​​Our newly built log cabin is just minutes from downtown Harbor Springs and Petoskey, yet worlds away from the hustle...
Ironwood Lodge is a peaceful, hand-crafted Log Cabin hideaway that blends Northwoods solitude with resort-town magic.
Whether you're chasing snowy slopes, dipping your toes in crystal-clear Little Traverse Bay, or simply sipping coffee on the wraparound porch, this cabin is your gateway to pure northern Michigan bliss!
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Nestled among the trees on a hill with a view of The Highlands Ski Area and Resort a short distance away, Ironwood Lodge was just recently built and is a calm, quiet spot with access to the best of up-north activities. A 10-minute drive to downtown Harbor Springs or Petoskey, or a 30-minute drive to Charlevoix or Mackinaw City will find guests lounging and swimming at public Lake Michigan beaches, shopping at the many boutiques and stores, skiing only minutes away at Nub's Nob or The Highlands ski resorts, golfing at over a dozen wonderful local courses, and enjoying the fabulous restaurants the area offers. Whether you're looking to spend your days adventuring in Northern Michigan or simply to relax and unwind, Ironwood Lodge is the perfect place for a vacation to remember.
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Ironwood Lodge sleeps 12 and is located within easy drives of popular Harbor Springs, historical Petoskey, Cross Village, Charlevoix, and Mackinaw City with it's ferries available to Mackinac Island.
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When arriving, you'll take 3 steps to the wrap around deck and lounge chairs to enter the house where you'll find a spacious, open floor plan with cozy living room seating, dining, and kitchen.
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Two sets of French doors open to an expansive, wrap-around deck with outdoor seating and an impressive views of the tree-filled property.
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The Living Room is centered around a stunning stone, wood-burning fireplace with a Smart TV perched above and features leather and cloth seating.
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The Kitchen is stocked with all cooking utensils, pots, pans, and towels. Further kitchen amenities include: refrigerator, electric oven/stove, microwave, combo traditional and K-cup coffee maker, dishwasher, crock pot, electric griddle, blender and 4-slice toaster.
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Complimentary coffee, tea, cream and sugar are included with your stay.
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Dining is casual built-in bench seating as well as island counter-top seating.
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A cozy main floor bedroom offers a queen bed, closet space, Roku Smart TV, full-length mirror, room darkening curtains, and easy access to main floor full bath.
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The second bedroom on the main floor is a family/kids' bedroom, providing guests with a queen-size bed and a twin bunk bed, a closet and Smart TV. There's easy access to the main floor full bath.
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The main floor bath has a custom tiled bathtub / shower. Towels are provided for guests, and a hair dryer is located in the loft bath vanity.
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WIFI is provided throughout the house.
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​​A spacious loft overlooks the main living area and includes a table and soft stools for kids to play with the board games or puzzles provided. A vegan leather couch offers extra seating for TV viewing or participating in the excitement below.
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A work space with a desk and chair (if you MUST work while on vacation😊) is provided in the loft area as well.
The loft bedroom offers comfort and luxury with its high ceilings, King-size bed, Roku Smart TV, ceiling fan, full-length mirror, black-out curtains, closet space, and connected en-suite with tiled walk-in shower.
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​​The basement is a playground for kids and adults alike with its large LED smart TV with an old school Wii system, and comfortable seating.
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This space also includes a shuffleboard table and retro cocktail arcade table with all the games you remember from "back in the day!"
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There is a spare fridge for drinks or food, found behind the stairs.
The bedroom on this level offers two built-in twin bunk beds and a Roku Smart TV.
The half bath is roomy with plenty of storage.
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You'll have access to the laundry facilities, with a new washer and dryer. An ironing board and iron are also available.
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There's easy access outdoors to the back yard area and firepit.
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​​​​For nights gathering around the bonfire with family, there's a fire pit with lighting, chairs and ski lift seating.
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​​Ironwood Lodge is located next to Happy Days & Nights Winery. There are some great wineries, breweries and distilleries in the bay area as well.
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For the skiers and snowboarders, the lifts at both Nub's Nob and The Highlands are only a 5-minute drive away. For even more skiing terrain, try Boyne Mountain - about a 35 minute drive away.
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For the golfers, the Highlands has five courses. Bay Harbor, Chestnut Valley and Crooked Tree golf courses have amazing views, and within a short drive there are easily a dozen more courses to explore.
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For meals out, there are tons of local restuarants and bakeries for you to sample.
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When you book with us, we will send you a specially compiled list of attractions, restaurants, breweries, and activities that can be enjoyed by guests of all ages.
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Main Floor
Second Floor & Loft
Lower Level Rec Room Area
Outdoors
Rental Policy
CANCELLATIONS – If cancellation is done at least 30 days before date of arrival, deposits will be refunded. Cancellations made within 15-30 days of arrival will result in a 50% refund. Cancellations made less than 15 days prior to stay are non-refundable. Because of the unpredictability of the weather, we cannot issue refunds for poor trail conditions, bad weather, etc.
SMOKING - This is a NON SMOKING / NON VAPING vacation rental property. Guests understand that smoking/vaping in the house is not permitted. If this rule is violated and smoking or vaping has been detected in the house, an additional $175 penalty will be assessed and the security deposit will be forfeited. If you do smoke outside, please put cigarette butts in the trash, not on the ground in the yard.
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CHECK IN / CHECK OUT: Check in time is 4PM. Check out time is 11AM.
PETS - Your pets are allowed in the house with prior approval. Pet owners are responsible for cleaning up any/all pet refuse, and - please - pets are not allowed on furniture or beds at any time. Any evidence of pets on furniture will incur extra cleaning fees.
AGE - The guest signing this agreement must be at least 25 years of age.
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"GOOD NEIGHBOR" POLICY - We want you to have a ton of fun up here, but we need to respect our neighbors’ ability to do the same thing. Therefore, we have a strict “good neighbor policy”. If we receive a complaint regarding excessive noise or inappropriate behavior, we will have to ask you and your group to leave the premises. NoiseAware decibel monitoring (non-recording) sensors are on the property. Please - let's work together to make sure everyone up here has a GREAT time!
MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY – The maximum number of guests is limited to twelve (12) persons, unless other arrangements are made.
THE FOLLOWING ACTIVITIES ARE EXPRESSLY PROHIBITED ON THE PROPERTY: USE OF ILLEGAL DRUGS, USE OF FIREARMS, AND USE OF FIREWORKS OF ANY KIND. IF YOU ARE FOUND TO BE IN VIOLATION OF THESE RULES, YOU WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE WITH NO MONEY REFUNDED.
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