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Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior

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Exterior
Exterior
Covered patio
Property grounds
Deck off upper level

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14278.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Rapid River, MI
  • Rapid River Ski Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1 Bear Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 Deer Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3 Wolf Room

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4 Loft

1 Single Bunk Bed and 2 Queen Beds

2 bathrooms

Loft Bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor Bathroom

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior

The Hornets Nest Lodge, is a brand new lodge built in 2018 fondly Named in honor of our grandfather Harvey J Potvin, who was a UP woodsman for over 80 years. This beautiful lodge is nestled in the quiet serene woods near the Hiawatha National Forest. If you are looking to get away as a family, a ATV/Snowmobile enthusiast, a group gathered together to get their hunt on, or friends looking to spend some quality time in the peaceful Upper Peninsula, then this lodge is exactly what your looking for.

We are 2 brothers who have been passionate about this land, trying to recreate our childhood camp experiences. We have many memories growing up visiting grandpa, and recently decided it was time to rebuild the old homestead of our past and make it more comfortable, accessible, and to allow others to come into our home to make their own memories.

The Hornets Nest Lodge is centrally located in the Upper Peninsula. Its location puts you only a 10 minute drive to Lake Michigan, or a 45 minute drive to Lake Superior. It is adjacent to tens of thousands of acres of Hiawatha National Forest Land, a hand full of miles from the ATV/snowmobile trail head, and across the highway from one of the best Nordic ski, skate, snowshoe trails in Upper Michigan.

The Lodge is approximately 3000 square feet of living space, decorated with a modern rustic theme. All furniture, cookware, beds/bedding linens are all brand new. Also the lodge features over 2000 sq feet of patio and deck, to sit out side and enjoy the peaceful afternoons watching the wildlife of the area, or sitting out and taking in the "Big Sky" at night.

Features inside the lodge are 2 living areas with a big screen TV's, equipped with satellite TV, cell booster, and WiFi. Poker table, 2 full size refrigerators, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, gas fire place, and 2 full bathrooms. Outside the lodge there is ample parking for vehicles with trailers with a circle drive, plenty of outdoor furniture and propane gas grill. If your group exceeds the comfort of our 14 person capacity, please inquire about additional camper hook up for a small fee. (Click the fee button for additional guests and notify us how many additional guests will be staying with camper)

If you would like to bring a furry friend for your northern adventure, please read over our pet policy and in your inquiry include that you agree to the terms of our pet policy. Be sure to check the pet button when making your reservation.

Property manager

Mike Donovan
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

About the area

Rapid River

Rapid River is home to this holiday home. Rapid River Ski Trail and Gladstone 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 Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. Travelling with kids? Consider Wells Sports Complex and Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid River, MI

What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rapid River Ski Trail - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 9 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Upper Peninsula State Fair Grounds - 24 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Dairy Flo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior located?

Located in Rapid River, this family-friendly holiday home is steps from Hiawatha National Forest and within 9 mi (15 km) of Lake Michigan and Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail. Little Bay de Noc and Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

John R.

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

Clean and spacious

This is a great place to stay. Me and my group had a great time. Only thing is I wish we would’ve had some more trash bags, paper towels, and something other than single ply toilet paper. All those are relatively small. The overall property was great and very clean.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denice A.

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

Great for large groups!

Perfect location and home for our family. Has everything you could need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

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

Annual Summer Getaway

This place was perfect for my family. Clean, lots of space to enjoy and close enough to Escanaba. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

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

UP trip

We had a fantastic stay at the Hornet’s Nest. Very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

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

Awesome place to stay for golf trip

This is my third year in a row staying at this house for our guys golf trip. The house has everything you need, full kitchen, great beds, super clean, and a great card table upstairs! I've stayed at a lot of Vrbo rentals, this one ranks at the top! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Always great staying here !

Thanks again. Must be 5 years now.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

ruth s.

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

Family friendly

The spaces here are great for gathering in both our large group and small groups. The younger people had a nice space upstairs, while the oldsters were able to close doors to the downstairs bedrooms. Town was near in case we needed anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

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

Great vacation house

Lots of room. Very nice amenities inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

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

Great place

Wonderful stay, lots of room for our group. Mike was an awesome communicator and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata S.

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

Beautiful lodge!

We enjoyed our stay at the lodge. Very spacious, clean and cozy. Outdoor fireplace is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fourth time as nice as the first

Everything was very nice again this year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R.

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

Great place for family

Great property for families. Lots of space and things to do. This lodge was perfect for our out of town family to stay after our wedding reception. The owner was flexible to accommodate our needs. Beautiful lodge, comfortable beds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andy S.

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

Great Weekend

House was very clean and as advertised. Plenty of room for 11 of us and fully stocked with supplies. Great location central to many attractions.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

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

Family Golf Trip

The Hornets Nest Lodge was incredible; I took my dad, brother, and three boys for a golf trip. The lodge was perfect, very clean, and had plenty of space! Everyone loved the place and planning to come back next year! Mike was an excellent host; definitely a 5-star lodge!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

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

Spacious and secluded

Party of nine. Plenty of space for everyone, even had a couple of beds to spare.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

SALLY G.

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

What a cozy cabin in the woods!

The cabin is exactly as advertised! Plenty of room and lots of amenities made for a great long weekend escape. Mike and his brother were excellent hosts. Great hiking trails right across the road. The property itself has fun little trails as well. Great fire pit and plenty of wood provided. Great location for exploring the UP!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

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

Perfect for Large Group

The Hornets Nest was perfect for our big group to stay. We had 14 people and it was very accommodating. Having the washer and dryer was great to wash towels and was a nice feature. The kitchen is fully stocked and all the bedding was complete and clean! The fire pig and all the chairs was awesome as well! Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

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

snowmobile trip 2023

we were there to snowmobile ride. This place was great for everything except we had to trailer our sleds to the trails. plenty of space for what we needed. beautiful place. Loved the spacious parking. only thing needed was an outside hot tub. Would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication

Good, a couple of areas for improvement.

I'm not sure how long something should be considered "new". This property is now 5 years old. Very spacious and comfortable. Firepit area was great. Concerns: Kitchen is poorly stocked with cooking and serving tools (fry pans, large bowls, etc. were lacking). Internet was VERY SLOW - hard to use. And cell service was poor due to location. Quite a bit of road noise due to location near highway. Wasn't a problem for us, but only 2 bathrooms for 14 people would be a problem. Safety concern is the bowing of the decks. You wouldn't want 14 people on those decks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kat H.

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

Absolutely perfect

The guys definitely put a lot of love and care into this place! It had everything we needed and some things we didn't even think we needed (s'mores stuff, bug spray, football, laundry detergent, and more!). The "extras" in the woods was a fun surprise and the kids absolutely loved it! It was the perfect middle ground for all the amazing sights! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

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

Family trip

Very nice place. Fit our needs well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

3rd stay as great as the first two stays !!

Great low stress experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

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

Family Getaway

We enjoyed our stay at Hornet's Nest! Plenty of room for our entire family and very clean. Favorite parts were the main shower, fire pit area and wrap around deck. Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

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

Family time

My family and I enjoyed our stay at this wonderful place. We enjoyed fires in the great fire pit area telling family stories and creating new ones. We loved going on walks on the trails to find the creatures hidden in the woods and playing cards at the game table. We found two creeks very close to the house that were perfect for the kids. We also enjoyed ice cream twice at the Dairy Flo in Rapid River. There are lots of things to do within an hour or so like the Pictured Rocks Boat Tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

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

Great time in MI

Had a wonderful time at the Hornets Nest. Plenty of room for my extended family and all the kids. The rain shower was a nice touch as well as the activities in the house and outside. Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

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Hosted by Mike Donovan

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