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All Aboard!

Vacation home perfectly located for exploring Boyne City

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

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

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

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About the neighborhood

Boyne City

City center stay.Your stay at this Boyne City vacation home places you within a 10-minute walk of Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area and Peninsula Beach. Lake Charlevoix and Old City Park are also within half a mile (1 km).
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What's nearby

  • Avalanche Preserve Recreation Area - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Lake Charlevoix - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Peninsula Beach - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Old City Park - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Boyne Heritage Center - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Pizza - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Sante - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Barrel Back Restaurant - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Walloon Watershed - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lake Street Pub - ‬6 min walk

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!

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  • Air conditioning
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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
  • One pet total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

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

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

How close is All Aboard! to the airport?

This vacation home is 35.6 mi (50-min drive) away from the Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does All Aboard! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is All Aboard! to the beach?

This vacation home is a short 7-minute walk from Peninsula Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does All Aboard! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at All Aboard!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home, but Odawa Casino (20-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at All Aboard!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at All Aboard!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does All Aboard! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does All Aboard! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is All Aboard! to downtown Boyne City?

This vacation home is 0.6 mi away from Boyne City.

All Aboard! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 69 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 69 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 69 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 69 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 👍

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
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 👍 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
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
Verified review

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
Verified review

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

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