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.
Property manager
Wendy Fuhr
Property amenities
Internet
WiFi available
Parking and transportation
Onsite parking
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bathrooms
1 bathroom
Shower
Living spaces
Fireplace
Entertainment
TV with cable/satellite service
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Laundry
Washing machine and dryer
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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)
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Steep hill to waters edge.
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Firefly Cottage Mio
Firefly Cottage Cottage
Firefly Cottage Cottage Mio
About the neighborhood
Mio, MI
What's nearby
M33 Roadside Park - 8 min drive
Huron National Forest Visitor Center - 9 min drive
Mentor Township Hall - 10 min drive
Smith Lake - 15 min drive
Garland - 45 min drive
Getting around
Alpena, MI (APN-Alpena County Regional) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 9 min drive
Paddle Inn - 7 min drive
Mio Pizza Shop - 10 min drive
Mio Saloon - 9 min drive
Ellie's 12 Tables - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Firefly Cottage pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Firefly Cottage?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Firefly Cottage?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Firefly Cottage located?
Situated in Mio, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Huron-Manistee National Forest and Au Sable River. Huron National Forest Visitor Center and M33 Roadside Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Firefly Cottage Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
8.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Donna S.
18 August 2024
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.
Donna S.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
8/10 Good
Colleen A.
29 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Firefly Cottage
This was such a cute place and the amenities included were perfect!! We will be back!
Colleen A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Roberta D.
22 July 2024
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.
Roberta D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Adrienne M.
21 July 2024
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!
Adrienne M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Shaun A.
30 June 2024
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.
Shaun A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Tammy M.
5 September 2023
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.
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!
Shannon
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeffrey B.
12 July 2023
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.
Jeffrey B.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
adam s.
26 June 2023
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!
adam s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Cynthia S.
30 May 2023
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!
Cynthia S.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Anne B., Rogers City, Michigan
30 October 2022
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.
Anne B.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Amber J.
28 July 2022
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!
Amber J.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sharolyn A.
19 July 2022
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.
Sharolyn A.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Sara Jo V.
5 July 2022
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.
Sara Jo V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jon B.
22 May 2022
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.