Farmer Lake is a Private lake and the boat launch and water toys across the lake are not public! That is a different resort and is not included in your stay at Farmer Lake Lodge!

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes.  There are free standing units(one for each floor)

ATV's: Yes they are welcome!  You can drive ATV down main road to trail head from property.

Bathrooms:
               Main Floor- Full bath (Shower, tub, sink, toilet)
               Second Floor- 1/2 bath (sink, toilet)
                
Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional beach but you can definitely swim from the property.

Bedroom Configurations:  
                 Main Floor Bedroom- 1 Queen and 1 Full
                 Second Floor Master- 1 Queen and 1 Twin
                 Second Floor Bunkroom- 2 Bunk Beds(1-Twin/Twin, and 1 Twin/Full)
    
Boats: 3 Stand up paddle boards, a row boat, and  a paddle boat
 

Boat Launch: On property

Cable: Yes, there is traditional cable here!
 
Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers have good service here

Coffee Maker:  There is a Keurig and a drip coffee maker available for use

Distances:
          Mackinac Bridge: is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes away.(172 miles)
          Marquette(KI Sawyer International Airport) : approximately 20 minutes away
          Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away. (66 miles)
          Tahquamenon Falls State Park:  2 hours 30 minutes away. (135 miles)
          U.P. Health System (Marquette General Hospital): (26.1 miles) 31 minutes
            
Dock: Yes, SHARED WITH NEIGHBOR

Drinking Water: Well water and drinkable

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: Yes, wood burning

Fire-pit: Yes 

Fishing:  Walleye, Bass, Perch, Blue Gill

Fishing License:  A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Garage: First 2 bays available for use
 

Golf:  Red Fox Run Golf Course (7.1 miles)

Grill: Propane grill 

Grocery Store:
         Brown's Store (1.6 miles)
         Larry's Family Foods (5.8 miles)
 

Heat: Yes, propane forced air. Plus upstairs bedrooms have electrical baseboard heat controlled by a thermostat in each room.
 

Hunting: Not on property

Internet: Yes

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: 3 vehicles or 1 vehicle and 1 truck and trailer. However, DO NOT DRIVE OR PARK in the area between the garage and the back of the cottage as this is the location of the SEPTIC tank and field. 

Pets:  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.

Privacy: Neighbors in view

Snowmobiles: You can ride right from the property, trail is across the street and garage access for your sleds. 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. 

Space: Two Story Home

Televisions:
           Living Room- 58" Smart TV w/cable
           Main floor Bedroom - 32" Smart Roku TV w/ cable
           Bunkroom-  TV with VHS Player (Some children movies provided)
           Master Bedroom- 32" Smart Roku TV w/ cable

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, Detergent on hand

Wood: provided

Amenities