This quintessential cabin in the wood s located on a private beach right on Lake Michigan. Private and seculded with many luxuries. Warm yourself by the stone fireplace or by the outdoor fire ring or take long walks on the private beach. Cabin is updated with all new lighting, linens and furniture, we even have included the Royal Roy Elk above the fireplace and a bear skin rug on the cedar beam. Come relax, reconnect to family, read, play games or write that book you have always dreamed of. Cell service is good depending on provider however no internet. There is a smart TV and utilizing the hot spot on your pone you can stream movies and more.
Attraction Distances:
Picture Rocks; 1 hour 15 minutes
Tahquamenon Falls State Park ; 1 hour 45 minutes
Kitch-iti-kipe; 15minutes
Manistique; 15 minutes
Fayette State Park and Historic Community; 20 minutes
Seul Choix Point Lighthouse; 27 minutes
Escanaba 1 hour
Wiggins Point Shipwreck : 15 minute walk on the beach
(only visible when water is low)
Fall asleep to the waves that sound just like the ocean without the salt and sharks.
included amenities: 2 Kayaks, gas grill, lawn and deck furniture, firewood ready to burn, all dishes/pots n pans, washer n dryer, TV DVD player, Sirus Radio
Cars / Parking.
Keep all vehicles in designated parking spaces, the drive accommodates up to 3 vehicles and are not permitted to block road or drives.
ATV, Side by Sides, Dirt Bikes etc..
Riding such vehicles is prohibited on private roads, beach and property around the cabin and on lands surrounding. The State of Michigan has groomed trails designed for this type of activity. A trail head is located approximately 2 miles away. As apart of the Hiawatha State park.
Privacy
We are a quite and private community, please always be considerate of neighbors with loud noises, music, screaming shouting or trespassing onto the neighbors etc.
Towels / Bathrooms
There are 8 bath towels in each bathroom along with 6 hand towels and wash cloths. Upon departure please take all used towels and place in the tub or shower. There are kitchen towels in the upper corner cupboard.
We have also provide hairdryers in each bathroom and hand soaps at each sink.
Kitchen
Kitchen is fully stocked with plates, cups, glasses, pots, pans and utensils. Major Appliances are all new. Also provided is a toaster, blender, coffee maker, cookie sheets skillets sauté pans etc.. Please use plastic spatula on non stick pan. Upon departure be sure all dishes pots and pans are clean and put away, refrigerator and microwave wiped out and cleaned.
Trash
BEWARE we are in the wood and trash does attract animals. We do have Bear, raccoons, porcupines, coyotes and wolves not to mention deer and squirrels . Trash must be kept bagged and tied up place in holding tote next to parking area. Please keep outside area free of food and drinks overnight. Upon departure bag all trash including kitchen, and bathrooms and leave bags in holding tote bu parking area please be sure to secure lid tightly.
Smoking/drugs/ fireworks
This is a smoke free property. Under no circumstance is smoking, drug use, or fireworks permitted. Fireworks are a community, township, and county violation
Washer Dryer
A washer and dryer are provided, Please do not OVERFILL either. Laundry detergent is also provided and is located in the black basket on the floor next to the washer
Drinking water / Water heater
We do have very clean well water that is very drinkable, however most guest prefer to bring bottled water. Ice maker is NOT connected. Ice trays are in freezer and bags of ice can be purchased at the Thompson convenient store which is the closest.
Caution The water heater does get very hot so use caution when taking showers as it may scald. The master bedroom shower is very sensitive and adjustments with a slight bump may cause a surprise.
TV / Sirius
The smart TV can stream from your phone, currently no internet is available (working to obtain Star link). Movie streaming is easily had. We advise contacting your provider as secure unlimited t avoid a scary high bill. Verizon, Boost and ATT all work well. The Sirius radio is available just turn on and tune to your favorite music.
Puzzles are also provide and are located in the lower cupboard to the left of the kitchen sink, great family fun and a time to reconnect.
Firewood / Fire Ring / Fireplace
Split wood is available for guests to use and is located under the tarps to the left of the cabin. Please keep wood covered with tarps to keep dry. This wood is very dry and will burn easily. When gathering kindling do NOT cut down live wood. ONLY PICK UP STICKS!
Do not peel bark from trees as this will KILL THEM.
Fire Ring: Do not build large fires, keep fires small this will keep everyone and our woods safe. There is a wood box near fire pit, please replenish wood when used.
Fire Place: In the house is a large stone fireplace, keep fires small as wood will spark and cinders will fly. Keep screen closed at all times!!! This will prevent burn holes in rugs and furniture. Please keep log holder filled and carrier is to be kept inside. Upon departure please clean out ashes from fireplace and place COLD ashes in trash bag.
Outdoor / Kayaks
Two Kayaks with paddles are located on the racks outside for your use. Do not leave kayaks or paddles in the water as they will float away. Do not leave them near the water overnight as weather does change quickly and can wash them away. Life jackers are located in black tote on the deck, there are 4 adult and 2 kids. Upon departure be sure to return all kayaks, paddles, and lift jackets to proper location. Also please return deck and yard furniture to original location
Outdoors:
Please do not pick cut down or destroy vegetation. Peeling the bark from a tree will kill it. When in season we do have wild blackberries and strawberries you can pick and eat so look around you might find some. We also have morel mushrooms when in season. If you do find them double check to ensure they are the REAL ones. There is a mushroom that looks just like it but it is poisonous. You are welcome to pick the real ones too.
Grill: A propane grill is present and propane is available first come first serve. Turn propane off at tank after each use. Please replace propane if needed. Propane can be exchanged/purchased at the Farm n Fleet on the east side of Manistique.
Departure requirements:
Bag all trash including kitchen, and bathrooms and leave bags in holding tote by parking area and secure lid tighly.
please take all used towels including kitchen and place in the tub and/or shower
Remove sheets and pillow cases from all beds that were used and place in a pile on the floor. Blankets and pillows are left on bed in a pile.
keep log holder filled and carrier is to be kept inside. Upon departure please clean out ashes from fireplace and place COLD ashes in trash bag.
ALL kitchen dishes /pots and pans are to be cleaned and put away. Kitchen is to be wiped down this includes inside refrigerator and microwave.
be sure to return all kayaks, paddles, and life jackets to proper location. Also please return deck and yard furniture to original location.
Please be sure propane tank is turned off and Sirius satellite radio is turned off.
Check under beds and inside washer for personal items.
You door code is active till 11 am day of your departure
We have installed wildlife cameras on the exterior of the property (no sound) these cameras monitor the wildlife comings and goings and provide security for guests. Bear Coytes and other animals are present. You will be notified if these predators have been seen within the last 3 days in your area in order to take extra precaution. These cameras are solely for protection of guests and property. NO CAMERAS ARE PRESENT INSIDE.
There are only 2 cameras in trees: one is by the water facing fire pit, this camera has captured many many deer, a bear and smaller animals. The other camera is place in a tree facing the side yard and entry door.