No Snow Special! Enjoy Fall Hikes and Waterfalls Before the Snow Starts Falling

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 along the 25 min drive up Black River scenic byway to Lake Superior. 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! For a warmer swim, check out Sunday Lake in Wakefield & stop and cool off with Ice cream from the General store Cell phone service: GREAT! Distances: * Duluth, MN: 2 hours and 15 minutes (114 miles) * Marquette: 2 hours and 26 minutes ( 139 miles) * Porcupine Mountains: ( 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: Propane gas grill available (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. 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 alsoAbout pets:Pets allowed: dogs less than 50 lbs per pet (limit 2 pets total).$100 deposit/stay. refunded if no clean fee/damage.About checkOut:Check out before 11:00 AM.About children:Children allowed: ages 0-17.About checkIn:Check in after 4:00 PM.About smoking:Smoking is not permitted.Please only smoke outdoors and clean up the butts.About minBookingAge:Minimum age to rent: 18.About events:No events allowed.