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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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AuTrain, Michigan
  • Scott Falls
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Grand Island
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Munising Falls
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only · Jetted bathtub

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Lakefront, Near Trail, Kayaks Onsite, Fire-pit

Forest Lake House is a beautiful, spacious home on AuTrain Lake. The home is complete with a full kitchen, two living spaces with Roku TV, 2 full bathrooms (one on each floor), a queen bed located upstairs and a queen and 4 twins located downstairs (1 bunkbed, 1 trundle). There is a pull-out sofa upstairs for guest use as well. Grill out your favorite foods and enjoy the relaxing woodland venue from the multi-level deck facing the lake. Only 10 minutes from the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore and Lake Superior sandy beaches. Less than a mile to the Snowmobile and ATV trail. Enjoy Au Train Lake and the Au Train River just minutes away for swimming, boating an kayaking. Home is located on the south end of AuTrain Lake with beautiful views and fishing off the dock. Kayak and row Public Boat Launch available just down the road.  (Shallow access to property from lake, dock parking is unknown due to water level fluctuations in the channel access to home. 

***There is a doorbell camera mounted at the entryway outside.

***Door code will be released the day of check-in for security purposes.

***If you are booking through Airbnb or VRBO you will receive a separate contract from Pictured Rocks Vacation Rentals. In order to receive check-in information you will be required to sign this.

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Pictured Rocks Real Estate
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Free WiFi
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Important information

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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

About the area

Au Train

Located in Au Train, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Lake Superior and Hiawatha National Forest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Alger County Fairgrounds and Eagle Falls Adventure Golf. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and hunting.
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AuTrain, Michigan

What's nearby

  • Au Train Beach - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
  • Scott Falls - 7 min drive - 8.2 km
  • Grand Island - 20 min drive - 24.6 km
  • Munising Falls - 24 min drive - 27.9 km
  • Pictured Rocks Golf Club - 27 min drive - 30.4 km

Getting around

  • Marquette, MI (MQT-Sawyer Intl.) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Village Pub - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪New Moon Tavern - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Brownstone Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Au Train Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Zaf's Party Store - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront, Near Trail, Kayaks Onsite, Fire-pit pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront, Near Trail, Kayaks Onsite, Fire-pit?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront, Near Trail, Kayaks Onsite, Fire-pit?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront, Near Trail, Kayaks Onsite, Fire-pit located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is steps from Hiawatha National Forest and within 6 mi (10 km) of Au Train Beach and Lake Superior. Scott Falls and Alger County Fairgrounds are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 55 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Todd T.

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

Snowmobile trip

Wonderful house and location to trail .3 miles away. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michael K.

Nice house with a great view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stayed at the Forest Lake House on a snowmobiling trip. The driveway had enough room for a couple of trucks and a long trailer. The house was compact but had everything that we needed. The view from the living area was beautiful and the second living area in the basement provided plenty of space to relax. It looks like this would be a great place in the summer too as it has multiple decks that make their way down to the river. This property had very easy access to the snowmobile trails via the side of the road for 0.4 miles to trail 8.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

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

Wonderful for a Family

We enjoyed our visit to Au Train, and this house was really perfect for our family size (2 adults, 3 kids 9, 6, and 2 1/2). It was very clean and spacious. We didn't use the firepit, but my kids tried kayaks for the first time, which they loved. The lake isn't really ideal for swimming (weeds/muck), but perfect for fishing or kayaking. The house is a bit close to the busy road, so that's my one caution for families with young children. The house is pretty toddler-proof though :) AuTrain is just 5 minutes down the road, and has a great pizza place, along with a small conveniece store. Munising is nice and close for groceries or food too. I highly recommend checking out the waterfalls in this area. AuTrain Falls is right down the road, and Wagner Falls is maybe 10 minutes away. The one quirk was a noisy doorbell unit in the hallway, but it didn't bother me, though it could be a little annoying for some. I would absolutely return to this house!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
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6/10 Okay

debra r.

rental

Rating Details: The property manager was somewhat unhelpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: house was very clean ! A few issues tho. Large spider nest in the kayak, unaware until out on the water. Pots and pans were worn out, no finish on the bottom. Steps to the lake covered in green mold and slippery, causing a fall down 10 steps! Need to be scrubbed. Volume does not work on the bedroom TV upstairs. No emergency numbers for needs after hours. Toilet in the upstairs bathroom slow to flush. Cornhole board broken. Able to play by propping it up tho. No info about supplies in the garage as part of our stay, just had to sort out what was available.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim S.

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

quiet & relaxing

neighborhood was very quiet & relaxing, property is right on small lake and not far from lake superior and 2 small convenience stores
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Fnu S.

Great spot for escaping into nature

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Had a lovely time with my family! We enjoyed the kayak and fishing. Made a great BBQ and enjoyed the day around the camp fire!

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

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

UP trip 5/18 to 5/24/24

We all loved the house. It was very clean and the beds and furniture were comfortable. The location was very nice and private. We had a lake directly in our back yard and enjoyed the firepit in the evenings and the kayaks. It was a small branch off of the larger Au Train lake but an easy row to the bigger lake and very safe. It was so peaceful to sit on the dock and hear the birds and frogs sing while fishing. We had some nice hikes. Particularly liked Chapel Falls and Chapel Beach hike. It was beautiful. We took the Pictured Rocks Cruise tour and we visited Marquette Maritime museum and lighthouse. The Delft theatre was a great delicious restaurant in Marquette. We also took a day trip to Mackinac Island which was a 2.25 hr drive away. That was so fun. There was a lot of driving but everything was within about a half hr to 40 min drive away at most. We did a lot of walking. We also spent a day at home chilling. There was wifi and roku tv and some games. There is a little grocery right up the street, Au Train grocery and they had most of what we needed. We only did one initial grocery trip to Munising. On the last day we drove up to Ipsheming and toured the iron mine. That was fun too. There were a few things that didnt open until Memorial Day like the glassbottom boat tours of shipwrecks, so missed that one, but the maritime museum was really great too. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irvine, NA

Need more knowledge

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I would like to talk with the woman that I’ve worked with for our stay
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8/10 Good

Amanda K.

Lake view

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This house wasn’t our first choice, but we were moved here after a maintenance issue at the first house. We realize sometimes these things happen and they were very apologetic and gave us a partial refund which we felt was a generous amount. It was nice this house has 2 bathrooms and the view in the back was really nice and peaceful. There are lots of birds to watch. We wished we had brought binoculars to see the birds on the lake better. We had chilly weather, but the outdoor area would be nice to use if it was warmer. We didn’t need the third bedroom, but noticed it didn’t have a window. They did add a fire extinguisher for safety. The kitchen was small but adequate. It was very clean.
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10/10 Excellent

Mary Lou K.

Weekend getaway.

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Comfortable, cozy accommodations for two active couples. Great location to come home to after hiking and sightseeing in and around Munising. Beautiful wooded views of the lake, where we saw a coyote, 2 eagles, and deer. We would love to come back!

8/10 Good

SAlly B.

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

Waterfalls

Excellent area for viewing waterfalls and hiking. Valley spur is nearby for snowshoeing and cross country skiing. Snowmobile Trails are really close. Good times with the entire family.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

robert h.

Snowmobiling

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Pictured Rocks went over & above to set us up to another place when the first one did not quite suite us. The Lake Front house was amazing & perfect for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Clean & Nice Vacation House

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The rental was nice & clean. Had all appliances and a grill. We like the kayaking; had access to a larger lake and a canal.
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10/10 Excellent

Jenae C., Berkley, MI

Forest lake house

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: This is the nicest cottage we have booked in a long time. Very clean, nice linens, comfortable beds, close to everything we wanted to do. We will rent again for sure!
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2/10 Terrible

Peggy H., Jackson USA

Outside us the best part

Rating Details: The property manager was adequately helpful. The vacation rental was very dirty. I was happy with the location. I was very dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Outside,fishing and enjoying a fire, yes, the most enjoyable part. Inside was very disappointing. Drab, dirty, old and in a serious need of replacement of the throw pillows, either clean up the filthy couch in the basement, or send it to Goodwill. Kitchen is already dark and dreary looking, so the greasy stove and the poor attempt at cleaning the refrigerator and the drawers and cabinets inside appeared to be someone who is not concerned with pride of ownership. Those throw pillows and the 2 chairs upstairs, nasty. When did cleaning, like washing pillows or throwing them out become out of style? That sad excuse for a "bed" and a bedroom, I am speechless aa to why you think it's appropriate to even say it's a bedroom. Next to the furnace, really?? ThT bunk room, no.... the bathrooms, ugh. The whole vibe of the inside tells me the owners, etc are looking to earn some extra money, this is NOT the way to do it!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Beth B.

What a wonderful time!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: I rented the house for a girl trip with my sisters and my best friend! There were 6 of us, we had a such a great time! The house was just perfect. Very comfortable and plenty of room. Everyone had their own bed, and the two full baths were so nice. Also a nice kitchen for some light cooking. The house was super clean and cozy. We loved the view of the lake, absolutely beautiful! And a very good location for our daily adventures. I would definitely recommend this place, and hope to get to come back some day!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

A guest from Irvine, NA

Superior People

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Absolutely wonderful place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Chris P., Scott

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

Great snowmobiling location.

House was very clean. Plenty of beds, although the north set of bunkbeds is very wobbly. Nice hot showers, upstairs shower valve=hot & cold is backwards, but worked ok. Located less than 1/4 mile from snowmobile trail #8.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

David U.

Between the snow

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We arrived after a snowstorm to sled. It got warm in the conditions were poor. It's no 10 inches the day before we left. Next year I'm just going to stay longer to assure good sledding conditions. We had a great time
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2022

6/10 Okay

Mike b.

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

Nice property, needs work

Nice home , there are many things that need to be addressed by the property owner.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Angela T.

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

Long awaited reunion getaway

We had a much awaited reunion vacation with my family and the vacation home was the perfect venue. Though the non stop rains during our stay did restrict some of our outdoor activities, we had a good time bonding and spending special moments together indoors. This vacation stay was so memorable and will be etched in our memories forever. Next time we plan to use the kayaks and canoes they provide :). Also the backyard is just breathtaking.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Staton R.

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

Waterfall Haven

We made the trip to the U.P. primarily to visit the many waterfalls in the area. Nice, pleasant place for that. Nice decks with views of Au Train Lake.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Renee K.

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

Exploring the UP

Property was centrally located to many sightseeing adventures & cities near by.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Diana F.

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

Plenty of room for us .very clean and great views

Grey
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gisela F.

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

Great stay!

Nice appartment at a great location. We loved the firepit and the kayaks.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

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