Get ready to explore! Whether you enjoy sledding, skiing, hiking or biking, the Iron Belle trail is just a 1/4 mile up the road. The Porcupine mountains are a 45 min drive for picturesque views. Climb up Copper Peak or check out the numerous waterfalls that are on the scenic byway to Lake Superior (25 min away).
After your adventures, enjoy a spacious lower level with a queen bedroom along with 2 bedrooms upstairs. With 4 twin beds & a trundle bed for the kids-there’s room for everyone!
Whether you are a winter warrior or a summer adventurer, Nelson Nest is a great jumping-off point for you!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: No air condition in home, however, there are 2 ceiling fans and an oscillating fan available for the bedrooms.
ATV's: YES! Trails are just up the road, just please do not drive in the back yard.
Bathroom: Main floor with shower and washer & dryer
Beach/Swimming: Lake Superior is 25 minutes North which hosts many public beaches. Black River Harbor area is great for swimming with sandy beaches. Be sure to stop along the way at the waterfalls that you'll see!
Cell phone service: GREAT!
Distances:
* Duluth, MN: 2 hours and 15 minutes (114 miles)
* Marquette: 2 hours and 26 minutes ( 139 miles)
* Porcupine Mountains: 1 hour ( 56 miles)
* Green Bay: 3 hours and 42 minutes (316 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 5 hours and 21 minutes away (306 miles)
Fishing: Sunday Lake and Giles Flowage are about 15 minutes away. Gogebic Lake is 40-minutes away.
Fishing poles: Please bring your own
Grill: Small charcoal grill and a propane gas grill available (provide own charcoal-we attempt to have propane available but can’t guarantee previous guest didn’t empty tank)
Grocery Store: 5 minutes from Walmart or Super One Foods—Ironwood
Internet: yes!
Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have sheets, bedding, pillows, pillow cases, bath towels + beach towels.
Lawn Games: Bocce Ball!
Parking: Can fit 2 vehicles side by side with a trailer.
Pets: Up to 2 small dogs are welcome! We do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the home. Doggy doo bags are provided. Towels for paws are located in entryway. Due to previous irresponsible guests, I can no longer allow pets without a fee.
Privacy: Neighbors on either side of house-both with dogs.
Snowmobiles: YES and you can snowmobile from the house! Iron-Belle Trails are close and miles long! Please check out both the pedestrian trails (cross-country skiing) next to the motorized trails.
Skiing: Big Powder Horn – 5 minutes away
Big Snow resort (formerly Black Jack/Indianhead)– 10 minutes away
Wolverine Recreation Area
Mt. Zion-disc golf course & ski hill with Family Tube Sledding- tow-rope – 8 minutes
White Cap – 15 minutes away
Porcupine Mountains State Park area…hour away for great hiking.
Space: Ground floor and upper level
Televisions: 2 Smart TVs for your streaming services
Tours: Stormy Kromer Factory Tour—hats (red and black flap hats) with a store
Washer and dryer: Yes! It is located on the main floor in the bathroom. Laundry soap is provided.
Wood: Enjoy the fire wood if available. Local gas stations sell wood also