Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs
Skyward is a generous trailside vacation home, ideal for large groups or multiple families. The home offers 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom on the lower level, 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the main level, and 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom on the upper level.
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 (main level)- Queen bed Bedroom 2 (main level)- Queen bed Bedroom 3 (lower level)- 2 sets of Twin bunk beds Bedroom 4 (upper level)- Queen bed Bedroom 5 (upper level)- 3 Queen beds Bedroom 6 (upper level)- Queen 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.
Skyward’s main level features an open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room that is perfect for gathering, viewing TV, or playing games. With large windows throughout, guests enjoy an expansive view of the hill and surrounding woods. A brick gas fireplace in the living room adds to the warmth and charm of the space.
Additional and separate space can be found on the lower level, which includes a second living/game room with a 75” TV, bar, refrigerator, and gas fireplace, along with a sauna for unwinding after a day of adventure.
WiFi is accessible throughout the home, and the two large smart TVs with streaming services add to your entertainment options.
Skyward has direct ski-in/ski-out access to the Alpen ski run and to Lift #1. The home is surrounded by a wrap-around deck with a year-round outdoor hot tub and easy access to ski storage on the lower level. Enjoy the brand-new slopeside deck for the perfect après-ski experience.
Dogs (limit two) are welcome in this lovely home. A three-night minimum stay is required.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Parties and events are allowed on site
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
About the area
Bessemer
Located in Bessemer, this chalet is in a rural area and in the mountains. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Superior and Interstate Falls, while Old Depot Park Museum and Historic Ironwood Theatre are cultural highlights.
Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort - 3 min drive - 2.6 km
Molessa County Park - 4 min drive - 4.0 km
Aspirus Ironwood Hospital - 6 min drive - 6.6 km
Airport Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
Ironwood Memorial Building - 12 min drive - 13.8 km
Getting around
Ironwood, MI (IWD-Gogebic County) - 11 min drive
Restaurants
Super One Foods - 9 min drive
McDonald's - 10 min drive
Nora's - 12 min drive
Uptown Cafe - 11 min drive
Domino's Pizza - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs?
As of 19 Apr, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs on 22 May, 2026 start from S$1,038, 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 Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Trailside Home on Alpen Trail with Hot Tub & Allows Dogs located?
Located in the mountains, this Bessemer chalet 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
8.6
Excellent
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Our group had a fantastic stay at Skyward - it was roomy, comfortable, and had everything we needed. We hope to be back next year - thank you!
Keith B.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
paul s.
5 Jan, 2026
Incredible friends and family getaway!
This place is absolutely perfect in every way. We had 3 families with a total of 13 people. The hot tip, the sauna, the fireplace, the big deck, ski room and the best part… a true ski in and ski out. This is our families new annual mini winter vacation, and we can’t wait till next year already!
What a great time the house was cozy and clean. My family and I had a great time the owners responded quickly, and anything that we needed to make our family vacation more relaxing they made it happen. Besides the hot tub being a little dirty everything was awesome.
james p.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Tim L.
21 Jan, 2025
Nice weekend
We had great support from BPLA skyward is well stocked for a nice weekend
Beautiful spot, only downside was the hot tub shut off Saturday
Tyler T.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Tyler, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay with Big Powderhorn Lodging!
Verified
8/10 Good
Cathy B.
7 Sept, 2023
Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Great property with lots of sleeping space for a friends and family gathering
The space was overall great.
Cathy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Patti E.
19 May, 2024
Peaceful Getaway
Comfortable chalet surrounded by trees. Very well kept up with a nice size kitchen and large dining table. We enjoyed the fireplace in the chilly evenings. We would stay here again.
Patti E.
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from DeForest , Wisconsin
15 Feb, 2023
Family Ski Weekend 2023
Rating Details:
The vacation rental was very 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:
Fabulous weekend!
A guest from DeForest , Wisconsin
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Penni, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Skyward! We are so glad you all enjoyed your stay and we hope you come again soon.
Archival
8/10 Good
Carolyn R.
8 Aug, 2017
A very comfortable place to stay. Clean linens & fully stocked kitchen
Really in need of screens for All windows & doors. A dehumidifier would really help the lower level. Overall the best place we have stayed at in the UP !
Carolyn R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2017
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Alice H.
1 Nov, 2024
Skyward
We had a group of women hikers for two nights with perfect fall weather. The bpla folks were very kind and helpful with all of our needs. The cabin was fantastic for a large group such as ours for cooking, sleeping, watching the northern lights out over the mountain, and hot-tubbing after a long day of hiking!! Thank you Charlene and all the folks at bpla!
Alice H.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
norene g.
27 Dec, 2024
Mrs
Our family totally enjoyed our stay. Kitchen was very well stocked. Plenty of seating. Loved the large dining table for meals and games. Very cozy seating arrangements. Well stocked towels, paper products. We did run short on dishwasher soap. Suggest some type of humidifier but otherwise very comfortable accommodations. Thank you for the opportunity to stay at Skyward. Would definitely recommend the property to large families especially with pets. Thank you very much for allowing the family pets
The property was very well-equipped. If you imagined needing something it was in the kitchen or in a logical space in a closet. We could seat and entertain all of our extended family for a birthday party and reunion. We had a wonderful, memorable time here and hope to be back. Thank you!
Lots of room. Loved the bar area and hot tub!!
Charlene was extremely helpful!
The only thing missing was the pool table. It was in the pics but not there when we got there.
Otherwise, everyone had a great time!!
No one reached out to me for my pin, all the phone numbers they give you to call, doesn’t work. I was left stranded with no wifi and not a single phone number that works. There’s no ac. So it was very hot. I most definitely wouldn’t go again.
Kevin V.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Erin M.
21 Feb, 2024
Skyward Ski Trip
I am going to start with our negative comments, because the list is so short compared to the positive aspects. There is no pool table nor ping pong table in this unit, despite the property description and photos; this was annoyingly not mentioned. The grill was disgusting, caked with food and rust. The toilet seat on the second floor was loose. Upon checkout, we were told that the grill and toilet seat problems could have been addressed if we had called during our stay. The fireplace stopped working, which we did call about, and someone came out within an hour to check it, but it remained broken for the rest (most) of our stay. That was a huge disappointment. Despite these criticisms, we had a wonderful time at Skyward. This property is spacious, the perfect place to relax. There were only six of us, so we had an amazingly comfortable amount of space. There were two large sitting/living rooms, both with fireplaces, each able to accommodate 8 (or more!) people comfortably. The downstairs also had a bar with a second, full-sized refrigerator. The dining room could easily seat 10 (or more). There was a full bathroom on each floor. The six bedrooms could have easily slept 14 people. The kitchen was stocked with every utensil we could possibly have needed. The dishwasher worked great. There is a large hot tub and a sauna. There is a deck that wraps around the entire second floor. There is a separate, unattached deck platform which overlooks the ski hill, which was a very nice feature, and not expected. There is an outside fire pit with benches, also overlooking the ski run. The property was true ski-in/ski-out. My family had a wonderfully cozy and comfortable time at Skyward; it was like a happy nest when we were tired after skiing. Be aware that this is not a brand-new property; there are ways in which the decor or amenities seem dated. But we loved Skyward, would highly recommend it, and would happily stay here again.
The unit was clean and has lots of room for a big group. The biggest down side is that there was no AC. The upstairs rooms were super hot and couldn't sleep at night. Can't use hot tub in the summer time. The pictures show a pool table but there was none in the house. The propane gas for the grill ran out while we just starting to grill. Other than these it was a great stay.
Perfect location for exploring and proximity to town.
The home was well setup for our multigenerational family vacation. Bedrooms and bath on all floors made it very convenient for everyone. The description had a pool table listed which was not there but we found other activities to do. The hot tub was big success after long days of hiking and swimming. Good location.
George R.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022
From a partner site
8/10 Good
A guest from South Lyon, Michigan
22 Jul, 2022
Skyward
Rating Details:
The property manager was very helpful.
The vacation rental was very 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:
Overall a great experience. Plenty of room and rooms for our large group. Loved the morning walks on the ski hill. Kitchen well stocked with dishes and cookware. The nights were cool while we were there but hard to take advantage since many windows were missing screens. We bought 3 or 4 fans which helped with air circulation in the house. Enjoyed the hot tub, although I was a bit suspicion of maintenance. Deck needs major upkeep. Little scary, especially since hot tub was about 4” lower on one side. Overall we really enjoy the place
A guest from South Lyon, Michigan
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Jarrod, thank you for your review. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at the Skyward! It sounds like you had a great time and we hope you come back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Dave S.
19 May, 2022
30 years skiing at Powderhorn!
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:
Skyward was great!
Dave S.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Dave, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Skyward! It sounds like you had a great time and we hope you come back again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Janelle C.
19 May, 2022
Skyward in January
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:
Skyward is a favorite! The location is ideal! We have a large group with children and grandchildren, and Skyward accommodates our family. It is clean and the hot tub is wonderful after skiing in the cold weather. The staff at bpla is friendly and very helpful. We had a super ski vacation in spite of cold temperatures.
Janelle C.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Janelle, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Skyward! It sounds like you had a great time and enjoyed the home! We hope you come back again soon!
Our family very much enjoyed our stay!! We had 15 of us and had plenty of room! Hot tub was perfect after hitting the slopes all day! We were right on Big Powderhorn and had easy access to the lifts! We had so much fun! The management team was just a call away and super accommodating to all of our requests! Thank you so much! Can’t wait to come back next year!
Ashleigh M.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Ashleigh, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay! It sounds like you had a great time and loved the home! We hope you come back again soon!
Hi Nicole, 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 we hope you come back again soon!
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Colin C.
17 Mar, 2021
Great Ski-in/Ski-out Rental for Large Group
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:
We scheduled a COVID ski vacation with a two other families and the ski-in/ski-out was crucial. The property easily accommodated 6 adults and 7 kids. It turned out we were there the last weekend Powderhorn was open so conditions on Alpen were pretty sad but that isn't the property's fault.The only negatives were that the property needs a lot more towels - both bath towels and towels for the hot tub. There just aren't enough for a property this size. The pool table and dart board were both also a bust. The pool table is unstable (seems like it is missing some screws) and the cues have broken tips - makes it unusable. The dart board only has 3 darts and has seen better days.Otherwise the property was very clean and worked great for our group.
Colin C.
Response from VrboOwner on 30 Jun, 2023
Hi Colin, thank you for your review! We are so glad you enjoyed your stay at Skyward! It sounds like you all had a great time and liked the home! We do apologize for some of the issues you experienced during your stay and will pass these notes along to the homeowners. We hope you come back again soon!
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