10/10 Excellent
Clint E.
8 Mar 2025
Clint E.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
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Snowmobile and XC Skiing trails are waiting for you. Explore the UP
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedroomsSleeps 8106.8 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Bessemer, MI
- Stormy Kromer Factory7 min drive
- Historic Ironwood Theatre9 min drive
- Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort10 min drive
- Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)15 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Main Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Upper bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
Upper Bedroom 1
2 Single Beds
Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area
About this property
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
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
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
$100 deposit/stay. refunded if no clean fee/damage
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Please only smoke outdoors and clean up the butts
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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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
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About the area
Bessemer
Located in Bessemer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Ottawa National Forest, while Old Depot Park Museum and Historic Ironwood Theatre are cultural highlights. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
Bessemer, MI
What's nearby
- Stormy Kromer Factory - 7 min drive - 6.4 km
- Ironwood Memorial Building - 9 min drive - 7.4 km
- Historic Ironwood Theatre - 9 min drive - 7.8 km
- Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 10 min drive - 5.0 km
- ABR Trails - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
Getting around
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
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Reviews
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10/10
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Communication
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Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jim K.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Snowmobiling Bessemer
Jim K.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Barbara D.
29 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Vacation
Barbara D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mike M.
17 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
SXS riding
Mike M.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jason B.
2 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A super nice home
Jason B.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew G.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Little Spot
Matthew G.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Marne S.
30 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cute and cozy old house
Marne S.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Jeanne R.
20 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Jeanne R.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Verified traveller
1 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Best Nest
Verified traveller
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Austin O.
6 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ski weekend
Austin O.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Katherine B., Sheboygan, USA
23 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable home base for our ski trip
Katherine B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Steven H., Danvers, IL
25 July 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Experience
Steven H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
10/10 Excellent
Mike V.
14 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place & location.
Mike V.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer R.
3 Mar 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Met our needs well
Jennifer R.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
10/10 Excellent
Morgan N.
25 July 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome host
Morgan N.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert D.
6 June 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Robert D.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
10/10 Excellent
Andrew D.
8 Mar 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Andrew D.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
10/10 Excellent
Robert S.
19 Jan 2021
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Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2021
10/10 Excellent
Amanda R.
19 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Dog/Family Friendly & Great Location
Amanda R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Beau B.
12 Oct 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay
Beau B.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020
10/10 Excellent
Michaela H.
28 Sept 2020
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About the host
Hosted by Kristy Widmann
I am a full time Mom of 4 and a part time registered nurse. We bought this house for a weekend get away and can't get enough of the Bessemer area! Our family of 6 fits easily into the open concept lower level but we don't spend much time at the house because there is so much to see and do. Our favorite places to visit are Black River Harbor-Lake Superior with stops to see the many falls on the way, Presque Isle River and waterfalls, Copper Peak, and Sunday Lake. We also love tube sledding at Mt. Zion and snowshoeing through the incredible amount of snow that falls here.
Why they chose this property
We bought this home from it's original owner that built it for his family in the 1950's. We have updated it throughout and continue to make improvements as we go.
What makes this property unique
LOCATION is everything! Close to miles of biking, hiking & snowmobile trails. Waterfalls to see and great lakes and waterways for your kayaking/canoeing adventures.
Languages:
English
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