Pratt Lake Peninsula: Pratt Lake Winter Retreat | Ice Fishing + Cozy Cottage

Pratt Lake Peninsula
Sleeps: 6 (including visitors)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
*Lakefront on Pratt Lake
*Dog friendly
*Great for Summer & Winter Sport Activites
*Kayaks Included (Around Memorial Day to Labor Day depending on weather)

Amazing view from this recently renovated lakefront property! An ideal place for a family get-away, a romantic weekend, or a fishing trip. Come and soak away your daily grind in this quaint cottage. To be so close to the water, with the options of sitting around the fire pit, or on the deck brings ease into the cottage experience. Family members will appreciate being able to watch the kids play in the water from the deck, with the convenience and comfort of this ranch-style home. Sitting in the sunporch is the optimal way to view Pratt Lake from inside, however the views of the lake are spectacular from almost any room. There is space for yard games, all while enjoying the fun along Pratt Lake. Don't forget your 4-legged family member! He/she is welcome too.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes! The property has central air conditioning.

ATV's: Yes, you are welcome to bring your ORVs. There is plenty of parking for a truck/trailer combination.

Animals: Deer, squirrel, red-headed woodpeckers, loons, variety of birds.

Bathroom: Toilet, sink, shower

Beach/Swimming: Yes! There is a rocky shoreline but after that it is a sandy bottom

Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom #1: 1 Queen Bed
Bedroom #2: 1 Full bed, 1 Twin bunk bed

Boats: 3 kayaks available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. There is a Public Boat Launch is less than a quarter-mile up the road if you would like to bring one.

Bugs: Typically there are mosquitos and dragonflies

Cable: There is not traditional cable but there is a TV with a Roku stick attached, just bring your sign ins to enjoy your favorite apps!

Cell phone service: Spotty with Sprint unless you connect to wi-fi, most other carriers are good

Coffee maker: Yes, 12 cup drip

Distances:
*Traverse City: 1 hour and 52 min.
* Sleeping Bear Dunes: 2 hours and 21 min
* Detroit:; 2 hours and 30 min
* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours

Dock: There is a single- dock at the property. There are also steps that go down into the water

Drinking Water: The cabin does have well water which has a different smell than city water since it is not chlorinated. Rest assured the water is clean and suitable for use but some guests may choose to bring bottled water for drinking.

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: No

Fire-pit: Yes!

Fishing: Some common fish you will see in the nearby lake are large mouth bass, bluegill, pike, and walleye. Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license.

Grill: Propane. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: Closest is 10 min drive to Gladwin

Handicap Friendly: No, there are steps to both entry ways.

Internet: Yes.

Lake Rules: There are rules at this all sports lake, they are posted at the property. Most importantly they have a quiet time at 11:00 pm.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is enough room for up to 2 cars. There is additional parking along top of hill.

Pets: 2 Dogs are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed. THE YARD IS NOT FULLY ENCLOSED.

Privacy: Cottage next door.

Seniors: Come one, come all! This space is great for those over 60. Sometimes when renting a home, you are never too sure about the terrain: is the home on top of a hill, is parking on a steep slope, are there 100 steps to the beach or the unit, etc. This home gets the FVR approval for the young at heart!

Snowmobiles: a person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground. Click here to purchase your snowmobile trail permit.

Televisions: There is a TV equipped with a Roku Stick. Bring your account info.

Things to do nearby:
Pratt Lake Public Boat Launch 1/4 mile (1 min) away
Pratt Lake Public Beach 1/2 mile (2 min) away
Riverwalk Place Resort / Oasis Salon & Spa is 6 miles (10 min) away
Chapel Dam convenience store is 3 miles (5 min) away
Gladwin Cleaners for laundry is 6 miles (10 min) away
Gladwin County Trails are 1 mile (2 min) away
Gladwin City Park & Campground is 6 miles (10 min) away
Gladwin Farmer's Market is 6 miles (10 min) away (Saturdays during the summer only)
Gladwin County Historical Society Museum is 6 miles (10 min) away
Gladwin Heights Golf Course is 5 miles (7 min) away
Mitten Pool - Rivertown Inn is 7 miles (11 min) away
Forge Fitness is 6 miles (10 min) away
Devil's Knob Golf Course is 13 miles (17 min) away
Sugar Springs Golf Course is 13 miles (17 min) away
Gladwin Airport is 7 miles (11 min) away
Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill is 5 miles (7 min) away
Merry-Hearted Cidery is 5 miles (7 min) away
Stone Cottage Gardens is 5 miles (7 min) away
Wilson State Park is 17 miles (22 min) away
Snow Snake Ski & Golf is 16 miles (21 min) away
4X Adventureland is 17 miles (23 min) away

Towels: Yes, we provide bath towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: No. Gladwin Cleaners is about 10 minutes southeast of Pratt Lake Peninsula.

Water: The cabin does have well water which has a different smell than city water since it is not chlorinated. Rest assured the water is clean and suitable for use.

Winter Sports/Activities: Ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowmobile trails, and down hill skiing at Snow Snake Ski & Golf Course in nearby Harrison!

Wood: Wood is provided for guests to use