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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning
  • Internet access
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available

Explore the area

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Mio, MI
  • Place, Au Sable River
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, M33 Roadside Park
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Huron National Forest Visitor Center
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet ¡ Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Firefly Cottage

Firefly Cottage is a 3 bedroom 1 bath home with a bright cheerful artsy flair. Located in Mio on the back waters of the beautiful AuSable River. The open floor plan overlooking the water makes for a most enjoyable stay. Definitely a vacation worth remembering.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 3–17
Steep hill to waters edge.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 2502309vb
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

Mio

Mio is home to this cottage. Fairview Hills Golf Club and Cedar Valley Golf Club are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Kirtlands Warbler Wildlife Management Area and Huron-Manistee National Forest. Boney Park and Wild Frontier Fun Park are also worth visiting.
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Mio, MI

What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 3 min drive - 1.5 km
  • M33 Roadside Park - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Huron National Forest Visitor Center - 8 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Mentor Township Hall - 9 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Smith Lake - 12 min drive - 13.8 km

Getting around

  • Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mio Pizza Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The River House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Lost Creek Sky Ranch - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Firefly Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Firefly Cottage?

As of 30 May, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Firefly Cottage on 31 May, 2026 start from S$378, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Firefly Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Firefly Cottage located?

Situated in Mio, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Huron National Forest Visitor Center and M33 Roadside Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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. 17 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jami G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay at Firefly Cottage was great! The lake view is amazing and the cottage is cute and cozy. Wendy went above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 May, 2026
Thanks for the great review Jami! So glad you enjoyed your stay at the Firefly. Looking forward to having you visit again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent home with beautiful views of the lake very comfortable with great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Colleen A.

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

Firefly Cottage

This was such a cute place and the amenities included were perfect!! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

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

Very cute cottage

Every time was perfect and Wendy is very responsive if you have any questions. They thought of everything to make your stay perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A.

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

Beautiful View

Beautiful cabin with a beautiful view. Place was immaculately clean and charming.. Host were friendly and left us a gift...Fishing off the dock was excellent, caught bluegill, bass and one monster carp. Conveniently located near everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

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

Anniversary Getaway

The cottage was absolutely beautiful! We spent a lot of the time kayaking and fishing on the Mio Dam Pond. Close to town if needed, but also far enough way. Perfect home away from home! 10/10 recommend! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dayna B.

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

Wonderful stay!

We had a great short trip to the firefly cottage. We were up for a family reunion so we didn’t get to spend too much time at the cottage, but we did manage to squeeze in some fishing! The house was very clean and very well stocked. Had everything we needed. Wendy and Mike have thought of everything to make their guests feel welcome. The welcome basket of goodies and wine was a very pleasant surprise! Communication with host was great as well!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Jul, 2025
Dayna, Thanks for all the kind words. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Firefly. Maybe someday you can visit us again when life isn't so busy. We would definitely love to have you back 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

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

Peaceful Getaway

Lovely place- clean, thoughtfully put together with generous extra treats as well. Beautiful views and direct river access on a lake-like section (near a dam) with use of owners kayaks. Wendy and Mike are kind and responsive hosts. We plan to return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 30 May, 2023
Cynthia, Thank you for the wonderful review! We are glad you had such a good time and look forward to having you back!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

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

Weekend stay

We enjoyed our stay even with rain most of the full day we were there. Host was great and property was as described. Roads to property were rough but worth it to get to the Firefly Cottage. Fishing was not great for us but likely due to weather not location. Overall we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Roberta D.

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

Nice cottage on Mio pond

We had a great time using the Firefly cottage on Mio pond as a base for spending a few days paddling the Au Sable river and catching up with friends. The property is nicely outfitted and we found everything we needed for our stay. Even the bird feeders were filled! We hope to return to spend some more time on the Au Sable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

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

Wonderful experience

Everything about our experience with this location was wonderful. Everything was super clean, the wine and coffee bar were amazing, and the fishing and kayaking were enjoyable. Our hostess, Wendy was very friendly and when we needed assistance she was there to take care of the situation promptly. If you choose this location, you will not be disappointed!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Jul, 2022
Thank you for the wonderful review. I'm so glad you and your family had a good time. It was really nice to meet you guys and talk for a few minutes. If you decide to vacation here again you know we'd love to have you back 😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Great property for a relaxing getaway.

My husband and I were golfing at Garland and wanted to float on the Ausable the day before. Great location to both places. We stay in VRBO’s all over the country and have to say this is one of the best properties we have rented. The extra amenities were so special and greatly appreciated. Bottle of wine to drink while watching the sunset. Snacks we could take on the river and golf. Best of all fresh bread and cinnamon rolls from the local bakery. So amazing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

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

Excellent cottage

This cottage was very warm and inviting with the spectacular view from the back deck and sun room to the cozy fireplace and amazingly comfortable beds. We all slept so well. Wendy was outstanding and very responsive and accommodating. We would visit again, we felt at home and the space was very roomy.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Jun, 2022
Thank you Jon for the great review! We are so glad you had a wonderful time at our Firefly Cottage. Definitely come back and see us again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jo V.

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

Charming Cabin!

Wendy really thought of everything! From tasty local treats to beverages on hand and bathroom necessities that went above and beyond. She even leaves games, towels, and coloring books for kiddos. Truly one of the easiest stays I’ve had and most friendly. Wendy was an amazing host and we’d definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Jul, 2022
Thanks so much for the wonderful review! You guys were amazing. Our personal conversation was over the top ❤️! Would definitely love to have you stay again. Hopefully we'll see you at the ride in August. Thanks again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This cottage is amazingly cozy and adorable. It is gorgeous inside with a fireplace that makes it so homey. Wendy has everything you would ever need during your stay. We loved fishing from the dock and kayaking. The location is quiet, beautiful and picturesque! Wendy is very responsive if you need anything. We will definitely go back!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

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

Fabulous!

Visited the area to take my nieces on a trip down the river and wow, what a perfect location for our needs. Beautiful scenery out the back, incredible amount of classy touches inside to make your stay memorable, very clean and well-appointed. Wendy was a wonderful host and left several goodies for us to enjoy and for the girls to play with. Completely exceeded my expectations in every way and we would stay again in a heartbeat . Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Jun, 2023
Wow! Thank you so much Adam for the wonderful review. I am so glad you had such a great time making memories with family that will last a lifetime. If you should ever be back in our area we would love to be part of your next adventure! Thanks again
Verified

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

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

Cute little Cottage

This truly was a cute little cottage and we absolutely loved all the special touches that were available to us. The Firefly cottage was adorable and so well put together. My mother in law lives local so it was a perfect place to allow our family to hang out together. The only thing I found disappointing was that we were on the lake and it really wasn’t the lake experience I thought we would have. We really couldn’t swim. I had hoped to be able to float and hang out more in the water. No where does it say that it is good swimming but I guess I just assumed since there were kayaks and a dock. We went out for the day to a beautiful beach and visited Traverse City which was about 1 1/2 hours away. In the end it all worked out. Other than that I would say this truly was a successful rental. We would stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne B.

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

Peace on the river side

As soon as you walked up the path to the cottage you felt the welcome! Wendy and Mike went over and above with their thoughtfulness and comfort for our stay. Would recommend to anyone. People with small children need to be careful of the hill to river but was explained in information before even renting so no surprise. Perfect for sister’s weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharolyn A.

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

Warm & restful home away from home

Comfortable. Relaxing. Restful. Beautifully situated. The hosts thought of everything! We felt so well taken of. It’s like the whole house was inviting to sit, relax, take in the view, while enjoying good chat with a glass of wine (or coffee or tea …whatever your pleasure). The house provide activities and amusement for all ages. We kayaked, played games, watched movies, and enjoyed the sunset on the au sable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

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