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All Aboard!

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Fridge, microwave, toaster, blender
Outdoor dining
Exterior
1 bedroom, bed sheets
Dining
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Pet friendlyPet friendlyPet friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Outdoor SpaceOutdoor SpaceOutdoor Space
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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Boyne City, MI
  • Popular LocationDeer Lake6 min drive
  • Popular LocationAvalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark9 min drive
  • Popular LocationBoyne Mountain13 min drive
  • AirportPellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)54 min drive

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10/10 Excellent

This was a very cool experience. The Caboose was converted beautifully.
Kyleen V.
Sep 16, 2023

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

  • Beach nearby

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Bedroom
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 50 lbs per pet

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)

General

  • 1 unit
  • Garden

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Exterior
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9.8 out of 10, Exceptional, (216)
The price is $225
$412 total
includes taxes & fees
Jul 1 - Jul 2
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Policies

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
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

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this vacation home is in the city center and near the beach. Lake Michigan and Young State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms.
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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

  • Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - 8 min walk
  • McDonald's - 2 min drive
  • Eagles Nest - 10 min drive
  • Forty Acres Tavern - 11 min drive
  • Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is All Aboard! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs 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 is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 42 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 42 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kyleen V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Place!
This was a very cool experience. The Caboose was converted beautifully.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Kari T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Stephanie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Renee R.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Heather

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Rob A.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Cute
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Katy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Chanda W.

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

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

Douglas T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

David W., East Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We stayed for 3 nights at this amazing location! It was our first family of 4 vacation. We brought our 3 1/2 year old and baby. It was such a fun place! My 3 1/2 year old loved staying in the train! The train is adorable and very comfortable, clean and spacious! The owners are super nice and the check in process was easy! Perfect location! We walked to downtown BC for dinner, walked to the beach and walked to hike avalanche mountain! Hope to plan our next stay soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah R., Terrace Park, Oh, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, clean property, as advertised
Fun property to stay at and one we will remember for a while. Small but clean and had everything we needed. Easy walk to downtown shops and restaurants.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jon W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great ride at the end of the train...
Very unique place, our family had a great time at the Caboose, especially the kids!! Great location within walking distance to downtown restaurants, pubs & shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alice F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time with the family!
Great location, super cute and exceeded our expectations!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Whitney D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun!
Our kids LOVED the caboose and even pretended to drive outside! Cute decorations inside and out and games to play as well. The key was a little hard to find but it was getting a little late. The tub/shower might be a little difficult for adults. Very fun!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M., McNamara

Liked: Cleanliness
Caboose and Kids
In Boyne for a family event for 3 nights. The Caboose was a big hit with my grandsons sleeping over Saturday. It's roomier than I expected, especially the bathroom. Not set up for cooking but perfect for me. A comfortable spot in a great location a couple blocks from town center.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Cindy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and cute space
Very clean and had all the basics for a great stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marnie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Shauna B.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Alana L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cute property
My kids loved the caboose.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fun stay for our family
This was the perfect place for our family on an autumn weekend getaway!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021