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Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!

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Relax in the serene surroundings of this lodge, where a central entrance welcomes you to a cozy retreat with a peaceful view.
Relax in a hot tub surrounded by a serene winter wonderland.
Enjoy cooking in this kitchen with a central island, stainless steel sink, and appliances.
Cozy bedroom with a large bed, wooden walls, and a ceiling fan.
Cozy space with a fireplace, guitar, and a resting dog.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

5 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Boyne City, MI
  • Boyne Mountain
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • SkyBridge Michigan
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional)
    ‪64 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Boyne Falls

This vacation home places you next to Boyne Mountain and within a 10-minute walk of SkyBridge Michigan. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.

What's nearby

  • Boyne Mountain - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Deer Lake - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Monument Golf Course - 5 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 6 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪BC Lanes - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Eagles Nest - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Boyne Falls E-Z Mart - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Stiggs Brewery & Kitchen - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!

Idlewood Cabin - As of April 15, 2023, home owners renting directly now as they have done with their other homes for years.
– Luxury 5 bed, 3153 sq ft home
– True ski in/out right on Hilda's Hideaway ski run
– Located in Boyne Mountain Resort’s exclusive Edelweiss Club
– Right on golf cart path near Alpine #1 Tee
Gated Community
– Private hot tub
– Both gas and real fireplaces
– Sleeps 15 people
– Two car garage
– Pet Friendly Limit of 2 (Dogs only) with fee
Guests will appreciate the hand hewn Appalachian log cabin flare in a property that gives you the feel of a mountain chalet. The ski access couldn't be any better sitting directly on Hilda’s Hideaway run. Ski any run left from Hilda’s hideaway to Alpine lift, ski any run right from Hilda’s Hideaway to Disciples D8 lift which also runs at night. Direct access to D8 lift is important as Alpine Lift isn’t always running. In the spring summer and fall, the Hilda’s Hideaway ski run is a paved road that is a part of Boyne Mountain Resort’s 7 miles of paved golf cart, biking and walking paths. The mountain bike bath is a few feet away. A short walk up the hill past 4 homes takes you to where the new D8 lift drops off, the new 1200ft SkyBridge, a food truck, restrooms, and Alpine Golf Course’s 1st tee. A short walk across the bridge, or a short walk around to the other peak takes you to the disk golf course hole 1st tee, the Eagle’s Nest mountain top restaurant. The Hemlock lift typically runs year round down to the main village giving access to restaurants, bars, a game room and other activities like zip lines.
Parking and access:
The garage and mostly flat paved driveway has plenty of parking as it is the deepest lot in Edelweiss. Additional parking that can accommodate RVs and trailers is by the tennis courts. While the roads are well maintained. There is a fairly steep incline at the bottom of Cabin Drive so an ALL-WHEEL-DRIVE IS HIGHLY RECOMMENDED in the winter months. The Boyne Shuttle Bus does service this location.
Garage:
Enter through either the small door or large garage door into an insulated garage. To charge your EV you can plug in with no fee using either the Emporia 48 amp J1772 charger, or L14-50 50AMP outlet. A full sized gas grill and spare tank are located in the garage as well as an air compressor and other items you might need in a pinch. There is plenty of firewood stacked inside that is dry and ready to enjoy.
1st Floor:
Only two steps up from the garage is the mud room with plenty of room to store your coats, hats and boots.
Off the mudroom is a well-appointed gourmet kitchen with custom cabinets and stainless steel appliances including a large gas range, dishwasher and refrigerator with an ice maker. For the coffee drinkers, there is a conical burr coffee grinder, a 14 cup coffee pot, and a Keurig. A full CutCo knife set, Instant-pot, crock pots as well as many other kitchen essentials are available for use.
Enjoy a meal at the large dining room table that seats 8 people comfortably with 4 additional seats at the breakfast bar.
Off the dining room is a door leading to a small deck that leads to a full size screened porch with a ceiling fan.
There is a fantastic living room featuring leather furniture in front of a remote controlled gas fireplace with a stone mantle, a 60 inch smart 4K TV with both Charter Cable TV video service and Roku Ultra for streaming or casting. An acoustic guitar for the musician sits by the fireplace.
Enter the Master bedroom and find a custom made rustic king size bed with a top of the line mattress, and 32 inch flat screen TV. Each side of the bed has a wireless cell charger, and power blocks with USB ports. A huge en suite bathroom features a large walk-in shower, mounted hair dryer, private water closet and a walk-in closet with full length mirror.
The front door opens up to a large entryway with a bench and coat rack hooks giving plenty of space for coats etc.
To the left of the front door are two bedrooms featuring locally made rustic queen size beds with USB power strips on each side of the bed. A bathroom is directly adjacent to the bedrooms for quick access.
The bathroom features a full size tub and mounted hair dryer.
2nd Lower walk out level.
You find a laundry room with a full size washer, dryer, full counter, ironing board and iron. A Dyson cordless vac and a wet/dry vac are also available for use.
A Game room featuring a full size foosball table.
A built-in bunk room with 4 twin beds that are ideal for kids.
Another bedroom with a solid custom log rustic twin over queen bed with USB power strips on each side that is also adjacent to the bathroom.
The bathroom features a full size tub, mounted hair dryer and ultra private water closet.
The family room features a full size couch with pull out hide-a-bed and sitting chairs. 55 inch TV with soundbar and subwoofer running Charter Cable TV, Roku Ultra or DVD player. There is a real glass door fireplace that has its own blower to heat the entire house if desired for the full up north ambiance.
The large ski locker room is like none other and has 8 built in lockers for ski apparel and hanging racks for ski and board gear. It features a boot dryer and large upper fan to dry out your outfits quicker.
From the ski room it's only two steps outside into the 6 person hot tub after a long day. If you don’t want to sit in the hot tub, you can still be a part of the conversation sitting on the historic Disciples II #78 Chair Lift, now bench seat, that spun at Boyne Mountain until April 2022.
We have a large concrete outdoor fire pit area with 8 chairs to enjoy year around. If only that fire pit could talk!
We have put a lot of effort into improving your comfort here. Both the temperature and the humidity are controlled individually on each floor and there is a dehumidifier in the ski locker room. The furnace fan is set to filter the air throughout the hour. The upstairs gas fireplace has a remote that has a thermostat function as well. There is an automatic generator that kicks on if the power is out and with alternate heat sources, not even a broken down furnace can ruin your vacation here.
The home owner formerly owned an ISP and phone company. They have put a lot of effort in ensuring the best possible experience. The cable Internet system typically delivers 375 down. It is distributed by a managed Plume mesh WI-FI internet system that you will find second to none. Even the outdoor fire pit has great WIFI coverage.
About Boyne Mountain Resort:
FOR OVER 65 YEARS, BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORT HAS BEEN DELIGHTING VACATIONERS. Located in the village of Boyne Falls, the family-owned resort offers Michigan's largest indoor waterpark, Avalanche Bay, the luxurious 19,500 square foot “The Spa” at Boyne Mountain, in addition to many lodging and dining options. The thrilling Zipline Adventure Tour can be experienced year-round while summer attractions include two golf courses, an 18-hole mountain disc golf course, mountain biking, scenic cart tours, tennis, beach activities at the resort's Deer Lake, hiking, scenic chairlift rides, and evening family entertainment like pond fishing, hayrides, movie nights, and more. Winter beckons with snowsports galore from 60 trails of downhill to 35km of cross country, as well as exclusive snowshoe trails, outdoor swimming, tubing, ice skating, fat tire snow biking, groomer rides and Moon Bikes. The SkyBridge, the world's largest wood suspended walking bridge is now open year round. Disciples 8, or D8, is the first 8 person chairlift in the midwest. Boyne continues to invest heavily in its future with its Renaissance 2.0 program with so many improvements and additions year after year.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 5 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

Property manager

Kaitlen Meinhardt

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Ski-in/ski-out access

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)
  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Ski-in/ski-out access
  • Snow sports gear

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 24

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

Pets

  • This property welcomes pets
  • Dogs only
  • 2 total (50 lbs is the maximum weight per pet)
  • Service animals exempt from fees

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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
  • Check-in: 4:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 24

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

What can I see around this vacation home?

This vacation home in Boyne Falls is within a 10-minute walk of Boyne Mountain and SkyBridge Michigan. You'll also find Deer Lake and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at this vacation home?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, this vacation home doesn't have an indoor pool; however, there is a hot tub.

Is Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly! a good place to stay for couples?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, fireplaces in some accommodations, as well as ski-in/out access.

Are there hot tubs at Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!?

Yes, this vacation home has a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

Although dogs can't stay for free, they are welcome at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home have connecting rooms?

No, this vacation home doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Pellston, MI (PLN-Pellston Regional), which is about 29.1 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly!?

Yes, every accommodation at Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly! comes with a balcony.

Idlewood Cabin: True Ski-in/out house w/hot tub, Pet Friendly! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 153 out of 171 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 171 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 171 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 171 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brett B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Holiday Getaway

We had a wonderful time at this lovely home. It’s very spacious with plenty of beds for a large group, yet cozy enough for our family. The screened in porch and hot tub were perfect for winding down at the end of a fun day. Great location near Deer Lake and the golf courses. Quick drive to Boyne City and Lake Charlevoix for all sorts of family fun. The nearby trail leading to the top of the mountain was also great, as it made for great morning walks to see the sunrise. We hope to visit again on our next trip to Boyne Mountain. Would highly recommend this wonderful home!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Time at Idlewood

This was our second visit to Idlewood. It is a perfect ski in ski out house for a large group. I tried to book it for next year, but it has already been taken. Very disappointing.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Trip

This was our 5th time here and it feels like home to us. Nice layout and perfect location.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alicia A.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family weekend!

What a beautiful place! Thanks for having us!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

debra s., brighton mi

Liked: Cleanliness

True ski in and out

We have stayed in 2 other places in the Edelweiss Boyne community. This is a true ski in and out. Little ones loved watching skiers going by. House is dated but that doesn’t matter. Comfortable beds. Cozy living room with fireplace. Pictures are accurate. Owner answer questions quickly. Would definitely re-rent!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret D., Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness

New years ski weekend

The house was as described and perfect for our group of 15. There was plenty of space for all of us to spread out. House is true ski in/out but unfortunately there was not enough snow to utilize that option during our stay. Kaitlen, the property manager, was prompt to respond to questions. Kitchen was well stocked. The hot tub is a walk out from the basement with towels were provided right inside the door for easy access. Fire pit was a big bit for us with plenty of wood was provided. We would definitely rent this home again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M., Grafton, Wisconsin

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Time

Short vacation getaway with my family. It was quiet and clean.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nirali C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mindy G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful home and excellent location!

The Property Manager had great communication throughout the entire process. The home was spacious, clean and had a fantastic kitchen. The only thing we brought was camping chairs to accommodate our group. We would highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

john s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place

Perfect spot for a ski weekend with extended family and the best part is that the dogs are welcome! Very cozy even with five bedrooms and hot tub was awesome.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Get Together

The cabin is beautiful! Everyone loved the ski in ski out convenience. The cabins size and layout made it possible for 12 people to not only enjoy time together, but to also find an alone time space.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

John D., Mt Pleasant, SC

Liked: Cleanliness

Excellent house

House was in excellent condition, just as described. Check in/out was a breeze and property manager was very responsive and helpful when we had a couple questions. Great location for skiing! Plenty of room for our party of 12. Bunk rooms in the basement were great for kids.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

kIM s.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect location

Great house to stay in!! Views were beautiful, ski in and ski out was very convenient, hot tub was perfect after a long day of skiing!! Highly recommend this house!!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

jeanne k.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family Ski Trip

Amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Don T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great location

Easy to get to. Great location near beautiful beach front cities. Clean. Accommodating.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andy H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cabin!

Cabin was immaculate - exactly what we were looking for.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

2/10 Terrible

Charles E.

Disliked: Cleanliness

Wedding weekend

Property was great. Just what we needed for our family of 6 and their friends.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect!

We had 15 ladies staying here for a long weekend in the summer and everything was fantastic. The house was huge with plenty of space for everyone to sleep or hang out. There are two living spaces, hot tub, fire pit, and a screened in porch and we used all of the spaces! The kitchen is also nice and come with basic cooking tools and salt and pepper, there’s also a grill in the garage. Our house manager was very easy to communicate with when needed and very helpful. The location was also perfect for us. The resort is close by which has a few bars and restaurants and also a chairlift. We found out that we can also call a shuttle which will take you to different places on the grounds. Deer lake is also very close with a nice restaurant overlooking the water. Boyne city is around 15 minutes away so we spent some time on lake Charlevoix. Everyone loved it and we’d definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debra F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Easy process for someone who has never booked this way

Absolutely no complaints! Everything was perfect!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lori B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place, great location

Great time!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Arnette H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect home getaway for taking advantage of all that Boyne Mountain offers.

Tremendously easy process to rent and stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Marlene C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great for family gathering

Idlewood is a beautiful home and property with plenty of room for both indoor and outdoor activities. Lots of space to spread out or gather together in the main living area! The kitchen is well appointed and was great for our group!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Deidre T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous property!

We had the best time staying here, the property was beautiful and had everything we needed. I would highly recommend this home!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cruz G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great golf rental

Stayed with 7 friends and golfed for a long weekend. Great proximity to courses and a great place. Would use again for sure!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Vacation

Our family had a great vacation and it started with this rental. The house was spacious, had a great layout, comfy furniture, and wonderfully decorated. We especially loved the screened-in porch and outdoor fire pit. The area had a lot to offer and we enjoyed golfing, swimming at the beach, hiking, and walking through town.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021