Near Munising.and and Snowmobile trails

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Dates

December 2024

January 2025

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

Parking available

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Au Train, MI

Shelter Bay
8 min walk
Deer Lake Roadside Park
15 min walk
Au Train Beach
8 min drive
Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
45 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

This historic log cottage on the banks of Lake Superior was originally built in the first part of the 1900’s as one of the early fishing camps of Shelter Bay. Over the years there have been numerous modern improvements, but much of the rustic charm, such as the large stone fireplace and the low ceilings and exposed rafters of the second story, remain…and the character does too. The shoreline is stones and boulders which make for lots of action and adds to the aesthetics that come from the sound of lapping waves. The site is wooded, peaceful, and private. This classic, up-north cabin has a main level with an eat-in kitchen, a spacious living room with the fireplace, an additional dining area, a ¾ bath with a low-threshold shower, and The Lake Room with two full sized futons, offering an amazing view of Lake Superior and Au Train Island. There are literally windows and views everywhere! Upstairs, facing the lake, there are two quaint bedrooms with queen sized beds and, toward the rear, an additional sleeping area with two single beds. If you’re keeping track, the place sleeps up to 10 people. Shelter Bay is conveniently located less than 30 minutes from Marquette or Munising. The cottage is situated close to the snowmobile trails and the circular drive allows for parking the truck and trailer combo for hauling your machines. Park and ride right from the cabin. High speed internet and Wi-Fi is available! This is your opportunity to experience part of history in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Arrangements for pets are available.

What’s nearby? Deer Lake is an all sports lake, has a public boat ramp and is just down the road. The Brownstone Inn is a great place to eat and is 3 miles away. The public boat ramp to Lake Superior is less than 3 miles from the cottage. Au Train is only 7 miles away and offers food, party supplies, gas, and canoeing on the Au Train River. Au Train Lake is another all sports lake in the area with a public launch site. Grand Island National Recreation Area and Pictured Rocks are close-by.

During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Hiawatha National Forest. The cottage offers a kitchen and a fireplace.

The cottage offers a kitchen, a fireplace and a living room
Steps from Hiawatha National Forest and Lake Superior

Near Munising.and and Snowmobile trails offers its guests barbecue grills. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Au Train cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

tammy copeman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

Beach loungers
Beach towels

Ski

Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

Parking on site

Kitchen

Blender
Coffee grinder
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

Books
Games
Smart TV

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Firepit
Outdoor furniture

Comfort

Heating

Pets

Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
3 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

Smoke-free property

Location highlights

On a lake
On the waterfront

Things to do

Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Kayaking nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Windsurfing 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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 25

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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 3 pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

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

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

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

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Lake Superior Cottage

Lake Superior Cottage Cottage

Lake Superior Cottage Au Train

Lake Superior Cottage Cottage Au Train

Near Munising.and and Snowmobile trails Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jessamyn C.

4 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful Unique Cabin with Gorgeous Views!

We enjoyed our fall getaway at this cabin! Beautiful views of Lake Superior from all over the property. Location was perfect - we explored Marquette, Pictured Rocks, and went on a few good hikes. The cabin is rustic but appointed well, cozy, and very clean. Bonus: we had big waves and were able to see the northern lights during our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cindy K.

2 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The epitome of a yooper camp. Waves incredible!

Loved this camp! Rustic yet very clean. My husband was occupied with the fire most of the time, by choice. I use a walker, so couldn't get to the bedrooms upstairs, but we slept on one of the futons in the lake room, and slept to the sound of the waves. Incredible. And the view phenomenal. If you're looking for a cozy camp, this is your place.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Don W.

24 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location and clean

All good. Very clean and great location. Upstairs is a little tricky to navigate, but after a few times figured it out.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keri V., Detroit, MI

7 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

The best views of Lake Superior

The cabin is definitely old, but it was very clean. It has all the modern amenities that you would need. The furnace cranked warm air, the fireplace was great to use and the hot water was hot, be aware that it is well water if your not use to it you may not like it. We brought our Clearly Filtered water pitcher with us and it still smelled like well water so bring plenty of bottled water with you. The floors are not flat and are very very creaky. The staircase upstairs is very tight, low ceiling and steep. I'm only 5 foot so I didn't have an issue ducking under the roof to get the other side of the upstairs, my husband bumped his head a few times. We didn't get in until late and the cabin was hard to find in the dark. The sunrise in the morning was beautiful on the lake. Kitchen is stocked with everything you would need. We visited all of the waterfalls, Miners Falls was my favorite waterfall and trail to walk, Miners Castle trail, took the Pictured Rocks cruise (highly recommend), drove to Manistique for the day, went to Whitefish Point on the way up. Ate at Roam Inn, carryout at Border grill. Stayed in October and some of the places and restaurants were closed for the season or had different hours, so be aware of that. Over all we had a great stay in the U.P. the hosts were also great

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

30 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

A fantastic lake cabin

We loved that place so much, it was hard to leave. We don't even have words to describe how charming and comfortable it is, the spacious living spaces, the inviting vintage kitchen, the ever changing views/sounds of the lake, the sunrises in the porch room...If like us you like the lake, this is it! Thank you Thomas and Tammy for sharing your little piece of heaven with us.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine W.

6 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Superior Cabin

We had a great time! The cabin is in a great location with beautiful views of Lake Superior. We will definitely be back!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Catherine U.

25 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Girls Weekend

We booked a last minute weekend on Superior, the accommodations and the location were perfect for our group ( might be a difficult place for seniors who are not mobile, navigating loft upstairs). Picturesque views right on the shore of Lake Superior, everything was provided: wood for a crackling fire and everything we needed to cook steaks on the grill.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

21 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

I am so glad we stayed here. It was a wonderful family trip with the perks of a great view! The hosts were outstanding and extremely accommodating. They went above and beyond with great communication. Thank you very much!

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

24 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin on the lake

This Was our third year Coming here and and as are previous visits, this one did not disappoint! Great host and perfect cabin on the Lake I We will most definitely be back

Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kristin Z.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Getaway

It was a wonderful vacation and we enjoyed being able to stay in this lovely cabin! Thank you for sharing your cabin home!

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer H., Lansing

8 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin

Its an updated rustic cabin. It was just my husband and myself, so perfect size for us. Its super clean! For as old as the cabin is....we didnt see one spider! The upstairs bedrooms are a challenge, so beware its a Tight staircase and you need to duck around a chimney to get to the 2 bedrooms with the bigger beds. We chose to stay downstairs, and with just 2 of us that worked out fine. The cabin is right on the lake... it has some huge rocks to get down to the water... if you dont want to scale down the rocks theres a roadside park just up the street with a huge sandy beach, like a 5 min drive. We saw several bald eagles that flew super close to the windows. The sounds of the water are amazing and theres so many windows you will never have a bad view. We would definantly stay here again. It was super close to trails, towns and a great home base while we did a fall color tour and picture rocks. The hosts were very responsive and i got instant replys!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry W.

6 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Lakeside Retreat

Absolutely fantastic location on Lake Superior. In fact, you could not get a cabin closer to the water without being in the lake! Lovely views with gorgeous sunrises and lapping waves to lull us to sleep in the evenings. Loved the rustic cabin vibe with all its woodsy charm, including the working fireplace and outdoor fire pit. Thomas even provided the wood, kindling, and paper to make our fires happen with ease. When not enjoying the camp life, we were super close to Musining and the Pictured Rocks National Seashore. Great stay, exactly as advertised!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cameron H.

28 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Anniversary trip

The property is directly on Lake Superior. The views and sounds are amazing. The cabin was fully stocked with everything we needed. The screened in porch is where we spent most of our time. Thomas was a great host and always responded quickly if we needed anything.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

7 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing U.P.

This was my second time staying at this cabin and it just keeps getting better. Love the location, love the aesthetics, love the lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melissa K.

24 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Ideal Location and Accommodations

The property was larger than expected, incredibly clean, and well stocked. Waking up to the sunrises and listening to the waves was the perfect start to each day. Great location midway between Munising and Marquette. Can visit many waterfalls, see lots of wildlife, fish, swim, grab a bite at a local restaurant, or cook at the cottage. We ended many evenings with a campfire. We had no problems climbing down the rocks to the water to rock hunt, fish, and swim. Highly recommend!

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Misty B.

29 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful view

The view is incredible. The house is charming and rustic. Initially we were nervous about the hallway that requires you to duck to get to the bedrooms, but the view and the waves lulling us to sleep made it worth it.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erik A.

28 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Spot on Lake Superior

I rented the property with my wife, sister, and our dogs. As others have mentioned, the property was insanely clean. The enclosed porch that was added on was amazing and the star of the show. The rest of the house is an older cabin, so it has some wear. The attic has been converted to the bedrooms and are challenging to get up to for anyone that's tall. I also don't think it would have been a good fit for my older parents. You need to walk around the chimney, which is directly in the middle of the path to the bedrooms. Overall it's a great place that is impeccably clean with great views of the water. It's perfectly located between Marquette and Munising. If you're visiting the Pictured Rocks you can't do better!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Grzegorz M.

24 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Vacation

Love the cottage great location, great view. Rustic but very clean and fully stocked.

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janis M.

9 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing view and sounds of Lake Superior!

My girlfriend and I needed a place to relax after some stressful events in our lives, and this property did not disappoint. The location was perfect to enjoy the picturesque Pictured Rocks in Munising towards the east and Marquette to the west. We were there during mosquito season, but the mosquitos stayed on the other side of the windows/screens in the all weather porch overlooking Lake Superior allowing us to enjoy the sights and sounds of the Lake Superior waves crashing on the rocky shore. The cottage was very clean, and the kitchen was stocked with everything we needed for some simple meals. Please be aware that anyone with any sort of disability where they cannot bend under some incredibly low hanging rafters will not be able to use the bedrooms upstairs.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Heather D.

13 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Property

It was wonderful being in the woods so close to Lake Superior. The cabin was clean and it was relaxing to be there.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason M.

28 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great cabin on the lake

Everything was perfect! This was our 2nd trip and we will be back again

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vince K.

23 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Great little place on Lake Superior

Great place for peace and quiet directly on Lake Superior. Although the cabin is quite old, it maintains its charm and is well kept, probably the cleanest VRBO we've ever stayed in. Kudos to whoever cleans this place. We trecked to eben ice caves, visited pictured rocks, Munising, and Marquette, and overall had a great time! Highly recommend!

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen F.

8 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

The Perfect Hideaway

Beautiful, wooded property just feet from Lake Superior. The cottage was a great home-away-from-home and the perfect base of operations for visiting Marquette, Munising, and Grand Marais. The Kewadin and Ojibwa casinos are both pretty close and are good for burning up time if the weather turns or you’re visiting at a time when it gets dark earlier (Ojibwa has great food!). Can’t wait to go back!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Abbey L.

5 Oct 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Picture Perfect

My now husband and I stayed here as we were getting married at Pictured Rocks and we stayed the week prior. I can't express enough how dreamy this cabin is; waking with the sunrise to view out the bedroom windows over the lake, the quiet of the woods, and the sunroom to watch the sunset are only cherries on top. We have discussed wanting to come back for every anniversary! Our dogs loved the quiet and all of the new sniffs they had outside. I swear I saw Bigfoot, one day too. The stars are incredible to look at every night, and we saw details in stars we've never seen before. Owners are over accommodating and friendly. Overall, the cabin broke our scale and is above a 10/10.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sabrina W.

29 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness

Our vacation stay in Au Train

Our vacation in Au Train, Wonderful stay, views, and beautiful sunrises. Checked all are boxes. Loved the all season room it was our favorite. Thomas was an amazing host. The weather and closeness to Munising and Marquette was perfect. Loved watching the fishing boats going out in Shelter Bay.

Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2022