Your Iron River adventure begins at Mountain View Lodge, a modern vacation chalet in the heart of the Ski Brule Village. The lower half rental is a 3-bedroom half of a house and features up north cabin style decor. Inside, guests find a nice mix of sleeping options including 2 standard bedrooms with each featuring a twin bed over a full size bed. The 3rd room can be used as another bedroom with a futon bed or as a rec room / gaming room.
The open concept living room features two sofas, 55" TV and fireplace, perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring. The serene atmosphere and thoughtful touches make this house a welcoming retreat.
We think our place will help you experience everything Iron River has to offer.
This is an upper and lower duplex with a connecting door that can be locked off. If you want to rent both units please see separate listing - https://vrbo.onelink.me/ItNz/ajtjydpp
There are separate Hot Tubs and Saunas for each unit. There is a shared firepit in the backyard.
Note: Garage is not included in the rental.
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ESSENTIALS
- Free Wi-Fi - Wi-Fi speed: 200+ Mbps via a Starlink system. In this area, signals can be low and this is the best option available.
- Telephone - No land line - Cellular phone usage is available via Wi-Fi
- Heating electric baseboard heat and gas fireplace
- No central AC.
- Hot Tub (outdoor) - Rules posted nearby
- Sauna - This is a dry sauna, do not pour water on the rocks or heating element.
BEDROOMS
- All linens are provided
Wolf Bedroom
- Twin over Full Bed
- Dresser
Lynx Bedroom
- Twin over Full Bed
- Closet
Otter Bedroom / Game Room
- Futon
- Smart TV
- Game room
- Shelving storage
KITCHEN
- Electric Stove
- Full set of pots and pans
- Dishes and silverware
- Cookware
- Dishwasher
- Large Refrigerator
- 12 cup drip coffee maker (we get you started with enough coffee to brew 3 pots, 2 decaf and some tea) sugar and non dairy creamer is provided.
- Crock-pot
- Electric Griddle
- Toaster
- Hand Mixer
- Each unit has a gas grill for guest use
LIVING ROOM / DINING ROOM
- Sofa sleeper
- Sofa
- Rocking chair
- Smart TV
- Fireplace
- Dining Table
BATHROOMS
- Full tub with shower
- Towels provided
Note - White towels must say inside - there will be a fee for missing ones. Please use colored towels for the hot tub.
- Hairdryer, soap, shampoo & conditioner
CLEANING
- We provide a starter supply of soap, detergent, dishwasher pods, TP, paper towel, etc.
ENTERTAINMENT
- 55 inch Smart TV in Living Room
- 32 inch smart TV in Otter
- Each TV has a DVD/Blu-ray player
- Assortment of DVDs for guest (please take care of them for all to enjoy)
- Board Games
- There are a handful of books to read
PARKING
There is a large pull through parking lot with an entrance and separate exit which is easy for vehicles with boats or snowmobile trailers. This is duplex, please be mindful not to park-in other guests. Mountain View Lodge is on a hill that often is packed snow in the winter. The county maintains these roads but expect all conditions. It may be easier to enter from Big Bear Road.
Nearby Recreation - Winter
- Downhill skiing*
- Snowmobiling - the village is right on a trail
- Shoe shoeing*
- Fat Bike Trails*
- Hiking
- Cross Country Skiing*
- Ice Fishing at nearby Stanley, Snipe and Brule lakes
*rentals available at Ski Brule Rental Center
Nearby Recreation - Summer
- Fishing at nearby Stanley, Snipe and Brule lakes
- ATV riding trails
- Golf - 2 courses
- Disc Golf course
Nearby Dining
- Ski Brule Lodge- Seasonal
- Snipe Lake Pub
- Kermits Bar and Grill
- The Wooden Nicke l- Off the beaten path but great burgers
- The Outer Limits
- Riverside Pizza
Convenience - This is a rural location outside of Iron River. There are two grocery stores in town Super One Foods (Liquor Store) and Family Foods. There is also a Dollar General and Family Dollar.
There is a Tractor Supply Co. and a very large ACE Hardware that carries everything from nuts and bolts to winter clothing. It's the largest Ace in the U.P.!
There are no big box stores in town. The closest ones are:
- Iron Mountain, MI (1 hour away) - Walmart, Home Depot, Dunham's and many others.
- Rhinelander, WI (1 hour 20 min away) - Walmart, Dunham's, Kohl's, Farm & Fleet and many others.
LOCATION
Ski Brule Village - You can walk to the lift and main Ski Brule lodge (there is a hill). We recommend a quick 1 min drive if hauling gear. There is also a shuttle provided by Ski Brule - Just call 800-Do-Brule
Stanley Lake Boat launch is a quick 3 miles away from the lodge. We are about a mile from the Brule River for fishing.
