Title: Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire cabin # Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89142400/89142328/96049cd9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89142400/89142328/8ad25566.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, fireplace, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89142400/89142328/47d88c6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89142400/89142328/60a89580.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/90000000/89150000/89142400/89142328/7f8ab470.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Escape to Fortune Ridge, a serene lakefront retreat with captivating views of Second Fortune Lake. Enjoy swimming from the dock, ease into the water via steps, or unwind on the spacious deck. This charming home features two gas fireplaces and a wood-burning portable firepit for cozy gatherings. 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire cabin 5 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 103500 sq ft ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Dryer - Washer - Fireplace - Barbecue grill - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cabin to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort Fortune Ridge SLEEPS: 10 BEDROOMS: 4 plus loft BATHROOMS: 3.5 \*LAKEFRONT (Second Lake) \*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY \*DOG- FRIENDLY \*NO AIR-CONDITIONING (Fans only) \*Property can be challenging to find. Before you depart, please download the on-X app. In your arrival instructions, we provide driving instructions plus a link to the exact property location. This stunning home captures both the eye and heart from the moment you arrive. In an idyllic southwestern Upper Peninsula location, facing Second in the chain of Fortune Lakes, with the privacy of a spacious deck and captivating windows. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Air Conditioning: While there is not central air conditioning here, there are fans. Generally, the lake breeze from Second Lake is plenty to cool the home. ATV's: Not directly on property, but there are trails nearby. Animals: You will most likely see wild turkey, deer, and an occasional bear may be seen at a distance. Bathrooms: Main Floor- Full bathroom attached to Master bedroom( features a claw foot soaker tub, shower, 2 sinks, and a toilet) Main Floor-1/2 Bath near entryway(toilet, sink) Lower Level- Full Bathroom( shower, sink, toilet) Upper Level- Full Bathroom(shower, sink, toilet) Beach/Swimming: Yes! You can jump in the water from the dock, or ease in down the steps. Bedroom Configurations: Main Floor: Master Bedroom w/attached full bathroom- 1 King Lower Level: Bedroom 1- Twin Bunkbed Bedroom 2- Queen Upstairs- 1 Queen Loft- 2 twins Boats: 1 single person kayak + 2 person canoe are available for guest use (Available Memorial thru Labor Day) Boat Launch: Public boat launch at State Park on Fortune Lake #1 about 1.5 miles away. Then you are welcome to tie it off at the private dock Bugs: Seasonally flies and gnats Cable/Satellite TV: DirecTV in the family room and the lower level tv Cell Phone Service: Can be spotty at times. If at the property, WIFI calling is recommended Coffee Maker: 14 cup drip (filters provided), single cup Kuerig and k-cups Distances: \* Mackinac Bridge: 4 hours (225 miles) \* Pictured Rocks: 3 hours (145 miles) \* Porcupine Mtns: 1 hour 59 mins (109 miles) \* Marquette: 1 hour 30 mins (86 miles) \* Houghton: 1 hour 18 min( 76 miles) \* Ishpeming: 1 hour 15 mins (72 miles) \* Bond Falls: 1 hour (55 miles) \* Iron Mountain: 48 min (43 miles) Dock: Yes there is a dock available for your use. Drinking Water: Well- water(drinkable) Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city. Fireplace: Main Floor-Gas fireplace Lower Level- Gas fireplace Fire-pit: Wood-burning portable firepit (located under deck) Please roll out to the clearing to use. Fishing: Pretty good fishing here! Large and Small Mouth Bass, Sunfish, and some Walleye Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Fishing Poles: Please bring your own. Golf: Young's Golf Recreation (11 miles) Grill: Propane and a charcoal grill are available for use. (Please bring your own charcoal) Grocery Store: Crystal Fresh Market (4.3 miles) Heat: Yes, propane forced air Hunting: We do not allow hunting on the property itself. Internet: Starlink. Speeds suited for working from this location. Linens: Yes, we provide your linens and bath towels. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. Parking: Ample parking for 6 cars and a few trailers. Pets: You are welcome to bring up to 2 dogs! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per dog, for your entire stay. We ask that you please clean up after your dog both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow your fur babies on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so we appreciate your vigilance. Privacy: Although the cottage is partially secluded, there are neighbors in area. Snowmobiles: A person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31. Grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground. \* Iron County Snowmobile Trails- These trails are part of the Iron County snowmobile system, which is accessible within 5-10 miles. They offer miles of scenic routes through forests and lakes. \* Wisconsin Snowmobile Trails- The Chequamegon National Forest snowmobile trails are located just across the state line, about 15-20 miles away. The trails connect to the larger network in northern Wisconsin. \* Ottawa National Forest Trails- About 15-20 miles away, this trail system offers a variety of routes for snowmobiling through forested areas and is part of the larger Upper Peninsula snowmobile network. Televisions: Main Family room- 42" with DirecTV Lower Level- 50" with DirecTV and streaming capability Loft- 50 " streaming capability Towels: Please bring beach towels with you! All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Washer and Dryer: Yes, laundry detergent is provided Winter Activities: \* Snowmobiling You can directly access the Iron County Snowmobile Trail System, which is part of a large network of trails in the area. \* Ice Fishing Perch Lake – About 5-10 miles away, great for ice fishing in winter. Bishop Lake – Approximately 10 miles away, another spot for winter fishing. \* Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing Ottawa National Forest – About 15-20 miles away, offering a variety of cross-country ski trails and snowshoeing routes. \* Downhill Skiing Pine Mountain Ski Resort – About 40 miles away, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing. Wood: Please bring your own wood for the firepit. You can easily pick wood up from the gas station or purchase along the roadside on your way in. ## Property amenities ### Beach - Beach nearby ### Internet - Available in the cabin: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - RV/bus/lorry parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Spices - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 5 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 3.5 bathrooms - Bathtub - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Fireplace - Living room ### Entertainment - Books - Games - TV with cable/satellite channels ### Outdoor areas - Balcony - Charcoal grill - Dock - Firepit ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Grocery/convenience store - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a rural location - On a lake - On the waterfront ### Things to do - Bicycles - Boat - Kayak - Birdwatching nearby - Ecotours nearby - Fishing nearby - Golfing nearby - Hiking/biking trails nearby - Hunting nearby - Kayaking nearby - Motor boating nearby - Mountain biking nearby - Snowmobiling nearby - Swimming nearby - Wildlife walks nearby - Winery tours 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) ### General - Bicycles - Unit size: 3,500 square feet ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Contactless check-in and check-out are available Minimum check-in age - 25 ### 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 Pets are allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## Important information ### You need to know This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited 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 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 If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 571558 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C46.07725%2C-88.42107&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=y9hjJMoSx1lITSuDFfMuFjXEuwY=) Crystal Falls, MI #### What's nearby - Merrick Lake - 27 min drive - 15.8 miles - Pentoga Park - 29 min drive - 10.1 miles - George Young Golf Course - 33 min drive - 11.5 miles - Mallard Lake - 34 min drive - 15.8 miles - Ski Brule - 45 min drive - 24.8 miles #### Getting around - Iron Mountain, MI (IMT-Ford) - 45 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Alpha Michigan Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive - ‪Infield Bar & Pizzeria - ‬11 min drive - ‪Curious Pig - ‬11 min drive - ‪Fob's - ‬9 min drive - ‪New Leaf Bistro - ‬9 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort pet-friendly? > Yes, pets are allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Fortune Ridge: Your Perfect Fall Escape for Hiking, Fishing, and Fireside Comfort located? > Situated on the waterfront, this cabin is 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Bewabic State Park and within 9 miles (15 km) of Iron County Forest Preserve and Larson Roadside Park. Pentoga Park and Wildwood Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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