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All Aboard!

Holiday home in Boyne City with kitchen

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Bathroom
Exterior
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Peninsula Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Deer Lake
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

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!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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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

Boyne City

Located in Boyne City, this holiday home is in the city centre and near the beach. Boyne Mountain and Ye Nyne Olde Holles Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Castle Farms. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Lavender Hill Farm.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Peninsula Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deer Lake - 5 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 8 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 10 min drive - 12.7 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 13 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Little Caesars Pizza - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬17 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 23 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at All Aboard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at All Aboard!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is All Aboard! located?

Located in the heart of Boyne City, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area, Peninsula Beach and Lake Charlevoix. Old City Park and Boyne Heritage Center are also within 15 minutes.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 56 out of 63 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 63 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 63 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 63 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rhea M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Such a fun little place to stay! The location was perfect. We had a great weekend. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our grandkids loved the magic of staying in a train caboose. Thanks for helping make some lasting memories.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carrie C.

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

Perfect

We absolutely loved the caboose!!! Perfect location. So cozy!!! Absolutely recommend and will be back. Walking distance to town and the beach.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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

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

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

Shelly W.

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

Fun Place

Quiet. Great location. Nicely done inside. Bunk beds are sturdy but a bit narrow for an adult. Claw foot tub is lovely. Lock box convenient. A fun experience overall.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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.

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

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

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

Valarie D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We enjoyed staying here and will return. It was clean and tidy. Location to down town was amazing. We highly recommend staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed here with my kids for a long weekend. Definitely a unique stay. Very clean, nicely decorated, in a great location!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Grace R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved our stay at the Caboose!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jon P.

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

Great place to stay!

Nice quiet location. Pet friendly. Easy walk to town and the waterfront. Inside was clean and comfortable. I've always wanted a caboose since I was a kid so this stay was special.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Fun property in prime location. Ideal for families or a private getaway. Our only real complaint was a glaring lack of hot water which isn't mentioned (that I saw) until we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
great place!!
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

jason h.

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

Caboose Life

Everything was great, we will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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

Carol W.

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

Unique Getaway!

We throughly enjoyed our stay in this unique property! Marty has down an amazing job outfitting the caboose! It is comfortable, cozy and even contains some historic railroad memorabilia. An added plus is the close proximity to the downtown area. Communication with Marty was seamless and efficient. Highly recommend if you are looking for a unique experience!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Veslav S.

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

Excellent option for visiting Boyne city.

Very nice, clean, friendly, and adventurous. Definitely would recommend for brief getaway up to four people.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

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

Perfect unique stay

The caboose was right up our alley. We drove into town and had our daughter close her eyes until we pulled up. She couldn’t believe it. Even when we got in she couldn’t believe that we were actually staying there. You are so close to town and the beach, which is why we were in town. We plan on booking again for the same time next year. It was also a huge bonus that would could bring our dog.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

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

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