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The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!

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Interior
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
2 bedrooms, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Air conditioning
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!

Come escape to your northwoods adventure in the cozy two bedroom, fully furnished house just outside of town. Enjoy a hot shower after relaxing in the sauna. Explore acres of nearby public land for hunting and fishing. Take in the scenery in a peaceful setting. Enjoy waterfalls and scenic hiking trails nearby, snowmobile/ATV trail is 1/8 mile up the road and can take you almost anywhere your heart desires, and admire the wildlife right from the front porch. No matter the time of year, there is always fun to be had and memories to be made. Take in all that Michigan’s 4 seasons has to offer.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Kitchenette
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 0.5 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Rules

Please clean up after all pets. Pets must be supervised at all times. If you have to leave them at the house, please crate them. Please no cats.
Please don’t leave electric fireplace on for extended period due to location of thermostat. For shower, use green valve to turn on/red valve for hot.
Basement is currently blocked off due to some updates being needed come Spring. We have a baby gate up on the steps for safety.

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 23 kg per pet)
Note from host: Clean up after your pet. Don’t leave unsupervised.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 40
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the area

Map
Bruce Crossing, MI

What's nearby

  • Ottawa National Forest - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Paulding Light - 26 min drive - 36.6 km
  • Northern Waters Casino Resort - 28 min drive - 42.0 km
  • Bond Falls - 29 min drive - 31.2 km
  • Ottawa National Forest Visitor Center - 31 min drive - 45.6 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Char's Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Twilly's Sports Bar & Grill - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Logger's Alley - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Da Yooperway - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Sunnyside Bar - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna! located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Ottawa National Forest and within 20 miles (32 km) of Bond Falls and Paulding Light. Old Victoria and Northern Waters Casino Resort are also within 25 miles (40 km).

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The Blue Nest - Spacious and quaint country home w/Sauna! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jared M.

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

Great

Awsome
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher B.

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

Perfect getaway, get location

Great house, perfect location, just off the main trail, amazing host and very responsive.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Lydia O.

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

Snowmobiling trip

It was great for snowmobiling, right near the trails, we had a wonderful time.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny G.

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

First time traveling with a grandchild

My Mom's family is from the Paulding/Bruce Crossing area. We decided to take our first grandchild to the area to experience the beauty of Michigan. We appreciated the clean house and welcoming feeling.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Casey B.

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

Sled weekend

Very nice owners
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Lindsey M.

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

Great location- convenient for family close to here

We loved the location, house was nice! Simple and easy. Everything was there that was needed, only downfall was the beds upstairs were not comfortable. But the upstairs was very nice idea for multiple family members or kids that could care less about the comfort of the bed 😂.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Darrin F.

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

Quiet rental

Nice quiet area great for relaxing, after long day of house shopping. Host has thought of most everything. Bruce Crossing is a nice little town and has great food at good prices.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leonard H.

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

On the trail!

A bunch of guys that purely wanted to ride sleds! 5 guys, 5 beds, refrigerator, shower and a comfy atmosphere! Perfect! Thanks for a great place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary O.

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

Great

The home was very clean. Had everything we needed. The only thing would be to update the beds.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leah S.

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

Perfect family get away

Upstairs has lots of sleeping space. Relaxing yard with two nice porches and country views. Grocery store close. Tidy and cute
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Brandi P.

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

Great for families

The property was clean and fit our family of six well. We had wildlife visitors (deer) every evening and morning, which our city kids enjoyed a lot. :)
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda d.

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

Cute and clean

The listing was correct. Very cute and clean
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Todd B.

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

Lacking in supplies. Paper towels, garbage bags, cooking supplies.

Overall good
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

Terry W.

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

Bruce Crossing home

Very nice older house. Very clean. Sauna takes awhile to heat up but is understandable. FYI there is a nail head sticking out part way up the stairs that should probably be put back in place. Good food nearby. I would stay there again. Still snow on the ground so I cannot rate the yard and surroundings.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Paula S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great house, smoky smell

This house was cute, well decorated and the sauna with shower was a fun thing to try. However, I could not get past the smoky smell. There are no smoking signs posted on all the doors but the smell lingers from a previous user/owner. This house would have been 5 stars if it didn't bother my asthma so much.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Roger G.

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

Beautiful location

The location was great, beautiful, peaceful and easy access to the Keweenaw Peninsula. The house was fairly clean and the bed was comfortable. However, the house had nice finishes/updates but poorly done. The electrical was clearly done by a non professional and without permits or inspections as outlets were upside down and light switches were in weird locations. There is a reason the shower does not appear in any of the booking photos! There is only a powder room. The "shower" is a shower head hanging from the ceiling of a sauna room at the back of the house. The sauna controls were corroded and didn't appear safe to use but we didn't try. There were cobwebs in the corners of the room. The shower consisted of exposed galvanized pipe that ran up the wall and across the ceiling to a shower head. The hot and cold taps were valves like you find for your outside spigot. I would not have been surprised if this had been a campground but for a home, it was disappointing. I wouldn't stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle (Shelly) K., South Bend Indiana

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

Great place to stay for snowmobiling

Trail 8 is very close. The house was clean and cozy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023