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A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna

Family-friendly chalet in Bessemer with a sauna

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Escape to Northwood A-Frame Chalet at Big Powderhorn Mountain, where a cozy retreat awaits in the heart of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Unwind by the large fire-pit or enjoy outdoor dining on the spacious deck with rockers and hammocks nearby. Inside, indulge in modern comforts like a fully-stocked kitchen and an indoor sauna for ultimate relaxation.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire chalet

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8124 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air conditioning

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About this property

Entire place

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

A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna

Northwood A-Frame Chalet at Big Powderhorn Mountain!
Perfect location for U.P. getaway and great year-round outdoor sports.
Plan that perfect family ski trip and stay close to the slopes.
Bring your pup - 🐶 Pet Friendly!!*
☀️20% off stays of 7 days or more! 🌲Flexible payment options.

The perfect place to get away and experience everything the Upper Peninsula of Michigan has to offer. Walk to Big Powderhorn Mtn Resort for a day of skiing or snowboarding.
Convenient to many lakes & waterfalls. Copper Peak ~ 6mi; Lake Superior & Black River Harbor ~ 15 mi. Many Snowmobile & Mountain biking trails nearby.

Have fun with the whole family at this cozy A-frame Chalet in Powderhorn Village.
This updated classic A-Frame Chalet is one short block away from Big Powderhorn Mountain Ski Resort. The A-Frame has central air-conditioner unit for entire house to make those warm U.P. days comfortable.

An excellent location with an easy drive to Snowriver Resorts, Copper Peak, Lake Superior, Black River Harbor, Presque Isle River waterfalls, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park, Lake of the Clouds and numerous other popular tourist attractions. The classic A-Frame Chalet will provide your whole family a clean comfortable place to enjoy and relax after an adventure filled day taking in all that the area has to offer.

The chalet provides plenty of room for up to 8 people to spread out and relax. Four bedrooms with a total of six beds. There are two bedrooms on the main floor both with queen beds, one room has a desk. Two additional bedrooms on the 2nd floor one with a queen bed and one with 2 twin beds. The upstairs room with twin beds has a desk and a 42" smart ROKU tv that can be used for work or play (bring your hdmi or other input cable and connect your gaming system, your laptop, or other devices). Linens for all the beds are provided.

The two bathrooms are set-up to make getting ready easy. The main floor bathroom has a walk-in shower, sink and toilet. The 2nd floor bathroom is set-up for privacy, even when several need to get ready. There are two separate sinks in a common area. The shower/tub combo is in a separate room for privacy, as is the 2nd floor toilet. All the bathrooms are stocked with towels and wash-clothes, along with small toiletries for your use.

If you decide to stay-in for some meals, our updated, modern style kitchen is fully stocked and ready for you to fix your favorites. But First Coffee! A Keurig and a Mr. Coffee drip are provided so you can start your day with a favorite cup of coffee or enjoy a hot-chocolate after playing in the snow.

The outdoor space is great for a day of relaxing with family and friends. A large fire-pit with grill surface, Adirondack chairs and available hammocks is a wonderful place for a quiet evening making smore's, roasting hot-dogs or whatever else you want to cook over an open fire. The large deck area has a table and chairs for outdoor dining, and rockers where you can enjoy your morning coffee listening to the birds. The outdoor space is perfect for all evenings!

After an adventurous day, enjoy time in the indoor SAUNA. The traditional cedar-wood sauna, located on the 2nd floor will melt your problems away as you enjoy the many health benefits of this traditional Finnish activity. Easy to use controls for the electric heat – set the temperature and the timer and have a seat in the sauna. Enjoy the dry heat or use the convenient tap to pour a little water on the rocks and steam it up. Maybe you’ll even want to try the “Finnish Hot/Cold Contrast Therapy” – a few minutes in the sauna followed by a roll in the snow.

Even though we are a traditional “ski chalet”, there are many attractions and activities to enjoy in the area. Experience adventures in all 4 seasons. Along with great skiing, you can find snowmobiling, biking, hiking, cross-country skiing, tubing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, fishing, waterfalls, and many off-road (ATV/UTV) adventures. There are historic theaters, breweries, great mom & pop restaurants, and unique shops. The Fourth of July Celebrations are outstanding as well. Make us your home-base for enjoying them all!

Escape “Up North” and breathe in the fresh air! Experience a place where the skies always seem bluer, the pine trees smell sweeter, and the pace of everyday life is calmer.

* If bringing pets, be sure to click “travelers”, then select traveling with pets. Even if you searched pet-friendly, VRBO does not add them automatically.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the accommodation: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

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

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Patio

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Phone

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Snowmobiling 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
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Unit size: 1,340 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Note from host: Use a crate when left on-site alone. Dogs only Pet

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 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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bessemer, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Aspirus Ironwood Hospital - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Copper Peak - 13 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Black River Basin - 18 min drive - 17.1 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 19 min drive - 18.5 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super One Foods - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Domino’s Pizza - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rigoni's Inn - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna pet-friendly?

Yes, this chalet allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna located?

This family-friendly Bessemer chalet is within a 5-minute walk of Ottawa National Forest and Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Molessa County Park and Airport Park are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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Reviews

A-Frame - Near Ski Resort, Trails, FirePit, sauna Reviews

10

Exceptional

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 50 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

A F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay. Clean and comfortable. Very responsive hosts.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen W.

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

Cool A-Frame

We'd never stayed in a north woods A-frame before, so this was a really cool experience for us. House is very clean and there were many thoughtful details put into making it feel like home. The area is so quiet and peaceful and being surrounded by trees added to the serene feeling. There's an awesome fire pit and huge deck to enjoy too.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jerimy G.

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

Great Cabin

Host was very responsive, cabin was clean and exactly as described. We enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Beautiful in the fall!

Pleasant, quiet, beautiful area, fun local fall festival.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter P.

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

Amazing Stay!

Tom and Patty thought of literally everything that a traveler wants and needs! I don't know what more to say about this home; it is one of the coziest and most comfortable our family has stayed in, and we recommend it to anyone traveling to this area. The communication is also fantastic! Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth B.

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

Great Vacation Spot

Very clean and welcoming. Would highly recommend
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pat C.

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

Wonderful fall getaway

The property was wonderful…clean, just the right size, beautiful location, great communities nearby. Hope to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

Wonderful A Frame!

Excellent accommodations and location. Wonderful hosts. Our family enjoyed the stay and were very comfortable. Property Manager was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie Kane S.

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

Up getaway

We loved this property and surrounding areas! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

jason b.

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

UP a beautiful place

Excellent property, well equipped and very clean, would stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Vicki T.

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

Beautiful cabin, great location

What a wonderful cabin. Clean, spacious. Excellent kitchen for cooking. We appreciated the outdoor spaces-great deck/outdoor dining area and fire pit. Perfect location for hiking up north. Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Douglas N.

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

Beautiful A Frame

A lovely place in a quiet area. Everything is just right and has a lovely sauna upstairs! We've stayed here several times. Perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cassie A., Minneapolis, MN

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

Lovely weekend

We had a great weekend. Fresh snow made it a winter wonderland, spent a day skiing, enjoyed the sauna, and cozied up by the fireplace.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bo S.

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

Family vacation pre-christmas

The weather was not ideal for skiing but the A frame we stayed in was awesome. It was clean, convenient to Big Powderhorn ski hill, and cozy. We are a family of 5 and there was plenty of room for us and our mini Goldendoodle. Next time we come up to Powderhorn we will look stay here again. Thanks Tom and Patty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bree O.

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

Beautiful Bessemer Retreat

A beautiful property with a great outside space. We enjoyed ourselves outside all day and loved coming home to a well appointed A frame at night. Only one complaint was the incredibly hard water. Would have liked a heads up to bring drimking water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marcia H.

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

Not snowed in

We came to ski, got one day in, it was a little too mushy. We took advantage of the beautiful area and hiked waterfalls, with the warm weather, the falls were gushing. Beautiful! Loved the rental, cute and cozy
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

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

Amazing

This was our first time renting a house. This was the best trip I had ever had. The owners are the best. They had thought of everything. We will be renting this house if available every year. Thank you again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jason C.

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

Getaway With Friends

Spent a long weekend at this property with 4 friends. It was extremely clean and the space was cozy and well stocked. The location could not have been better. Just a short drive or moderate walk over to Big Powderhorn. Communication with the hosts was great. I’ll definitely be coming back. Thanks you much for your hospitality.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Angie B.

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

Excellent northwoods retreat, epic skiing and terrific hosts!

We decided to take a last minute short spring break to catch final end of season skiing in the UP and it was an epic trip all around. The cabin is nicely and stylishly designed with plenty of beds for the whole family and our two fur friends. The place was very clean and the kitchen modern with all needed amenities. Lots of extra special touches including a doggie gift basket, toiletries, coffee supplies and much more! Can’t beat the location - about 2 blocks to the lifts at powderhorn - close to hit the slopes and be able to check on the dogs (who loved the place too). We were blessed with two of the most perfect snow and ski days all season and loved the sauna after our ski days. The hosts and property manager were helpful, friendly and responsive. Will definitely plan another trip here and look forward to staying again soon!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Michael V.

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

Copper Peak A-frame wknd

Great weekend at a comfy, cozy & clean A-frame near Copper Peak, Powderhorn, & some national forest waterfalls. Great stay overall. Oven/cooktop might need a check-up or replaced (baked items never really got cooked thru, and one of the stovetop burners would disconnect without warning) and the water started smelling and tasting of metal on 2nd day. Brought own water, thankfully, so no zbig deal. Might wanna get that checked out. (Seemed fine at night 1 dinner and for after dinner coffee/tea. Multiple showers taken on night 1. Probably just need a hot water heater flush.) If planning to use the outdoor firepit, recommend bringing own (dry) wood. Firewood pile is sizeable (as in photo), but the wood is all soaked. Regarding multimedia...Roku platform available, but you'll need your own sign-on for whatever streaming channel(s) you want to watch. All issues were minor. Would definitely stay again if/when in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

benny f.

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

Family vacation

Awesome spot between Bessemer & Ironwood. Secluded but close enough to the towns, trails and lake(s)! Sauna is amazing, firepit is lit, and kids loved the arcade!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Doug N.

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

Wonderful A Frame

We've stayed here several times. It's everything you'd want in a place. Very neat and furnished well. Beds are comfy and big kitchen. Oh, a great sauna too and who doesn't like that.Quiet area near the ski hills or great biking/hiking trails.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben S.

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

Great cabin in the UP

This cabin was a wonderful base for exploring the western UP. The cabin was more than enough for the two of us and our dog, it could easily host a family. The cabin was very comfortable and the sauna is a fantastic extra touch. We happened to visit during a heat wave but were happy to discover the air conditioning works great. We would definitely rent this cabin again if we need a place to stay in this area in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris F.

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

Family gathering

Our stay was to celebrate our father's life. He had recently passed away. The use of space in this little A-frame was so accommodating and kept us all close together. We also enjoyed the outdoor fire pit area and the close proximity to the Black River and nearby towns. The beds and bedding are very comfortable. Perfect spring getaway.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Susan K.

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

Clean, Cozy and Modern

We enjoyed our stay at Rocky Pines! Very clean and cozy with modern comforts. Perfect for our family. Unfortunately Powderhorn Mtn was not open so we couldn't take advantange of the skiing. We hope to try again next year and will definitely stay at Rocky Pines again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025