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14 guests · 4 bedrooms · 2 baths
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About this house rental
The Hornets Nest Lodge, is a brand new lodge built in 2018 fondly Named in honor of our grandfather Harvey J Potvin, who was a UP woodsman for over 80 years. This beautiful lodge is nestled in the quiet serene woods near the Hiawatha National Forest. If you are looking to get away as a family, a ATV/Snowmobile enthusiast, a group gathered together to get their hunt on, or friends looking to spend some quality time in the peaceful Upper Peninsula, then this lodge is exactly what your looking for.
We are 2 brothers who have been passionate about this land, trying to recreate our childhood camp experiences. We have many memories growing up visiting grandpa, and recently decided it was time to rebuild the old homestead of our past and make it more comfortable, accessible, and to allow others to come into our home to make their own memories.
The Hornets Nest Lodge is centrally located in the Upper Peninsula. Its location puts you only a 10 minute drive to Lake Michigan, or a 45 minute drive to Lake Superior. It is adjacent to tens of thousands of acres of Hiawatha National Forest Land, a hand full of miles from the ATV/snowmobile trail head, and across the highway from one of the best Nordic ski, skate, snowshoe trails in Upper Michigan.
The Lodge is approximately 3000 square feet of living space, decorated with a modern rustic theme. All furniture, cookware, beds/bedding linens are all brand new. Also the lodge features over 2000 sq feet of patio and deck, to sit out side and enjoy the peaceful afternoons watching the wildlife of the area, or sitting out and taking in the "Big Sky" at night.
Features inside the lodge are 2 living areas with a big screen TV's, equipped with satellite TV, cell booster, and WiFi. Poker table, 2 full size refrigerators, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, gas fire place, and 2 full bathrooms. Outside the lodge there is ample parking for vehicles with trailers with a circle drive, plenty of outdoor furniture and propane gas grill. If your group exceeds the comfort of our 14 person capacity, please inquire about additional camper hook up for a small fee. (Click the fee button for additional guests and notify us how many additional guests will be staying with camper)
If you would like to bring a furry friend for your northern adventure, please read over our pet policy and in your inquiry include that you agree to the terms of our pet policy. Be sure to check the pet button when making your reservation.
We are 2 brothers who have been passionate about this land, trying to recreate our childhood camp experiences. We have many memories growing up visiting grandpa, and recently decided it was time to rebuild the old homestead of our past and make it more comfortable, accessible, and to allow others to come into our home to make their own memories.
The Hornets Nest Lodge is centrally located in the Upper Peninsula. Its location puts you only a 10 minute drive to Lake Michigan, or a 45 minute drive to Lake Superior. It is adjacent to tens of thousands of acres of Hiawatha National Forest Land, a hand full of miles from the ATV/snowmobile trail head, and across the highway from one of the best Nordic ski, skate, snowshoe trails in Upper Michigan.
The Lodge is approximately 3000 square feet of living space, decorated with a modern rustic theme. All furniture, cookware, beds/bedding linens are all brand new. Also the lodge features over 2000 sq feet of patio and deck, to sit out side and enjoy the peaceful afternoons watching the wildlife of the area, or sitting out and taking in the "Big Sky" at night.
Features inside the lodge are 2 living areas with a big screen TV's, equipped with satellite TV, cell booster, and WiFi. Poker table, 2 full size refrigerators, fully stocked kitchen, washer/dryer, gas fire place, and 2 full bathrooms. Outside the lodge there is ample parking for vehicles with trailers with a circle drive, plenty of outdoor furniture and propane gas grill. If your group exceeds the comfort of our 14 person capacity, please inquire about additional camper hook up for a small fee. (Click the fee button for additional guests and notify us how many additional guests will be staying with camper)
If you would like to bring a furry friend for your northern adventure, please read over our pet policy and in your inquiry include that you agree to the terms of our pet policy. Be sure to check the pet button when making your reservation.
Amenities at Brand New Lodge Located 10 min from Lake Michigan, 45 min from Lake Superior
Free WiFi/internet
Air conditioning
Non-smoking
TV
Wheelchair accessible
Refridgerator
Kitchen
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Microwave
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Dryer
Patio
No pets allowed
Garden
Kettle
Oven
Stove
Laundry services
Fireplace
Ironing facilities
Towels
Hairdryer
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Ratings and reviews
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Oct 2025
Great stay, as always. Plenty of room for everybody and huge outdoor area.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Sep 2025
It was great, clean and the hosts thought of everything we could need out there. We did hear some unexpected noise from nearby properties but otherwise it was as quiet as expected. Beautiful property and house.
10.0 / 10.0Outstanding·Aug 2025
Spacious, comfortable home. Lovely surroundings. Enjoyed our time there, inside and outside the lodge.
6.0 / 10.0Average·Jan 2022
The house wasn’t too far from town. It’s not in the best location for snowmobilers, but has a TON of room for large trailers if you don’t mind transporting them. Our group had two full sized trucks and a 36’ enclosed trailer with plenty of parking/maneuvering to spare! The owner was quick to respond and very friendly. The property is in a beautiful and secluded setting. We didn’t use the fire pit but it was shoveled out for us. The drive was also plowed prior to our arrival. The inclined walkway to the porch is really slippery— the concrete is glossy smooth, not combed with texture.
Unfortunately we had some problems during our stay. We encountered gas/water leaks that needed addressed —the owner promptly communicated with us and stopped by to attempt to fix them (they were not fixed). We were a bit frustrated to learn suspicions of a gas leak were known prior to our arrival. The stove was leaking gas. The faucet on the tub leaked water on the floor of the bathroom and the washing machine also leaked a considerable amount of water even after using “small” load settings as directed by the owner. The house was not clean. I did request the owner not spray chemicals (like fragrances, Febreeze, wall plug -ins) prior to our arrival due to allergy issues but we didn’t expect the floors to be so dirty (we wiped up a lot of water due to leaks—paper towels and mops were black with grime), there were piles of dead flies in the window sills in the kitchen and upstairs, also heavy dust and cobwebs throughout. We were under the impression the house was a new build but it may have been partially renovated. Drywall on the ceiling in one bedroom had significant paint peeling and cracks around an entire sheet of drywall. It appeared to be leaking at some point although the ceiling wasn’t an active leak while we were there (but no rain either!). Several kitchen drawers were filthy with rusty/broken kitchen utensils and debris, my friend cleaned them and reorganized them. IMO Pots and pans need to be replaced. If using the kitchen is important to you, bring your own cookware.
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Top rated by guests
10.0Outstanding
(95 Ratings)
"Great stay, as always. Plenty of room for everybody and huge outdoor area. "
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