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PERFECT LOCATION! Lake Superior View, AuTrain River (Kayak), Snowmobile Trail

Riverside cottage with kitchen and patio

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Bird's eye view of open concept, Living Rm, Dining area & Kitchen
Cottage sits above fire pit among tall norway pines and overlooks Lake Superior
Side view with boardwalk extending around and down to the fire pit area.
Kitchen with ample counter space for preparing and serving meals.
Another view of open dining concept

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 674.3 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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  • Place, Au Train Beach
  • Place, Scott Falls
  • Place, Munising Falls
  • Airport, Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

PERFECT LOCATION! Lake Superior View, AuTrain River (Kayak), Snowmobile Trail

When you go to the beach what do you want to see? THE BEACH, on crystal clear blue Lake Superior.
Our cottage is located in the village of Au Train where life's a beach! Whether its summer, fall or winter, nature is always inviting with its seasonal changes. It truly is an "out of city experience" for all seasons. There is nothing like a walk on the beach, a swim in crystal clear water, kayaking/canoeing and fishing til your heart's content, snowmobiling directly from cottage to trail, or just touring the area looking at the beautiful fall colors. Beautiful Lake Superior is the world's largest freshwater lake and it's just a hop, skip, and jump across the road! It is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Upper Peninsula.

Our Cottage IS THE ONLY COTTAGE IN THE VILLAGE WITH A VIEW OF LAKE SUPERIOR!

Enjoy the unique deck while gazing out onto the beautiful blue hues of Lake Superior and listening to the waves crashing against the shoreline. Imagine this moment! The cottage is set back in a private area off the road and adjoins the owner's property. Plenty of trees for a privacy buffer. The cottage is the only rental on the property, which makes for a private vacation experience. The cottage grounds has plenty of space for boats, snowmobile trailers, etc. The cottage is located on the DNR trail so there are snowmobiles or ATV's on the trail, especially on the weekends. The cottage has all foam insulation which deadens the sound, however, if you are looking for someplace out in the country where there is absolutely no noise, then this is not the place for you. We live next door and the noise doesn't bother us. It is all in the view and the location close to the Lake Superior beach and the the Au Train River that is important to us.

In the winter, snowmobiling is directly out the front door. No need to trailer the machines. Ample parking for snowmobile trailers. Snowshoe or cross country ski down DNR trail #418 which runs adjacent to the property or across the sand dunes to experience Lake Superior's wild winter waves. Ice Climbing is also popular along the Pictured Rocks shoreline. We even have an Ice Fest weekend in February. About 20 miles away is a small community which hosts their famous 'Outhouse Races' the third week in February! Huge crowds come to watch home-made outhouses race down the streets of Trenary on a thick sheet of snow and ice.

Kayak/canoe launch on the Au Train River across the street with fishing pier and handicap boat launch within 200 ft. Kayak down the famous Au Train River or out into the fresh clear water of Lake Superior. Great winds for kite surfers too! Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is a short 12 miles away which features the famous Pictured Rocks Boat Tours, Shipwreck Boat Tours, and hiking along Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.

The UPSCALE cottage was just built in 2014 which features tongue and groove knotty pine vaulted ceiling in the living room/dining room and knotty pine hardwood flooring. Master BR features a hickory queen size platform bed with 6 drawers for storage and a closet. Second BR features one twin bunk bed and one full size bunk bed both made of solid pine and sturdy enough for adult use. Three drawers under twin bunk for storage. Bathroom consists of full sized washer & dryer and tub/shower combo. We even supply laundry detergent. Kitchen showcases new stainless steel range and a 6' counter for serving/eating meals. Some say the counter tops resemble birch trees. Plenty of cabinet space with Lake Superior rock drawer pulls on the cabinets. Refrig and built in microwave & dishwasher. Small appliances included too...slow cooker, Keurig, coffee pots, etc. Table seats 4-6 and counter seats 2-4. Bright beachy theme displaying Lake Superior photos. Large gas grill is available with propane included. We even provide wood for the fire pit!
Our landscaping is a work in progress as we have to work in between our guests schedules. Our guests have commented, "We feel like we were the first ones here." I take much pride in keeping the cottage very clean for our guests enjoyment and comfort. All you need to bring is your food, clothing, and a desire to have a great vacation.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please NO BEACH TOWELS in washer/dryer. Shake out all clothing with sand and rocks prior to washing/drying. Appliances are very expensive to replace
Due to Covid-19, please bring your own pillows and please take off shoes and leave on covered porch before entering cottage.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Au Train

Located in Au Train, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. 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.
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Au Train, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Scott Falls - 1 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Island - 17 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Munising Falls - 21 min drive - 23.1 km
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 27 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foggy's Steakhouse & Lounge - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Au Train Cafe - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Wagener's Delicatessen & Cafe - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Zaf's Party Store - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is PERFECT LOCATION! Lake Superior View, AuTrain River (Kayak), Snowmobile Trail pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at PERFECT LOCATION! Lake Superior View, AuTrain River (Kayak), Snowmobile Trail?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at PERFECT LOCATION! Lake Superior View, AuTrain River (Kayak), Snowmobile Trail?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is PERFECT LOCATION! Lake Superior View, AuTrain River (Kayak), Snowmobile Trail located?

Located on a river, this ski-in/ski-out cottage in Au Train is within a 5-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Au Train Beach and Scott Falls are also within 1 mile (2 km).

About the host

Hosted by Michelle Doucette

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My husband and I purchased the property in 2005 but it wasn't until 2013 & 2014 that we started to remodel the little one bedroom cabin. Well, it has now turned into a beautiful little cottage with an addition of two large bedrooms and a large bath. The only item left in the cabin was the pine flooring. All else was removed and rebuilt. We added 3 inches of spray foam to all walls for extra insulation for warmth and sound. We hope to finish the landscaping soon. We built a boardwalk going into the cottage with stairs going down to the fire pit area.

Why they chose this property

My husband's family settled here many years ago from Quebec, Canada. In this small community you are either a relative or a one-time tourist who just couldn't leave. Make sure you look for the bridge over the Au Train River which is named after our family...'The Doucette Bridge'. It is even on most maps

What makes this property unique

The Unique Benefits about this cottage is Location, Location, Location. It is sort of located in a triangle with Lake Superior across the the M-28 Hwy and Au Train River across the Forest Lake Rd...all no less than a 3 minute walk (check out the area map). Au Train River is famous for its canoe & kayak trips as it is a slow, shallow, sandy meandering river going out into Lake Superior. Au Train is located in the middle of Munising and Marquette in which both cities have Lake Superior shoreline recreational activities. Marquette was just named one of the top 25 travel destinations in the world! Munising boasts its Pictured Rocks Boat Tours which are like No Other! The last two summers we have seen a dramatic increase in tourists visiting the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, partly due to the exposure of our National Parks.

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