. The fire pit area is awesome and we had enough wood for fires for days!!! Love the board games and Boxcar children books! Only two things as a few others mentioned: bathroom is clean and roomy and didn’t mind the short showers but very difficult to wash long hair while having to hold the shower head. There was no garbage can outside as mentioned and we had to go to the store to buy garbage bags since the one tiny wastebasket would not do us much good for 5 days! Otherwise very cute and a fun experience! Wish we had discovered when my kids were smaller but even as teenagers they thought it was cool (well, as cool as teenagers can be expected to think!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The train was very clean and family friendly. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed with our son and our bulldog, and had an excellent vacation! The property and our host were amazing, and the town was as well! Very unique accommodations! We are hoping to stay there again next year for vacation, if not sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
An original train caboose with a remodeled interior w 4 bunk beds and a full size bathroom with a stand alone cast iron tub. Kitchenette w a bar sink w a garbage disposal and microwave. It was a fun stay for my 12 year old. Location in a residential neighborhood that is a 12 minute walk to downtown.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at the Caboose!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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great place!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying here and will return. It was clean and tidy. Location to down town was amazing. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great place to stay!

Nice quiet location. Pet friendly. Easy walk to town and the waterfront. Inside was clean and comfortable. I've always wanted a caboose since I was a kid so this stay was special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Great location

Cute, great location. Worked well for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Such a fun little place to stay! The location was perfect. We had a great weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our grandkids loved the magic of staying in a train caboose. Thanks for helping make some lasting memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fun property in prime location. Ideal for families or a private getaway. Our only real complaint was a glaring lack of hot water which isn't mentioned (that I saw) until we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Caboose Life

Everything was great, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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Perfect

We absolutely loved the caboose!!! Perfect location. So cozy!!! Absolutely recommend and will be back. Walking distance to town and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025