Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna
Bear Necessities is the epitome of luxury and comfort, offering breathtaking views, spacious rooms, and cozy furnishings in every corner. Whether you're seeking a family getaway or a retreat with friends, this beautifully designed vacation home offers ample space and top-notch amenities for all.
Our office is right here in the Powderhorn area with on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and reservation staff ready to help. You’ll always have support nearby, and if you’d rather not stop in, we’re also available 24/7 by call, message, or email. Whatever works best for you, we’re here to make your stay as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Nestled in the heart of the Upper Peninsula, the Powderhorn area is a true four-season destination. The neighborhood also offers great local spots to enjoy—grab a hearty meal at Iron Nugget, sip a coffee at Copper Cup, try out a beer at Cold Iron Brewery or try a local favorite at Pit Stop, Uptown Café, or Club 28. You’ll also find shopping, live music, and seasonal festivals nearby that bring the community to life.
In winter, you’re just steps from Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and a few miles from Snow River for skiing and snowboarding, along with direct access to hundreds of miles of scenic snowmobile trails. When the snow melts, the adventure continues with hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, fishing, and exploring the beauty of the Northwoods.
Bedroom 1 (lower level)- Bunk beds Bedroom 2 (main level)- King bed Bedroom 3 (main level)- Queen bed & twin bed Bedroom 4 (upper level)- Full bed & twin bed Bedroom 5 (upper level)- King bed Bedroom 6 (upper level)- Queen bed & twin bed
We are conveniently located just off US-2 and only a few miles from Ironwood Airport, which offers daily flights through Denver Air. Whether you’re arriving by car or by air, our location makes getting here easy and stress-free, putting you close to all the area has to offer.
This expansive home features 6 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, spread across three levels. On the lower level, you'll find 1 bedroom along with a fun and interactive bunk room featuring a foosball table—perfect for kids or anyone looking to enjoy a little friendly competition. On the main level, there are 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, as well as an impressive, open-concept living area with soaring high ceilings. Two adjoining living rooms are centered around a large shared gas fireplace, providing a cozy spot to relax after a day of adventure. The kitchen features a large, wrap-around counter/bar, perfect for casual dining or entertaining, and the dining area offers ample space for larger gatherings.
For ultimate relaxation, the main level also includes a dedicated indoor hot tub and sauna, both tucked away in a private porch area at the back of the home. Step outside onto the spacious wraparound deck, which offers sweeping views of the surrounding landscape and plenty of space for lounging, dining, or enjoying the outdoors.
The vacation home is equipped with modern conveniences such as Wi-Fi throughout, access to 7 Smart TVs providing streaming services, ensuring you stay connected during your stay. Slope access is a major highlight, with direct access to Lift #1 along the Alpen Trail, and additional access to Lifts #2 & #3 along the Flintlock Trail, making it the perfect location for winter sports enthusiasts.
Bear Necessities is a luxurious retreat designed for those who appreciate fine accommodations, beautiful surroundings, and the perfect blend of relaxation and adventure. A 3-night minimum stay is required, ensuring you have plenty of time to enjoy everything this extraordinary vacation home has to offer.
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Parties and events are allowed on site
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Bessemer
Located in Bessemer, this holiday home is in a rural area and in the mountains. Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and Cold Iron Brewing 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.
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Molessa County Park - 2 min drive - 1.5 km
Black River Basin - 18 min drive - 16.4 km
Indianhead Mountain - 19 min drive - 17.8 km
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 38 min drive - 45.7 km
Getting around
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 8 min drive
Restaurants
Super One Foods - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Rigoni's Inn - 9 min drive
Midway Bar - 11 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna?
As of 26 Mar, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna on 7 May, 2026 start from S$708, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Ultimate Luxury with Stunning Views-Trailside Home On Powderhorn Mtn With Hot Tub & Sauna located?
Located in the mountains, this Bessemer holiday home offers ski-in/ski-out access within 3 miles (5 km) of Ottawa National Forest, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort and Molessa County Park. Airport Park and Miners Memorial Heritage Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Bear Necessities was everything we thought it was and more. We’ve seen it for many years and jumped on booking an early rental this year. On the slopes, plenty of room for our group and we hope to be back again soon. Thanks for an amazing weekend!
Robert W.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Crystal F.
20 Jan, 2026
Cabin on Alpen
The location was amazing! We loved the convenience of just walking out the Alpen and down to the lift. The home has plenty of space, bedrooms and bathrooms. We loved that the entry way floors were heated, helped dry our boots and clothes! Some minor improvements would be a cleaner hot tub.. I was a tad cautious about even going in. Overall a dated feel in the home. Had a wonderful time! Thank you bear necessities!!
We had a great time! The house has plenty of room for our large family. Kitchen was well stocked with everything needed to make meals. Foosball was a lot of fun for all of us. The only negative is could have been cleaned better.
Chris C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Sept, 2025
Thank you for staying with us! We're thrilled you had a great time and hope to see you again in the near future.
Included a few small but very important amenities, like rokus in every room, a few fun boardgames and teddy bears. For children this place is perfect
We loved it
Laura M.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi Laura, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Big Powderhorn Lodging! It sounds like you had a great time and loved the home! We hope you come back again soon!
I stayed at Bear Necessities with my significant other and my grown kids. There was 8 of us. We had a blast! The place was very spacious, lots of lounge space and plenty of dining space. The kitchen was full stocked. Loved it!
Julie N.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi Julie, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Bear Necessities! We hope you come back again soon!!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Donna S.
11 Feb, 2023
Family Vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
We’ve stayed here many times and it’s special to our family. We live Bear Necessities! We discovered Big Powderhorn 40 years ago, and have stayed in the same house for the last 10 years.
Donna S.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi Donna, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities! We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay and we hope you come again soon.
Overall this property met our needs for a ski weekend with 5 couples. It is very spacious as described and the hot tub and sauna were awesome after a day of skiing and snowshoeing. One disappointment was being told upon arrival the dishwasher was broken with a new one coming the next week. We ended up buying paper plates to avoid doing all the dishes by hand. The location was awesome being a ski in ski out. The house and furnishings looked a little tired for the rental cost.
Cheryl S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Don and Mary Lou B.
23 Jan, 2025
Great Location
We've stayed in trailsides before but Bear Necessities is the closest to Lift 1. The little ones could ski or sled right outside the door. Everyone could watch the lift and see skiers from inside. Cabin stayed warm despite sub-zero temperatures. Appreciated access to all the bathrooms from each bedroom, the second living area, and large area in kitchen where everyone had a place to sit. If Lift 1 had not been open, you can get to Lift 2 or 3 although not as convenient. But a good Plan B. There was plenty of parking spaces. Some parked by the cabin and others were down by driveway and took the steps up. Loved that the two large areas for putting skis on were heated.
Don and Mary Lou B.
From a partner site
6/10 Okay
Johanna T.
5 Oct, 2022
Poor Communication
Rating Details:
The property manager was very unhelpful.
The vacation rental was clean.
I was very happy with the location.
I was satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I do not recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
This location and overall condition of the cabin was wonderful! I was unable to receive any response from contacts for the rental via either email or VRBO direct messaging which was very concerning. The bookshelves were a mess and completely disheveled, which we reorganized for future guests. Great place, poor communication by property management/rental.
Johanna T.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Verified
6/10 Okay
Vickie M.
17 Jul, 2021
Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
Problem with door code..key never worked
Dirty..dead bugs on window sills, floors. Black hair on bathroom floor. Dust on all shelves. Cookie sheet and casserole pans sticky and drain pan dirty. Grill was totally unusable and our intent was to grill burgers.
Only TV that worked per directions was in living room
Floor in downstairs bathroom? Caused family members to be BLACK...more than once! I feel sorry for the owners of the property as it appears management needs to do a better job. The cabin itself is big and nicely decorated but the dirtiness ruined it for all of us
Vickie M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi Vickie, thank you for your review! We apologize for the issues you experienced in the home. The owners are working on updating some of these amenities in the home to make your stay more comfortable. The carpets will be changed out and they will be getting new cooking utensils. We hope you were still able to enjoy the area and all the amazing activities to do!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Marnie H.
20 Feb, 2026
Annual Family Ski Trip
We really enjoyed our stay at Bear Necessities! It was wonderful to have some new games to play and to be right on the ski hill. We love the hot tub also but it needs a deep clean and it was super full so water was splashing out all over the place. It was great to have lots of towels available but we did run out of TP & papertowels. Excellent amount of items in the kitchen for us to use. Overall, I'd definitely recommend this house!
Thanks for a wonderful vacation spot!
Our group of 4 families had a wonderful time. The place is well stocked. We very much enjoyed the huge deck and the fire pit. There are some great hikes to waterfalls nearby. Huge kitchen to cook and hang out with and plenty of room elsewhere.
Great for large family gathering. The grandkids loved the outside space. The property lived up to expectations. Very well equipped. Had everything we needed, including paper towels and toilet paper, soap, dishwasher soap.
On our last night, the kids were asking if we could come back next year.
Perfect, private (well stocked) cabin in the woods
Excellent property, private and in winter ski in and out. Perfect for long walks and easy hikes. Kitchen is well stocked for maximum number of guests. Check-in staff very friendly and helpful. We can’t wait to return soon.
We traveled 8 hours from downstate to meet our family in the area. We were able to host our family Saturday and Sunday from the area, had plenty of room to feed and sit everyone. Had a great firepit to sit around. Had a wonderful neighbor just across the way that actually transported our 86 year old aunt across so she would not have to do any stairs into the cabin.
It was wonderful to be able to interact with our cousins. There was enough room to play games with the kids outdoors.
Everyone enjoyed themselves. The cousins in the area thought the place was beautiful and even inquired about renting it themselves for their immediate family.
Thank you for a wonderful experience.
We had a minor issue with one of bathrooms, called the office and within a half hour they had sent someone over to check out the problem.
Kimberly P.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Debbie N.
19 May, 2022
2020 Elderfest Olympics
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 lodge is well equipped to handle a large group. It is very spacious!
Debbie N.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi Debbie, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Michelle W.
19 May, 2022
Great small wedding destination
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was very happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
I got married here this past weekend and it was almost perfect. No air conditioning unit on hot humid summer days is horrible. Besides that, there was plenty of room for our guests and the little ones loved all the room.
Michelle W.
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi Michelle, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities! Congratulations on getting married, I am sure it was a beautiful wedding surrounded by the gorgeous area!! We hope you come back again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from Kaukauna, WI
19 May, 2022
Successful family ski vacation
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was somewhat dirty.
I was very happy with the location.
I was somewhat dissatisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great times once again 2022 family ski vacation. Family growing adding more great memories. Grandkids starting to ski. Looking forward to next year.
A guest from Kaukauna, WI
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Jun, 2023
Hi John, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Bear Necessities! It sounds like you had a great time and loved the home! We hope to see you again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Megan N.
12 Apr, 2022
Cozy & Accomodating
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great getaway in the north woods! Loved the spacious cabin with separate living rooms & awesome bar/seating areas. This is perfect for families with kids or all adults. I would recommend NOT parking up on the hill as it is super steep/slippery with snow. Cabin has 2 different entry points and 2 areas for ski storage. I would check grill first if you plan to cookout, ours was not working & bring pizza cutter for pizzas. Indoor sauna & hot tub are a bonus! Overall—-awesome place!
Megan N.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Megan N.
12 Apr, 2022
Cozy & Accomodating
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was spotless.
I was more than happy with the location.
I was more than satisfied with the condition of the vacation rental.
Overall, I recommend this vacation rental.
Reviewer Comments:
Great getaway in the north woods! Loved the spacious cabin with separate living rooms & awesome bar/seating areas. This is perfect for families with kids or all adults. I would recommend NOT parking up on the hill as it is super steep/slippery with snow. Cabin has 2 different entry points and 2 areas for ski storage. I would check grill first if you plan to cookout, ours was not working & bring pizza cutter for pizzas. Indoor sauna & hot tub are a bonus! Overall—-awesome place!
Megan N.
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