Lake Superior is the largest freshwater lake in the world by surface area. From Alpen Villa 8, it's 20 minutes. Drive west on Black River Road — stop at the waterfalls, all five of them — and finish at Black River Harbor, where the forest opens onto an emerald inlet and the size of the lake doesn't fully register until you're standing at the edge of it. Back at the condo: two bedrooms and 1.5 baths for eight, a fully equipped kitchen, and a wood-burning fireplace with firewood included. Your private balcony is set up for grilling. The lower deck — shared with Alpen Villa 7 — has the hot tub. The two community firepits at the ends of the building are open to all guests with firewood provided. Slow evening in? Pac-Man is ready. Alpen Villa 8 connects to Alpen Villa 7 for groups up to 16. Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort is a short walk away when the snow arrives. THE SPACE Two bedrooms · One full bath + a half bath · Sleeps up to 8 · ~1,000 sq ft Bedroom 1: queen · Bedroom 2: queen + twin bunk beds · Living room: full sofa bed Fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher · Wood-burning fireplace (firewood provided) Private balcony with grill · Shared lower deck + hot tub (with Alpen Villa 7) Community outdoor firepits × 2 (all guests, firewood provided) · Pac-Man arcade Shared on-site laundry · Free WiFi + Roku smart TV · Wall A/C BOOKING TWO CONNECTING VILLAS? This is Alpen Villa 8. It connects through an interior door to Alpen Villa 7 only — book Villas 7 and 8 together for one 4-bedroom space that sleeps 16, with the shared lower deck and hot tub right outside. The connecting pairs are 1+2, 3+4, 5+6 and 7+8; no other combination connects. The listings look alike, so if you're not sure you've picked the right two, message us before booking and we'll confirm availability and point you to the correct pair. GETTING OUTSIDE Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort (steps away) · Black River Harbor + Lake Superior (20 min west) UP Waterfalls (5 named falls on Black River Road) · Iron Belle Trail · ATV + snowmobile trail network