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A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village

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A cozy cabin interior with a fireplace, leather sofas, and a Christmas tree.
A bedroom with a bed, dresser, bench, two windows with a view of trees, and a round mirror.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stove, microwave, and a dishwasher.
A lodge with a fire pit surrounded by chairs, a deck, and a staircase leading to a balcony.
Chateau Merlot, a lodge with a prominent entrance and a large chimney, surrounded by snow and birch trees.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Room to spread out
    Enjoy spacious layout that give everyone more room to relax.
  • Explore, experience, enjoy
    Guests like the location for activities and attractions nearby.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator
  • Internet
  • Washing machine

Explore the area

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Ironwood, MI
  • Place, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Molessa County Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪6 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Living room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Dining area

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About the area

Bessemer

Located in Bessemer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and Copper Peak are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Lake Superior and Interstate Falls.
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Map
Ironwood, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Molessa County Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Indianhead Mountain - 19 min drive - 20.3 km
  • Lake Gogebic - 34 min drive - 55.1 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 35 min drive - 46.7 km

Getting around

  • Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 6 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Super One Foods - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Munch - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Iron Nugget - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Comfortable & Spacious Retreat in the Powderhorn Village located?

Situated in the mountains, this holiday home is within a 10-minute walk of Ottawa National Forest and Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort. Molessa County Park and Airport Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 56 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 56 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 56 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 56 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Checked all the boxes for our group. Beautiful area in the fall.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2026
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Excellent visit

We have been going here for years and every time the property gets updates and is clean. The owner does an excellent job making it feel like home. The surrounding area is also getting more shops and things to do which makes it more fun each time. The bike paths and trails are also well kept and scenic.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ski trip

Place was nice. Have stayed there 2times
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a very nice week with family. Great location, with many things to do within an hour drive. We enjoyed several nights by the fire and breakfasts on the deck. Very close to Ironwood making it easy to get supplies when we needed.
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

ski get away

Great place to stay. very clean and very close to the slopes. We all had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Place for famiies or group of Friends

We had a fantastic stay at Chateau Merlot. Absolutely Loved having a large space for our group to hang out with a REAL Fireplace, sauna was way better than we anticipated. It was the perfect place to relax after skiing at big powderhorn.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Family Ski Weekend

Perfect place for extended family. Nice and clean
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great!

We loved the location and layout of the property! Will definitely be back! Had everything we needed and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
Hi Renee, we are so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at Chateau Merlot! We hope you come stay again soon!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Snocross Racer

Perfect house for skiing or just a weekend getaway
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Another Great Weekend!

This was the third winter we've had a group up to BPLA for a ski weekend, all three places we've stayed so far have been great but Chateau Merlot definitely takes the cake! Very cozy, lots of space for our group to unwind after a day on the slopes. The sauna was phenomenal!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Labor Day

We keep coming back! Clean, spacious and has everything for the 6 of us to cook! Loved the welcome basket, great addition and promotes things to do around the area.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun in the UP

Three generations. Fabulous hiking. Games at night. Great mini vacation
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fun weekend

Had a very nice weekend with some friends staying at the cabin while in town to snowboard and celebrate New Years. House we perfect for us.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Wonderful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Summer Greens

Staying at Chateau Merlot Was just what the body and soul needed. We especially enjoyed sitting around the firepit , enjoying the stars in the nights sky and woodsy air . So Looking forward to booking again at this wonderful chalet!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great group space, well stocked

We had a group of 12, including a couple of kids. The bedrooms were set up great to have both families and couples have their own space that fit them well. The kitchen was very well stocked with pots, pans, dishes, glasses, cutlery, etc. it’s always hit or miss and we were very pleased with all the available resources. Communication from the owner was great. We frequently stay at a different place each year but the group agreed this was on the list to stay at again.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great White North

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: Beautiful and comfortable place to stay
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
Hi Martin, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Chateau Merlot! It sounds like you all had a great time and we hope you come back soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great Labor Day Weekend!

I give Chateau Merlot 5 stars, and you will see real stars at night sitting at the bon fire! We lucked out with the weather, but if we had to stay in the place was clean and has such a friendly atmosphere.. My friends and I are planning to come back next year. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great friends weekend

We had a great weekend with a group of friends. There were 9 of us, but could have comfortably fit more people. The kitchens were fully stocked and had all we needed for the weekend. We would highly recommend this house and hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Chateau Merlot review

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: This rental unit was very clean, well stocked, nicely furnished and well decorated. We loved it!
Response from VrboOwner on 2 March 2023
Hi Kristine, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Chateau Merlot! We hope you come again soon.
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

family trip

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 enjoyed our time there. we had a fire every night ,there was plenty of wood right outside the door. management responded to one of us getting locked out within 10 minutes so she could attend a zoom meeting.
Response from VrboOwner on 21 February 2023
Hi Jay, thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Chateau Merlot! It sounds like you all had a great time and we hope you come back again soon!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Girls Trip

Chateau Merlot This chateau is amazing and exactly as described. Very spacious yet cozy. We’re repeat renters. We stayed 5 days. It’s summertime and had perfect weather. We enjoyed the wonderful deck every day. Enough tables and chairs for our whole group to sit & relax, play games, share meals, fresh air and just enjoy nature! Great view from inside. It’s very accommodating, clean and comfortable. Open concept for the kitchen, dining area and living room. Great for keeping the conversations going. Kitchen was fully stocked, had everything we needed for cooking, serving and eating. Main level has 3 bedrooms, comfy beds and 2 full bathrooms lessen any wait time. Only regret was not making time to use the new sauna. Although July isn’t skiing season, there were many activities available to us. The chateau is also not far from Lake Superior and many breathtaking waterfalls. Looking forward to our next visit!!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Ski Trip

We came to the UP to ski but unfortunately there was very little snow on the ski hills. But no worries there was plenty to do between exploring the many waterfalls just down the road to gathering around the fireplace at the Chateau to play games and watch movies. The house has so much space that our group of 12 was never crowded. The kitchen was well stocked with dishes, glasses and cookware. But the amount of cookware & bowls could be down sized and better organized. The only issues we encountered were the extra plates we grabbed from the downstairs kitchen were dirty and we couldn’t get the tv to work beyond spectrum channels. Better Instructions would be helpful. We ended up just casting to use the apps off an iPhone to watch movies. We were pleasantly surprised by the Christmas tree & great decorations!! Loved our time here! We will be back! P.S the laminated guide for the area was fantastic!
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Perfect Northwoods Retreat for Touring Musicians!

Chateau Merlot was the absolute perfect place to unwind! After a high-energy show in Chicago, sneaking away to this incredible Northwoods escape was exactly what the band needed. The peace, quiet, and beautiful surroundings provided the ultimate vibe to recharge and relax. The property is fantastic, relaxing, and highly recommended for anyone looking to escape the city noise. We absolutely loved our stay and can't wait to come back!
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Upper MI

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 wonderful time. Great accommodations. We have no complaints at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
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