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Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!

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Exterior
Outdoor spa tub
Exterior detail
Property grounds
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • SkyBridge Michigan
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪39 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Dining area

About this property

Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!

Idlewood Cabin - As of April 15, 2023, home owners renting directly now as they have done with their other homes for years.
– Luxury 5 bed, 3153 sq ft home
– True ski in/out right on Hilda's Hideaway ski run
– Located in Boyne Mountain Resort’s exclusive Edelweiss Club
– Right on golf cart path near Alpine #1 Tee
Gated Community
– Private hot tub
– Both gas and real fireplaces
– Sleeps 15 people
– Two car garage
– Pet Friendly Limit of 2 (Dogs only) with fee
Guests will appreciate the hand hewn Appalachian log cabin flare in a property that gives you the feel of a mountain chalet. The ski access couldn't be any better sitting directly on Hilda’s Hideaway run. Ski any run left from Hilda’s hideaway to Alpine lift, ski any run right from Hilda’s Hideaway to Disciples D8 lift which also runs at night. Direct access to D8 lift is important as Alpine Lift isn’t always running. In the spring summer and fall, the Hilda’s Hideaway ski run is a paved road that is a part of Boyne Mountain Resort’s 7 miles of paved golf cart, biking and walking paths. The mountain bike bath is a few feet away. A short walk up the hill past 4 homes takes you to where the new D8 lift drops off, the new 1200ft SkyBridge, a food truck, restrooms, and Alpine Golf Course’s 1st tee. A short walk across the bridge, or a short walk around to the other peak takes you to the disk golf course hole 1st tee, the Eagle’s Nest mountain top restaurant. The Hemlock lift typically runs year round down to the main village giving access to restaurants, bars, a game room and other activities like zip lines.
Parking and access:
The garage and mostly flat paved driveway has plenty of parking as it is the deepest lot in Edelweiss. Additional parking that can accommodate RVs and trailers is by the tennis courts. While the roads are well maintained. There is a fairly steep incline at the bottom of Cabin Drive so an ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in the winter months. The Boyne Shuttle Bus does service this location.
Garage:
Enter through either the small door or large garage door into an insulated garage. To charge your EV you can plug in with no fee using either the Emporia 48 amp J1772 charger, or L14-50 50AMP outlet. A full sized gas grill and spare tank are located in the garage as well as an air compressor and other items you might need in a pinch. There is plenty of firewood stacked inside that is dry and ready to enjoy.
1st Floor:
Only two steps up from the garage is the mud room with plenty of room to store your coats, hats and boots.
Off the mudroom is a well-appointed gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances including a large gas range, dishwasher and refrigerator with an ice maker. For the coffee drinkers, there is a conical burr coffee grinder, a 14 cup coffee pot, and a Keurig. A full CutCo knife set, Instant-pot, crock pots as well as many other kitchen essentials are available for use.
Enjoy a meal at the large dining room table that seats 8 people comfortably with 4 additional seats at the breakfast bar.
Off the dining room is a door leading to a small deck that leads to a full size screened porch with a ceiling fan.
There is a fantastic living room featuring leather furniture in front of a remote controlled gas fireplace with a stone mantle, a 60 inch smart 4K TV with both Charter Cable TV video service and Roku Ultra for streaming or casting. An acoustic guitar for the musician sits by the fireplace.
Enter the Master bedroom and find a custom made rustic king size bed with a top of the line mattress, and 32 inch flat screen TV. Each side of the bed has a wireless cell charger, and power blocks with USB ports. A huge en suite bathroom features a large walk-in shower, mounted hair dryer, private water closet and a walk-in closet with full length mirror.
The front door opens up to a large entryway with a bench and coat rack hooks giving plenty of space for coats etc.
To the left of the front door are two bedrooms featuring locally made rustic queen size beds with USB power strips on each side of the bed. A bathroom is directly adjacent to the bedrooms for quick access.
The bathroom features a full size tub and mounted hair dryer.
2nd Lower walk out level.
You find a laundry room with a full size washer, dryer, full counter, ironing board and iron. A Dyson cordless vac and a wet/dry vac are also available for use.
A Game room featuring a full size foosball table.
A built-in bunk room with 4 twin beds that are ideal for kids.
Another bedroom with a solid custom log rustic twin over queen bed with USB power strips on each side that is also adjacent to the bathroom.
The bathroom features a full size tub, mounted hair dryer and ultra private water closet.
The family room features a full size couch with pull out hide-a-bed and sitting chairs. 55 inch TV with soundbar and subwoofer running Charter Cable TV, Roku Ultra or DVD player. There is a real glass door fireplace that has its own blower to heat the entire house if desired for the full up north ambiance.
The large ski locker room is like none other and has 8 built in lockers for ski apparel and hanging racks for ski and board gear. It features a boot dryer and large upper fan to dry out your outfits quicker.
From the ski room it's only two steps outside into the 6 person hot tub after a long day. If you don’t want to sit in the hot tub, you can still be a part of the conversation sitting on the historic Disciples II #78 Chair Lift, now bench seat, that spun at Boyne Mountain until April 2022.
We have a large concrete outdoor fire pit area with 8 chairs to enjoy year around. If only that fire pit could talk!
We have put a lot of effort into improving your comfort here. Both the temperature and the humidity are controlled individually on each floor and there is a dehumidifier in the ski locker room. The furnace fan is set to filter the air throughout the hour. The upstairs gas fireplace has a remote that has a thermostat function as well. There is an automatic generator that kicks on if the power is out and with alternate heat sources, not even a broken down furnace can ruin your vacation here.
The home owner formerly owned an ISP and phone company. They have put a lot of effort in ensuring the best possible experience. The cable Internet system typically delivers 375 down. It is distributed by a managed Plume mesh WI-FI internet system that you will find second to none. Even the outdoor fire pit has great WIFI coverage.
About Boyne Mountain Resort:
FOR OVER 65 YEARS, BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT HAS BEEN DELIGHTING VACATIONERS. Located in the village of Boyne Falls, the family-owned resort offers Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, Avalanche Bay, the luxurious 19,500 square foot “The Spa” at Boyne Mountain, in addition to many lodging and dining options. The thrilling Zipline Adventure Tour can be experienced year-round while summer attractions include two golf courses, an 18-hole mountain disc golf course, mountain biking, scenic cart tours, tennis, beach activities at the resort's Deer Lake, hiking, scenic chairlift rides, and evening family entertainment like pond fishing, hayrides, movie nights, and more. Winter beckons with snowsports galore from 60 trails of downhill to 35km of cross country, as well as exclusive snowshoe trails, outdoor swimming, tubing, ice skating, fat tire snow biking, groomer rides and Moon Bikes. The SkyBridge, the world's largest wood suspended walking bridge is now open year round. Disciples 8, or D8, is the first 8 person chairlift in the midwest. Boyne continues to invest heavily in its future with its Renaissance 2.0 program with so many improvements and additions year after year.

Property manager

Kaitlen Meinhardt
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Boyne Falls

Boyne Falls is home to this holiday home. Boyne Mountain and Monument Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Marvin Memorial Nature Preserve and Raven Ridge Nature Preserve. Travelling with kids? Consider Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, or check out an event or a game at Boswell Stadium.
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Boyne City, MI

What's nearby

  • Boyne Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deer Lake - 4 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Monument Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 9 min drive - 4.4 km

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly! located?

Set amidst the mountains, this ski-in/ski-out holiday home in Boyne Falls is within 1 mile (2 km) of Boyne Mountain, Deer Lake and SkyBridge Michigan. Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark and Monument Golf Course are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Family Time at Idlewood

This was our second visit to Idlewood. It is a perfect ski in ski out house for a large group. I tried to book it for next year, but it has already been taken. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

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

Family Ski Trip

This was our 5th time here and it feels like home to us. Nice layout and perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

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

Family weekend!

What a beautiful place! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra s.

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

True ski in and out

We have stayed in 2 other places in the Edelweiss Boyne community. This is a true ski in and out. Little ones loved watching skiers going by. House is dated but that doesn’t matter. Comfortable beds. Cozy living room with fireplace. Pictures are accurate. Owner answer questions quickly. Would definitely re-rent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D.

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

New years ski weekend

The house was as described and perfect for our group of 15. There was plenty of space for all of us to spread out. House is true ski in/out but unfortunately there was not enough snow to utilize that option during our stay. Kaitlen, the property manager, was prompt to respond to questions. Kitchen was well stocked. The hot tub is a walk out from the basement with towels were provided right inside the door for easy access. Fire pit was a big bit for us with plenty of wood was provided. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

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

Nice Time

Short vacation getaway with my family. It was quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirali C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

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

Beautiful home and excellent location!

The Property Manager had great communication throughout the entire process. The home was spacious, clean and had a fantastic kitchen. The only thing we brought was camping chairs to accommodate our group. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

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

Great place

Perfect spot for a ski weekend with extended family and the best part is that the dogs are welcome! Very cozy even with five bedrooms and hot tub was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

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

Family Get Together

The cabin is beautiful! Everyone loved the ski in ski out convenience. The cabins size and layout made it possible for 12 people to not only enjoy time together, but to also find an alone time space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., Mt Pleasant, SC

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

Excellent house

House was in excellent condition, just as described. Check in/out was a breeze and property manager was very responsive and helpful when we had a couple questions. Great location for skiing! Plenty of room for our party of 12. Bunk rooms in the basement were great for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan H.

Beautiful home!

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Excellent location,, would recommend it to anybody!

10/10 Excellent

kIM s.

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

Perfect location

Great house to stay in!! Views were beautiful, ski in and ski out was very convenient, hot tub was perfect after a long day of skiing!! Highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne k.

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

Family Ski Trip

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

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

Great location

Easy to get to. Great location near beautiful beach front cities. Clean. Accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

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

Great Cabin!

Cabin was immaculate - exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Charles E.

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

Wedding weekend

Property was great. Just what we needed for our family of 6 and their friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah H.

Great Family Vacation for the Summer

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The location for our family was perfect and the house a was a great size for all of us. We had six adults and four kiddos and all were happy. We had a well stocked kitchen which made meal prep very easy. Great setup and beautiful. I will say we had an electrical issue that affected the master where the outlets on one wall stopped working and it also included the closet light. We notified management and they immediately came out to troubleshoot but the outcome was they needed to get to a GFI in the owners closet but did not have access to it. Management should have access to the owners closet should an issue arise. We were never able to use the one side table charger or outlet nor the closet light which was a bit of an annoyance as we have an 8 month old who had his pack and play in there for sleeping. While this was a mild inconvenience, for electrical, I would think management would have access to the closets to fix any issues. otherwise, fantastic experience, beautiful home and location. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

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

Perfect!

We had 15 ladies staying here for a long weekend in the summer and everything was fantastic. The house was huge with plenty of space for everyone to sleep or hang out. There are two living spaces, hot tub, fire pit, and a screened in porch and we used all of the spaces! The kitchen is also nice and come with basic cooking tools and salt and pepper, there’s also a grill in the garage. Our house manager was very easy to communicate with when needed and very helpful. The location was also perfect for us. The resort is close by which has a few bars and restaurants and also a chairlift. We found out that we can also call a shuttle which will take you to different places on the grounds. Deer lake is also very close with a nice restaurant overlooking the water. Boyne city is around 15 minutes away so we spent some time on lake Charlevoix. Everyone loved it and we’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

brian k., columbus, ohio

July 2022

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: wonderful vacation home in great area! excellent management.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kyle B.

Perfect location

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We stay at Boyne for a week ever year in February, and have stayed at multiple houses. We could not have picked a better place. We will definitely be staying there again.
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10/10 Excellent

karin w.

Just the Kind of Up North Cabin Feel and Comfort, Loved It!!

Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We loved the feel of the home as soon as we walked in. Fireplaces, blankets, comfy beds, private views to the woods, outdoor fire pit with plenty of wood available, it was wonderful! Hot tub worked great under the stars and we loved the ski in/out locker room for all the wet stuff to dry. Made our family dinners in the well stocked kitchen and played the family games in the dining area. And even though cold, took a blanket on the screened porch to watch the skiers as they sailed by with the snow covered pines and trees all around. Parking for 3-4 outside and 1 inside, but a 4 wheel drive is a good idea. Ski out is fantastic. After the back side lifts close, it is not an easy trek back from the main lift to ski in, maybe the new fast lift will be easier in 2023, we’ll find out since we booked already for next year. Well done!

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

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

Easy process for someone who has never booked this way

Absolutely no complaints! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

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

Great place, great location

Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Kristin O.

Exceeded all expectations

Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The home was beautiful and well appointed. We had everything we needed and more. The hot tub was a great addition. Ski in/Ski out locale is fantastic if that side of the mountain is open. Plentiful parking and storage. The home was absolutely perfect for our four family New Year's vacation. We'd definitely stay again.

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Hosted by Kaitlen Meinhardt

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