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

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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Internet access
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Wakefield, MI
  • Place, Indianhead Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    ‪29 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪23 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.

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 21

Check out before 11:00 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

We love animals Pet deposit $75.00 per booking

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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

Property # 218852vb
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

About the area

Wakefield

Wakefield is home to this apartment. 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 Gogebic County Forest. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Wakefield, MI

What's nearby

  • Indianhead Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 18 min drive - 19.6 km
  • Lake Gogebic - 28 min drive - 40.5 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 29 min drive - 34.0 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Ski Area - 55 min drive - 88.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Randall Bakery - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Keystone Bar - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Korner Kitchen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Jagger's Ore House - ‬10 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.

How much is parking at *SKI/SNOWMOBILE* ON MOUNTAIN SHORT WALK .25 MILES TO LODGE & LIFTS - BRAND NEW!?

On-site parking is available at the 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 1 mile (2 km) 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).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 27 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 34 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Jolene M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a great visit.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Check-in was fast and easy. Kitchen was great for making our own meals.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jessica P.

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

Vacation

Place was very clean and nice we had a great time
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mathew W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Evan C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you Evan! We try! Joe K.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

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
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Sept 2020
Thanks Carol. I grew up in PA, and took to the U.P. like a duck to water as a result. I am glad you enjoyed your stay. The area is still up-and- coming for many vacationers and first time visitors. They will all be pleasantly surprised! Joe & Ellie Krackenfels. Owners
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Lulu G.

Very disappointing

-Beds were very old like sleeping on boxspring . Wind came blowing in over headboard had to hang a heavy wool blanket over window . One accessible outlet in kitchen/living room with an extention cord with multiple items plugged in , TV , cable ,VCR , toaster etc . no where to even charge a cell phone.Hot water heater shared with other unit so after sking it took hours to get hot water if other unit was showering at the same time .I talked to owner after 1st night (we were going to move) and they offered 1/2 refund so we stayed . Have not and was told we will not see a refund . Very Very disappointing . I wish someone else had wrote a review for us to read .
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Owner's Response: I have owned this property for 10 years. This is the only poor review. This woman and the other renter (i.e. her friend) complained about issues that were untrue from the moment they arrived. They were expecting and demanding refunds immediately. When her husband said he'd be all over VRBO" if they didn't receive a refund, you can imagine my reaction - no refund as their complaints were both unfounded and contrived. Does anybody think there's no electrical outlets? Why would I have cold air blowing through the units to take my power bills into the stratosphere? These complaints are absurd! Sincerely, Joe & Ellie
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul-Kathy A.

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

Cute

Very cute, enjoyed the coziness, and the records.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue Ellen P.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Raymond R.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Douglas L.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer G.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shirley M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nancy P.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesus T.

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

Location was perfect

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dennis W.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise H.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark Julie R.

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Heather M.

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tamara V.

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

About the host

Hosted by JOE F. KRACKENFELS

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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.

What makes this property unique

All we can say is FUN !!!!!!!!

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English, French

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