You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!
Come escape to your northwoods adventure in the cozy two bedroom, fully furnished house just outside of town. Enjoy a hot shower after relaxing in the sauna. Explore acres of nearby public land for hunting and fishing. Take in the scenery in a peaceful setting. Enjoy waterfalls and scenic hiking trails nearby, snowmobile/ATV trail is 1/8 mile up the road and can take you almost anywhere your heart desires, and admire the wildlife right from the front porch. No matter the time of year, there is always fun to be had and memories to be made. Take in all that Michigan’s 4 seasons has to offer.
During your stay at this vacation home, you're just a quick walk from Ottawa National Forest. The vacation home offers a kitchen and a fireplace.
Air-conditioned home with kitchen, fireplace, and living room
Onsite recreation includes a sauna
0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ottawa National Forest and 16.3 mi (26.2 km) from Bond Falls
This vacation home offers its guests a sauna, barbecue grills, and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Pool/Spa
Sauna
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Hob
Kitchenette
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
0.5 bathroom
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundromat nearby
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 23 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Location highlights
In a rural location
Near a hospital
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Fishing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Ice skating nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
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)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
Garden
Policies
Check-in
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18
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 are welcome
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
Service animals are exempt from fees
Note from host: Clean up after your pet. Don’t leave unsupervised.
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 40
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, a first aid kit, 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
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.
The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna! Reviews
Reviews
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Wonderful
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Jared M.
8 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
Awsome
Jared M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
8/10 Good
Roger G., Grand Rapids
7 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location
The location was great, beautiful, peaceful and easy access to the Keweenaw Peninsula. The house was fairly clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the house had nice finishes/updates but poorly done. The electrical was clearly done by a non professional and without permits or inspections as outlets were upside down and light switches were in weird locations. There is a reason the shower does not appear in any of the booking photos! There is only a powder room. The "shower" is a shower head hanging from the ceiling of a sauna room at the back of the house. The sauna controls were corroded and didn't appear safe to use but we didn't try. There were cobwebs in the corners of the room. The shower consisted of exposed galvanized pipe that ran up the wall and across the ceiling to a shower head. The hot and cold taps were valves like you find for your outside spigot. I would not have been surprised if this had been a campground but for a home, it was disappointing. I wouldn't stay again.
Roger G.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jenny G.
21 Jul 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
First time traveling with a grandchild
My Mom's family is from the Paulding/Bruce Crossing area. We decided to take our first grandchild to the area to experience the beauty of Michigan. We appreciated the clean house and welcoming feeling.
Jenny G.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Lindsey M.
26 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great location- convenient for family close to here
We loved the location, house was nice! Simple and easy. Everything was there that was needed, only downfall was the beds upstairs were not comfortable. But the upstairs was very nice idea for multiple family members or kids that could care less about the comfort of the bed 😂.
Lindsey M.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
8/10 Good
Paula S.
14 Oct 2023
Great house, smoky smell
This house was cute, well decorated and the sauna with shower was a fun thing to try. However, I could not get past the smoky smell. There are no smoking signs posted on all the doors but the smell lingers from a previous user/owner. This house would have been 5 stars if it didn't bother my asthma so much.
Paula S.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
8/10 Good
Brandi P.
21 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great for families
The property was clean and fit our family of six well. We had wildlife visitors (deer) every evening and morning, which our city kids enjoyed a lot. :)
Brandi P.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leah S.
18 Aug 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family get away
Upstairs has lots of sleeping space. Relaxing yard with two nice porches and country views. Grocery store close. Tidy and cute
Leah S.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Gary O.
24 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great
The home was very clean. Had everything we needed. The only thing would be to update the beds.
Gary O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Rhonda d.
20 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Cute and clean
The listing was correct. Very cute and clean
Rhonda d.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Darrin F.
29 Jun 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet rental
Nice quiet area great for relaxing, after long day of house shopping. Host has thought of most everything. Bruce Crossing is a nice little town and has great food at good prices.
Darrin F.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Terry W.
3 Apr 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Bruce Crossing home
Very nice older house. Very clean. Sauna takes awhile to heat up but is understandable. FYI there is a nail head sticking out part way up the stairs that should probably be put back in place. Good food nearby. I would stay there again. Still snow on the ground so I cannot rate the yard and surroundings.
Terry W.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Casey B.
5 Mar 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Sled weekend
Very nice owners
Casey B.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Christopher B.
22 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect getaway, get location
Great house, perfect location, just off the main trail, amazing host and very responsive.
Christopher B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Leonard H.
7 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
On the trail!
A bunch of guys that purely wanted to ride sleds! 5 guys, 5 beds, refrigerator, shower and a comfy atmosphere! Perfect! Thanks for a great place to stay!
Leonard H.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
8/10 Good
Lydia O.
2 Feb 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobiling trip
It was great for snowmobiling, right near the trails, we had a wonderful time.
Lydia O.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
10/10 Excellent
Michelle (Shelly) K., South Bend Indiana
21 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay for snowmobiling
Trail 8 is very close. The house was clean and cozy.
Michelle (Shelly) K.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
8/10 Good
Todd B.
8 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lacking in supplies. Paper towels, garbage bags, cooking supplies.