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A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace
Outdoor dining
Exterior
Aerial view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Ironwood, Michigan
  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Black River Basin
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Indianhead Mountain
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪6 min drive‬

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About the area

Bessemer

Located in Bessemer, this vacation home is in a rural location, within a 15-minute walk of Ottawa National Forest and Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. .This vacation home is 11.2 mi (18.1 km) from Lake Superior and 24.1 mi (38.8 km) from Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park.

What's nearby

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Copper Peak - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
  • Historic Ironwood Theatre - 14 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Black River Basin - 18 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Beer Barrel - ‬15 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village

Chateau Merlot is the ideal vacation home for large families or groups seeking comfort, convenience, and plenty of space. This expansive home offers 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on the main level and 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the lower level. Perfectly located just 4 blocks from the main ski lodge, it’s an ideal choice for winter enthusiasts and those looking to unwind in style.

Bedroom 1 (main level)- Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (main level)- Queen bed & twin bed
Bedroom 3 (main level)- Queen bed
Bedroom 4 (lower level)- King bed
Bedroom 5 (lower level)- 2 twin beds & Queen bed

The main level features a stunning, open-concept design with floor-to-ceiling windows that flood the space with natural light and offer breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape. The spacious kitchen, dining area, and living room provide the perfect space for socializing, cooking, and relaxing. The living room is anchored by a beautiful wood-burning brick fireplace, with comfy seating perfect for gathering after a day of outdoor activities. Patio doors lead out to the expansive wrap-around deck, complete with a gas grill and patio set, perfect for enjoying meals outdoors or simply soaking in the view.

On the lower level, you'll find an additional family room with a gas fireplace that offers a cozy, relaxed space for entertainment and downtime. This level also includes a second full kitchen, ideal for preparing meals for larger groups, as well as a foosball table for added fun. For added convenience, there’s also a sauna and a mudroom—the perfect place to store all your ski and snowboard gear after a day on the slopes. A washer and dryer are also available on this level for your convenience.

Chateau Merlot is equipped with modern amenities including central air, Wi-Fi, cable TV, a Smart TV with access to 15 channels, and a fire pit area outside, perfect for gathering around after a long day of adventure. Please note that pets are not allowed in this unit.

With its spacious layout, inviting features, and prime location just minutes from the slopes, Chateau Merlot is the perfect home base for your next mountain getaway. A 3-night minimum stay is required to ensure you have plenty of time to relax and enjoy everything this exceptional property has to offer.

For your security, this unit is equipped with 2 security cameras: one at the front door and one at the back door.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private balcony. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Enjoy the recreation opportunities such as a sauna or make use of other amenities including gas grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Owner/ Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Gas grill

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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A Comfortable Spacious Home in the Powderhorn Village
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A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 41 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 49 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun in the UP

Three generations. Fabulous hiking. Games at night. Great mini vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

Place was nice. Have stayed there 2times
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Snocross Racer

Perfect house for skiing or just a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chris S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great friends weekend

We had a great weekend with a group of friends. There were 9 of us, but could have comfortably fit more people. The kitchens were fully stocked and had all we needed for the weekend. We would highly recommend this house and hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda N.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberly B., Chippewa Falls

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Trip

We came to the UP to ski but unfortunately there was very little snow on the ski hills. But no worries there was plenty to do between exploring the many waterfalls just down the road to gathering around the fireplace at the Chateau to play games and watch movies. The house has so much space that our group of 12 was never crowded. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, glasses and cookware. But the amount of cookware & bowls could be down sized and better organized. The only issues we encountered were the extra plates we grabbed from the downstairs kitchen were dirty and we couldn’t get the tv to work beyond spectrum channels. Better Instructions would be helpful. We ended up just casting to use the apps off an iPhone to watch movies. We were pleasantly surprised by the Christmas tree & great decorations!! Loved our time here! We will be back! P.S the laminated guide for the area was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Arne M.

Liked: Cleanliness

ski get away

Great place to stay. very clean and very close to the slopes. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ben P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun weekend

Had a very nice weekend with some friends staying at the cabin while in town to snowboard and celebrate New Years. House we perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Donald Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice location to relax

Peaceful and in a wooded area. There was no kettle to boil water for hot chocolate/tea. Enjoyed being able to eat outside on the deck when the weather was nice.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Location of rental was nice. Close to many summer activities and cute towns. The rental accommodated a rental party if all adults comfortably. The basement (with bedrooms) was musty and mold was a concern. A dehumidifier in the basement would be nice. We opened the windows for fresh air. The kitchen was well equipped and was large enough for us to cook and eat all our meals in. We did not use the sauna so no review on that. We had what we needed for a comfortable and relaxing weekend. Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cindy P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Clean ,plenty of room, had eveything they stated on the site. Would rent it again.

Property was clean and roomy for 15 people. Had evwrything we needed. Needs more garbage cans or a dumpster though. Ran out of room for trash. Loved the house and area.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mimi M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer 2022 Group Vacation was a hit!

We were very satisfied with this rental. We had 4 couples and plenty of space! It was clean and well stocked with all the necessities, including marshmallow roasting sticks. It is located in the perfect location for our adventures chasing waterfalls, hiking the Porkies, and hunting Yooperlites. We would recommend this place and even consider for future stays.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bruce B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice place everything you need for cooking is there

Nice and cozy!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Vance T., Virginia Minnesota

Liked: Cleanliness

Annual family getaway

There was a little confusion about check in time. We got two emails one said 3:00 the other said 4:00. We got there about 3:15 the 4:00 one was correct. Fortunately there was someone at the office and she let us in. The carpet has seen it’s better days. Over all the place was ok.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place to relax

My family had a wonderful time staying at Chateau Merlot. We love the deck in the morning! Convenient location to near attractions.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Russell M., Central Illinois

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing Retreat

Nice house. Had everything we needed. Great location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Dane B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Ski trip

The place worked out perfect as a central location for us to house the whole group of friends and it was close enough visit the surrounding ski resorts.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021

8/10 Good

Douglas W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice property

Worked out well for 12 people including 6 small children.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2021

10/10 Excellent

MATTHEW T., Richfield

Liked: Cleanliness

Loved this place!

Has everything you need - inside and out!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ma Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for big family

Kitchen was fully equipped. If you're a big cooker like us, you'll have everything you need. Place is clean. Love that there's hand soap in all bathrooms and kitchen as well. Kids love the big hot tube. The 3 full bathrooms were great for our big family. There was no waiting for getting ready in the morning. Would stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Troy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relax in the UP

The property was very nice, I have been to many of the Powderhorn Chalets over the years, and this was one of my favorites. Very clean, very spacious, very well appointed with all you need to be comfortable. Will recommend to others in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Jaime W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beds in the woods!

A cozy cabin to play games and sit by the fire. It was nice to have a space for the kids to be separate from the adults if we needed some extra space. The basics and most of everything you need is provided. The extra rooms and beds allowed for everyone to have a nice private bed. **Close to the ski hills (kids enjoyed indianhead for second day) and convenient shuttle. Big powderhorn is a nice beginner hill.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jesse V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Stay

Very nice, clean and quiet stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Renee D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great!

We loved the location and layout of the property! Will definitely be back! Had everything we needed and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

William S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fun stay at a cozy place

We had a nice time.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020