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Firefly Cottage

Cottage in Mio with kitchen and fireplace

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Outdoor dining
Microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Dining
3 bedrooms, WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Air conditioning
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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

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About the neighborhood

Mio

This cottage places you next to Huron-Manistee National Forest and within a 15-minute walk of Au Sable River. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a microwave.
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What's nearby

  • Au Sable River - 2 min drive - 0.7 miles
  • Huron National Forest Visitor Center - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • M33 Roadside Park - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Mentor Township Hall - 11 min drive - 5.6 miles
  • Smith Lake - 12 min drive - 8.1 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mio Pizza Shop - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The River House - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Paddle Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Mio Saloon - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
The cottage is air-conditioned and features a kitchen and space to spread out with 3 bedrooms. Other standard amenities include a washing machine and a fireplace.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Stovetop

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

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)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • Note from host: Steep hill to waters edge.

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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Firefly Cottage Mio
Firefly Cottage Cottage
Firefly Cottage Cottage Mio

Frequently asked questions

What is there to do within easy reach of this cottage?

This cottage is located in Mio, just steps from Huron-Manistee National Forest. You'll also find Au Sable River and M33 Roadside Park within a short drive.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking available at the cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What do couples enjoy most about Firefly Cottage?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Firefly Cottage have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this cottage.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Firefly Cottage?

No, there aren't any accommodations with balconies at Firefly Cottage.

Firefly Cottage Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Patrick T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent home with beautiful views of the lake very comfortable with great amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Dayna B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Donna S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Colleen A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Firefly Cottage

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

10/10 Excellent

Roberta D.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Adrienne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shaun A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Tammy M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

adam s.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia S.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne B., Rogers City, Michigan

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Amber J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sharolyn A.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Sara Jo V.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Jon B.

Liked: Cleanliness

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