**Nordhaus: A Modern Scandinavian Retreat in Northern Michigan | Sleeps 14 | Schuss Mt & Shanty Creek | Bellaire, MI
Welcome to **Nordhaus**, your perfect Northern Michigan escape. Nestled in the serene woods of Shanty Creek Resort, this modern Scandinavian-style home offers a private, peaceful retreat with easy access to year-round adventure. A brand new house with luxury amenities, and cozy comfort through and through. Come stay at Nordhaus and create your own Northern Michigan Memories.
The space
Newly Built in 2025 – Be the First to Stay!
This stunning 4-bedroom home, completed in 2025, offers the perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and outdoor adventure, accommodating up to 12 guests. With thoughtful design and modern amenities, you won’t need to leave the property to enjoy an unforgettable stay.
Main Living Area
On the first floor, the open-concept living space features a spacious foyer and mudroom, conveniently connected to a half-bath and full laundry room. The heart of the home is the chef’s kitchen, equipped with high-end Café appliances, custom cabinetry, and everything you need to prepare a gourmet meal. Expansive windows throughout the kitchen and living room provide stunning nature views, while the 24-foot vaulted cathedral ceilings and stone chimney with a gas fireplace create a cozy yet grand atmosphere. Enjoy the smart TV for entertainment or simply relax by the fire.
Bonus Loft/Game Room
The loft area serves as a versatile space with an additional pull-out couch (sleeping 2), making it perfect for reading, board games, or quiet relaxation.
Master Suite & Bathrooms
Upstairs, the luxurious king master suite offers a private en-suite bathroom, featuring heated floors, a heated towel rack, and an oversized walk-in shower with a private toilet area.
Lower Level
The lower level includes three additional bedrooms, each with its own smart TV. The first bedroom offers a queen-sized bed with views of the backyard/woods , while the second features a king-sized bed. The third bedroom is a "bunk room," with dual queen-over-twin beds and an en-suite bathroom with a large vanity and bathtub. A comfortable sitting area with a pull-out couch and a smart TV provides additional sleeping space for 2.
Outdoor Living
The meticulously landscaped yard is an outdoor oasis with a propane fire pit on a huge porch along the side of the house (easy-to-use with a switch), a natural log fire pit tucked away in the woods, a zip line, swings, and a ninja course for children and the young at heart. Entertainment continues at night as the whole yard is lite up with landscape lights.
Additional Amenities
The home also features heated bathroom floors, towel racks, luxury rain showers, a cozy gas fireplace, and central air conditioning and heating for year-round comfort. A full-size laundry room adds convenience to longer stays.
Coming Soon – Fall 2025
For even more relaxation and fun, a hot tub will be added adjacent to the patio, along with a professionally installed artificial turf putting green for hours of entertainment.
Guest access
Access includes all of the property and rooms in the house besides a few owners closets for cleaning supplies and extra linens.
A pool key is included in your stay to access the Schuss Mt Pool and Hot Tub , at the base of Schuss Mt (Shanty Creek Resorts) Ski Hill
