When you stay at this vacation home in Bruce Crossing, you'll be steps from Ottawa National Forest. .This vacation home is 28.3 mi (45.5 km) from Lake Superior and 12.6 mi (20.3 km) from Bond Falls.
Northern Waters Casino Resort - 24 min drive - 35.8 km
Bond Falls - 24 min drive - 25.0 km
Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - 55 min drive - 64.0 km
Restaurants
Char's Cafe - 2 min walk
South Branch Saloon - 5 min drive
Twilly's Sports Bar & Grill - 2 min walk
Logger's Alley - 2 min walk
Da Yooperway - 2 min walk
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 Penny House: CLEAN with garage, one block from trails & stores
Cozy 3 bedroom, 1 bath house completely remodeled top to bottom with all amenities you would need. Bedroom 1 has a queen bed in the lower level of the house, bedroom 2 is a full size bed in the upper level of the house, and bedroom 3 has 2 twin beds in the upper level of the house. The house has two air conditioning units (Seasonal). Fully equipped kitchen and washer/dryer. One car long garage to park vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles and water crafts. The garage is especially useful in the event of unexpected mechanical issues where working indoors will keep you out of the elements. The house is fully accessible to 585 miles of ATV trails, 3000 miles of snowmobile trails, 30-45 minutes from multiple ski hills, Porcupine Mountain National Park, Bond Falls, Agate Falls, and hiking trails. The house is a block away from the snowmobile and ATV trails, grocery store, gas station, restaurants and bars.
Make yourself comfortable in this air-conditioned vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.
Property amenities
Ski
Cross-country skiing nearby
Snowboarding nearby
Internet
Available in the house: WiFi
Parking and transport
Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
Blender
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Living room
Entertainment
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Firepit
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Air conditioning
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Basketball nearby
Birdwatching nearby
Casino nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sledding nearby
Snowmobiling nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Water tubing 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 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Special check-in instructions
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets not allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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
Property is also known as
Vrbo Property
Cozy House With Garage a Block From Atv/snowmobile Trails
Reviews
The Penny House: CLEAN with garage, one block from trails & stores
Reviews
10
Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 139 out of 146 reviews
10 - Excellent
139
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 146 reviews
8 - Good
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 146 reviews
6 - Okay
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 146 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 146 reviews
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Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Justin L.
16 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great little house for 2 couples. So close to the trail and gas for our SxS trip. Had plenty of parking area for our truck and trailer, we even got to see the northern lights! Sandy was great with communicating we would definitely stay again!
Justin L.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
10/10 Excellent
Will H.
7 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Get place to stay. Will definitely do it again A
Will H.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Alistair D.
1 Sept 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
House was exactly as advertised, clean and comfortable and with everything you need. Sandy was responsive and helpful and I’d recommend staying here to anyone. It’s a good base for the Ottawa National Forest as well as the Porcupines.
Alistair D.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
Peter P.
20 Aug 2025
Peter P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam T., Mount Pleasant
15 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great house that was the perfect size for our family (2 adults, 1 teen, 1 kid). Conveniently and centrally located in the western UP. Loved it!Note: A/C is 2 window units on the first floor. Worked great for a house this size. Fans were provided for upstairs bedrooms.
Adam T.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason M.
30 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Jason M.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Jason S.
8 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic Stay in Bruce Crossing
We had an absolutely fantastic stay at the Penny house! The Host was very responsive and the house was super clean and well stocked. The grill out in the backyard and the seating by the fire pit was great! It was also really nice to have access to the garage. The location is perfect for whatever activity you choose. We will DEFINITELY be coming back!
Jason S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
Paul K., Blue Springs, Missouri
29 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy place
We came home to the UP to visit family and show off our first grand baby. Penny house was centrally located between family members so we hosted a bbq for everyone to meet her. Great place to stay, walking distance to restaurants and store.
Paul K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Angela P.
28 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Girls Trip!
The property was easy to locate, check in was easy, and the house was so clean! Enough space for all of us and our things. Only AC units were downstairs but it cools down at night upstairs with the fans and windows.
Angela P.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rebecca S.
8 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The house was clean and accommodating for our family.
Cute house and Very Clean. Had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Convenient location as we were working on my parent's house in the local area. Would definitely stay again when we are vacationing in the area.
Dave
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie G.
24 Mar 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Katie G.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2025
2/10 Terrible
bob d.
4 Mar 2025
Disliked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile Weekend
Great location to trail 8, close to bars, grocery, and gas. Sandy was great to communicate with. House was very clean and comfortable.
bob d.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colton G.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Nice clean house, the use of the garage was also an added bonus!
Colton G.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Lonnie E.
19 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Family snowmobile trip
The house was clean warm and comfortable. Nice bedding and plush towels. The kitchen had everything we needed. The front and back porch area were nice to hang and store gear. There are 2 driveways that were well plowed out with room to easily park a truck and 30 ft trailer, a truck and 10 ft trailer and 7 snowmobiles. It snowed everyday and each day a tractor and loader came and removed the pile of snow left by the snowplow at the end of the driveway which was really great. Very close to trails, gas and groceries. Sandy was quick to respond to questions we had. Sandy set up and extra roll away bed for us and our family of 7 was very comfortable. We enjoyed our stay and highly recommend the Penny House for your stay.
Lonnie E.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Anissa M.
14 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Sandy has a great house. We find it is perfectly located for all of our adventures. Have stayed multiple times.
Anissa M.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katie G.
9 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
UP Escape
This house has been remodeled and we loved everything about it. The owners are wonderful. Sandy responded promptly to all our questions. Definitely renting from them again.
Katie G.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Robert L., Grayling, Michigan
7 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Ski and Snowboarding Porkies
We enjoyed our stay and the home was very clean, comfy and cozy! This was our second time staying here and love the central location between Snow River, Powderhorn, and Porkies. Also having the grocery store just around the corner makes it very convenient for those couple of food items we forgot to pack. We will be back again!
Robert L.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Adam B.
4 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Place
Very pleased with the stay.
Adam B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Kim K.
31 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Clean
Very clean house. Accurately described. Being able to use the garage to park the snowmobiles was helpful. Someone plowed the driveways in a timely manor. Only down fall was the busy road and backing in the snowmobile trailer.
Kim K.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Move on
27 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice house for a family of 4
Trail 8 is a block south.
Move on
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Mindy B.
20 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Sandy was very patient with all my questions and the property was excellent! Clean and stocked with essentials. Would definitely recommend staying here!
Mindy B.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Matt H.
17 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile trip
The house was great extremely clean and comfortable very short ride to the trail,gas,and groceries and the garage to store our sleds in at night was a great bonus sandy was great. Will 100% stay there again
Matt H.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Keegan K.
13 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
perfect snowmobile house
Super close to trails and gas station. Extremely Easy to get 30ft enclosed trailer in and out of and very convenient to have the garage to store sleds in.
Keegan K.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Ben G.
30 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Snowmobile Trip
House was clean, close to trail, good communication.