JJ's LAKESIDE HIDEAWAY:
SLEEPS: 15
BEDROOMS: 6
BATHROOMS: 3
*LAKE/WATERFRONT
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*SANDY BEACH AREA
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Yes, central air
ATV's: Michigan state trail close to property
Bathrooms:
Main Floor- Full bathroom-Shower/tub combo, sink, toilet
Upper Level- Full Bathroom- Shower, sink, toilet
Lower Level-Full Bathroom- Shower, sink, toilet
Beach/Swimming: Sandy Beach area on property, swimming from property
Bedroom Configurations:
Main Level- Master Bedroom- King size bed
Second Bedroom- Queen size bed
Upper Level- Bunkroom- Bunkbeds(Twin/twin) and Full Size bed
Second Bedroom- King size bed
Third Bedroom- Queen size bed and Daybed with trundle
Lower Level- Bedroom with Queen size bed
Boats: 2 single person kayaks, 2 paddleboards are available from Memorial Day to Labor Day
Boat Launch: Public boat launch 3 min. away
Cable: Not traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming
Cell Phone Service: Most Major providers work well at property
Coffee Maker: Drip coffee maker-Filters, coffee, sugar provided
Distances:
* Mackinac Bridge: 3.5 hrs (205 miles)
* Pictured Rocks: 2.5 hours (125 miles)
* Porcupine Mtns: 2 hours 12 min (121 miles)
* Houghton: 1 hour 39 min( 91 miles)
* Marquette: 1 hour 18 mins (70 miles)
* Bond Falls: 1 hour 13 min (55 miles)
* Ishpeming: 1 hour (56 miles)
* Iron Mountain: 34 min (30 miles)
Dock: 24 foot dock. Water depth at end of dock is roughly 5 feet. Dock available from Memorial to Labor Day
Dock area features a fish cleaning station and electric outlet on retaining wall
Drinking Water: Well water, drinkable, clean, and tested
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: Heat optional electric fireplaces on main and lower level
Fire-pit: Yes
Fishing: Yes! Bass, Northern Crappie, Walleye, and Pan
Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Not provided
Golf: Crystal View Golf Course 10 min(6.7 miles)
Grill: Propane Blackstone and a charcoal grill available(charcoal not provided)
Grocery Store: Crystal Market 13 mins (8 miles)
Heat: Propane-Forced air
Hunting: Not on Property
Internet: Starlink, speeds fast enough to work from locatioon
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, pillowcases, and bath towels.
Parking: 8 cars
Pets: Not pet friendly
Privacy: Neighbors to the one side
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.
- Iron County Trails: About 2 miles.
- Trail #8: Direct access from Crystal Falls, roughly 1 mile.
- Keyes Lake Trails: Around 5 miles.
Space: Multi level spacious home
Seniors: Welcome but there are stairs throughout and stairs down to dock and beach area
Televisions:
Main Living- 50" Smart TV
Master Bedroom- 40" Smart TV
Lower Level- 60" Smart TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, Lower Level- detergent provided
Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling (Iron County Trails / Trail #8):
- 1-2 miles from house
* Cross-country skiing:
- Around 25-30 miles to Pine Mountain Ski Resort in Iron Mountain, which offers cross-country skiing trails.
* Downhill skiing/snowboarding:
- About 30 miles to Pine Mountain Ski Resort in Iron Mountain for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
* Ice fishing (Keyes Lake):
- About 5 miles from your address to Keyes Lake for ice fishing.
* Winter hiking (Ottawa National Forest, Bessemer Township Trails):
- Around 30-40 miles to areas in Ottawa National Forest or Bessemer Township for winter hiking trails.
* Snowshoeing:
- Similar to cross-country skiing, about 25-30 miles to areas like Pine Mountain Ski Resort or nearby national forest trails for snowshoeing.
Wood: Not provided
