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The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!

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A wooden interior with a sloped ceiling, a rocking chair, a patterned chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A living room with a ceiling fan, a brown leather sofa, a patterned rug, and a door leading to another room.
A dining area with a round table and chairs, a chandelier, and a door with frosted glass.
A high-ceilinged wooden room with a bed, a rocking chair, and a small table with a lamp.
A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a wooden dining table, and a built-in oven.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
This vacation home accommodates 8 guests with 2 bedrooms. It offers access to skiing nearby, along with opportunities for hiking, biking, snowboarding, and swimming. The stay is pet-friendly, and nearby attractions include Paulding Light and Bond Falls.

Highlights

  • Top-rated comfy beds
    Guests liked the comfy beds here.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Ottawa National Forest
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Bruce Crossing, MI
  • Place, Ottawa National Forest
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Lake Gogebic
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Place, Bond Falls
    ‪28 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Garden

About this property

The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!

Come escape to your northwoods adventure in the cozy two bedroom, fully furnished house just outside of town. Enjoy a hot shower after relaxing in the sauna. Explore acres of nearby public land for hunting and fishing. Take in the scenery in a peaceful setting. Enjoy waterfalls and scenic hiking trails nearby, snowmobile/ATV trail is 1/8 mile up the road and can take you almost anywhere your heart desires, and admire the wildlife right from the front porch. No matter the time of year, there is always fun to be had and memories to be made. Take in all that Michigan’s 4 seasons has to offer.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 23 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Clean up after your pet. Don’t leave unsupervised.
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please clean up after all pets. Pets must be supervised at all times. If you have to leave them at the house, please crate them. Please no cats.
Please don’t leave electric fireplace on for extended period due to location of thermostat. For shower, use green valve to turn on/red valve for hot.
Basement is currently blocked off due to some updates being needed come Spring. We have a baby gate up on the steps for safety.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 3109421vb
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Bruce Crossing

Located in Bruce Crossing, this holiday home is in a rural area. Old Victoria is a local landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Ottawa National Forest and Agate Falls Scenic Site. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as sledging and snowmobiling.
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Bruce Crossing, MI

What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Agate Falls Scenic Site - 6 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Paulding Light - 24 min drive - 37.7 km
  • Lake Gogebic - 26 min drive - 46.7 km
  • Bond Falls - 28 min drive - 32.2 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Da Yooperway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Twilly's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Char's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Alaskan Connection - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Champs Chicken - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna! pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is steps from Ottawa National Forest and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Agate Falls Scenic Site. Bond Falls and Paulding Light are also within 20 miles (32 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home was clean and comfortable. Unfortunately, our group was not able to figure out how to get the sauna working which was a bummer. Overall, location was good since neighbors were not too close and host was responsive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect getaway, get location

Great house, perfect location, just off the main trail, amazing host and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Feb 2023
Thank you so much for your review, Christopher! We are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay and your trip :)
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Snowmobiling trip

It was great for snowmobiling, right near the trails, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review, Lydia! We are so happy you enjoyed your trip!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice, quite and clean house. Very close to trails.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay for snowmobiling

Trail 8 is very close. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
Hi Shelly, Thank you so much for your review! We are so glad to hear you enjoyed your trip and the house :) thank you for trusting us with your stay!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Sled weekend

Very nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Quiet rental

Nice quiet area great for relaxing, after long day of house shopping. Host has thought of most everything. Bruce Crossing is a nice little town and has great food at good prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

Awsome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

On the trail!

A bunch of guys that purely wanted to ride sleds! 5 guys, 5 beds, refrigerator, shower and a comfy atmosphere! Perfect! Thanks for a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review, Leonard! We are so happy to hear you enjoyed your stay and your time on the trails!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

First time traveling with a grandchild

My Mom's family is from the Paulding/Bruce Crossing area. We decided to take our first grandchild to the area to experience the beauty of Michigan. We appreciated the clean house and welcoming feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great

The home was very clean. Had everything we needed. The only thing would be to update the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect family get away

Upstairs has lots of sleeping space. Relaxing yard with two nice porches and country views. Grocery store close. Tidy and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great for families

The property was clean and fit our family of six well. We had wildlife visitors (deer) every evening and morning, which our city kids enjoyed a lot. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Great location- convenient for family close to here

We loved the location, house was nice! Simple and easy. Everything was there that was needed, only downfall was the beds upstairs were not comfortable. But the upstairs was very nice idea for multiple family members or kids that could care less about the comfort of the bed 😂.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Cute and clean

The listing was correct. Very cute and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lacking in supplies. Paper towels, garbage bags, cooking supplies.

Overall good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Feb 2023
Thank you for your review, Todd! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your stay and hope you had a great time hitting the trails.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Bruce Crossing home

Very nice older house. Very clean. Sauna takes awhile to heat up but is understandable. FYI there is a nail head sticking out part way up the stairs that should probably be put back in place. Good food nearby. I would stay there again. Still snow on the ground so I cannot rate the yard and surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, smoky smell

This house was cute, well decorated and the sauna with shower was a fun thing to try. However, I could not get past the smoky smell. There are no smoking signs posted on all the doors but the smell lingers from a previous user/owner. This house would have been 5 stars if it didn't bother my asthma so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Beautiful location

The location was great, beautiful, peaceful and easy access to the Keweenaw Peninsula. The house was fairly clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the house had nice finishes/updates but poorly done. The electrical was clearly done by a non professional and without permits or inspections as outlets were upside down and light switches were in weird locations. There is a reason the shower does not appear in any of the booking photos! There is only a powder room. The "shower" is a shower head hanging from the ceiling of a sauna room at the back of the house. The sauna controls were corroded and didn't appear safe to use but we didn't try. There were cobwebs in the corners of the room. The shower consisted of exposed galvanized pipe that ran up the wall and across the ceiling to a shower head. The hot and cold taps were valves like you find for your outside spigot. I would not have been surprised if this had been a campground but for a home, it was disappointing. I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

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