HoLmestead at ABR XC Ski In/Out Dog-Friendly

Entire home in Ironwood, Michigan

  1. 6 guests
  2. 2 bedrooms
  3. 4 beds
  4. 1 bath
Hosted by Melissa
  1. 4 years hosting

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Beautiful area

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At-home coffee

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XC Ski In/Out (& Snowshoe) directly from your door to ABR Trails. Newly offered 2BR/1BA (4 beds/sleeps 6) Dog-friendly Farmhouse. Located right on ABR XC Ski Trails (via Deer Trail/Jack Flats- suitable for all skier levels, skate or classic).

Very convenient location for multiple skier abilities, family & dog-friendly, ALL ABR Trailside!! This is THE closest (non-ABR owned) lodging available to the trailhead.
Plenty of off-street parking for large trailers.

The space
Old unique historic Farmhouse (original log structure), step out your door and Classic/Skate XC Ski on ABR Trails. This is a 120+yr old home w/quirks that go along with it, but the location can't be beat for the best XC Ski experience. If you are looking for a budget/dog/family friendly XC Ski experience, give us a try.

Newly offered 2BR/1BA, sleeps 6 Farmhouse directly on ABR XC Ski trails. XC Ski (& Snowshoe) directly out your door. It is also a very convenient location next to ABR Trailhead for other needs (rentals/races/gear needs/ticket purchase/etc). XC Ski out your door onto Deer Trail/Jack Flats which are easy beginner trails offering access to all levels of skier abilities. This location also offers quick access to skating trails & a short walk to dog trails.

Dog Friendly - please take care w/pet if left unattended & scoop all waste (scoop/bucket is provided)

This is a family farmhouse that the owners have just decided to offer for ABR XC Ski season rental. We hope you enjoy having a dog-friendly, Trailside XC Ski In/Out option available.

ABR Trail passes/lessons are NOT included in rental & can be purchased directly at ABR Trailhead.

Kitchen - refrigerator, range, microwave, coffeepot, toaster, dishware, cookware, & dish soap/sponge
Bathroom - shower (no tub)
2 Bedrooms Upstairs
1 - Queen
2 - 1 Full 2 Twins
WiFi-spotty at times, rural location & local sources are limited
ROKU TV (internet only - enter your own credentials for access)

Full Drive Up accessibility to home

Plenty of off-street parking for multiple long trailers (snowmobiles/etc). Let us know in advance if/how many trailers so we can ensure plowing to accommodate.

Dogs are $80/dog/stay. If more than 1 dog, you must message & disclose & the price will be adjusted accordingly.

Please NO PETS on Deer Trail/Jack Flats at property. All pets must be walked up to designated dog trails (<300m) for pet friendly trail access. Also available are the NEW pet-friendly trails directly across from HoLmestead/Pioneer Rd up to Erwin Township Historical Building.

Note – This is the Northwoods & there is a possibility of cluster flies (don’t bite, don’t carry disease, harmless). This is a 120 yr old farmhouse & there are no preventative measures that are 100% effective. Research cluster flies (NOT common house fly) & if this is something you aren’t comfortable with, please carefully consider this message before booking so there are no unfortunate misunderstandings. Thank you!

Guest access
Entire 2 story home.

Other things to note
Hard water well w/possibly hot water smells. Additional maintenance was performed Aug 2024. If this is something that will bother you, please consider another listing vs leaving poor reviews.

What this place offers

Ski-in/ski-out – on a ski run
Kitchen
Wifi
Free parking on premises
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

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Rated 4.86 out of 5 from 37 reviews.

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Overall rating

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Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 5.0 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Ironwood, Michigan, United States
Exact location will be provided after booking.

Neighborhood highlights

Rural setting, next door to ABR Trailhead

Meet your host

Started hosting in 2022
Lives in Michigan, United States

Co-hosts

  • Mark
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in after 4:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
6 guests maximum
Safety & property
No carbon monoxide alarm
Smoke alarm
Must climb stairs