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10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedroomsSleeps 81150 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

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

Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP

Get ready to explore! Whether you enjoy sledding, skiing, hiking or biking, the Iron Belle trail is just a 1/4 mile up the road. The Porcupine mountains are a 45 min drive for picturesque views. Climb up Copper Peak or check out the numerous waterfalls that are on the scenic byway to Lake Superior (25 min away).

After your adventures, enjoy a spacious lower level with a queen bedroom along with 2 bedrooms upstairs. With 4 twin beds & a trundle bed for the kids-there’s room for everyone!

Whether you are a winter warrior or a summer adventurer, Nelson Nest is a great jumping-off point for you!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: No air condition in home, however, there are 2 ceiling fans and an oscillating fan available for the bedrooms.

ATV's: YES! Trails are just up the road, just please do not drive in the back yard.

Bathroom: Main floor with shower and washer & dryer

Beach/Swimming: Lake Superior is 25 minutes North which hosts many public beaches. Black River Harbor area is great for swimming with sandy beaches. Be sure to stop along the way at the waterfalls that you'll see!

Cell phone service: GREAT!

Distances:
* Duluth, MN: 2 hours and 15 minutes (114 miles)
* Marquette: 2 hours and 26 minutes ( 139 miles)
* Porcupine Mountains: 1 hour ( 56 miles)
* Green Bay: 3 hours and 42 minutes (316 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 5 hours and 21 minutes away (306 miles)

Fishing: Sunday Lake and Giles Flowage are about 15 minutes away. Gogebic Lake is 40-minutes away.

Fishing poles: Please bring your own

Grill: Small charcoal grill and a propane gas grill available (provide own charcoal-we attempt to have propane available but can’t guarantee previous guest didn’t empty tank)
Grocery Store: 5 minutes from Walmart or Super One Foods—Ironwood

Internet: yes!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have sheets, bedding, pillows, pillow cases, bath towels + beach towels.

Lawn Games: Bocce Ball!

Parking: Can fit 2 vehicles side by side with a trailer.

Pets: Up to 2 small dogs are welcome! We do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the home. Doggy doo bags are provided. Towels for paws are located in entryway. Due to previous irresponsible guests, I can no longer allow pets without a fee.
Privacy: Neighbors on either side of house-both with dogs.

Snowmobiles: YES and you can snowmobile from the house! Iron-Belle Trails are close and miles long! Please check out both the pedestrian trails (cross-country skiing) next to the motorized trails.

Skiing: Big Powder Horn – 5 minutes away

Big Snow resort (formerly Black Jack/Indianhead)– 10 minutes away

Wolverine Recreation Area

Mt. Zion-disc golf course & ski hill with Family Tube Sledding- tow-rope – 8 minutes

White Cap – 15 minutes away

Porcupine Mountains State Park area…hour away for great hiking.

Space: Ground floor and upper level

Televisions: 2 Smart TVs for your streaming services

Tours: Stormy Kromer Factory Tour—hats (red and black flap hats) with a store

Washer and dryer: Yes! It is located on the main floor in the bathroom. Laundry soap is provided.

Wood: Enjoy the fire wood if available. Local gas stations sell wood also

Property manager

Kristy Widmann

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Charcoal grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed
  • Note from host: please only smoke outdoors and clean up the butts

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In the mountains
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Snow sports gear
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1,150 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Note from host: $100 deposit/stay. refunded if no clean fee/damage

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Great Cabin get Away for all Winter Enthusiasts!
Great cabin get away for all outdoor enthusiasts!
Pet friendly Cozy cabin near skiing snowmobile trails!
Near Lake Superior Waterfalls Fishing Skiing Snowmobiling
Outdoor adventures await! Book w/no additional owner fees!
Clean! 24 hr Vacancy Between Guests for Proper Disinfecting
Clean! Cozy Cabin Near Trails Close to Your Outdoor Activities!

About the area

Map
Bessemer, MI

What's nearby

  • Stormy Kromer Factory - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 8 min drive - 6.2 km
  • ABR Trails - 18 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Copper Peak - 25 min drive - 19.1 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beer Barrel - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP located?

Situated in the mountains, this vacation home is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ottawa National Forest and within 3 mi (5 km) of Aspirus Ironwood Hospital and Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Iron King Dog Park and Miners Memorial Heritage Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 22 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeanne R.

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

Great Experience

Wonderful house and location. Perfect location for exploring the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike M.

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

SXS riding

Great location to trails and still close enough to town if you need anything.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Austin O.

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

Ski weekend

Nice place and clean, close to ski resorts
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven H., Danvers, IL

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

Great Experience

This home met our needs and the communication with the property owner was wonderful- including some tips on local areas we were seeking out!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Great Little Spot

The owner was beyond helpful and quick to respond to any questions/concerns we had during our stay. The property was well-kept and ready for us when we arrived. The kitchen and bathroom were well stocked with the essentials for the entirety of our stay. My children especially appreciated the treats left to us in the welcome basket. I highly recommend this property for families and couples.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

The Best Nest

Was an Amazing stay, would recommend staying, this place is right next to really beautiful waterfalls, and other scenic places, might go back soon honestly. There was some wasp nest which im deathly allergic to, but that was literally the only downside but other than that it was amazing
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marne S.

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

Cute and cozy old house

This place has a well stocked kitchen (appliances and spices), roomy couch for lounging, and space for our family of four to spread out. Kristy was helpful and responds quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jim K.

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

Snowmobiling Bessemer

Just a short hop to the UPs endless snowmobile trails. Enjoyed 3 days of sledding in great snow conditions knowing we had a comfortable end for each adventure. Glad to have off street parking for 2 trucks with trailers and enough room to park sleds in front of the house.I'd do it again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert D.

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

UP vacation

Great location in western UP between Bessemer and Ironwood; close to Lake Superior and Porcupine Mountains. Kitchen equipped with all necessary utensils; cooked most of the time. Very relaxing time. Woods across the street and in back. Quiet street. Would return to this rental if in western UP again, especially in winter with all the ski resorts in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clint E.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Barbara D.

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

Vacation

Everything was clean, quite close to everything you'd want to do. Had no problems.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason B.

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

A super nice home

First impression was this house was very clean. No musty smells! We were very thrilled on how close to town and adventures this home is. Comfortable for our 6 with plenty of room to still stretch out. When adventures were rained out, this house said the fun is on the inside too. We played scrabble way past midnight. Lots of fun we had just playing games inside. Would stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B., Sheboygan, USA

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

Comfortable home base for our ski trip

We had everything our group of 3 needed for a quick weekend getaway to the UP. Great location, easy to find and close to a the ski hills. Comfortable beds, large gathering space to hang out and make food. We enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike V.

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

Great place & location.

Perfect spot to stay and ski / snowmobile. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

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

Met our needs well

Nelson's Nest was perfect for our 4 day stay. The location was perfect and gave us quick easy access to Indian Head and Black Jack Mt. The check in process was as easy as can be and communication with the owner was seamless. We arrived much earlier than expected and they allowed us an early check in. Kristy even made sure the the heat was turned up and ready to go!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Morgan N.

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

Awesome host

Amazing host, she helped meet all of our needs and made our stay fantastic.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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

February

Great experience, we really enjoyed our time and having a comfortable and cozy place to stay in made it such a memorable experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021

10/10 Excellent

Robert S.

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

Stay

Perfect for our needs
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amanda R.

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

Dog/Family Friendly & Great Location

Overall, the location of the home was very convenient for our day hikes to various locations (Porcupine Mountains in Michigan and trails throughout the UP and Wisconsin) and also was conveniently located within a short distance of the grocery store and Ironwood (check out Cold Iron Brewing!). The digital lock for checkin was a great feature and super easy! We also appreciated there being a mud room and washer/dryer since we traveled and hiked with 3 dogs. Thank you for being so dog-friendly! The home has more than enough space for us and was a cozy resting spot after long days exploring.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Beau B.

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

Great place to stay

I stayed here with my wife and three young kids and we all enjoyed our stay. The location is great as it is very close to a lot of beautiful attractions like the Porcupine Mountains and the Black River. The accommodations in the house were also very nice. Little details like the drawers in the kitchen being labeled with what's in them made the stay that much more enjoyable. We would definitely stay here again next time we visit this area.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michaela H.

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

Bessemer stay

Overall, the home was a home away from home! Very quiet neighborhood. Perfect place to rest and cook in between adventures.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2020