Bayside Bungalow:Snowmobiling, Skiing & Cozy Fires

Bayside Bungalow: (Hessel, MI) Sleeps 8, Lake Huron waterfront, Pet friendly The space ​​​​​Aaahhh.... the view! Day or night, yet especially when the sun is setting, the view makes Bayside Bungalow feel magical. What an incredible place to soak in Lake Huron, not too far once you pass the Mackinac Bridge. The renovations are modern & crisp. The 4 bedroom/ 2 bathroom Bayside Bungalow is a all-around sharp place. Sitting with your friends and family in the comfortable porch setting overlooking Lake Huron brings out the best in both relaxation and conversation. While the Lake Huron beachfront in front of the home is generally very quiet, it is not private. There are other waterfront homes within walking distance. Nontheless, the stroll to the water's edge is simple. Comfort surrounds you both inside and out as it is obvious care was taken to ensure vacationing guests found space to relax. The convenience of the large refrigerator, ample indoor and outdoor seating, plus the laundry room on the main floor, add ease to your trip. Guest access Freshwater Vacation Rentals will email your arrival/departure instructions with door/lock box code. You will let yourselves in and out. Other things to note Frequently Asked Questions: Air Conditioning: Yes there is central air throughout the entire house. ATV's: Yes, trails nearby(not directly accessible from property) Bathrooms: Main Floor Bathroom #1: Full bath with shower, sink, toilet Upper Level Bathroom #2: Full bath with shower, sink, toilet Beach/Swimming: Yes on property, beach is rocky Bedroom Configuration: Bedroom #1: 2nd floor-Master Bedroom- King size bed Bedroom #2: 2nd floor- Full size bed Bedroom #3: Main level- Full size bed Bedroom #4: Main level- Queen size bed Boats: Yes, there are 2 public launches nearby(no dock or launch from property) There will also be 2 kayaks and life jackets available for your use. Boats are available to use from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Cable: No-there is NOT traditional cable. There are 2 Samsung Smart TV's Cell phone service: Sprint, AT&T and Verizon all work well Distances: * Pictured Rocks: 2 hours and 18 minutes ( 134 miles) * Marquette: 3 hours and 5 minutes ( 177 miles) * Falls State Park: 1 hour and 32 minutes ( 86 miles) * Mackinac Bridge: 35 minutes (31 miles) * Les Cheneaux Distillers (5 Miles) Dock: No Drinking Water: Well Water 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: No. The wood stove in the dining area is for decoration only. It is not functional. Fire-pit: There is a fire-pit in the backyard Fishing: Some common fish you will see in the nearby lake are Pike, Walleye, Small Mouth, and Trout. Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license. Best nearby fishing options are at: Nearby Hessel Marina you can go fishing off the pier (Lake Huron). Salmon fishing can be done in the Carp River (20 minutes away). Les Cheneaux Islands is about 20 minutes away which are boater and fishing friendly. Grill: Yes. Blackstone/propane. Grocery Store: Cedarville Foods in Cedarville. Also, Family Fare in Saint Ignace Handicap Friendly: No. There are 4 steps to front door and 4 steps off of deck Ice Maker- The ice maker in the freezer is just a small one. It will not produce enough ice for coolers. If you need ice for coolers, please bring ice with you on your way in. Internet: Yes. Property has Starlink internet and has great connection. Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I’ll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels. Parking: There is room for 6 cars or 4 cars with 2 trailers. Pets: Dogs are 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: Wooded lot to the right, pretty private from neighbors 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. * Les Cheneaux Islands Snowmobile Trails Distance: About 5-10 miles * Mackinac County Trails Distance: Approximately 15-20 miles * Hiawatha National Forest Trails Distance: Roughly 15 miles **Please trailer to trailhead** Space: Main Floor, Upstairs, roughly 1600 sq ft of living space; The Lake Huron waterfront in front of the home is generally very quiet, yet is NOT private. It is adjacent to other waterfront homes within walking distance. Televisions: 2 Samsung Smart TV's with streaming capability Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water. Washer and dryer: Yes, laundry soap and dryer sheets supplied Winter Amenities- There are heated mattress pads to all beds, flannel sheets, and two space heaters are upstairs in the closet Wood: Wood pile on site