Iron River Lodgings

See also: Crystal Falls, Amasa.
Expect higher rates in deer-hunting season and ski season. An extra perk in the Iron River area is public access to the spectacular, country-club-like George Young Recreation Complex (see Iron River Points of Interest), with its beautiful golf course, free cross-country and mountain bike trails, and big indoor pool. Rooms fill up for the Iron County Rodeo the third weekend of July.
Lodgings have been arranged starting with in-town, moving south and then west.

AMERICINN LODGE & SUITES
(906) 265-9100; reservations (800) 396-5007; americinn.com/hotels/MI/IronRiver
This plush downtown motel has been so successful that 20 more rooms have been added to its original 46 rooms. Rates for standard rooms on regular winter and summer weekends are $95 Fri-Sat, $85 midweek ($10 extra for rooms with whirlpools). Suites also available. Northwoods wildlife is the decorating theme. Masonry construction means quiet rooms. Free breakfast buffet includes hot and cold cereal, Belgian waffles, bagels and muffins, and fresh fruit, and sausage, biscuits, and gravy, served in lobby. The lobby has a big stone fireplace, antler chandeliers, comfy sofas. Breakfast tables can become game tables. Hot drinks available any time. The beautiful indoor pool has big windows, a whirlpool, and a sauna. On snowmobile trail.

LAKESHORE MOTEL
(906) 265-3611
A lakefront setting, informed owner-managers, and lots of extras make this motel special. All 20 rooms overlook Ice Lake just east of Iron River and half a block from Ice Lake Park. Wi-Fi, cable TV, and a minifridge and microwave in every room. Regular rooms for 2 are $44 (one queen) and $56 (2 queens). Ask about kitchenettes. Free coffee and light continental breakfast are in the office. Away from highway noise. Over 500' of shoreline. There are a small sandy swimming beach, a guest boat launch, a dock and picnic area. Guests can rent a rowboat or paddle boat. Call at least 4 months ahead for best availability in July; advance reservations a good idea in August, too.

CHICAUGON LAKE INN
(906) 265-9244
This attractive 24-room motel on one floor is near the entrance to the spectacular George Young Recreation Complex (see Points of Interest). All have phones. (Cell phones spotty.) No cable (it's not out here). TVs have 3 to 12 or more channels, weather depending. The big-screen TV in the comfortable lobby has 100 satellite channels for that important game. Standard rooms ($64) have one king or two queens. Ask about whirlpool rooms. A good continental breakfast is served in the lobby. A fish freezer is available. Volleyball court. Wi-Fi throughout. 1/8 mile away is a boat launch on 1,100-acre Chicaugon Lake. Close to Pentoga Park. On main snowmobile trail. About 10 miles from Ski Brule and Iron River.

LAC O'SEASONS RESORT
(800) 797-5226; (906) 265-4881
Because it's somewhat larger than most lakeside cottage resorts, Lac O'Seasons offers many extras. There's a large lodge with fireplace, gathering area, satellite TV, and kitchen (a big plus for reunion groups that often rent cottages here). There's a big indoor pool with whirlpool, sauna, and a game room with video games, pinball, and pool. After dinner, many families come up to the lodge for ice cream (10 flavors) and socializing, while the kids swim in the lake or pool. Stanley Lake is a quiet lake, known for walleye, with musky and large and smallmouth bass. The resort has over 600 feet of wooded shoreline going down to the lake; sand has been moved in to create a small beach, protected by an L-shaped swimming dock. Two swimming rafts are farther out. Kayaks, canoes, and fishing boats are for rent, and a paddleboat free to guests.
   Of the 15 housekeeping cottages, built over the past 25 years, 8 are on the lake. Typical rates for two bedrooms: lakeside $750/week or $120/day, $640/$97.50 otherwise. Some cottages have fireplaces. All have TV/VCRs (just two channels on the TV), microwaves, decks. No air-conditioning. Rentals are by the week in summer, otherwise there's a two-night minimum. Summer availability is better than at smaller resorts. Call in January for best choices.

SKI BRULE
(800) DO-BRULE; (906) 265-4957
Of all the U.P. ski resorts, Ski Brule does the most to offer families a variety of activities, winter and summer. Lodgings are in the condos and chalets in this beautiful rural area near the Brule River Valley. There is no pool, indoors or out. Summer activities on the premises include rafts, tubing, and canoeing, sporting clays (shooting), and mountain biking. Fishing is a huge area attraction. Outstanding golf and a beautiful indoor pool are 15 minutes away at the George Young Recreational Center outside Iron River. Swimming at Lake Ottawa isn't far, either. Not air-conditioned. Summer rates are $330 a week for two in condos, $109-$145 for six in chalets, depending on newness and amenities. One home on a private lake that sleeps 12 is $2100/week. Ask about hot tub units. Many package rates available—best to call and see which fits your needs.

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