Summary:
Located on Clam Lake (a 5-minute boat ride to Torch Lake) ideal for water sports, this cozy cottage is perfect for quality time with family and friends • Utilize our dock for boat parking or rent one from the nearby marina• Explore local wineries, and shops all within a 10 min drive. • Relax with a BBQ on the patio or have a s'mores session by the water's edge. • The house features 3 bedrooms plus a loft. • connect with fast WIFI for work needs. • Unwind in the hot tub while stargazing.
The Space:
Bedroom 1: King & desk to work | Bedroom 2: Queen | Bedroom 3: Trundle bed (Twin, Double & Full) | Bedroom 4: Loft space with queen Additional Sleeping: Pack n Play, Queen air mattress and a futon in covered patio area
AMENITIES: paddle boards, kayaks, paddle boat, fishing poles, life jackets, bikes and helmets
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TV, board games, electric fireplace, beer fridge, covered patio
OUTDOOR LIVING: Private flat huge yard with outdoor patio with seating and propane fireplace, fire pit by water’s edge, gas grill, 2 kayaks and 1 inflatable paddle board, new 8 person Hot Tub
KITCHEN: Fully equipped with the cooking essentials, dishes, silverware, microwave, oven, kitchen table, coffee pot, electric hot water kettle, insta pot, pots/pans and cast iron, toaster, serving trays, etc.
OTHER: Free fast wifi, complimentary toiletries, linens & towels, central heating & air conditioning, washer/dryer and soaps
ACCESSIBILITY: Stairs to master bedroom and loft, everything else is on the main level
PARKING: Driveway (3 vehicles or 2 vehicles and 1 trailer) and roadside parking
Guest Access:
Guest access
Neighborhood is nice and quiet - a few streets off the "busy" main road
Great for morning or afternoon walks with the group
The Neighborhood:
Things to do:
Paddle board and Kayak across to the Grass River Natural Area
Mountain bike or hike Glacial Hills Trails (leaves are amazing in the fall!)
Visit Shanty Creek to Golf on one of their 5 courses or ski in the winter
Rent a pontoon boat from Dewitt Marina (Reserve ahead of time because they get booked up quickly!)
Visit King Orchards to pick fruit and other goodies throughout the summer/fall
Go to Rex beach to search for Petoskey stones - hidden gem-of-a-beach!
Check out the Sandbar on Torch
Shop in Bellaire and Alden
Visit Cellar 1914 - go to their website to see music schedule!
Bike around the neighborhood - bikes, helmets and pumps are in the garage.
Getting Around:
We are centrally located if you love to go on day trips.
Longer Day Trip Ideas:
Pond Hill Farms: Fun fall festival activities just North of Harbor Springs (so many pumpkins, beer, wine tasting, pumpkin smashing, pumpkin launching, pumpkin bowling)
Tom’s Mom’s Cookies - delicious cookies in Harbor Springs
Tour Mushroom Houses in Charlevoix
Beer/Wine Tours along HWY 31 (Bier’s Inwood, Lost Cellars, etc)
Boyne Valley Vineyards - beautiful farmhouse and treehouse!
Fishing on Lake Michigan
Ski/Golf Schuss Mountain or Boyne Mountain
Visit Petoskey
Other Things to Note:
Other things to note
- Look out at the Natural Preserve across the lake from our spot - completely unobstructed views- very quiet but if you want action, you can take a boat to Torch from our place and join the party at the Sand bar or park the boat and eat at Dockside. Fish along the Clam River.
Interaction with Guests:
Property manager Sue is available 24/7 for any questions or needs you may have.
