Creekside Chalet

Largest Hot Tub in Western UP

Creekside Chalet is a 2,800 sq ft chalet on 1.5 private wooded acres in Bessemer, right in the heart of Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. Built for groups who want real outdoor access and real indoor comfort, not one or the other.

Creekside Chalet sits on a quiet wooded road in Bessemer, in the heart of Michigan's western Upper Peninsula. ORV Trail 2 is right down the road, and you're minutes from Big Powderhorn and Snowriver ski areas. Black River Harbor and its string of waterfalls (Rainbow, Sandstone, Gorge, Potawatomi, Conglomerate) are a short drive, along with Copper Peak ski-flying hill, the Iron Belle Trail, and the Lake Superior shoreline. Downtown Ironwood, restaurants, breweries, and groceries, is about 15 minutes west.

A car is essential here: the chalet is rural, and trailheads, waterfalls, and town are all short drives. The home is easy to reach off paved/dirt roads (4WD not required in summer; helpful in deep winter). Nearest commercial airport is Gogebic-Iron County (IWD) in Ironwood; Duluth (DLH) is about 1.5 hours west for more flight options. ORV/ATV riders can access Trail 2 directly from the property, no trailering needed. Exact driving directions to the door are sent to you through Happy Guest once your online check-in is complete.

The great room

Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams, stone gas fireplace (with a second gas fireplace on the lower level), floor-to-ceiling windows looking straight into the woods. This is where the group lands after a long day on the trail or the creek. Big enough that 15 people don't feel on top of each other.

The kitchen

Full kitchen, no shortcuts. Stove, full-size fridge, dishwasher, microwave, blender, coffee maker, all the cookware you need. Breakfast for a crew before a trail day or a real dinner after, it handles both.

The hot tub room

This is the one. Indoor swim spa seats 10, powerful jets, large windows with wooded views. It runs year-round and it is, by our best estimation, the largest hot tub in the western UP.* Post-ride, post-hike, post-creek: this is where everyone ends up.

Outside

Fire pit set up for late nights. Grill on the balcony off the great room for cookouts. Horseshoe pit in the yard. Powdermill Creek is a short walk through the trees: cold water, trout, and a good reason to wander. Ride ORV Trail 2 right from the property.

Sleeping: beds for 15

Bedroom 1: King

Bedroom 2: Queen + single

Bedroom 3: Queen + single

Bedroom 4: 3 singles

Loft: 4 singles via built-in ladder (the kids will fight over this one)

Lower level living room: full sofa bed for overflow

Bathrooms: 2.5 baths

Main level: full bath with tub

Second floor: full bath with walk-in stall shower

Lower level: half bath

Easy self check-in

Check-in is contactless. A few days before arrival you'll complete a quick online check-in through Happy Guest, and your private keypad door code, driving directions, and WiFi are delivered right to you.

What you get

Exclusive use of the entire chalet and all 1.5 wooded acres, every room, the hot tub, the fire pit, balcony grill, horseshoe pit, and the path to the creek. Plenty of free on-site parking for the whole group, including trailers and ORVs. We (Danielle and Steve) live nearby and are a call or text away, but the home is entirely private.

The area

You're minutes from Big Powderhorn and Snowriver ski areas, a short drive from Black River Harbor and its waterfalls (Rainbow, Sandstone, Gorge, Potawatomi, Conglomerate), Copper Peak, the Iron Belle Trail, and the Lake Superior shoreline. Downtown Ironwood, restaurants, breweries, and groceries, is about 15 minutes away.

Getting here

A car is essential. Easy to reach off paved roads (4WD not required in summer; helpful in deep winter). Nearest airport is Gogebic-Iron County (IWD) in Ironwood; Duluth (DLH) is about 1.5 hours west. ORV/ATV riders access Trail 2 directly from the property. Exact directions are sent through Happy Guest after check-in.

Good to know

Before arrival you'll complete online check-in through Happy Guest, verify your info, sign the rental agreement, and choose either a $500 refundable security hold or a $49 non-refundable damage waiver. Dogs are welcome with an additional pet fee of $50 per dog. The hot tub is indoor and runs year-round. Heat is central; summer cooling is by window A/C units in the bedrooms and kitchen.

*Fairly confident on the hot tub size. We haven't personally measured every hot tub in a 100-mile radius. But this thing is HUGE!

Guests have exclusive access to the entire 2,800 sq ft chalet and all 1.5 wooded acres, the great room, full kitchen, all four bedrooms plus the loft and lower-level living room, all 2.5 bathrooms, and the indoor hot tub room. Outside, the fire pit, balcony grill, horseshoe pit, and the path down to Powdermill Creek are all yours. Plenty of free on-site parking for the whole group, including trailers and ORVs. Check-in is easy and contactless: a few days before arrival you'll complete a quick online check-in through Happy Guest, and your private keypad door code, directions, and WiFi are delivered right to you. We (Danielle and Steve) live nearby and are only a call or text away, but the home is entirely private; you won't share it with anyone.

What's here

• Hot tub
• Fireplace
• Fire pit
• Full kitchen
• Free WiFi
• Washer
• Dryer
• Air conditioning
• Grill
• Patio
• Smart TV
• Coffee maker
• Crib
• Waterfront

All 67 amenities

• Baking sheet
• Bathtub
• Blackout shades
• Blender
• Board games
• Body soap
• CO detector
• Ceiling fan
• Cleaning products
• Climbing wall
• Coffee
• Conditioner
• Cooking basics
• Dining table
• Dishes and silverware
• Dishwasher
• Essentials
• Extra blankets
• Fans
• Fire extinguisher
• First aid kit
• Free parking on site
• Freezer
• Golf course access
• Grill tools
• Hair dryer
• Hangers
• Heating
• Hot water
• Hot water kettle
• Iron
• Jet skis
• Kids' toys and books
• Laptop-friendly workspace
• Linens and towels
• Long stays welcome
• Microwave
• Outdoor fireplace
• Outdoor seating
• Oven
• Playground
• Private entrance
• Private living room
• Refrigerator
• Shampoo and soap
• Shower gel
• Smoke detector
• Spa access
• Stove
• Toaster
• Travel crib
• Wardrobe or closet
• Wine glasses

Sleeping arrangements

Bedroom 1

1 king

Bedroom 2

1 queen, 1 twin

Bedroom 2

1 queen, 1 twin

Bedroom 4

3 twins

Living room

1 sofa bed

The details

Check-in

From 4 pm, keyless entry

Check-out

11 am

Max guests

17

Deposit

$500 refundable hold, or $49 damage protection

• Pets welcome with prior approval
• No smoking inside
• No parties or events
• Kids welcome
• Quiet hours from 10 pm

Door code and full address arrive about 48 hours before check-in. See FAQ and policies for the rest.