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Pool
Miscellaneous
Living area
Interior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Mio, MI
  • Smith Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Horseshoe Lake
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Garland
    ‪45 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Firefly Cottage

Firefly Cottage is a 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a bright cheerful artsy flair. Located in Mio on the back waters of the beautiful AuSable River. The open floor plan overlooking the water makes for a most enjoyable stay. Definitely a vacation worth remembering.

Property manager

Wendy Fuhr
Premier Host

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Air conditioning
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Steep hill to waters edge.
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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

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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Mio

Mio is home to this cottage. Fairview Hills Golf Club and Cedar Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Huron-Manistee National Forest and Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area. Boney Park and Wild Frontier Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Mio, MI

What's nearby

  • Huron National Forest Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Smith Lake - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
  • Horseshoe Lake - 17 min drive - 13.3 km
  • Garland - 45 min drive - 36.0 km
  • West Twin Lake - 49 min drive - 36.9 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mio Pizza Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Mio Saloon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Ellie's 12 Tables - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cottage located?

Situated in Mio, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Huron National Forest Visitor Center and M33 Roadside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 15 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Colleen A.

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

Firefly Cottage

This was such a cute place and the amenities included were perfect!! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Very cute cottage

Every time was perfect and Wendy is very responsive if you have any questions. They thought of everything to make your stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A.

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

Beautiful View

Beautiful cabin with a beautiful view. Place was immaculately clean and charming.. Host were friendly and left us a gift...Fishing off the dock was excellent, caught bluegill, bass and one monster carp. Conveniently located near everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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

Anniversary Getaway

The cottage was absolutely beautiful! We spent a lot of the time kayaking and fishing on the Mio Dam Pond. Close to town if needed, but also far enough way. Perfect home away from home! 10/10 recommend! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roberta D.

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

Nice cottage on Mio pond

We had a great time using the Firefly cottage on Mio pond as a base for spending a few days paddling the Au Sable river and catching up with friends. The property is nicely outfitted and we found everything we needed for our stay. Even the bird feeders were filled! We hope to return to spend some more time on the Au Sable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely place- clean, thoughtfully put together with generous extra treats as well. Beautiful views and direct river access on a lake-like section (near a dam) with use of owners kayaks. Wendy and Mike are kind and responsive hosts. We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Weekend stay

We enjoyed our stay even with rain most of the full day we were there. Host was great and property was as described. Roads to property were rough but worth it to get to the Firefly Cottage. Fishing was not great for us but likely due to weather not location. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

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

Wonderful experience

Everything about our experience with this location was wonderful. Everything was super clean, the wine and coffee bar were amazing, and the fishing and kayaking were enjoyable. Our hostess, Wendy was very friendly and when we needed assistance she was there to take care of the situation promptly. If you choose this location, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage is amazingly cozy and adorable. It is gorgeous inside with a fireplace that makes it so homey. Wendy has everything you would ever need during your stay. We loved fishing from the dock and kayaking. The location is quiet, beautiful and picturesque! Wendy is very responsive if you need anything. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Excellent cottage

This cottage was very warm and inviting with the spectacular view from the back deck and sun room to the cozy fireplace and amazingly comfortable beds. We all slept so well. Wendy was outstanding and very responsive and accommodating. We would visit again, we felt at home and the space was very roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jo V.

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

Charming Cabin!

Wendy really thought of everything! From tasty local treats to beverages on hand and bathroom necessities that went above and beyond. She even leaves games, towels, and coloring books for kiddos. Truly one of the easiest stays I’ve had and most friendly. Wendy was an amazing host and we’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

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

Fabulous!

Visited the area to take my nieces on a trip down the river and wow, what a perfect location for our needs. Beautiful scenery out the back, incredible amount of classy touches inside to make your stay memorable, very clean and well-appointed. Wendy was a wonderful host and left several goodies for us to enjoy and for the girls to play with. Completely exceeded my expectations in every way and we would stay again in a heartbeat . Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

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

Cute little Cottage

This truly was a cute little cottage and we absolutely loved all the special touches that were available to us. The Firefly cottage was adorable and so well put together. My mother in law lives local so it was a perfect place to allow our family to hang out together. The only thing I found disappointing was that we were on the lake and it really wasn’t the lake experience I thought we would have. We really couldn’t swim. I had hoped to be able to float and hang out more in the water. No where does it say that it is good swimming but I guess I just assumed since there were kayaks and a dock. We went out for the day to a beautiful beach and visited Traverse City which was about 1 1/2 hours away. In the end it all worked out. Other than that I would say this truly was a successful rental. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Rogers City, Michigan

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

Peace on the river side

As soon as you walked up the path to the cottage you felt the welcome! Wendy and Mike went over and above with their thoughtfulness and comfort for our stay. Would recommend to anyone. People with small children need to be careful of the hill to river but was explained in information before even renting so no surprise. Perfect for sister’s weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sharolyn A.

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

Warm & restful home away from home

Comfortable. Relaxing. Restful. Beautifully situated. The hosts thought of everything! We felt so well taken of. It’s like the whole house was inviting to sit, relax, take in the view, while enjoying good chat with a glass of wine (or coffee or tea …whatever your pleasure). The house provide activities and amusement for all ages. We kayaked, played games, watched movies, and enjoyed the sunset on the au sable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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