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All Aboard!

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Bathroom
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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
  • Peninsula Beach
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Deer Lake
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪61 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. 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

  • Peninsula Beach - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deer Lake - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 13 min drive - 12.7 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 15 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Eagle's Nest - ‬16 min drive

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

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
Rating 10 - Excellent. 54 out of 61 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 61 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 61 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 61 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Jenna E.

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

Cute

Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

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

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

Jon W.

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

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

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

Hannah R., Terrace Park, Oh, USA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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