SUNSET HOUSE
SLEEPS: 8 comfortably
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
*LAKEFRONT (Mud Lake) 
*SAUNA
*SCREENED IN PORCH
*KAYAK, PADDLEBOAT, ROWBOAT INCLUDED
*SNOWMOBILE FROM PROPERTY
*DOGS ARE WELCOMED
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*WIFI-The WIFI has been upgraded in 2020 and now have pretty consistently between 12 and 20 Mbps signal strength.  It enables you to have full-streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Youtube TV now.  It's great if you need to work remotely from there.  The owners do it quite often and have had good experiences. 

The Sunset Lake Cottage has a beautiful view along the quiet Mud Lake, just  outside of Republic, Michigan. Mud Lake is connected to Horseshoe Lake by a shallow channel.  Very secluded and quiet.  Mud Lake is mostly a sandy bottom beach, yet it is rocky in some parts. It is sandy around the dock where you go into the water. Please be aware it does drop to 4 ft. pretty quickly, so it isn't friendly for very young children.  Its depth ranges between 10-15 feet deep, with a few spots at 20 feet. Great for fishing, privacy, and relaxation. May and June are the prime fishing time. The cottage has three-bedrooms with gorgeous views throughout. Windows surround the cabin, which makes you feel connected to nature. 

The Sunset Lake Cottage provides a very spacious and comfortable area, both inside and out, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy. The screened in porch is a great feature. We even have a sauna where up to 8 people can enjoy!

3 kayaks, a rowboat and a paddle boat are included during your stay. Fun for all. Mud Lake is strictly a people-powered lake, no jet skis or water skiing allowed.  You write your own script while you are here. 

There is  satellite TV in the cabin, so there is some connection to the outside world. Cell service is still spotty in the Upper Peninsula. 

The WIFI has been upgraded and now have pretty consistently between 12 and 20 Mbps signal strength.  It enables you to have full-streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Youtube TV now.  It's great if you need to work remotely from there.  The owners do it quite often and have had good experiences. 

As an extra layer of security, we do have a video camera on the outside of the cabin pointing at the driveway to monitor in between guests. They are not monitored on a daily basis. There are no cameras inside the cottage.


Bed Organization:
      Downstairs: 2 Queen beds  (2 beds total)

     Downstairs: (3 beds total) Bunk beds: 1 full with a twin on top + 1 twin                               bed

     Bunkhouse : Outside the main house- ideal for teenagers. 1 Queen                                   bed + 2 twin beds (3 beds total)

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Privacy: No close neighbors, though you can see the neighbors across the lake.

Air-Conditioner: - No-We do not have air conditioning.

Beach: While we don't have a traditional sandy beach, enjoy swimming out to the swim raft off the dock. The bottom of the lake is sandy around the dock where you go in the water.  Please be aware it does drop to 4 ft. pretty quickly, so it isn't friendly for very young children.  Its depth ranges between 10-15 feet deep, with a few spots at 20 feet.   For a more traditional beach, we recommend that people head into town (2 miles) to enjoy the sandy beach area in Republic.  

Boats: 3 kayaks, rowboat, paddle boat are included for you to use during your stay.

Cell/Mobile Service: Cell service is spotty in the Upper Peninsula.  Still, we have found that Sprint seems to provide the best service in the area.  AT&T has been pretty good as well.

Coffee Pot: Yes, we have a coffee pot at the cabin. At times there is coffee available, yet we highly recommend that you bring your own. We do not inventory the coffee.

Firewood: Please bring your own. Firewood is not provided. 

Fishing poles: Please bring your own fishing poles.

Grill: Propane grill is provided.

Grocery Store: Where is the closest grocery store? The closest, full-sized grocery store is about a 1/2 hour drive from the cabin, Ishpeming.  It is the IGA Jubilee right on U.S 41.  If you are driving from Wisconsin/Chicago, the last grocery store is in Iron Mountain.There is a little hardware/ convenience store in the town of Republic, about 15 minutes from the cabin, yet there isn't a large selection, and the prices are convenience-store equivalent.There is a larger convenience store/BP Gas station on the corner of U.S. 41 and MI-95, about 20 minutes North of the cabin.

Heating source: Not only do we have the wood-burning fire place, yet we do have electric heat if you just need to get the chill out of the air. 

Internet/WIFI:  The WIFI has been upgraded in 2020 and now have pretty consistently between 12 and 20 Mbps signal strength.  It enables you to have full-streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime and Youtube TV now.  It's great if you need to work remotely from there.  The owners do it quite often and have had good experiences. 

Linens: Yes, bed linens are provided. There is a washer/dryer at the cabin, that you can use if you would like to wash your linens during your stay.

Kitchen Supplies: The basic kitchen supplies are at the cabin. Basic dishes, pots/pans, glasses, cups, etc. are provided, including basic kitchen spices. We also have a microwave, toaster, KitchenAid Mixer. blender and Pizzazz Pizza Maker. Still, we do not inventory these items, so if there is something particular you would like, we highly recommend bringing it. 

Pets:  Dogs are welcome! We love animals… but cats do not love us.  Allergies require us to say NO CATS. Two well-trained dogs are fine but the house is surrounded by forest with some natural predators, so supervision is also recommended.*Pet-friendly-*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $50/per pet. 

TV: We have cable TV in the living room.

Washer & dryer: Yes-you may use during your stay.

Wood:  Check the IGA Jubilee right on U.S 41

Woodstove: Yes, we have a wood stove at the property. Please bring your own wood. You can find a lot of scraps around the hills of the property.


Distances from:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is 109 miles away ~ 2 hours and 22                                                                 minutes.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park: is 177 miles away ~ 3 hours and 22                                                                  minutes.
Mackinac Bridge: is 215 miles away~4 hours.

Local Area Info
 

REPUBLIC (12 miles from Sunset House):
*Maki’s Mini Mart (Downtown) –Very limited amount of food and supplies.  Beer and soda is the only guaranteed items in stock.
*Hardware Store (South Republic) – Well stocked Hardware store that also sells gas.
*Antique store (Downtown)
*Pine Grove (Downtown) – Local tavern
*Kayak and Outdoor Store
*Beach (Right off M-95 towards downtown Republic)
 *Mine Observation Site (Downtown)
*Summers Place Restaurant
 

 
SAGOLA (14 miles from Sunset House):
Large Gas station, with minimart and small restaurant
Several bars and a restaurant
 
MICHIGAMME (25 miles from Sunset House):
Large Gas station
Grocery Store
 
ISHPEMING (30 miles from Sunset House):
Large gas stations, grocery stores
Lots of entertainment (Movies, bowling, bars)
Fast Food, Congress Pizza, Mamma Mia’s, etc
Pamida
  
IRON MOUNTAIN (34 miles from Sunset House):
Large gas stations, grocery stores
Lots of entertainment (Movies, bowling, bars, etc)
Fast food, Excellent Chinese buffet
Big Box stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Shopko, etc)
 
MARQUETTE (34 miles from Sunset House):
Large gas stations, grocery stores
Lots of entertainment (Movies, bowling, bars)
Big Box stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Shopko)
 
Closest Public Golf Courses
George Young (35 miles)
Timberstone (35 miles)
Wawonowin (25 miles)
Greywall (45 miles)
 
Closest Ski Hills
Pine Mountain (35 miles)
Ski Brule (42 miles)
Marquette Mountain (45 miles)

Amenities