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Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks

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Property grounds
Looking from the porch to the road
From the road as you drive in
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 855.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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AuTrain, MI
  • Au Train Beach
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Scott Falls
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Munising Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks

The Woodland Retreat is located in the town of AuTrain and is only minutes from Pictured Rocks and Lake Superior. Take a 10 minute walk to AuTrain Beach and enjoy the river or Lake Superior, or to just catch the sunset. The AuTrain River is across the street and you can use the area to launch the boat or canoe/kayaks. The property has lots of trees and is secluded from the neighbors. There is a really nice campfire area setup to enjoy the outdoors and relax after a long day of exploring.

This home is newly renovated for 2021! The home is very accommodating, tons of seating areas and all of the amenities available. There are 2 bedrooms and two full bathrooms. A queen in one and a bunk bed with full size mattresses in the other. There is a futon also available for extra sleeping. The bar has seating for 4 and the kitchen table has seating for 4. The living area has a couch, loveseat, futon and 2 sitting chairs. There is also a really nice gas fireplace to enjoy on those cold days... The kitchen is completely stocked to accommodate for up to 8 guests. Included in your stay is all the linens, towels, paper products and cooking supplies. There is a gas grill with propane and a picnic table. The retreat sleeps up to 8 guests and is very spacious and accommodating. WiFi with Netflix Streaming is provided. There is a 60" HDTV in the living room, and a 46" in the bunk room. There is also a high efficiency washer and dryer available for your use as well.

Pictured Rocks Cruise 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. The owner will meet with you after you arrive to provide you advice on the area and things to do as well as answer any questions you will have.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Minimum age to rent: 18
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

Pets allowed
$40 each
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This cottage is 100 % smoke free of any kind. A $150.00 fee will be assessed for smoking inside the cottage.
Quiet time is strictly enforced 10 pm - 8 am. Complaint of violation will result in dismissal from the property. No refunds, no exceptions.

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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Au Train

Located in Au Train, this mobile home is in a rural area. 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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AuTrain, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Scott Falls - 2 min drive - 2.2 km
  • Grand Island - 19 min drive - 22.7 km
  • Munising Falls - 24 min drive - 26.3 km
  • Eben Ice Caves and Canyon Falls & Gorge - 34 min drive - 31.6 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Foggy's Steakhouse & Lounge - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Duck Pond Eatery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪frosty's bar and grill - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Tiffin RV Pub - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-out at Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks located?

Situated in a rural location, this mobile home is within a 15-minute walk of Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior. Au Train Beach and Scott Falls are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.0/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 100 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 100 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 10 out of 100 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 100 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 100 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. As advertised.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jamie C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed at this property Thursday - Monday. It was a perfect location. Big yard plenty of space to sleep and hang out. It was really nice that everything there was supplied in the kitchen and bathrooms 10/10 would stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott H.

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

As expected

Great location for all we wanted to do. Accommodations were as advertised. Quiet area. Overall, it was a good stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a nice home with good amenities. We enjoyed our stay, as it was a good location to everywhere we wanted to visit for hiking and kayaking. The house was clean and the bed was comfortable. We liked that the host included a fun kayak trip down the river, with the rental house. We visited a lot of waterfalls, hiked and really enjoyed the area. We favored eating most meals in but ate a few out. When we had some issues at the house the host responded immediately and sent a maintenance person to take care of them. It's a nice home with a fenced yard and the host cares that you have a great stay, also including a book of suggestions for the area. Loved all of the fun outdoor "things to do" that we could easily drive to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Rae S.

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

UP family vacation

Location was great. Place was clean. Fortunately it was cooler the week we stayed otherwise there’s no way the AC unit in the wall would have been enough to even reach the bedrooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

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

Great little property in a nice quiet small town!

This property is accurately described. We loved the fenced in backyard and the fire pit. This worked perfectly for us! Great communication with the host!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leah W.

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

Great getaway

The mobile home is tucked away on a nice piece of property. You feel like you are in the woods even though there are other properties around and a gas station/convenience store/small grocery store at the end of the block (skip their pasties unless you like lots of onion). The fence was a bonus since we were traveling with a dog. The property is an older mobile home with old windows and thin walls, but it functioned well for our needs.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

nicole k.

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

nice stay

Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Adam B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Claims to have river access, not sure where that was? Looked like it might be in the yard across the street. Yard was not what pictures showed, many ferns/ overgrowth. Backyard could use patio area for grill. Grill utensils were left outside and grill was covered in pine needles and needed cleaned. No tv in bedrooms, so if you're wanting to unwind you have to lay in the living room. Main bathroom could use a new tub/shower as it has a hard time draining water from new shower head. Did not base review on this but house is not older dog friendly. Floors and deck were slippery for our dogs. Overall it wasn't a bad place but could use a little more care.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina F.

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

Guys weekend 😊

Delightful stay, perfect for a guys weekend getaway
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

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

Prime location!

Very nice property for a family getaway, in a truly spectacular location. Large yard with a nice fire pit to spend outdoor time on the property, and a short walk to a beautiful beach on Lake Superior. Being located in Au Train, many great day trip opportunities also exist, or, you could stay in town and enjoy a nice float down the river to the beach on Superior.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan S.

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

Three nights in the UP

The property was amazing and just as described, very convenient to lots of things to do. Weather was perfect, scenery is great. Fall colors just starting to settle in.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy M.

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

First time up here and loved it

Large backyard for campfires
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda U.

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

Perfect location

Nothing fancy but very convenient location. Highly recommend. And we LOVED that the yard is fenced!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Callie C.

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

Easy

Easy access to the property, great location in town. Nice size of yard in town, but still has a secluded feel.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan L.

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

Great getaway

Nice place in a nice neighborhood
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sherrie K.

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

First time here

It was a nice place to stay. Loved the mattress on the bottom bunk bed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jackie L.

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

Very thoughtful

The host had an awesome welcome book which was very helpful for our 1st visit to the area. The home has a rustic feel and was nicely cleaned. The bed was comfortable and the neighborhood is quiet. It is located close to many attractions. We had a really good visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura K.

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

Cozy getaway

I loved that this was a pet friendly place! The yard was all fenced in. There was a fire pit which we would've used if it hadn't been so windy. Clean cozy home! Thank you for a relaxing retreat!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Quiet week away

Other than not being able to reach the host through the app, we were very happy with our stay.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Makayla W.

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

Short weekend with friends

Overall not bad for the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Rebecca M.

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

UP vacation

The house had comfortable beds and a large kitchen with everything that we needed to eat most meals there. It was a very quiet area surrounded by trees and only a two minute drive to Lake Superior.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter M., Lakewood Colorado

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

The river runs near it

Of all the places we stayed on this trip, our grandchildren voted this as their favorite. We used it as our base as we explored the Pictured Rock lakeshore area. They loved that the river & lake were so close and loved swimming in both. Had a great time.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan A.

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

Au Train near beach

Loved the fenced in yard for our husky mix. Fire pit is a nice touch for the fall evening. Short walk to Au Train beach. Used the gas fireplace on the cool evenings. Only needed one of the two bedrooms, and it was comfortable but small. Bigger bathroom is dated, but attached bathroom to master bedroom is all new.Definitely would stay here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Ryan S.

Great place to stay.

Great place for the money. Everything you need is provided.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

About the host

Hosted by Cory Cole

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Plain and simply, I am a Yooper. I live locally year round and am a wealth of knowledge when it comes to exploring our area. I graduated high school and college here and I am an avid outdoors-man, I camp, hike, bike, kayak, ski, snowshoe, ATV, motorcycle, snowmobile and Jeep nearly the entire U.P. and if you have heard of it, chances are I've been there, or done that. I also know some places 'slightly off the radar' if you are looking to get away from the tourist areas. Just ask, I'll be happy to give you advice.

Why they chose this property

I manage this property for my friends Terry and Raelene. They purchased it in 2015 as a vacation rental. They really like to meet new people and share knowledge with them about the area. You would be hard pressed to find a cleaner, less expensive place than this. They really pride themselves on having a nice inexpensive and accommodating place for people to stay and enjoy our area. As for me, I own/manage 9 other properties here in AuTrain and have done so since 2009. Since that time, I have been providing people a great place to stay, and the opportunity to enjoy our beautiful area. I will gladly answer any questions that you may have.

What makes this property unique

This property is within 2 blocks of Lake Superior and the beach. It has a nice wooded lot that provides some seclusion and relaxation. There is river access across the street to launch a canoe or kayaks and paddle to Lake Superior.

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