About Property

Discover a unique 40' shipping container experience at The Blackthorn, a luxury camping retreat nestled within the serene Ilex Forest Retreat in Luther, Michigan. This high-cube container has been meticulously converted into an efficiently designed tiny home, offering a private and serene setting where you can disconnect from the everyday hustle and reconnect with nature.

The layout is designed for comfort and functionality, featuring 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, accommodating up to 5 guests. Sleeping arrangements include a king-sized bed and a full and twin-sized bunk bed, all equipped with high-quality pillowtop mattresses from Jonathan Stevens Mattress Co. The living space is anchored by a comfortable 83" lounge couch from Crate & Barrel, along with a mini-fridge and microwave for your convenience.

While the shipping container itself does not have running water, it is equipped with electricity, heat, and air conditioning. For your exclusive use, there is a separate washroom located just outside the unit. This dedicated space provides running water, a toilet, a wash sink, and both interior and exterior showers with instant hot water.

Outdoor luxury and adventure abound on the property:

• Exclusive access to a 6-seated Nordic hot tub
• Private outdoor fire pit and grill
• Over 5 miles of hiking trails across 168 private acres
• Opportunity to meet Silas, Siobahn, and Tess, the resident Miniature Highland Cows

Located just one hour north of Grand Rapids, the property is steps away from the Manistee National Forest, which boasts hundreds of miles of ORV trails. Guests are welcome to park their ORVs on-site, though riding them on the property's private trails is prohibited.

Practical Information: Check-in is from 3:00 PM and check-out is by 11:00 AM. Pets are welcome to join the adventure for an $85 fee added at booking. Please note that while the shipping container, hot tub, and washroom are exclusive to your stay, the property is a shared retreat with a separate glamping site and the off-grid owners living at the back of the acreage, with a shared driveway for access.

Escape to the Ilex Forest Retreat for an extraordinary blend of tiny living and vast wilderness.

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