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All Aboard!

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A red and white caboose with a sign reading "Boyne City Gaylord The White Road & Alpena Railroad."
A cozy cabin-style room with a dining table set for four, a kitchenette, and a window with a view of greenery.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a sink, and a small refrigerator. There is a dining area with a table set for two, and a bunk bed in the background.
A red caboose and a white building with a number 24 sign.
A compact RV interior with two bunk beds, a kitchenette, and a small dining area.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Lake Charlevoix
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Place, Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Charlevoix
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Peninsula Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪51 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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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
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

Property # 2260650vb
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. Lake Michigan and Young State Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include 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

  • Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Lake Charlevoix - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Peninsula Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Old City Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Boyne Heritage Center - 15 min walk - 1.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Mountain Igloo - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪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. 59 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The train was very clean and family friendly. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
My wife and I stayed with our son and our bulldog, and had an excellent vacation! The property and our host were amazing, and the town was as well! Very unique accommodations! We are hoping to stay there again next year for vacation, if not sooner!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

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

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jenna E.

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

Cute

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Katy B.

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

Caboose đź‘Ť

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2021
Michelle, Thank you for your nice comments! It really is a cool place to hang out for a few days, not everyone can say they've spent the night in a tricked out Caboose! Glad you enjoyed all the fun and close proximity of downtown Boyne City too! Let me know if I can ever help in the future. Sincerely, Marty
Verified review

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 đź‘Ť World Class
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

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
Verified review

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
Response from VrboOwner on 22 May 2021
Julian, So glad you guys had a great time! The Caboose really is beautifully renovated. Let me know if I can ever help in the future. Sincerely, Marty
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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

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