Au Train Island View Lodge: Cozy Spring Stay

20 minutes to Pictured Rocks! Open Year-Round! The space There is nothing like waking up on a relaxing morning, grabbing a cup of coffee and looking out onto Lake Superior from your 97 ft. deck. The view is, without hesitation, refreshing and tranquil. Come and enjoy this 4- bedroom, 4-bathroom, entertaining home, which sleeps up to 15 guests comfortably. With a spacious loft area for the kids to play in, and 2 acres for the teens to explore, you can sit back and enjoy the bald eagles flying overhead and the sounds of the water splashing about. Guest access Freshwater Vacation Rentals will email your arrival/departure instructions with door/lock box code. You will let yourselves in and out. The house is yours during your stay, enjoy and relax. Other things to note Au Train Island View Lodge Sleeps 11-15 On Lake Superior Sand-stone beach area **Please inquire if you are only interested in renting half of the lodge. This option is only available in the winter months! Frequently Asked Questions: A/c: There is no air conditioning in this home; however, ceiling and box fans are located throughout the home in the great rooms, lofts, and bedrooms to keep you cool at night ATVs: YES! There is plenty of parking on-site and trails right across the street Beach/Swimming: There is a sand-stone shoreline, which can be slippery at times (when wet). The private beach is approximately 50 ft. long. The Au Train Public Beach is about a mile up the shoreline. Boat Launch: Boat launches can be found in Au Train less than 5 miles away from the home or in Munising, which is only 8 miles away! Cable/Satellite TVs: There are 2 TVs, one in each great room, both equipped with a satellite receiver. Cell phone service: Depending on carrier. Verizon=great and AT&T=zero. There is a land-line on the property for guests to use. The strong WiFi presence should help in making phone calls from your mobile. Fire Pit: Yes! Be sure to bring your own wood for a cozy evening by the fire. Fireplace: 1 propane and 1 wood burning. Please bring your own firewood Grill: Propane Grill. Propane will be provided. Handicap Accessible: Yes! There are just a few small steps upon entry into Lodge. Hunting: We are sorry, there is NO Hunting allowed Internet: Free Wi-Fi for guests to use. It works quite well! Linens: Yes, we provide you with basic bedding, sheets and linens. Pets: Dogs are welcome! (2 MAX) Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we’ll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. Privacy: You can see 2 other homes; however, they are pretty distant. Trees line the property to help enhance privacy. Snowmobiles: YES! Please bring them and enjoy nearby trails. You can ride right from the property Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels Washer and Dryer: Not on-site. There is a laundry-mat in Munising about 11 miles away. Water: Being conservative with water and conscientious of its use lays the groundwork for a great experience at the Au Train Island View Lodge. Although the Lodge sleeps up to 15 people comfortably, there is only ONE standard, 40 gallon hot water tank. Ideally, you will need to spread out your showers. This is not a hotel. It is an older home. In our experience, some groups have found the amount of hot water needed to be satisfactory. Other groups have felt like they are always running out of hot water and waiting for the tank to reheat, especially when running the dishwasher and all 3 showers at the same time. Winter Activities: * Snowmobiling Distance: Direct access (near Au Train Snowmobile Trails and Hiawatha National Forest). * Cross-Country Skiing Distance: 10-15 miles (trails in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore). * Ice Fishing Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes like Au Train Lake and Munising Bay). * Downhill Skiing Distance: 30-35 miles to Munisng Ski Resort or Pictured Rocks Cross Country Ski Area. * Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing Distance: 5-10 miles (nearby trails in Hiawatha National Forest). Wood: Guests need to purchase their own wood for the indoor fireplace. PLEASE NOTE: Since this beautiful home is along the Lake Superior shoreline, the lake effect snow can often be intense. Approximately 2-4 times/year, the main highway, MI-28 is closed by the Michigan State Police due to the overwhelming snowfall. When the Michigan State Police (Negaunee Post No. 81) close the road (sometimes just for a few hours, other times overnight) there is a $100 ticket penalty if you drive around the barriers. Please do not drive around the barriers, regardless of what locals may say at the gas station. In those circumstances, our snow plow driver cannot get to the side street or driveway leading to the Au Train Island View Lodge. Therefore, you will still be stuck about 0.5 of a mile from the home itself, once you get to the turn onto Sunset Road. We will let you know the moment we get a report the road is closed. Please use extra caution when driving in the winter. Scenario 1: IF the road is closed the day of your arrival, we will refund your rate for that one night . You will also be eligible to cancel the remainder of your stay without penalty, yet you must have the funds for any and all hotel fees. When processing a refund on a credit card, while we may apply the credit immediately, the bank often takes a couple days for the credit to appear on your account. Scenario 2: IF M-28 (the main road) is closed at your 10a departure, on the last day of your stay, you will NOT be charged for the additional night rate. Just stay cozy and enjoy the bonus time together!