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Modern Chalet -AC, hot tub, sauna + pets welcome

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Sauna
Coffee machine, freshly ground organic coffee provided.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub on site
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Bessemer, MI
  • Place, Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Molessa County Park
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Airport, Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County)
    ‪5 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Lower bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Main bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Sleeping loft

1 Double Bed

Twin bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Modern Chalet -AC, hot tub, sauna + pets welcome

A recently updated chalet in the village at Big Powderhorn Mountain. Timbuktu is located at the end of a private cul-de-sac and within a short 10-minute walk to Big Powderhorn Lodge and ski lifts. Uniquely, Timbuktu is powered by an on-site solar system which is supplemented by other renewables. Timbuktu is a duplex with us, the owners, living next door. We are happy to assist with questions and advice about the local attractions. Pets are welcome for a fee of $20/pet/night. Come explore the Northwoods!

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About the area

Bessemer

Located in Bessemer, this chalet is 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Bessemer, MI

What's nearby

  • Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Molessa County Park - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Black River Basin - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 36 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Copper Falls State Park - 52 min drive - 72.2 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Super One Foods - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Uptown Cafe - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Nora's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Domino's Pizza - ‬13 min drive

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. 33 out of 34 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 34 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 34 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 34 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tami T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Host was very friendly and the place had everything needed. Our family enjoyed the hot tub after skiing and the grandchildren loved the movies on the projector screen. Would stay there again!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Hosts were amazing, the place was beautiful and very cozy. Would recommend again.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Awesome place to stay! clean comfortable host was very responsive
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bob S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Evrything was as shown. Great location and great place to stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kara

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We enjoyed our stay! The accommodations were excellent!. We enjoyed the hot tub and the proximity to skiing!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara K.

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

Ski trip

Wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily A.

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

Cozy place in the UP

Wonderful place to stay. Kids enjoyed hot tub and sauna. Hope to come back again for skiiing and waterfalls. Great owners!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katie L.

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

Perfect cozy winter getaway

Really enjoyed the coziness of this property plus all of the cute touches everywhere. Everything was very clean and the owners are very friendly and helpful. I’m so thankful they allow dogs - it makes vacationing so much easier! This was the perfect winter getaway!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jordan & Chris R.

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

Amazing Stay!

We had a fantastic time staying at the Timbuktu Chalet. The location is great - very close to multiple ski areas, incredible hiking, and lake Superior destinations. The place itself was clean, no fuss, kitchen was fully stocked, and we made use of both the hot tub and sauna! Aaron was a fantastic host, and even gave us homemade jam as a Christmas surprise.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
It was great! Very clean and comfortable. Beds were good. Hot tub and sauna were great. Property was beautiful and very well kept. Kitchen was well stocked. Close to town. We loved it. Only downside is alot of stairs and showers are kind of small but adequate. Would definitely stay again. Host was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca H.

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

A hidden gem

We had an amazing stay at this beautiful chalet. The farm, local experiences, and proximity to Copper Harbor and many stunning waterfalls made it even more special. The hosts were wonderful, and the apple jam they made was out of this world. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krista S.

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

Great Girls Trip Stay!

This was a great spot for a girls hiking trip. The hosts were very responsive and gave us some tips. We also enjoyed the fresh eggs and lettuce from the hosts for purchase. Everything was clearly labeled in the home and loved our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Javier L.

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

Ski trip

We rented the chalet for a ski trip with two families of four. We had an amazing time, enjoying some of the best skiing in the Midwest. The chalet is perfectly located on the slopes of Powderhorn Mountain, just a two-minute drive away. It’s very comfortable and well-appointed, with all the amenities listed in great condition. The hosts were excellent communicators, answering all my questions promptly and efficiently.The chalet is a bit small for the eight people listed, but it’s not a major issue. Overall, it’s a great location, a very clean place, and has an amazing mud room to store all our skiing gear and coats. The hosts were friendly and attentive, making our stay even more enjoyable. We would definitely consider coming back and would highly recommend this chalet.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shari D.

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

Visiting the area..sight seeing the Falls.

Property was neat to say the least. My son and husband got some gardening tips. Had some fresh farm eggs. The condo is decorated really nice. Hot tub was a must, even if the days were hot, felt good after a day of hiking. If we ever come back to the area we will look into renting again. Thank you Shari D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonah S.

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

UP Paradise

Such a wonderful place. Exceptionally clean, well designed, and great amenities including a sauna and hot tub. And it offers super convenient access to Nordic and alpine skiing. Owners are great with communication and had very thoughtful touches. I highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

julie s.

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

SUPER PLACE

Great home base for exploring the UP! Loved the Scandinavian decor and eco friendly/green living environment. Our hosts made it feel as though we were home. They gave great tips about what to see and do in the area. Hope to return during the winter season.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

William F.

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

An Inspiring Property in Timbuktu!

Could not recommend this rental highly enough. Aaron and Joce have an incredible, eco-conscious property. Not to mention, they are very accommodating hosts. From the local hard cider, to fresh farm eggs and recommendations on any and all attractions around the area. You would be hard pressed to find a better rental than Timbuktu.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ross G.

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

family getaway

We stayed at Timbuktu for just under a week in early January. It was fantastic. Location was outstanding for skiing, hiking, and grabbing food/groceries. With ski chalets closed, it was so convenient to be able to run back to the house for warming up and lunch. Lake Superior and a handful of great winter hikes to see some water falls are all within a 15min drive. So great. The house was excellent. Clean, organized, fully loaded with everything you'd need. Wi-Fi was good for my kids that were doing distance learning and for streaming movies at night. Our two dogs loved it too! Super easy access to/from and communication with the owners was outstanding. Quick and easy. It was our first time to this area and we'd love to come back in the summer to further explore the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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

A wonderful stay

This chalet is the cutest ever. With a 2 1/2 year old and a 5 year old we were able to make some magical Christmas time memories here. Big Powderhorn Mountain wasn’t open yet but Blackjack was about 15 min away. We got the kids on skis and it went great. There were hiking trails close by. Even some that led to small waterfalls. We took the 20 min drive to Lake Superior and, even with the cold, the kids were mesmerized by the waves and rock finding. Oh and the owners of this chalet (Jocelyn and Aaron) have chickens! We were able to purchase some eggs and even feed them! Everything was also done very COVID conscious which we appreciated very much. Great overall experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John D.

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

A Great Respite from the World

Our family was looking to disconnect from the bustle of the world and reconnect with one another. We found BOTH at Timbuktu. We could recommend this stay enough. It was everything the listing promised and more. We will definitely be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Clean, updated property

We had a great long weekend at this property. Aaron was great to work with. The property has everything needed to enjoy time away from home
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David S.

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

The great UP fall.

The rental process and communication with the owners was easy and a pleasurable experience. They were very pleasant and accommodating. The fall is such a beautiful time of the year in the UP and the chalet at the end of the cul-de-sac was peaceful. Can't wait to go back and hopefully see them again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara S.

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

Summer Retreat / Pure Relaxation

This chalet is perfectly situated for an outdoorsy vacation in the beautiful woods of Upper Michigan while enjoying all the comforts of a well-stocked home. Owners have decorated with a whimsical, arty and hip style that includes natural products and finishes. Chalet was spotlessly clean - plenty of disinfecting wipes and hand sanitizers so we had no covid worries. Comfy beds, fluffy towels, fans for warm days. Two decks for lounging around and lots of interesting happenings on the property - chickens, gardens, corn growing, apple orchard. Great area to walk and visit waterfalls, Lake Superior and hiking trails. Owners live on property but were available as needed - not in the least intrusive. We stayed a full month and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 28 nights in Jul 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew M.

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

Timbuktu

Great property! Amazing renters! The chalet was super clean and a great fit for our family (Mom & Dad/3 Kids/1 Dog). Easy access to Porcupine Mountains, Apostle Islands, and Ottawa National Forest. Beautiful beach of Lake Superior about 30 minutes away with 4 Beautiful waterfall hikes along the way. We would definitely do it again. Thanks J & A!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Adorable chalet!

The chalet was adorable. It was everything we hoped for and more. We especially loved the fireplace and the projector-felt like we were at the movies! Great way to spend the end of the day after skiing-drinking a cup of cider(compliments of owners) watching a movie with a toasty fire going. We plan on coming back next year! Trust me-you're going to love this place!!!
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