With a stay at this vacation home in Au Train, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 5-minute drive of Lake Superior and Hiawatha National Forest. .This vacation home is 17.4 mi (28 km) from Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Au Train Beach.
Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 31 min drive - 31.5 km
Getting around
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Foggy's Steakhouse & Lounge - 8 min drive
The Brownstone Inn - 4 min drive
Duck Pond Eatery - 9 min drive
frosty's bar and grill - 9 min drive
Tiffin RV Pub - 9 min drive
About this property
Entire place
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home on the Au Train River blocks from the beach
This is a beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home built in 2003 sits on 1.5 acres and is located directly on the Au Train river with the back yard being flat to the river not on a bluff. The sandy beaches of Lake Superior are just blocks away as well as the trail head for ATV and snowmobile riders. This beautiful home is just 2 minutes from M-28 which is the pipeline to all the attractions the U.P. has to offer. Enjoy Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Grand Island, beautiful waterfalls, fishing, hiking, biking, birding, photography. There are 2 casinos located less than 15 miles or hit the big city of Marquette located just 35 miles from the house or Munising less than 15 miles. This beautiful home is set up to accommodate 2 families with its master bedroom suite which offers an additional living room area with fireplace. This home offers over 2500 sq ft of space with a large eat-in kitchen with plenty of room for dining. There is a large deck off the back of the house with fire pit along the river to take in those wonderful U.P. nights
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. The bathroom with a shower/tub combination features a jetted bathtub and a hair dryer.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
4 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Separate dining area
Entertainment
DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Stereo
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
On the waterfront
Things to do
Kayak
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Mountain climbing nearby
Rafting nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water tubing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Unit size: 2,500 square feet
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Check-out
Check-out before 10:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, 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
Beautiful 4 bedroom 2 bath home on the Au Train River blocks from the beach Reviews
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 103 out of 111 reviews
10 - Excellent
103
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 111 reviews
8 - Good
6
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 111 reviews
6 - Okay
1
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 111 reviews
4 - Poor
1
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 111 reviews
2 - Terrible
0
9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Brenda S., Madison, WI
5 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
This house was well equipped with everything needed and had plenty of space. We appreciated the use of the canoe and kayaks on the river. The location is perfect with a great view. People should be aware that both bathrooms are on the first floor while 3 out of 4 bedrooms are on the 2nd floor. We had elderly family members with us but they were able to stay in the first floor bedroom so it worked out fine for us. The first floor bedroom is almost like a separate suite of rooms. Communication with the host was great as well!
Brenda S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
4/10 Poor
Kaushal D.
2 Sept 2025
Location was good. Some part of the house was not cleaned properly. Also the wifi was not working properly. I asked the host about this 5G network wifi password. And he has only one answer that the password is on the router. That password was not actually for the 5G network. Also the tap water was stinking so much.you cannot drink that water. I messaged host about this issue, and he said it’s well water not city water and nothing can be fixed. The last thing was we put our all the clothes in the washer and then we realized that all the washer liquid was empty. Then early in the morning we went to the nearest store and bought the liquid.I messaged host he eve did not reply back to my message. I do not recommend this place. I am also uploading some pictures of our conversation and empty liquid.
Kaushal D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nicole F., Lena, WI
12 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location! The house was very large and had everything we needed. The beds were comfortable, the house was clean and the communication was great. Would definitely stay here again in the future.
Nicole F.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paula F.
6 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful!!!
Nate was very helpful with recommendations for places to try and provided great details to make our stay great! We loved this spot! Great place to enjoy a peaceful morning on the deck and cocktails by the fire pit at night. It was so easy to put the kayaks/canoe in the river with plenty of river to explore. It really is close (walking distance and by river) to beautiful Au Train Beach. Close enough to Munising and Pictured Rocks to take in all the activities there and come back to a quiet spot at the end of the day. The house was well stocked and had all the amenities we needed. We would definitely stay here again!
Paula F.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dana K.
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Large house with plenty of room for 2 families of 4. The house has everything you could need. Check in was easy and Nate provided us with points of interest to visit and recommend places to eat.
Dana K.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kelly M.
25 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fam Vacay
Great place to stay! Only 10-15 mins from Munising and 1/2 hour to Marquette. Nice, quiet neighborhood and right on the river. Just across the highway from the beach. Super easy check-in and checkout. Owner gave good recommendations for places to eat. Really fun stay!!!
Kelly M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jane H.
13 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Our family of 8 stayed here for 3 nights and had a wonderful time! The setting is idyllic - we made use of the kayaks & canoes most evenings, the kids could walk to a local shop for ice cream, and we could sit on the back porch and watch for wildlife. The master suite on the first floor is huge and includes a sitting room with a view of the river, which I very much enjoyed in the mornings. Nate was so helpful when we needed a recommendation for a place to go to dinner for a birthday celebration, and also went out of his way to return something we had left at the house. We would stay here again when we return to this beautiful area!
Jane H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lisa G., Manchester, USA
27 Jun 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway
Location was great with fishing right out the back door. House was well equipped and clean. Would definitely stay again
Lisa G.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Trisha P.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Enjoyed the snowmobiling and easy access to gas station and trails with the sleds, the large yard for the kids to play in the snow. The place was very spacious and well equipped with everything that we needed!!
Trisha P.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Maria Regina H., Grand Haven, MI
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Highlight was kayaking from home to Lake Superior
Had a great time with my husband and 2 teenagers at this spacious and comfortable home. The home was well stocked and beds were very comfortable. The best part was getting to launch the owner's 2 kayaks and the canoe into the Au Train River and make the (maybe 40- 60 min one-way) trip to Lake Superior and Au Train Beach. Au Train Beach is a beautiful sandy beach and Lake Superior is swimmable bc the River flowing into it warms it up. Great location with quick access to Marquette and Munising. Fun trips to Pictured Rocks, and Presque Isle. So much to do in the area we ran out of time. Would love to go back next summer!
Maria Regina H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
John D.
12 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week at the Upper Peninsula
The house was perfect for 2 families of 4. The location was great for planning day trips to explore the region.
John D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Scott L.
12 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
au train river
The house is spacious, comfortable, and very quiet. Communication with the owner was excellent. The house has a/c, a great porch overlooking the river. There was no dock but access was fine for kayaks. Very cool paddling opportunities! The house has well water so we brought our own drinking water. A fire pit and picnic table was a great place to hang out. Drive to Marquette or Munising was easy. Lots to do.
Scott L.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Nick W.
31 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile
Great place to stay. The owner was great to deal with!. 5 stars
Nick W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
22 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First time UP
Wow!!Let me start of be saying Nathan was an excellent host.He was able to go over everything at the house and in the area.House waswonderful located around everything. The beds were comfortable kitchen fulled stocked with supplies. We were even able to go for icecream at the end of the road in the evening and watched sun set.Extra bonus firewood on hand along with 2 kayaks and cxanoe..Highly recommend!!
Lisa W.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brad G.
18 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation location
We had an excellent time. The house was comfortable, kitchen well stocked and there were nice touches everywhere. We greatly appreciated the two nice kayaks and the canoe, all of which spent a lot of time on the river. We hope to stay here again.
Brad G.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Joan H.
6 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location / comfortable home
Clean, thoughtfully setup for comfortable off guests, lots of space for family time, meals and cards. Enjoyed canoeing and kayaking.
Joan H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Brian M.
25 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Side by Side 2024
House is close to trails and sleeps 8 easy.
Brian M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Neil M., Chesterfield, MI
21 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic House & River View
Nate was fantastic as our host for this property. He gave me helpful hints and his communication was excellent.
The house location was the best, it was a very nice house and plenty of room in a quiet neighborhood.
We had a A++++ stay and definitely would recommend renting this place again.
Neil M.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Dana K.
28 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful family gathering
Nate is a gracious host, even providing restaurant & activity recommendations--site concierge! The property is lovely & quiet, the beds comfortable, & common spaces perfect for family gathering. We enjoyed kayaking/canoeing the Au Train River. Highly recommend this property. Thank you, Nate!
Dana K.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Megan L.
4 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for Families
Nate was extremely accommodating and helpful through our stay. This house is the holy grail for families. The main floor has a primary bedroom with a small room located within that was perfect for our newborn. There was so much to do in the area, and the area superseded our expectations. The kitchen is well stocked, and there is a convenience store and restaurant within walking distance. The best way to unplug!!!
Megan L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jim S.
26 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Upper Michigan Get Away with Friends
We enjoyed our stay in this Au Train home. It was convenient for us to reach our pontoon boat rental to view Pictured Rocks on our first day, and worked out well to make a driving loop chasing waterfalls on our second day. In addition, we were able to use a few of the home’s amenities such as the kayaks for getting out on the water behind the house, and the fire pit to relax with friends and roast s’mores. Nate, the homeowner, was very helpful with suggestions for things to do as well as places to eat. We enjoyed our stay.
Jim S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann C.
22 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in Au Train
Six family members enjoyed three great nights at this spacious and pleasant house on the Au Train River. Nice views of the river from most windows. Beautiful decor as well. A well stocked kitchen which we used every night for dinner. Kayaks and canoe available for use with an easy put-in out back. We also enjoyed the fire pit one evening. Very convenient to Munising and Pictured Rocks. I'd love to return for a longer stay to explore more of the area. Really nice three days in Au Train.
Ann C.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carter F.
16 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great Multi-Family Trip
Location is perfect. House was clean and had everything we needed for a 5 night stay. Kayaks in the garage were a bonus. Host was friendly and commutative. Neighbors were nice, owners of the store nearby were nice, good area.
Carter F.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
suzanne s.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Memorable family get-away
Pictures do not do it justice. The property was beyond our expectations. The house was very spacious along with cranes that wanted to dine with us. The house was well stocked with essential household items. Kitchen utensils and place settings were enough for the eight people staying at the house. The edge of the backyard was beautiful and overlooked the Au Tran river with a bald eagle sharing our view on the opposite side of the river. Lake Superior was within a 15 minute walk. The only down side is that we are particular on our water and the water from the tap had an iron taste to it.
suzanne s.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
6/10 Okay
Debbie P.
23 Jul 2023
Difficulties
First I will say Michigan is beautiful. The home was in a great location for all we wanted to do. Having the Kayaks and canoe was wonderful. The space for our family of seven was just right.
Now for the negatives. Cleanliness was an issue. Both bathroom showers were dirty, Light bulbs were out throughout. The coffee pot worked some times and sometimes it did not.
Communication with the owner was difficult. I had not heard anything from Nate so I attempted to contact him one week prior to our arrival. The number I was provided did not reach Nate but reached another owner who happened to know Nate. He reached out to Nate for me. I received a call back for directions and confirmation info shortly after that. During our stay I reached out to him again about the towel rack that had fallen off of the wall.( Both the towel rack and TP holder were loose upon arrival). No response until he called me back 2 weeks later. When Nate called me back he accused our group of “ripping the towel rack off of the wall, of breaking a “switch” in the master bath, and punching “knife holes” in a bar stool”. The towel rack fell off when a wet towel was hung on it. The other items were not broken or tore up by our group (6 adults and 1 -12 yr old). I called him to tell him of the towel rack- why would I hide the other items if they were broken/tore up on our watch.
We had a wonderful time in Michigan, the sour note to the whole trip were the accusations from our Host.