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All Aboard!

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Dining
Fridge, microwave, toaster, blender
Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Outdoor Space
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

All Aboard!

This unique property is waiting for you to "ride" into days past, and have a great time in downtown Boyne City. You will be staying in a real caboose railcar that has been modified to offer all the comforts of home. With 2 sets of twin bunks you will be all set to let your adventure begin and have company with you! The property is just 2 blocks to downtown Boyne, and 3 blocks to the fabulous Avalanche Preserve for hiking, biking, skiing, sledding, ice skating, bird watching, and the best views overlooking Boyne and Lake Charlevoix you will find! You will have an outside firepit and grilling area all to yourself, and if you wish, the city beach is just 3 blocks down the hill for a beautiful summer dip in the crystal clear lake! All aboard!

Property manager

Marty Moody, Associate Broker, Lynda's Real Estate Service

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In the city center

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
1 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite 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
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

Property is also known as

All Aboard! Boyne City
All Aboard! Private vacation home
All Aboard! Private vacation home Boyne City

About the neighborhood

Map
Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Peninsula Beach - 7 min walk
  • Deer Lake - 6 min drive
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 13 min drive
  • Boyne Mountain - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is All Aboard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at All Aboard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All Aboard!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is All Aboard! located?

Located in the heart of Boyne City, this vacation home is within a 10-minute walk of Peninsula Beach and Lake Charlevoix. Young State Park and Danton Family Nature Preserve are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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All Aboard! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 51 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 51 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 51 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 51 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Chanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Cute, great location. Worked well for our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very fun and unique property.
We loved our time in the caboose!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Place!
This was a very cool experience. The Caboose was converted beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Trisha G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique stay
Overall, we thought the train car was a unique experience and the kids loved it. It was restored nicely and is in an excellent location very close to town. I read the reviews and brought a large trash bag and that was helpful all that we needed. There was a small seating area that was added after the pictures. That was a nice addition.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caboose 👍
We loved the uniqueness of the caboose! Everything was just perfect! It's very convenient and walking distance to town!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It is a restored railroad caboose how cool is that The people were nice 👍 World Class
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay, great location!
This was such a cute place to stay! The location was within walking distance of the downtown area, farmer's market, ice cream, etc. Nice side yard with room to play catch with the kids, firepit to use, etc. Just as described. Quiet location too, which was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute Caboose
We loved the opportunity to stay in this caboose! It had everything we needed for a pleasant stay in this historical caboose. It is small - and don't plan to cook any meals - but there are many wonderful restaurants in walking distance. It is a wonderful place to stay to enjoy all that Boyne City has to offer in the summer, including a nearby beach.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julian M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What fun!
We had great fun staying in the caboose! It was very clean and offered lots of interest for us all. Great to see the restoration and renovation to make the most of the space. Very comfortable. Great location a short walk to downtown and the water.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Kari T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun weekend!
The train was such a fun experience. Our six year old son was in awe and honestly so were my husband and I! It was so well done. The location was nice to be able to walk downtown for dinner. We went to the beach and enjoy the sunset. Only complaint is there was hardly any toilet paper and no Wi-Fi at the caboose.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cozy Getaway
What a great space to enjoy! We chose to stay here for our daughter's birthday trip. It is cozy but more spacious than expected. We enjoyed games, a bonfire with s'mores, and exploring town. Top bunks have rails so our girls were able to sleep "in the cool beds!". Thank you for sharing your property with us!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All Aboard!
Interesting property that you'll talk about for years. Had all the amenities promised and was a comfortable respite from a crazy 4th of July weekend in Boyne City. Beds were comfortable despite being a little skinny; kitchen had just enough to be functional without taking up all the space. Check in and out was easy and the owners were accessible for the few questions we had.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim L., Columbus Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Town
The beds were comfy. The caboose is simple, cozy and clean. Staying in the caboose is like glamping! We enjoyed the small town of Boyne City. It has some nice restaurants, shops, ice cream shops. Easy walk into town from caboose. We rented a pontoon one day and went out on Lake Charlevoix. We visited near by Petoskey, Harbor Springs and Charlevoix. So many things to do and see in the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful vacation with granddaughter
What a unique experience staying in your caboose. Our granddaughter loved it. Our questions were answered in a timely fashion. The location was great to so many attractions. The recommendations to restaurants was very helpful. The only suggestions we had were maybe a tankless hot water heater which would provide longer amounts of hot water and uses less energy. Also maybe more ergonomic seating for after a long day of sight seeing. We truly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Caboose Cabin
My wife, dog, and I thoroughly enjoyed our time. The caboose is a wonderfully unique venue in which to stay and take in the beautiful Boyne region. It is a pleasant walk to downtown Boyne and Peninsula Beach, taking just a few minutes. Storefronts and restaurants abound. The caboose is nicely restored. The owners dud a great job designing the interior layout, using equal space for sleeping, dining, and restroom spaces. When you realize it was constructed in 1888, your stay in the caboose becomes a step back on time! We'll be back.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Family time!
We love Boyne City and were looking for somewhere we could stay with our dog. There are such limited places. The Caboose was such a unique place to stay, so fun, and it has a huge yard to walk in the morning, and a fun fire pit. I highly recommend this property. We had 4 adults, (parents and 2 adult children) It was a little tight but we weren't in there much so it was fine. Very clean and neat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Will choo-choose again!
Before we moved to Michigan, we stayed in a converted caboose in Virginia with our then 3 year old and he loved it, so we jumped at the chance to do it again with both our boys (ages 6 and 22 mos). The kids thought it was just the coolest thing, and we were very impressed with the renovations. The caboose is cozy, but there’s a good amount of storage space hidden around and the host did a great job stocking the caboose with the necessities plus extras (games, puzzles). A few other reviews brought up the small hot water tank, but that wasn’t a big deal for us. We heated up some water in the microwave to add to the boys’ bath. I did bring black out curtains to hang around the lower bunks and sound machines to help the boys sleep and provide a little privacy at night. In addition to loving the uniqueness of the room, we couldn’t have asked for a better location to explore Boyne City. Quick walk to downtown and over to the marina and farmers market. Will definitely stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Douglas T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Unique setting in Boyne City
Great stay in this unique setting, walking distance to downtown, and avalanche park. The vintage train car has a bunk setup, which worked fine for our average sized family of four. Portable AC unit worked very well for our stay. Host Marty was very flexible in allowing us to reschedule due to a late illness, which we really appreciated! Marty also provided some helpful info about the area. Boyne City had much more than we expected, initially intended as a base for visits to Charlevoix, but we all preferred Boyne...with a lot to do, and great places to eat...especially GILDAS, which we had every morning for delicious crepes and pastries...don't miss it! The only opportunities for improvement was the short supply of hot water for showers, and we couldn't get the hand held shower to work.. wouldn't divert completely from spigot. And the door wouldn't close fully unless you deadbolted it...neither a huge deal, but could make the great setting and stay even better!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This place is set up so cute. Wish I would have taken more pics before we had all of our stuff spread out everywhere! The bunk beds were fun and surprisingly comfy! Roomier than expected but a little bit nicer couch or chair to sit in after a long busy day would have been nice. The fire pit area is awesome and we had enough wood for fires for days!!! Love the board games and Boxcar children books! Only two things as a few others mentioned: bathroom is clean and roomy and didn’t mind the short showers but very difficult to wash long hair while having to hold the shower head. There was no garbage can outside as mentioned and we had to go to the store to buy garbage bags since the one tiny wastebasket would not do us much good for 5 days! Otherwise very cute and a fun experience! Wish we had discovered when my kids were smaller but even as teenagers they thought it was cool (well, as cool as teenagers can be expected to think!)
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay J., Okemos, MI USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fun stay
We had a lot of fun staying in the caboose. It is very small but cozy with cute decor. Little kitchenette area (dorm sized fridge and microwave), cute claw foot tub with a hand sprayer and small but comfortable bunks. I mentioned to my husband that it did feel like glamping. We stayed with our two kids (ages 9 & 11). There are no rails on the top bunks and the kids were nervous they’d fall out so my husband and I slept up top, which was fine for us (we actually preferred it with the windows and lots of headroom) but just a heads up for anyone else planning to stay. The mattresses were extremely comfortable. Nice fire pit area with chairs and wood provided, though we didn’t end up using it because we were too busy exploring the area. The location is perfect - on the Main Street into town but on the end in a quiet neighborhood. Walking distance to town, the marina, park and public beach. We felt extremely safe walking around and barely used our car while we were there. Gilda’s Bakery has wonderful pastries, especially recommend the cinnamon rolls. Also recommend Avalanche Preserve which is walking distance in the opposite direction of town. We hiked the trails in the afternoon and then went back in the evening to watch the sunset from the scenic overlook. Thanks for a fun stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Curtis K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cool
It was a cool experience to stay in the train, the only thing I would change is the shower, small hot water tank so what they call a Navy shower lol (get wet shut water off soap up and then turn water back on to rinse) but I would definitely recommend staying with this host!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a gem!
We had a great time staying in the caboose for two nights! The photos look exactly like it does in person. If you rent, just think of it like sleeping in a camper, and bring supplies accordingly. There is one roll of toilet paper provided, and you'll need to bring trash bags, paper towels, etc. The space heater worked well to keep us warm on those 30 degree nights. We took it into the bathroom when having our "Navy showers". There is a laundromat 6 minutes away by car, and the Marathon station close by has fire wood and s'mores kits. Groceries and all modern conveniences are close as well as the cute downtown area. Don't forget to go see the SkyBridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meshi I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
So fun we came back!
We had such a great time visiting Boyne City and staying at the Red Caboose a couple of years ago, I decided to book us for Labor Day weekend this year for a last summer Hurrah! So glad we did. We really enjoy summertime in Boyne City and surrounding area. The Caboose is great fun, well kept, has all we need for the long weekend. Looking forward to returning for a third trip!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Love the caboose.
This is a great small property. Good location, with an easy walk to town. This was our second visit and we are planning on coming back.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024