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Cozy Log Cabin Rental

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A wooden cabin interior with a ladder leading to a loft area, a stone fireplace, and a sign indicating a 'Black Bear Cabin'.
A log cabin with a porch and a chimney, surrounded by trees and fallen leaves.
A log cabin interior with a dining table, chairs, a sofa, and a mounted deer head.
A rustic cabin interior with a stone fireplace, wooden beams, a television, and a cozy seating area.
Terrace/patio

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Deck or patio
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Chassell, MI
  • Place, Portage Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Michigan Technological University
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Houghton–Hancock Bridge
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Airport, Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Loft

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cozy Log Cabin Rental

Black Bear Cabin is a cozy and comfortable log cabin vacation rental in the beautiful Keweenaw Peninsula. Located one mile north of Chassell, the cabin is available from April-October. Black Bear Cabin is your home for exploring the sites and attractions of the Keweenaw. The cabin is one mile from Chassell Beach and is within driving distance to all the Keweenaw Peninsula's tourist destinations. A walking, biking and running trail is located across from the cabin.

Fall is especially beautiful at the cabin as the property consists of four wooded acres with the gorgeous changing colors of maple and oak leaves. Located in a quiet setting, Black Bear Cabin is a relaxing option for your next Upper Peninsula vacation.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Loft ladder. Guests responsible for children
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
$60 cleaning fee
Guests are required to sign a security deposit form. A deposit is not charged with the rental. Evidence of smoke or pets will result in a $200 fee.
Our township ordinance requires we have a list of the names of adults in your party and the name/age of any children (in case of an emergency).

Important information

You need to know

Property # 239540vb
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property, but there are gas appliances; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Chassell

Chassell is home to this cabin. Houghton–Hancock Bridge and Quincy Mine are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Prospector's Paradise and Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts. A.E. Seaman Mineral Museum and Mine Shaft are also worth visiting. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Chassell, MI

What's nearby

  • Portage Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Michigan Technological University - 8 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Isle Royale Houghton Visitor Center - 12 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Houghton–Hancock Bridge - 14 min drive - 17.5 km
  • Ojibwa Casino Baraga - 23 min drive - 40.0 km

Getting around

  • Hancock, MI (CMX-Houghton County Memorial) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪1902 Tap & Grill - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪La Catrina - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Otter Lake Sportsmen's Club - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Cozy Corner Bar & Grill - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cozy Log Cabin Rental pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cozy Log Cabin Rental?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cozy Log Cabin Rental?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cozy Log Cabin Rental?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cozy Log Cabin Rental located?

Situated in Chassell, this cabin is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Portage Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Nara Nature Park and Prospector's Paradise. Michigan Technological University and Lake Superior are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 67 out of 70 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 70 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 70 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 70 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 70 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeannie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was clean and well stocked, and we loved the fireplace!
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cabin was wonderful spot to stay, my husband was especially happy with the rustic beauty of it and the surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Oct 2025
Dina, we are so happy to hear that you had fun at Black Bear Cabin. We love it and are always happy when our guests do too! We hope you will return some time. Thanks! Kriss & Ray
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was an amazing cabin, beautiful property in a great location! Would highly recommend and would definitely stay here again. Host communication was incredible.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Oct 2025
We are so happpy that you loved the cabin. It’s a special, peaceful spot. Thank you for your kind words and we hope to have you stay in the future! The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cabin was cute and comfy. We loved the wooded location and at the same time really close to Michigan Tech.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Sept 2025
Thank you Amanda! We appreciate such considerate guests and hope you will return in the future. The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shanna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice little cabin. Everything we needed. They even provided firewood and guests are allowed to use the indoor fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2025
Shanna, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review! We are glad that you enjoyed our special cabin. We hope you will return for another visit! The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura S.

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

Cozy comfort

Lovely and comfortable cabin with tons of warm character in a beautiful and private setting. Absolutely loved our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 May 2023
Laura, thank you so much! And please thank your son for helping with the tree that blocked the driveway :) We hope that you will return some day. We appreciate great guests like your family! The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The big bear cabin was a perfect size for the 3 of us. All by itself in the middle of a wooded area. Great location for travel around the Keewenaw peninsula. The host provided some great restaurant recommendations.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Sept 2025
Sarah, Thank you for your kind words. We are always happy when guests enjoy their stay at Black Bear Cabin. It is a very special place! We hope you will return in the future, thanks again. The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jen K.

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

Cozy cabin for Graduation weekend

Cozy cabin for Graduation weekend! We loved the cabin and enjoyed our stay! Great communication from the owners.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 4 May 2025
We are so happy that you had a great stay. The cabin is a special place and we love when guests enjoy it as much as we do! We hope you will return some day :) The Bosleys
Verified

8/10 Good

SCOTT B.

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

Great location

This cabin is in a great location for visiting Michigan Tech. You get to stay on a beautiful country property but are only 10 minutes from campus.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Oct 2023
Scott, we always say that too. We feel like we are in the country but close to town. We appreciate considerate guests such as you and hope you will return in the future. Thank you! Kriss
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Michael T.

Everything was perfect

Perfect northern Michigan retreat
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for being such considerate guests! We are so happy that you enjoyed Black Bear Cabin, it's a special place. We hope you will return some time in the future!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jesse P.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway spot

Nice private setting cabin but still close enough to the city for shopping and activities. The path that goes around portage lake is nice for walking and biking and leads right down to the community park and beach. Overall nice place to get away from it all.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Aug 2024
We appreciate considerate guests, thank you Jesse! We also enjoy the peaceful, yet convenient, setting of the cabin. We hope you will return some time! Kriss, Ray and Gabby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Leanne H.

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

Enjoyed the cabin

Enjoyed the cabin. Kriss was very responsive. Had a great time exploring the Keweenaw peninsula.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Sept 2024
Thank you Leanne, we appreciate such considerate guests! We hope you will return at some point in the future! The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maegin H.

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

Black bear cabin

It was a beautiful cabin and so comfy. There was so much to do around us, and any questions we had they answered. I definitely recommend staying here. Beautiful scenery.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2022
Maegin, Thank you for your kind words! We also love the cabin, it's a magical and relaxing place. We are so happy that you enjoyed it also! We hope you will return some time. Kriss, Ray and Gabby
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Danielle H.

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

Great location to book

We had a great experience at Black Bear Cabin - came up for Michigan Tech hockey camp and the drive was a short from the cabin ti the college. Only enhancement I can think of it to add a washer and dryer but other than that worked perfectly for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Aug 2023
We are glad it worked out well for you, the cabin's location is very convenient and also peaceful. We also wish there was room for a washer and dryer! Thank you for your review and we hope you will return some day-The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel J.

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

Anniversary stay

My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary at Black Bear Cabin. The cabin and Michigan did not disappoint. The cabin was beautifully located in a scenic area yet close to many sightseeing activities. I highly recommend to anyone that is looking for a cabin getaway!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Perfect for us

Kriss is a staple for us now. Everything was perfect and it immediately felt like a home to us. Houghton is a beautiful town with tons of great people running great businesses. Honestly, I miss it, I can't wait to return.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Aug 2025
Emily, thank you so much for your kind review. We always love when guests appreciate Black Bear Cabin. We hope you will return some day! The Bosleys
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise T.

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

UP cabin

Great trail nearby
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Oct 2023
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay. I love walking along the water and looking at the nice houses! We hope you will return in the future Denise. Kriss & Ray
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rob S.

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

Just as advertised

The cabin was exactly what we expected. Great location to explore the area with beautiful scenery. Our stay was super convenient and the cabin was comfortable with sufficient WiFi to work from "home."
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy H.

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

Peaceful Getaway

The fall colors were spectacular! The cabin is cozy, and Kriss went far above and beyond in communicating and helping when we had car problems. I would highly recommend this property!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2022
Amy, we are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We were so sorry about your car issues! If I wasn't working I'd have driven you myself. We hope that you will be able to return in the future. Thank you! Kriss
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer J.

Beautiful setting, close to everything.

Black Bear Cabin was very clean, comfortable and close to all of the wonderful sights the Kewenaw has to offer. The beautiful setting was enhanced by the wildlife just outside the windows, there were fawns eating just off the deck. I would recommend this cozy cabin if you are planning a trip to copper country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Jennifer, Thank you so much! We are so happy that you enjoyed the yard. How neat that you saw fawns! We hope that you come again in the future. Thanks again for being such considerate guests. Kriss & Ray
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gary C.

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

Bears cabin

We had a great time. Nice cabin, enjoyed having fires outside and comfortable cabin inside. We saw some awesome hiking trails. Thanks Kriss
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you very much for your kind words. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Schuyler K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Great Cabin

We loved our stay here! It was a warm cozy cabin perfect for a fall getaway! The only thing that I was confused is seeing the listing and on Google Maps it looks like it is right on the lake, it is across the road. Otherwise the cabin was set up well, we had plenty of room, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 6 Nov 2022
Thank you, we are so happy that you had fun. Black Bear is a special spot. We do have another option that is also on VRBO for a waterfront stay if you return to the area. Thanks! Kriss
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha B.

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

relaxing getaway

The cabin was very cute and cozy. We enjoyed using the fireplace and sleeping in the loft. While we had to be careful to catch the right driveway - their instructions for finding it were perfect. Everything we wanted to do was easily accessible and we still got to feel away from it all. Excellent stay and hope to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra C.

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

Wonderful location!

We really enjoyed out stay at the cabin! Its location is close to Houghton and the rest of the Keweenaw! It's surrounded by woods that makes it feel so private, yet it's close to neighbors and to Chassell. The kitchen is small, but suited our needs! The cabin was cozy and comfortable! Kriss, the hostess, was fantastic! She was extremely accommodating! We loved our stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Marnie P.

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

charming U.P. hideaway!

We are so lucky to have found Black Bear Cabin for our stay in the Keweenaw! It is perfect the perfect spot for relaxing, secluded but close to everything the area has to offer. The cabin is old and rustic, but clean and cozy. It brought back happy memories of the log cabin my family stayed in during childhood vacations. Thank you, Kriss and Ray!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 Oct 2024
We so appreciate such considerate guests. Thank you very much for your kind review. We love when guests enjoy our cabin as much as we do. The cabin was built in 1948 but is still convenient for vacation stays today. We hope you will return some time! The Bosleys

About the host

Hosted by Kriss Bosley

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Kriss Bosley manages our two vacation rentals and works as a Title 1 Teacher in the Houghton-Portage Township School District. Kriss has degrees in Business Administration and Elementary Education. Ray is an IT Systems Engineer at Calumet Electronics and a part-time photographer. Ray Bosley has a degree in Computer Science from Michigan Technological University. We are both Copper Country natives, love the area and its beauty. Our daughter Gabby is 15 years old.

Why they chose this property

We purchased the log cabin from a friend who now resides outside of the U.S. We always loved the cabin and its cozy feel. When our friend decided it was time to sell, we jumped at the chance to own such a beautiful property and have never looked back. Our guests have often commented how the cabin feels like it's in the country, but is only a mile to Chassell or ten minutes to Houghton.

What makes this property unique

Cozy, quiet, peaceful. The location and decor of this cabin instantly relaxes us. We also love fires in the beautiful stone fireplace and relaxing around the outdoor fire pit.

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