942 Fh 16, Iron River, MI 49935

Elmwood Outpost is an off-grid cabin experience nestled in the heart of the Ottawa National Forest. Located right off of the State Line ATV/Snowmobile trail and the Paint River, and surrounded by public hunting land, this is the perfect location for your dream escape. If you're looking for a quiet weekend secluded in the wilderness, or the perfect home base for all of your adventures on the trail or perhaps just a warm and cozy cabin to return to after a long day fishing or hunting, Elmwood Outpost is exactly what you seek. You'll enjoy staying in an off-grid property without the work of it as the cabin is powered by solar panels, with a backup propane generator for cloudy periods. Water is held in an in-cabin cistern (year-round) from the point well or pumped by hand at the outdoor pitcher pump (warm weather only). Woods surround the property with no light pollution. On a clear night, you can see the Milky Way or even the northern lights! It is a peaceful, quiet setting, perfect for the ideal getaway. The main cabin is a large, open-concept space with one queen bed as well as two reclining La-Z-Boy couches and a spacious kitchen with a stove, oven and refrigerator. The dining area is a large table with rustic log chairs and a wood stove for the perfect ambiance on a cold winter evening plus a propane furnace for those days you don't want to worry about a fire. The bunkhouse is a separate building that has two sets of twin XL bunk beds and also features a wood stove and propane furnace. Included is a cedar barrel sauna with a wood-fired stove, the traditional Scandinavian way of bathing and is the only bathing option on site. A hot sauna followed by a cold rinse will leave you feeling refreshed and cleaner than you would in a shower. The sauna also features a hot water tank on the wood stove and a handcrafted "shower bucket". For the truly brave at heart, try a cold plunge in the river or even snow angels! The outhouse is 'the nicest outhouse available' and the only bathroom facility on the premises. While the word inspires negative connotations, this is a properly ventilated, cedar-walled building that, we think you'll agree, is nicer than many traditional bathrooms. It even has a propane heater! This isn't just a place to stay, but an experience you won't soon forget.