Wildernest Chalet, Indianhead Ski Hill,Toboggan Run,Jacuzzi Snowmobile
About the property
- Chalet2000 sqft
- Bedrooms4
- Sleeps10
- Bathrooms2
- Half Baths0
- Minimum Stay2 - 3 nights
Chalet, 4 Bedrooms, 2 Baths, (Sleeps 10) see VRBO listing 1253074 for other unit
Wildernest Chalet with its open floor plan is the perfect getaway for those who want a spacious, upscale lodging experience. We have an upper that sleeps 10 and lower unit that sleeps 6 so both can accomodate 16 people. Units can be rented separately or together. See separate listing number 1253074 for lower lever unit that sleeps 6. We have the perfect solution for families and friends who want to stay together under one roof yet maintain some privacy. Each unit has a separate calendar so please refer to each one if you need both units. We do give refunds for cancellations-please ask owner for details
As you enter the living area in our upper unit you’ll be amazed at the open floor plan overlooking a wraparound deck with expansive patio doors that will draw you in to the North Woods experience. This unit has a wood burning fireplace, full kitchen, dining room and sunken living room. There are 4 bedrooms and two bathrooms. One bathroom has a large two person whirlpool tub to soak those aching muscles after a long day of skiing or sledding. The 1st and 2nd bedroom each have a queen bed, the 3rd bedroom has two twin beds and a bunk bed and the 4th bedroom has a full size bed. This unit will sleep 10 people. (For additional space see our lower level VRBO listing # 1253074)
If you need both units, please go to the other listing number above to book it separately.
INDIANHEAD AND BLACK JACK HAVE MERGED SO NOW YOUR LIFT TICKET CAN BE USED AT EITHER HILL!
You’ll feel like you’re a million miles away, but we are nestled in the Village of Indianhead ski hill, so the lodge and ski hill are just a few blocks away. We are also a short distance from Blackjack, Big Powderhorn and Whitecap Mountain so you can ski a different hill everyday. After skiing, if you still have the energy, you can enjoy our private toboggan run located amongst the pine trees on our property. There is plenty of room to park your snowmobiles and trailers on our large driveway or in our cul de sac location. Also in our backyard is a 18 foot tall carved Native American Statue carved for us by Peter Toth. Peter has carved a statue for every state in the United States in honor of the Native Americans and was featured in People Magazine. You’ll feel like you are in your own private estate when you stay at the Wildernest Chalet. Please contact owner for availability:
Miles and Hours from Major Cities:
375 miles from Chicago(approx 6-8 hours)
225 miles from Minneapolis(approx 4.5 hours)
225 miles from St Paul(approx 4.5 hours)
320 miles from Milwaukee(approx 5-7 hours)
285 miles from Madison(approx 4-5 hours)
225 miles from Green Bay(approx 3.5 hours)
Keywords:Indianhead Lodging;Blackjack Lodging;Powderhorn Lodging; skiing, snowboarding, Michigan lodging; Upper Peninsula lodging;Snowmobile Lodging;Luxury Chalet Duplex; Upper Level 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms; Lower Level ; 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms. Each unit has a fireplace and its own Jacuzzi tub. We have a toboggan run in our backyard for our guests to use, all located in a wooded cul de sac location.
PLEASE NOTE: INSTANT QUOTE IS FOR UPPER UNIT WITH THIS AD-IF YOU NEED BOTH UNITS GO TO OUR LOWER LEVEL LISTING#1253074 to book that unit
Owner
Owner
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Response time:
- within one hour
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Mar 23, 2018
About Owner
We live in the suburbs of Chicago and have an insurance agency that specializes in group and individual health insurance.
Owner purchased this Chalet in 1983
Why Owner chose Wakefield Township
We live in the Chicagoland area and started skiing over 30 years ago. We started out by heading a few hours away to Cascade Mountain and then ventured up even further to Rib Mountain(now known as Granite Peak). We heard so much about the skiing in the UP that we decided to give it a try one weekend; after all it was only another few hours from Granite Peak. I still remember the 1st experience we had at Indianhead. There had just been a fresh snowfall and it was covered in beautiful new powder. We had never experienced anything like it and I remember falling into the fluffy powder instead of the hard ice that we had experienced at the other places. We found out that the UP gets over 300 inches of annual snowfall and with 3 other ski hills nearby, it seemed like the perfect place. After that we decided it was worth the drive and came up whenever we had a free weekend. After paying to stay in the area hotels, we decide to look at properties for sale so we could have our own place and also rent it out for additional income. We take great pride in our place and I think it shows when you see it for the first time. We use to have Indianhead rent our units but as time went on we felt that we would like have a little more control of our property. We use the chalet ourselves so we wanted to make sure that it stays nice for us as well as for our guests. Our two boys grew up skiing at Indianhead. We had them in the ski school for lessons and soon they were good enough to go down the big hills with us. They surpassed us within in few years and left us in the snow dust! They then moved on to snowboarding and that’s all they do now. We wanted to keep our house in a private setting so we purchased all the lots surrounding us so no one could ever build next to us. We think that our place is a winter wonderland!
What makes this Chalet unique
It's a Winter Wonderland! We own all the lots surrounding our property so you have lots of places to explore. We have wonderful memories when the ski hill would be open on Thanksgiving day. We would put our turkey in the oven and go out skiing. We also enjoy just walking around in the woods or taking the snowmobiles out for a spin in the area. We also try to go out on the toboggan run and have contests to see who can go the furthest. Sometimes we take a 30 minute drive to visit the casinos and try our luck. In the summer we have gone to Lake Superior and the Porkies for some great sight-seeing. There are beautiful waterfalls in the area as well. September is the perfect time to experience the UP's beautiful fall colors.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Kids Welcome
- Hot Tub
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bedrooms
- 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 10
- Bedroom 11 queen, Upper Level Unit
- Bedroom 21 queen, Upper Unit
- Bedroom 32 twin/ single, 1 bunk bed, Upper level unit
- Bedroom 41 double, Upper level unit
- Queen size Beds (3), Double Beds (2), Twin or Single Beds (2), Bunk Beds (2)
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms
- Bathroom 1-Uppertoilet, combination tub/shower, Upper Level Unit
- Bathroom 2-Uppertoilet, shower, jetted tub, Upper Level Unit
Theme
- Away From It All
- Family
- Romantic
- Sports & Activities
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Fireplace
- Heatinggas
- Internet
- Linens Provided
- Parking for RV/Boat/TrailerWe have plenty of parking on our large blacktopped driveway as well as additional parking in the cul de sac
- Telephone
- Towels Provided
- Wood Fireplace(2) Both units have a natural woodburning fireplace
Kitchen
- Coffee Maker
- Cooking Utensils
- Dishes & Utensils
- Dishwasher(2)
- Ice Maker
- Kitchen(2)
- Microwave(2)
- Refrigerator(2)
- Stove
- Toaster
Dining
- Dining Area
Entertainment
- CD Player
- DVD Player
- Satellite / Cable
- Stereo
- Television
- VCR
- Video GamesLocated at Lodge
Outside
- Deck / Patio
- GolfAt Indianhead
- Ski & SnowboardIndianhead Mountain is just a few blocks away.
Pool / Spa
- Communal PoolIndianhead Health Club is open to the public during the midweek and they charge a nominal fee to use the pool and facilities. Note that Indianhead restricts the use of the facilities on the weekends.
- SaunaIndianhead Health Club is open to the public and they charge a nominal fee to use the pool and facilities.
- Shared Hot TubIndianhead Health Club is open to the public Monday-Thursday and they charge a nominal fee to use the pool and facilities.tub
- jetted tub(2) There is a large 2 person whirlpool tub in each unit
Attractions
- cinemas
- restaurants
Leisure Activities
- antiquing
- boating
- gambling casinos
- scenic drives
- shopping
- sight seeing
- sledding
- wildlife viewing
Local Services & Businesses
- fitness center
Sports & Adventure Activities
- mountain biking
- basketball court
- cycling
- fishing
- golf
- hiking
- hunting
- jet skiing
- kayaking
- cross country skiing
- racquetball
- rafting
- sailing
- skiing
- snowboarding
- snowmobiling
- swimming
- tennis
Notes
- Private Toboggan Run located on premises with sleds provided. Plenty of parking for snowmobiles in our cul de sac location. 17 foot carved Native American Statue in our backyard. Located walking distance to Indianhead ski lodge. Lodge facilities are open to the public for a nominal fee.
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
Canceled bookings will not receive a refund
24 Reviews
Latest reviews
Perfect place for larger group
Very enjoyable stay.
Perfect for family or Couples
Thank you so much for the great review. We take pride in our home so we are glad you noticed and glad it worked out so well for your family and friends. So happy you were able to use the toboggan slide-it is a blast. I'm glad you mentioned the stars, because the sky is so black up there that the stars are amazing. It was great working with you as well, and we are looking forward to having you back to the Wildernest in the future.
Fantastic place to stay
Thank you for taking care of our home, Jim. It was a pleasure working with you. Glad you had fun on our toboggan run-it seems to be the high point of the house!
great place for a family vacation!!
Thank you so much! We are so glad you used our place as a Christmas vacation gathering for your family. We appreciate the care you took of our home too.
July 4th stay
Thank you very much for your kind review. It was a pleasure working with you as well. We also appreciate the way you took care of our house like it was your own.
Location
Our property is in the village of Indianhead Ski Hill. You can also Ski at 3 other ski hills within 5-20 minutes. Porcupine Mountain is just an hour away and has skiing, snowmobiling and plenty of summer and fall activities. There are Two Casinos within 30-40 minutes away. Visit the nearby areas beautiful Waterfalls, Lake Superior, Copper Peak Ski Flying Hill, and the most beautiful fall colors you'll ever see.
Availability
Additional information about rental rates
The Standard rates are regular season rates for the UPPER UNIT ONLY and are not the holiday rates(Christmas, New Years, President's Weekend)-The SUMMER RATES are for the upper unit only. Please call for rates when renting the whole house.Rates are subject to change without notice. The upper units sleeps 10 and the lower unit sleeps 6 and any amount over that must be approved by the owners. Our units are no smoking and no pets.