Powderhorn Hideaway
Indoor Play Zone, UP Waterfalls
This house runs on fun, THE KITCHEN & LIVING: Exposed vertical log walls from the original 1800s homestead anchor a kitchen no new construction can replicate. Concrete countertops, blue cabinetry, stainless appliances, long prep counter, built for groups. A pellet stove, timber beams, and a carved wooden archway connect everything from old to new. THE COFFEE BAR: Dedicated espresso/ beverage bar with a Jura machine stocked for the stay, wine fridge, and so much character. Morning coffee before the trailhead hits differently. The kids get two entire levels to disappear into: UPSTAIRS, a hidden passage leads to: Planetarium, hand-painted star ceiling mural, working constellation projector Game loft, Catan, Monopoly, Scrabble, and more THE PLAY ZONE (basement): Climbing wall, monkey bars, a slide, hammock netting, and the ultimate fort-building space, piled with play mattresses for the fort of a lifetime. THE BEDROOMS (4 total, sleeps 16): Primary suite, king bed, TV, blackout curtains, floor-length mirror Second king suite, king bed, TV, blackout curtains, floor-length mirror Double bedroom, two double beds, great light (sleeps 4) Bedroom 4, the basement fort room, 8 twin beds right off the play zone (the kids will never want to leave) THE BATHROOMS (2 full baths, both with showers): 1st floor bath with stone tile, walk-in shower, and burnt wood details. Spacious second bath with agate tile, round mirror, and gold sconces. OUTSIDE: BBQ grill and a fire pit, with firewood included (it's stocked in the red shed). Coming soon: a pickleball court (the base is in, just waiting on blacktop, so you may notice the footprint in the yard) and a sauna shed. Washer/dryer. Starlink WiFi. Smart TVs with streaming throughout. Pack 'n Play available. Pets welcome ($50/pet per stay). Danielle and Steve live right here in the neighborhood, you'll have our direct number for anything that comes up during your stay.
Powderhorn Hideaway sits in the western Upper Peninsula of Michigan near Bessemer, one of the most adventure-dense corners of the Midwest. You're minutes from the Black River National Forest and its 5 stunning waterfalls (Conglomerate, Potawatomi, Gorge, Sandstone, and Rainbow Falls), hundreds of miles of ORV trails, and the Lake Superior shoreline. Powderhorn Mountain Resort is nearby for skiing in winter. Downtown Ironwood and Bessemer have restaurants, grocery stores, and shops within 10-15 minutes.
A car is essential, this is the UP. The nearest airport is Gogebic-Iron County Airport (IWD) in Ironwood, about 15 minutes away. Larger airports: Duluth International (BIS) ~2 hours. Most trails, waterfalls, and attractions are within 30-45 minutes. Grocery options: Ironwood (~10 min) or Wakefield (~10 min).
What's here
- Fireplace
- Fire pit
- Full kitchen
- Free WiFi
- Game room
- Washer
- Dryer
- Air conditioning
- Grill
- Smart TV
- Coffee maker
- Crib
- High chair
All 65 amenities
- Baking sheet
- Bar
- Blackout shades
- Blender
- Board games
- Body soap
- CO detector
- Ceiling fan
- Childrens books and toys
- Cleaning products
- Climbing wall
- Coffee
- Conditioner
- Cooking basics
- Dining table
- Dishes and silverware
- Dishwasher
- Essentials
- Extra blankets
- Fans
- Fire extinguisher
- First aid kit
- Free on premise parking
- Freezer
- Grill tools
- Hair dryer
- Hangers
- Heating
- Hot water
- Hot water kettle
- Iron
- Life size games
- Linens and towels
- Long stays welcome
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
- Mountain view
- Outdoor seating
- Oven
- Playroom
- Private entrance
- Refrigerator
- Shampoo and soap
- Shower
- Shower gel
- Smoke detector
- Stove
- Theme room
- Toaster
- Travel crib
- Wardrobe or closet
- Wine glasses
Sleeping arrangements
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
- Bedroom 2
- 2 doubles
- Bedroom 1
- 1 king
The details
- Check-in
- From 4 pm, keyless entry
- Check-out
- 11 am
- Max guests
- 16
- 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.
Reviews
“One of the best places we have ever rented, hands down. Perfectly clean. Exactly like the photos.Awesome location for all the parks in the area.Highly recommend!”
“Beautiful home! Had kids from ages 7-14 and they all loved exploring the home. Great outdoor firepit as well.”
“This place was fantastic. We kept it a secret and my boys lost their minds when they saw the basement fun space. They spent a lot of time down there building forts and playing on the monkey bars. Hosts were wonderful with some great recommendations. House was clean and was everything we were looking for. We would definitely come back, as well as check out their other rentals. Thanks for an awesome week!”
Location
Bessemer, Michigan. Approximate spot shown; the exact address comes with your booking.








