SANDYSIDE

SLEEPS: 4(6 with sleeper sofa)
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1

*On Thomas Lake
*There is one Camera mounted on a tree facing the garage and front door. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: There is an AC Window Unit

ATV's: Not allowed for use on property.

Animals: Deer, Raccoons, Squirrels, and various birds are common

Bathrooms: There is one full bath with a shower.

Beach/Swimming: This property sits on Thomas Lake, and features a sandy beach front!

Bedroom Configurations:
*Bedroom #1: Queen bed
*Bedroom #2: Queen bed
*optional sleeper sofa available as well

Boats: There are two single-person kayaks! 

Boat Launch: There is not a boat launch on Thomas Lake

Bugs: Mosquitoes are common in the summer

Cable: There is no cable, but instead streaming TVs.

Cell Phone Service: All cell carriers have good reception here. 

Coffee Maker: 10 cup drip with filters & coffee provided 

Distances:           
*Grand Rapids: 45 minutes (31.2 miles)
*Traverse City: 2 hours  & 18 minutes (133 miles)
*Detroit: 3 hours (161 miles)
*Chicago: 3 hours & 21 minutes (208 miles)

Dock: There is a 22ft dock with a water depth of 3 ft at the end. 

Drinking Water: Well water with a reverse osmosis system. 

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: Electric fireplace 

Fire-pit: Bring your firewood! There is a firepit for guest use

Fishing: Bluegill, Crappie, Perch, Bass, Walleye, and Pike 

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

Golf: Brookside Golf & Grill: 12 minutes (8.7 miles)

Grill: There is a propane grill & charcoal grill (Propane & lighter fluid provided)

Grocery Store: Aldi is 8 minutes (4.5 miles), and Walmart is also 8 minutes away! (4.1 miles)

Handicap Friendly: There is one step into the home. 

Heat: Electric baseboard heating system

Hunting: Not allowed on property. 

Internet/WIFI: Yes,  100 mbps 

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 cars

Pets: 1  Dog under 40  lbs. is 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.

Privacy: There are neighbors on 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.

Space: Single level home

Seniors: There is one step into the home, which is single level. 

Televisions: 55" Smart TV

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

Washer and Dryer: Stackable washer & dryer located in bathroom.

Wood: Firewood not provided. 

Amenities