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

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Escape to The Woodland Retreat in AuTrain, surrounded by trees and secluded from neighbors. With a cozy campfire area, gas fireplace, and spacious living areas with seating for everyone. Enjoy the outdoors with a short walk to AuTrain Beach or launch your boat on the nearby river.

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8600 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning

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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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Policies

Check-in

Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

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.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: $40 each

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
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 recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Au Train, Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior. Eagle Falls Adventure Golf and Alger County Fairgrounds are also worth visiting. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling, sledging and ice skating. Visit our Au Train travel guide
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AuTrain, MI

What's nearby

  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore
    30 min drive - 26.1 miles
  • Sand Point Beach
    Sand Point Beach
    31 min drive - 26.5 miles
  • Au Train Beach
    8 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Scott Falls
    2 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Northern Michigan University
    39 min drive - 40.8 miles

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
  • trails end
    8 min drive
  • Au Train Cafe
    6 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.

How much is parking at Secluded Retreat w/river access near Lake Superior Beach and Pictured Rocks?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

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

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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

9.2

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

That D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to stay with a dog and kids. It was in a great location. Clean and well stocked with anything you might need. Fenced in yard was great. We’ll definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter M.

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
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Bethany R.

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

Comfortable and Quiet

The property is dated, with hard water, but very clean and well-maintained. For the price and location, you can't beat it! Everything was well-stocked, including movie theater snacks! There's a filtered water spout at the kitchen sink for coffee, cooking and drinking. The bed was comfortable to.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Jill L.

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

Convenient

Short walking distance to store, food, ice cream and beach. Short drive to water falls and pictured rocks. Bring your own chairs for outside, only outdoor furniture is metal and no cushions. There are homes very close, but quiet and nice place to walk
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Misty S.

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

Perfect Location

This place is exactly as advertised. It was clean and had all the amenities we needed. I checked out the reviews prior to going so I knew the water had iron in it. So we just brought our own bottled water and jugs for coffee. We walked to the Au Train beach every day! And the shops with ice cream and the little market on the corner were extremely convenient! I would definitely stay here again. Thank you for the great memories! ❤️
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kerryann W.

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

Great location

Great location. So convenient to get to munising and pictured rocks. Au Train is a gem of a town. The grocery is tiny but mighty, will have anything you need. The northwoods outpost is fantastic...best pizza, great ice cream. Au Train river and beach are beautiful. We don't understand previous negative reviews about the water. This area and any other rental is going to have iron rich water. If you are sensitive to that then bring your own water to drink (which we did) otherwise we found it fine for everything else. This rental served its purpose for us...it was a comfortable respite after full days out and about. Sufficient amenities to cook a nice meal and end our day with a nice movie before bed. I would recommend you reserve the futon/pullout for people under 40. Manage your expectations appropriately and you'll have a great experience here. You'll be hard pressed to find this kind of space with 2 full baths for this price elsewhere. Enjoy it, we did!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Elizabeth W.

Liked: Check-in, communication
Disliked: Cleanliness

Okay

The location is a relatively short drive into Munising, making it a good option for those wanting to explore Pictured Rocks. The Lake Superior beach nearby is a pleasant one to spend the day at, with the Au Train river feeding into it. The house was comfortable, and is nicely surrounded by trees. However, we were disappointed by the level of cleanliness and the water situation. The water is brownish and smells metallic, and has stained things like the showers, toilets, and dishwasher. We purchased bottled water for drinking and brushing teeth. The house was relatively clean, with nicely clean sheets and towels, but our feet were black after walking around without shoes on. The toilet bowls looked as though they had not been scrubbed in a long time. We scrubbed them ourselves and just one cleaning was a big improvement! All in all, this is an affordable option for the area but lacking in some of the amenities some might be looking for in a vacation rental.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Peter W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice place...

Overall this was a nice place for our family of four, along with our dog to stay. The accommodations are pretty accurate to what is shown online. Cory gave great suggestions for places to visit and things to do that our family really enjoyed. There were a few things that weren't what we were expecting, and were somewhat disappointing. The upper bunk in one of the bedrooms is very close to the ceiling, so we needed to use the futon instead. The fireplace and dishwasher didn’t work. We had a couple of days while staying where a fire would have been welcomed. There were all kinds of spiderwebs and dead bugs in the windows, which was not very pleasant to look at each day. Finally, the water, as other reviews have stated, is a yellow/orange color and it stinks bad. Our family lives in the country, so we are used to well water. We honestly thought other reviews were from people who are accustomed to city water. We couldn't drink the water. We didn’t cook with it either. We ended up purchasing bottled water for the week because we weren't sure if the water from the house would make us sick. The house would probably benefit from a water filtration system, so the water is safe to drink and use. Overall, it is a nice place to stay, just needs clean water.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

nicole k.

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

nice stay

Great Stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexis A.

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

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa E.

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

Nice getaway

Enjoyed our stay here. Had everything we needed, the beach was right down the road and a party store was within walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021
Verified

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