*SKI/SNOWMOBILE* ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW! - Gogebic County

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9.6

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 774 sq m

Popular amenities

Pet-friendly

Kitchen

Fireplace

Explore the area

Wakefield, MI

Indianhead Mountain2 min walk
Black River Basin13 min drive
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort19 min drive
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)22 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

SKI/SNOWMOBILE ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW!

Brand new, renovated 2 bedroom, 1 bath walk-in basement apartment.
The master bedroom has a queen bed. The second bedroom has bunk beds, with a double and a twin. There is a second double in this bedroom
as well. The kitchen area has a new range, and dish washer, as well as a full sized refrigerator, with a freezer. A kitchen island is onsite, with bar stools for seating. The living room area has a 55 inch UHD Roku-ready TV,
and a combination Cassette/CD/FM radio/LP record player. There is a
queen-sized sleeper sofa futon, and chaise lounge for seating comfort.
The bathroom is a single bathroom, with a sink, shower, and tub.

The property is located directly on a snowmobile trail so there is no need to trailer your snowmobiles. Plenty of extra parking for your trailer and vehicles. The driveway is cleared for extra parking and trailer storage.
Skiers have a short walk to the lodge or an extra short drive. Blocks away from lifts!

Pet friendly as well.

The lodge also has a great restaurant and bar to relax after a great day in the snow. Also don't forget this area is known for the best 'powder' snow in the region.
It's almost a guarantee to have fresh powder daily
Keywords: Can sleep 7 comfortably. Total of 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom,
with a kitchen and living room area.

There is one fireplace with plenty of free firewood at the start of the season.
Advise: Bring kindling as this seems to be used first. Or another option is to bring a small hatchet.

Property manager

JOE F. KRACKENFELS

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Fireplace

Kitchen

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

We love animals Pet deposit $75.00 per booking

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Septic system bathroom: Use tissue paper only. No wipes, feminine hygiene products, diapers,, q-tips, paper towels, food, etc. down toilet or sink.

Thank you to all guests for respecting and protecting the property. Enjoy your stay!

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

On-site 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 indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wakefield

This apartment is located in Wakefield. Indianhead Mountain and Black River Basin are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park and Ottawa National Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and sledging.

Wakefield, MI

What's nearby

Indianhead Mountain - 2 min walk
Black River Basin - 13 min drive
Gabbro Falls - 14 min drive
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 19 min drive
Copper Peak - 29 min drive

Getting around

Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

‪Pit Stop Bar & Grill - ‬11 min drive
‪Jagger s Ore House - ‬10 min drive
‪Korner Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
‪Randall Bakery - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *SKI/SNOWMOBILE* ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *SKI/SNOWMOBILE* ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *SKI/SNOWMOBILE* ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is *SKI/SNOWMOBILE* ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out apartment building in Wakefield is within a 5-minute walk of Ottawa National Forest and Indianhead Mountain, and is convenient for winter sports, such as cross-country skiing and sledging. Black River Basin and Gabbro Falls are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W.

9 Sept 2023

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

30 day stay

Had to stay in Wakefield for a month this property made my stay far more enjoyable very clean, nice location, and the property owner was very nice and quick to respond to any of our needs.

Stayed 41 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

5 July 2023

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

Great stay

We had a very nice stay. I will say, the place is very cold, I had to turn the heat on and was SO glad I brought warm pajamas! The bed was hard as a rock and they don’t have good pillows so bring your own!! The place is really nicely decorated and has a full kitchen stocked with everything you would need. We were really only here to sleep so the bed and pillows are what is important to me. Otherwise everything was great!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul-Kathy A.

13 Oct 2022

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

Cute

Very cute, enjoyed the coziness, and the records.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen P.

5 Sept 2022

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

Loved the place! Very nice - we stayed in summer but if you stay winter walking distance to ski hill

We will stay again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Raymond R.

22 Aug 2022

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

UP Stay

A little bit rustic, but a great value for money and great proximity to the ski resort for Winter visits. Nice layout and great television setup, but could use some upgrades to the furniture in the TV room. Kitchen was well equipped. Contact with the owner was superb.

Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

23 July 2022

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

every thing worked no issues at all. Condo was as described.

Clean and inviting to whom ever rents it.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

10 Oct 2021

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

Great location friendly host

We had a great time staying at this property! Very cozy and good location! Would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

16 Sept 2021

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

Great location!

This property made for a fun stay while visiting family in the area. Cute and cozy, nicely remodeled too! Would definitely come back for ski season.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

22 Oct 2020

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

Comfy, clean, convenient

Joe was very accommodating and easy to work with. The location was perfect for all the hikes we wanted to take. Randall's bakery in town has the best pasties-highly recommended!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

30 Sept 2020

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

Great stay

A great place to stay-everything was top notch-great location-desirable amenities-highly recommend to stay here on your next visit to this area. Joe is a great host!! Thank you for this wonderful stay on my visit to Michigan.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

29 Sept 2020

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

Perfect

The house Was perfect for us! The beds are so comfortable. The kitchen is fully stocked. Having internet was very helpful to plan our adventure.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

1 Sept 2020

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

We loved the UP!

It was wonderful having the full downstairs with bedrooms upstairs. Even with downstairs renters and next door neighbors we slept soundly. We did bring our fans from home because that's what we always sleep listening to. Wakefield is a cute town. I especially recommend Northwoods General Store for ice cream, Nanette's Knits and Gifts for EVERYTHING, and Randall Bakery, also for everything!! This is a great launching spot for the west end of Porcupine Mountains, Black River Harbor Beach, NCT, Copper Peak and endless waterfalls!!

Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesus T.

20 Aug 2020

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

Location was perfect

We had everything we needed at the property. Kids loved the board games.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 Aug 2020

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

Great visit

My family and I enjoyed a great stay at a location that allowed easy travel to various waterfalls and the Lake Superior! This was our first visit to the UP. The rental, check-in and check out processes were very simple and provided ease for our last minute request. An outdoor firepit would have made this perfect for our summer visit! The inside was very warm, cozy and welcoming after our long days of exploration! We very much enjoyed listening to records and playing board games and cards in the evenings!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

21 July 2020

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

Summer getaway

Beautiful place with great accommodations, the owner was very helpful and understanding and gave us the a very nice memory to take with us. Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

20 July 2020

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

Our family party of three (husband, wife and adult daughter) went here for R & R.

The property appears average on the outside, but beautiful on the inside! The natural wood tones, the spaciousness, and the cleanliness lend to a peaceful time. Neighborhood is quiet and the family across the street was quiet, too! For summer visits, I strongly recommend renters bring fans just in case it is hot and humid. The space is primarly designed for winter visits, meaning there are individual thermostats in each room; marvelous for skiiers and snowmobilers - but for warm weather visitors, there are no ceiling fans and central air conditioning is not an amenity. The temperatures were unseasonably high and the humidity was high, too. We went to Ironwood to purchase fans at Walmart but everyone else did, too, so we could only buy small personal fans. The kitchen was well stocked and the property owner had been there the day or two ahead of us and provided us with some milk, wine and coffee, just to name a few of the grocery items. All in all, a good experience. The property owner didn't know we'd be in the high nineties with high humidity. He didn't have control over the weather, but he could add some ceiling fans and/or air conditioning to make it a four season vacation home. The City of Wakefield was welcoming and Sunday Lake was a treat! We swam in it in the evening. We drove 15 minutes from the property and hiked a bit in the forest to view a collection of waterfalls. About 30 minutes west of the property, our daughter turned off the main highway onto a dirt road and was pleasantly surprised by a brown or black bear running across the road in front of her. That is not something we get to experience in the Chicago metro area - a true treat. We were there over the Fourth of July and the neighboring town of Bessamer had a (small) parade in the evening followed by a fireworks display. Lots of locals had their own fireworks, too. Strongly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark Julie R.

16 July 2020

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

Great stay.

We had a great stay. Place was very comfortable, quiet and just right for what we needed. Lots of beautiful waterfalls and places to see within a short distance.

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

6 July 2019

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

U.P. Fun!

Great property and area atop Indianhead Mountain Ski Resort.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Evan C.

21 Feb 2019

Great location and home is very family friendly for skiers!

We had a great stay here. Kitchen is great as we cook most of our food. Location to the Indianhead resort is so close. We did 3 days of skiing and having laundry in the home was a big help so we did not have to pack so much. This is the second year we have stayed here and it is one of the best locations we have found. Already looking forward to next year!!!

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2019

8/10 Good

Heather M.

17 Jan 2019

Wonderful large home, perfect for large groups at the top of Indianhead Mountain!

The house is large and clean. The kitchen was fully stocked and ready to use.3 bedroom and 2 bathrooms. We slept 11 comfortably. It is a short drive to the ski hill. Joe was wonderful about responding quickly to questions.

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Tamara V., Holland, Mi

8 Sept 2018

We had a wonderful time in this rental. Plenty of room for 10 people.

It's listed as being able to accommodate 18 people. No way!? We all loved the house! The rooms were spacious, but really only room for 10. We all love the "hidden treasures" up the road, take a walk and find the Indian & toboggan run, we loved it! (play at your own risk) I could only imagine staying here in the winter would be awesome. But for us, kayaking in lake Sunday and down the river , was real nice.Day trips in every direction made for an exceptional vacation! I would definitely stay here again!.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

13 Mar 2017

book with confidence

Second trip staying here. Book with confidence that the place is better than the pictures.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Marlene L.

17 Feb 2017

Nice Establishment, and Nicer Owner

This was the perfect location and just great for a holiday with a family of young adults. We had 6 adults, and the rental was the perfect size, everything we needed was provided, and all was very clean. Joe was awesome to work with, and he made me feel very comfortable that I had picked out a great place to rent. We will make this an annual holiday for our family and will rent the same place again if it is available.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jean K.

8 Mar 2016

Comfortable stay

We stayed here for a family ski trip. We stayed in the main/upper level with a large group. The stay was great! The bedrooms were large and the beds comfortable. The house was updated and kitchen was really nice. There was plenty of seating with an island and table. The house was clean and well maintained. The owner was great to deal with as well as the caretaker. We called her to ask for some dishwasher soap and she brought it right away that night. The only thing that kept me awake was the bedroom doors were squeaky and the downstairs renters had 3 dogs. Other than that, I could not hear my family snoring in the other room. I would definitely stay here again and recommend it to others.

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Dan J.

4 Mar 2015

Better than the pictures

Three families stayed here with 2 kids, 2 kids, and 1 kid for a ski weekend at Indianhead. The kids slept in the same bedrooms as their parents. The house has three levels, we stayed at what they call the main or upper unit which consists of the upper two levels - so this review applies only to that unit. The upper and lower units have separate driveways- so you don't even know the other occupants are there. Beds were very comfortable. The unit is about 500 yards (?) from the arc-de-skiomphe marking the entrance to Indianhead ski area parking lot. This puts it just outside of realistic comfortable walking distance for adults or kids in ski boots. No problem though, its a 30 second drive to drop off your stuff and get going. As others have mentioned, it is nicer than it appears in the pictures. Everything was clean and quite nice. Owner and caretaker both VERY nice, responsive and easy to work with. We all agreed we would stay here again, and just may do so in future years.

About the host

Hosted by JOE F. KRACKENFELS

My wife and I reside in Florida. Her parents lived in Ironwood for many years. Thus, we purchased Wakaigan in 2000. The property was updated in 2018.
It was remodeled in 2018, and is one of the best rental properties in the area.
This year (2018), a new sofa, chair, and TV, sink, dishwasher, walls, and new
floor were added with renovations and improvements being made to enhance the property. Most past guests love this unit.

Why they chose this property

I grew up as a child camping in the UP and as I became older my 'boys' learned to ski and snowboard. Especially enjoying Indianhead Resort. The boys also loved the advantage of the other nearby ski places, ie; Blackjack, Powderhorn, Whitecap and small but cute Gogebic College's hill. My husband fell in love with it after visiting one time and bought this place as soon as it was available.
We also have a large extended family and having the ability to sleep large groups is a great advantage.

There is so much to do in the area. Many other nearby ski slopes, great snowmobile trails, X-country sking, shopping in little antique and gift stores and great restaurants. The area depends on tourism so the residents are friendly and helpful.
It is an awesome place to 'get away from it all' The small town 'feel' is so nice.
One of the best things is it's very safe and private.
We also love 'snowmobilers' and being on a trail is a huge bonus. We make sure the driveway is plowed extra wide to park the trailers.