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Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat!

Step into your home away from home where comfort meets adventure. Snuggle up by the fire or unwind in an outdoor hot tub overlooking nature's tranquility.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV
Spa
Interior
Snow and ski sports

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly
  • Washer
  • Air conditioning
  • Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

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

Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat!

Main Floor Bliss: Delight in two cozy bedrooms, a well-appointed bathroom, and an open layout encompassing the kitchen, dining, and a sunlit living room.
Upper Oasis: Find sanctuary in an additional bunk room, private bathroom, and a dedicated family lounge. It's the perfect spot for the kids to have their own space. With a sofa that doubles as a sleeper, a TV, and games, it's the perfect nook for leisure. Plus, step out onto the deck and soak in the wooded views and ski hill just beyond!

Bedroom 1 (main level)- Queen bed
Bedroom 2 (main level)- Queen bed
Bedroom 3 (upper level) 2 bunk beds


Warm & Welcoming: The free-standing fireplace in the living area is a heartwarming spot for evening chats. Paired with comfortable furniture and a memory foam queen sofa sleeper, along with 2 roll-away twin beds, it's relaxation redefined.

Pamper & Play: Dive into relaxation in our outdoor hot tub (open from Dec. 1 - April 1) . For those who can't resist the lure of the digital world, we have you covered with seamless WIFI.

Furry Friends Welcome: We understand that vacations are better with your loyal companion. Feel free to bring along your dog!

Ski Enthusiast's Dream: We're situated trailside along the Alpen trail, granting you instant ski-in/ski-out access to lift #1. And for your gear? Our thoughtfully designed ski cubbies have you covered.

Modern Entertainment: As of June 30, 2023, while we're bidding farewell to landline phones and cable TV, we're embracing the future with 2 Roku TVs allowing access to over 150 channels. Guests can log into their own streaming services and enjoy watching their favorite shows next to the fire!

Property has a Level 2 Tesla Universal charger for guest use. Charges both Tesla and non-Tesla EV's at 11kW/h

Note: We value quality time, hence a 3-night minimum stay ensures you truly get to experience all that Hillside Haus offers.

Dive into the perfect blend of comfort and adventure. Reserve your stay and let the memories begin!

Property manager

Owner/ Property Manager

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Kitchen island
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In the mountains
  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

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Property grounds

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  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
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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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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 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 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

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About the neighborhood

Map
Bessemer, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 5 min drive
  • ABR Trails - 17 min drive
  • Black River Basin - 18 min drive
  • Copper Peak - 18 min drive
  • Indianhead Mountain - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Beer Barrel - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat! pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat! located?

Located in the mountains, this Bessemer vacation home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 mi (5 km) of Ottawa National Forest, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort, and Molessa County Park. Stormy Kromer Factory and Airport Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Welcome to Hillside Haus: Your Cozy Trailside Retreat! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 28 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 28 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 28 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 28 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Bryan G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
Very nice accommodations.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

buck e.

Hillside Haus
We enjoyed our stay and want to return next summer. Our only concern is the front three steps lean down due to sinking into ground. This causes it difficult to go up and down , especially for us seniors.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Eilene J.

Slopeside Stay
Overall, great house! The hot tub would've been great if all the jets worked, only one was truly functioning..

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic location nice ski in/out
Just as described.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome Ski in/Ski out Chalet!
This is a great little vacation home located right on the slope. Our family enjoyed all of the snow and the ability to ski in ski out was fantastic! There was plenty of room for everyone to spread out and relax after a long day of skiing and the hot tub was a nice plus!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Adriane M.

Perfect Powder Days!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Wonderful cozy place near snow summit! Ski in - Ski out for both downhill & cross country skiing! The open layout on the main floor was welcoming for a larger group. The cozy 2nd floor for the kids was a nice spot the relax too. Enjoyed the hot tub!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Lisa W., Mequon, Wisconsin

Hillside Haus needs some work
This is the second time we have renred this house and have stated previously that it would be helpful to provide a guide to the tv. It is not something that comes easily for people when there are 4 different remotes. Also, the staircase at the front door is too short (not up to code). Again, we have stated this before and it is very dangerous on snowy stairs. Lastly, the furniture upstairs is broken. The sofa slants to the point where one cannot sit on it comfortably. The downstairs beds were comfortable but our guests had a hard time on the upper level. We do like this property and hope these r things can be rectified in order to rent this property again. Thank you for the quick response in the things BPLA could quickly take care of, like new pots and lightbulbs.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

buck e.

Hillside Haus
We enjoyed our stay and want to return next summer. Our only concern is the front three steps lean down due to sinking into ground. This causes it difficult to go up and down , especially for us seniors.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

buck e.

Hillside Haus
We enjoyed our stay and want to return next summer. Our only concern is the front three steps lean down due to sinking into ground. This causes it difficult to go up and down , especially for us seniors.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer P.

A Wonderful Winter Break in a Winter Wonderland
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had a great time at Hillside Haus over our Winter Break. We were able to downhill ski at Big Powderhorn Ski Area. We were also able to do Nordic Skiing at Wolverine and ABR. We could walk up the hill to get to the Nordic skiing area!The Haus was beautiful with a hot tub and all kinds of amenities. We enjoyed the wood-burning stove and the well-stocked kitchen. For a socially distanced vacation, we ate well, we were warm, and we had loads of fun! We highly recommend Hillside Haus!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beverly S.

July 4th in Bessemer
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was very clean. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Great home. Nice sized rooms. Great location
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Awesome Stay!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: We had an absolute blast celebrating New Year's at Hillside Haus. We loved being able to bring our pups, loved the location, and the cleanliness of the property. We would definitely come back!
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hillside House was great!
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Very clean and just the right size home for our family. It had everything we needed.
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

6/10 Okay

Eleanor W.

House perfect; Roads poor to impassable!
Rating Details: The property manager was more than helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was somewhat unhappy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The Hillside road had not been plowed or sanded whenwe arrived around 4 p.m. We contacted management andthey dispatched a truck/plow which we followed up the hill.Only one vehicle reached the house. The other two backed down.Finally, all 8 women and their luggage/food arrived....but one car was left at the office until the next day when sanding was adequate.

10/10 Excellent

Charles V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Stay
We had a great stay in this property. The cabin is well laid out. It had plenty of room for our family of 6. It was clean and well kept. There are many waterfalls and other hikes in the area. We would come here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2021
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kira F.

Long Ski Weekend
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was very happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: Hillside Haus provided the perfect long weekend getaway. Nice fit for two families who wanted convenient slopeside access! Loved the cubbies/lockers for all the winter and ski gear! In other rentals we have used, it can be tricky to find a spot to let everything dry out for next day—so the cubbies might have been my favorite amenity! The upstairs bedroom and loft area were a great way for kids to have their own space when needed. Overall we were very happy at Hillside Haus and would definitely rent again!

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Relaxing, inviting, and a great place for a family getaway.
Relaxing, inviting, and a great place for a family getaway. We had our extended family with us: grandma, aunts, uncle, cousins, ages 4 to 71 and everyone had a great time relaxing with nature, seeing some waterfalls, fishing, and combing the shoreline. The property was well kept and plenty of space for all, even if someone needed to get away from the rest of us for some quiet time. They have the inside updated and had no concerns while there. Their kitchen was one of the best supplied I've seen; they even had a tea kettle and as a tea drinker, I've never seen one at a cabin or resort kitchenette till now! We didn't ski as it was fall, but we still used the ski cubbies. They worked great for everyone to have their own luggage cubbie for their stuff without it being all over the cabin, especially for the kids. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

6/10 Okay

Trudy Y.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Communication
The property was clean, however the bed linings smell dusty. linin
We had a good experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Comfortable cabin with a lot of flex space
My friends and I really enjoyed our time at the cabin. There was a lot of outdoor spaces and indoor flex space that made our time there very comfortable because, for example, we could eat dinner on the back upstairs porch, at the big downstairs dining room table, in the upstairs living room, or on the front porch on the ground level. The cabin was clean and well appointed. We were happy to stay there. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lauren H.

Very comfortable, flexible space
Rating Details: The property manager was very helpful. The vacation rental was spotless. I was more than happy with the location. I was very satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental. Overall, I recommend this vacation rental. Reviewer Comments: The house was very comfortable and clean. Having so many beds and baths was perfect for our group. The living room recliners were a go-to spot and the big table in the dining room allowed us to play cards and games at night without running out of room. We were happy to stay there!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved Hillside
We loved staying at hillside! Much bigger in person than in pictures. Kitchen was lovely. Really enjoyed the ski in and ski out. At first we couldn’t find a shovel to clear out the excess snow but I called management and they immediately sent one over. We’ll be staying here many times in the future.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Kira S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Hillside Haus November 2019
Location was great to connect with Wolverine Nordic ski trails. Access right from the back of house with no driving, so was ideal for ski in/ski out access. House was great. We were plowed out Sunday morning after a good 16" of snow fell. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Janice R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Reunion
Nice place but weather was extremely hot. I do understand that most places in the U.P. typically don’t need air conditioning but it was hot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Candlewood V.

Excellent Vacation Rental!!
We have stayed at numerous properties over the years at Big Powderhorn, including others that were trail-side, but this is hands down our favorite. Unlike other properties we've been to, this one was updated and modern. The property has an open-concept main level that was great for family and friends hanging out. Our kids absolutely loved being able to go outside and get right onto the hill without having to be shuttled like we did when staying in the village. The storage lockers for our gear was a big help, especially with kids. It kept everything put away and organized. The kids loved the upstairs as they had their own bedroom, bathroom and living space to hang out. If you are heading to Big Powderhorn to ski, do yourself a favor and stay here. Trust me you will be happy!