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Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!)

Family-friendly cabin in Bessemer

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Smart TV, DVD player, books, music library
Dining

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire cabin

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8900 sq ft

Popular amenities

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

About this property

Entire place

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

Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!)

Family-friendly cabin in Bessemer
This cabin features an arcade/games room, a garden and Gas grills. WiFi in public areas is free. The cabin has 2 bedrooms and offers free WiFi and a private yard. Guests will find a kitchen with a fridge, an oven, a stovetop and a microwave.
Air-conditioned accommodation at this cabin offers washers/dryers and DVD players. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Smart televisions are featured in guestrooms. Kitchens offer fridges, stovetops, microwaves and kitchenware and utensils. Bathrooms include baths or showers and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Property manager

jerry marmozewicz

Languages

English

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing and snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Spices
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Hairdryer

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Music library
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Gas grills
  • Garden
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: No smoking inside. Smoking permitted outside only.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Snow sports gear
  • Golf on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 900 sq ft (84 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

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 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 and a first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

Black River Retreat
Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!) Cabin
Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!) Bessemer
Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!) Cabin Bessemer

About the area

Map
Bessemer, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 13 min walk
  • Copper Peak - 12 min drive
  • Historic Ironwood Theatre - 14 min drive
  • Black River Basin - 16 min drive
  • Indianhead Mountain - 17 min drive

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 5 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Golden Dragon - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Burger King - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dairy Queen - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!) pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!)?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!)?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!) located?

This family-friendly Bessemer cabin is located in a rural location, just steps away from Ottawa National Forest and Molessa County Park. Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and Airport Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Black River Retreat (Dog Friendly!) Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 163 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 59 out of 238 reviews" "
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Rating 4 - Poor. 4 out of 238 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 238 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Charles F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Review of Bessemer Cabin
We enjoyed our stay. Hope to be back next year.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shawn D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cabin
Nice, quiet, clean, cozy cabin near the Porkys, close to hiking trails, ski resorts, and downtown historic Ironwood.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sherry p.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place!
House was cute and cozy. Very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great property and location
Wonderful. Close to town and the lake. Not far at all from porcupine mountains and a bunch of other stuff. Great experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Sharon G.

Location was good
We were situated in a central area. Visited Bond Falls. Copper Peak ironwood. (Stormy Kromer). Copper harbor. Black river harbor.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Waterfall tour
The home was very clean, convenient and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peggy K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vacation getaway
We enjoyed the closeness of lake superior and trails. Waterfallls. Good places.to eat and having conversations with the community.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Paul N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Jason V.

Liked: Cleanliness
enjoyed our stay
enjoyed our stay- good location and comfortable place to stay near the porcupine mountains
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great getaway in a cozy cabin
Had a lovely 10 night stay in this little cabin. Jerry, the host, was very responsive (even when we idiotically managed to lock ourselves out—don’t do that!!). This cabin is a bit rustic, which is perfect for the charming rural atmosphere. The internet was stellar — I note that because I saw another review that said it was going out, but I worked every day for 10 hours over a VPN, including Skype calls, and it did great. The downstairs TV box does seem to restart itself every fifteen minutes or so, though, but I think that has nothing to do with the wifi. The property had clearly been cleaned before we arrived. We don’t have a dog, but wouldn’t have known this was a pet friendly property if the listing hadn’t said it. We managed to pick a very hot week up in the area, but the window AC in the upstairs bedroom kept us plenty cool overnight. Wish we could’ve tried the fish place next door but I think they were closed until autumn, but lots of other places in the area did Friday fish fries, so I recommend the VFW in Wakefield if you can’t go to the pub next door! All in all a great stay!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Sonja L.

Great location
Jerry was great to work with and very communicative. The location was perfect for some off grid water falling.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Anthony M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
Cabin itself exceeded our expectations! Inside was clean and well maintained. Air conditioner in each room. Outside of property was nice. A very quiet area. About an hour to the porcupine mtns, maybe 20 minutes to Wisconsin. Other attractions very close as well. We would definitely like to come back.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

2/10 Terrible

Kevin Z.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Nice place but had some issues
The owner called us asked us if we could make beds, the house keeper hhad to leave unexpectedly. Upon arriving the house was a complete mess, food reminants all over, dog hair inches thick all over floor, furnture and the beds. Contacted owner and sent picks. The owner was very apologetic and tried everything to get someone to clean cabin but it was so bad he needed to hire a company. The owner refunded our money in a timely matter and offered to put us up in a motel for a night. At least he stood by knowing things were not rightand teied to make it right. That didnt help our dilemma of now not having a olace to stay 4 hours from home. We did recieve payment back and last we talked to owner he was sending a check for the vbro charges as well, hope he follows through as VBRO was not willing to help us one bit. VBRO customer service is terrible and would not help us find a replacment stay location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Krissy T., Wausau

Disliked: Cleanliness
Disappointing stay
Was not cleaned prior to our arrival at all. I had to clean the bathroom, wash my own bedding and scrub down the kitchen before I felt comfortable using them. The beds creaked so bad every time anyone moved so being the light sleeper that I am, I did not get more than a couple hours sleep at night. Checked under the bed while we packed up to make sure we had everything and horrified by what we found - balled up tissues, dust bunnies and what looked like dried dog puke. We tried to vacuum before we left, but had to clean it out first. It was so disappointing that we packed up a day early and left. We also felt like the neighbors across the street were watching us a lot. Things we did enjoy - being close to Bessemer and Ironwood - cute towns with good food options, having a campfire outside and being close to the Black River waterfalls. Jerry was friendly and had good communication over text.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kelley W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommend
Clean, great location for what we wanted to see/do, good communication with owner, super nice neighbors. Convenient to shopping, restaurants, and the dog park. Especially appreciated that we could have our dogs (they loved their vacation too). Would recommend and would stay here again.
Stayed 29 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jordan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for doggos!
Our dogs loved the yard and home comfort of the cabin. Very close to quite a few waterfalls, the harbor and the Copper Peak ski jump. Awesome to bike from to all those spots or hike. Highly recommend if you have dogs. Sad we didn't get to try the pub next door, but we will next time!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawna H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy & Dog-friendly
This is a cozy little cabin which we selected because of the location and dog-friendly policy. It is a great value, although it does sit on a fairly busy road so you need to have very well-behaved dogs or keep them on a leash. The linens were clean and it had everything we needed. We appreciated having dinner at the pub next door when we arrived after a long drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Nancy L.

Cozy cabin
Cozy cabin with a lot of nearby attractions.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Jan R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice northwoods place to stay
Cozy yet plenty of space for two. Several light switches didn't seem to do anything - perhaps bulbs burned out but we made do. Lots of coffee makers, but wish there would've been a kettle to boil water for tea, etc. Internet and cable tv was a bit flaky, losing signal several times a show. Shower water controller was corroded making it challenging to get the right water temp (not too hot or cold). Minor concerns for an overall nice experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Skiing
Great spot for skiing in the UP. I’ve stay here before and always enjoyed it. Heated floors are to die for after a day skiing
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Thomas W.

Nice cabin
Had a great time here. The cabin could have been cleaner and would have bothered some people but we had a great time and really enjoyed our stay. The fire pit was the highlight for us
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little cabin!
My partner and pooch had a great stay! Very cozy and cute cabin in a great location. Owner is very nice. Check out the pub next door!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Kelly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This property was perfect for our needs. Close to the hill and warm and cozy. The pub next door was super convenient. Beds were comfy. Great lil ski cabin.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brittany T.

Liked: Cleanliness
The Perfect Little Getaway This Winter
Everything about this rental was so easy. We loved our mini vacation here with our dogs! The fire pit in the side yard was perfect for a relaxing evening, with ample firewood supplied by the hosts. The dogs had a BLAST here, we were able to easily hook them up on simple running lines to the benches and trees close by so they weren't tempted to go to the road or too far into the beautiful forest after dark. Our little dog struggled with the semi-steep stairway to the upstairs beds, but we easily solved this by hunkering down on the large comfortable futon sofa in the main-level living room. There is plenty of extra linen, pillows, and blankets available too. The host was very kind and helpful, and the house had games and books relating to activities and sightseeing nearby which was great! We would have loved to visit the pub that is less than a minute's walk away, and will have to plan to come back during its business days!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

charity c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ironwood stay
Everything as expected. Nice place to stay. The PUB next door serves awesome food!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023