This lodge is incredible. Nestled in the woods on miles of lakeside frontage, it was once one of…read morethe homes of many notorious gangsters. From its hidden passages, 30ft floor to ceiling fireplace, to its wine cellar of phenomenal vintage wines, it's screams history and character!

This was my Great Aunt Shirl and Uncle Don's resort. A real throw back to better times. This Cisco…read moreLake is where I learned to slalom ski. Once upon a time we'd snowmobile in the winters. Hunters also used the cabins during season. Every cabin came with a small boat with a 25 hp Johnson outboard. You could get lost in the woods without really getting lost. I am saddened that it is closed. You should be too. Definitely the end of an era.

Retracting previous review - place is for sale. No running water (means no 'facilities'…read morefunctioning) in the cabins and zero maintenance been performed in 4 years. Am sure there are great places to stay in the UP ... but .... The Bear Track is no longer one of them!!

With COVID having ruined every other typical summer event that our family enjoys; Six Flags Great…read moreAmerica, our local water park, Brookfield Zoo, Chicago beaches and trips to Disney, we still weren't exactly 'thrilled' when the plans were made to spend five days "up north" in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. I mean, what is there to do there in the woods, staying in a real log cabin, with spotty at best wireless coverage and no mall in sight? Well, my sister and I were shocked and pleasantly surprised to find out that staying at The Bear Track Cabins in Ironwood, MI there is A LOT to do and we can not wait to GO BACK! I'm not sure if it was all the scenery, the beauty of nature we experienced, and the many activities that we had never enjoyed before, or if it was the genuineness of Mr. Norm, the proprietor of The Bear Track Cabins, and the way he helped us to see all that the woods, streams, waterfalls, lake and wildlife had to offer my sister, family and me. Let me tell you, the thought of staying in a real log cabin freaked me out ... but the three cabins that Mr. Norm (we started calling him Norm of the North by the second day!) has there and rents, we took the smallest and it served our needs perfectly, are just as genuine, authentic, clean and inviting as Mr. Norm is. Yes! You CAN shower AND go totthat bathroom IN your own cabin!! And we had electricity too for drying our hair ... I think he called this "glorified camping", which for my sister and me - was AWSOME! Campfires at night making s'mores, nature trail hikes during the day, enjoying beautiful scenic views along at least three spectacular waterfalls - two right across the road from The Bear Track, and swimming in Lake Superior and then playing on the beach afterwards - there was SO much to do we were actually very sad when our five day adventure was up. We had heard about these glowing Yuper Rocks on the Internet, and with Mr. Norm's guidance, we went "hunting" for them on one starlit night and successfully found a small baggie full to take home - so remember to bring your black light too! We did take the Adventure Ride up Copper Peak, rode the elevator and then climbed the stairs all the way to the top - this is a MUST DO experience. I think we saw Canada from up there! The downtown of Ironwood was fun to walk around and the shops were so quaint, as were those in Bessemer - either is about 20-30 minutes away. But the crown jewel of our trip was staying AT the Bear Track with Mr. Norm as host. He even surprised us with a north woods treat on our last night knowing that my sister's birthday was the day after we were leaving. So much fun, so friendly, so knowledgeable about the area, and his dog Cinjin was a lovable, cuddly companion and made us not miss our pets back at home as much. We will miss Cinjn, Norm of the North, and The Bear Track, but have told our dad that we DEFINETLY want to put that on our annual To-Do list instead of Great America or other places we have gone that turned out to be a disappointment - The Bear Track was the exact opposite ... and to 14 and 20 year old girls who live for Disney - this is the highest compliment The Bear Track and Mr. Norm can receive!

Dirty and in disrepair. Sink wouldn't drain, stains on comforters and floors, curtains didn't…read morecover windows at courtyard level. Staff was polite but beyond that, nothing good to say.

Very good deal & great stop-over on a long roadtrip. Free WIFI, fridge, coffee maker, cable TV,…read morepretty clean. Older property- but well loved. Friendly & professional staff.

This is an absolutely lovely motel…read more The rooms are small but they are pristinely clean, reasonably priced and located in a beautiful woods. The owners diligence and care for her property come through in everything she does.

I really REALLY like this place, the room is VERY clean, and it's run by some wonderful people!!…read moreThat's why I hate to give it a mere 3 stars but there are some issues here too. 1) There was a big downward bow in the bed 2) The owners say they have WIFI....and maybe they do someplace in this motel, but mine was non-existent. If it even connected, I had NO internet. When I'm traveling for my job, many times the WIFI can make or break what I do. Bad WIFI. 3) The toilet had definite issues!! Sorry folks, but that's a big time ZERO!!! When I get a place to stay and I'm having issues w/the "hopper", that's a no-go! I'm not saying you shouldn't stay here. If I'm in the vicinity, I'll certainly stop here again. Like I said, the room was CLEAN!! Hopefully they can get some of these issues fixed...especially the toilet (C'mon folks!)

The Classic Motor Inn is a very clean, comfortable place to stay. Rooms are dated which was to be…read moreexpected. Not a lot of extras but the rooms have refrigerators and there's coffee in the office in the morning. If you're looking for somewhere to get some rest and enjoy Ironwood/Hurley without being too expensive this is a good place to check out.

This is always a great place to stay. The rooms are clean and the owners are super friendly. The…read morerates are reasonable and the motel has a good vibe. The owners are also very knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions about things to do in and around the Ironwood area and they have lots of local brochures and literature in the office. It's also centrally located and not too far from Downtown Ironwood, the grocery store, local ski resorts, waterfalls and parks. I highly recommend the Classic Motor Inn!

Needed a hotel room late at night after being lost in the dark for a while, got into an Ontonagon…read moregas station and called this hotel after finding them online. Their office had just closed, and they answered the phone, accommodated me last-minute. The woman who helped me was very helpful and nice. It was a tad pricey, but I understood I was paying for convenience. The room was nice and quaint, bed was super comfortable. No microwave or fridge, but there was cable tv. 5/5 would sleep here again.

This motel is a good UP motel. The room was very cheap, and exactly what one expects from an up…read morenorth motel. Our room was outdated but clean and well kept. The bed was fairly comfortable, and there was a fan in the room which helped with the summer heat. There was a tv, but no fridge or microwave. Friendly owner! It is near Lake Superior, but there are several industrial buildings blocking your view.

Our visit was on 9 June 2025…read more I dined with four adults, and we all loved our food. Ordering the food was quick and efficient, and the cost was reasonable. All of the food arrived hot and delicious at the same time. The Root Cellar is under new management, and the wife and husband team are charming. They came and introduced themselves and talked about their goals to grow a larger customer base. We definitely will return. Finally, the hostess and our waitress were fantastic. The waitress was on top of her game and kept our drinks full.

My wife, daughter and her family just returned from dinner and they loved it! I unfortunately was…read morehome with a bad cold. They loved the salad bar and fish fry and we'll go back next week when my cold is over hopefully. Update: I got to go to the Root Cellar this week and I agree with my family; it's a great place to eat and relax!