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Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
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Interior
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 14279 sq m

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Rapid River, MI
  • Rapid River Ski Trail
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County)
    ‪31 min drive‬

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About the area

Rapid River

A family-friendly stay in Rapid River awaits you at this holiday home. You'll be 12.6 km (7.8 mi) from Lake Michigan. Highlights at this holiday home include a kitchen, a washing machine and free WiFi. .You can enjoy Smart televisions with a DVD player, and home features 2 bathrooms, a fireplace and a balcony. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a TV and a coffee/tea maker are also available. .This holiday home has concierge services, a games room and a garden. Additionally, you'll find barbecues. .Sights within a 10-minute drive of this Rapid River holiday home include Hiawatha National Forest and Rapid River Ski Trail.
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What's nearby

  • Hiawatha National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Rapid River Ski Trail - 4 min drive - 5.1 km
  • Peninsula Point Lighthouse Interpretive Trail - 9 min drive - 11.8 km
  • Bay de Noc to Grand Island Trail - 9 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Haymeadow Creek Falls Trail - 15 min drive - 20.1 km

Getting around

  • Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jack's - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Pub - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rapid River Dairy Flo - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Swallow Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪A&W Restaurant - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior

The Hornets Nest Lodge, is a brand new lodge built in 2018 fondly Named in honor of our grandfather Harvey J Potvin, who was a UP woodsman for over 80 years. This beautiful lodge is nestled in the quiet serene woods near the Hiawatha National Forest. If you are looking to get away as a family, a ATV/Snowmobile enthusiast, a group gathered together to get their hunt on, or friends looking to spend some quality time in the peaceful Upper Peninsula, then this lodge is exactly what your looking for.

We are 2 brothers who have been passionate about this land, trying to recreate our childhood camp experiences. We have many memories growing up visiting grandpa, and recently decided it was time to rebuild the old homestead of our past and make it more comfortable, accessible, and to allow others to come into our home to make their own memories.

The Hornets Nest Lodge is centrally located in the Upper Peninsula. Its location puts you only a 10 minute drive to Lake Michigan, or a 45 minute drive to Lake Superior. It is adjacent to tens of thousands of acres of Hiawatha National Forest Land, a hand full of miles from the ATV/snowmobile trail head, and across the highway from one of the best Nordic ski, skate, snowshoe trails in Upper Michigan.

The Lodge is approximately 3000 square feet of living space, decorated with a modern rustic theme. All furniture, cookware, beds/bedding linens are all brand new. Also the lodge features over 2000 sq feet of patio and deck, to sit out side and enjoy the peaceful afternoons watching the wildlife of the area, or sitting out and taking in the "Big Sky" at night.

Features inside the lodge are 2 living areas with a big screen TV's, equipped with satellite TV, cell booster, and WiFi. Poker table, 2 full size refrigerators, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, gas fire place, and 2 full bathrooms. Outside the lodge there is ample parking for vehicles with trailers with a circle drive, plenty of outdoor furniture and propane gas grill. If your group exceeds the comfort of our 14 person capacity, please inquire about additional camper hook up for a small fee. (Click the fee button for additional guests and notify us how many additional guests will be staying with camper)

If you would like to bring a furry friend for your northern adventure, please read over our pet policy and in your inquiry include that you agree to the terms of our pet policy. Be sure to check the pet button when making your reservation.

Property manager

Mike Donovan

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • In-room accessibility
  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 3,000 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

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

  • No pets allowed

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 (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10
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 deadlock
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a deadbolt lock in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

Brand New Located 10 min Lake Michigan 45 min Lake Superior
Brand New Located 10 min Lake Michigan 45 min Lake Superior

Frequently asked questions

Are there any beaches close to Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior?

The closest beach to Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior is Van Cleve Park & Gladstone Beach (20 km).

Does Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior have a pool?

No, this holiday home doesn't have a pool.

Is Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as a playground, an arcade and children's books, it's no surprise that Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior?

No, Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

Are pets allowed at Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior?

No, pets are not allowed.

Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 79 out of 84 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 84 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 84 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 84 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 84 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and spacious
This is a great place to stay. Me and my group had a great time. Only thing is I wish we would’ve had some more trash bags, paper towels, and something other than single ply toilet paper. All those are relatively small. The overall property was great and very clean.
Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

ruth s.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family friendly
The spaces here are great for gathering in both our large group and small groups. The younger people had a nice space upstairs, while the oldsters were able to close doors to the downstairs bedrooms. Town was near in case we needed anything.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Always great staying here !
Thanks again. Must be 5 years now.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Annual Summer Getaway
This place was perfect for my family. Clean, lots of space to enjoy and close enough to Escanaba. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome place to stay for golf trip
This is my third year in a row staying at this house for our guys golf trip. The house has everything you need, full kitchen, great beds, super clean, and a great card table upstairs! I've stayed at a lot of Vrbo rentals, this one ranks at the top! Highly recommend staying here!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for large groups!
Perfect location and home for our family. Has everything you could need for your stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert M.

Liked: Cleanliness
UP trip
We had a fantastic stay at the Hornet’s Nest. Very clean and had everything we needed. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Spacious and secluded
Party of nine. Plenty of space for everyone, even had a couple of beds to spare.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Fourth time as nice as the first
Everything was very nice again this year
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Good, a couple of areas for improvement.
I'm not sure how long something should be considered "new". This property is now 5 years old. Very spacious and comfortable. Firepit area was great. Concerns: Kitchen is poorly stocked with cooking and serving tools (fry pans, large bowls, etc. were lacking). Internet was VERY SLOW - hard to use. And cell service was poor due to location. Quite a bit of road noise due to location near highway. Wasn't a problem for us, but only 2 bathrooms for 14 people would be a problem. Safety concern is the bowing of the decks. You wouldn't want 14 people on those decks!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place
Wonderful stay, lots of room for our group. Mike was an awesome communicator and very responsive!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Travis S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect for Large Group
The Hornets Nest was perfect for our big group to stay. We had 14 people and it was very accommodating. Having the washer and dryer was great to wash towels and was a nice feature. The kitchen is fully stocked and all the bedding was complete and clean! The fire pig and all the chairs was awesome as well! Would definitely recommend!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chad M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great vacation house
Lots of room. Very nice amenities inside and out.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chuck K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Golf Trip
The Hornets Nest Lodge was incredible; I took my dad, brother, and three boys for a golf trip. The lodge was perfect, very clean, and had plenty of space! Everyone loved the place and planning to come back next year! Mike was an excellent host; definitely a 5-star lodge!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for family
Great property for families. Lots of space and things to do. This lodge was perfect for our out of town family to stay after our wedding reception. The owner was flexible to accommodate our needs. Beautiful lodge, comfortable beds. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Roberta G.

Liked: Cleanliness
snowmobile trip 2023
we were there to snowmobile ride. This place was great for everything except we had to trailer our sleds to the trails. plenty of space for what we needed. beautiful place. Loved the spacious parking. only thing needed was an outside hot tub. Would highly recommend this property to anyone.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Malgorzata S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lodge!
We enjoyed our stay at the lodge. Very spacious, clean and cozy. Outdoor fireplace is great!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kat H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Absolutely perfect
The guys definitely put a lot of love and care into this place! It had everything we needed and some things we didn't even think we needed (s'mores stuff, bug spray, football, laundry detergent, and more!). The "extras" in the woods was a fun surprise and the kids absolutely loved it! It was the perfect middle ground for all the amazing sights! We will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family trip
Very nice place. Fit our needs well.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
3rd stay as great as the first two stays !!
Great low stress experience
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nichole M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Getaway
We enjoyed our stay at Hornet's Nest! Plenty of room for our entire family and very clean. Favorite parts were the main shower, fire pit area and wrap around deck. Would definitely return!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family time
My family and I enjoyed our stay at this wonderful place. We enjoyed fires in the great fire pit area telling family stories and creating new ones. We loved going on walks on the trails to find the creatures hidden in the woods and playing cards at the game table. We found two creeks very close to the house that were perfect for the kids. We also enjoyed ice cream twice at the Dairy Flo in Rapid River. There are lots of things to do within an hour or so like the Pictured Rocks Boat Tours.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great time in MI
Had a wonderful time at the Hornets Nest. Plenty of room for my extended family and all the kids. The rain shower was a nice touch as well as the activities in the house and outside. Thanks!!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Denice A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Property
This home had everything we needed and more. The little touches like s’mores supplies were great. The location was perfect. Our kids loved finding Bigfoot and other creatures in the trees. We had a wonderful stay. Looking forward to coming back next year.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ryan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cabin, perfect for larger groups or family
The cabin is amazing. Plenty of deck space to entertain, plenty of property to have fun. There is plenty of space to park and a nice circle drive which is helpful for those with trailers if you have one. There is also a trail to ride just across the road! Plenty of access to all of the U.P. trails if that's what you're looking for. I wish my SxS wasn't out of commission for the trip. The owner stayed in contact with me consistently through our stay. No major problems during our stay, but we did have the power go out for a few minutes, but my guess is it was something with the power company. Still, the owner messaged me back right away when I asked him about it. The only warning I have is mind the mosquitos. The cabin has 4 or 5 bug zapper type devices, but the mosquitos are still bad, but I believe that to be a U.P. staple in general. The location is pretty central to all the U.P. has to offer, which is awesome and convenient. Very nice cabin, definitely recommended. If I stay up in the U.P. again, I will look it up again to see if it's booked out or not.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022