Heron's Rest Hideaway, nature lovers' dream

Privacy on 11 acres of conservancy-protected land including two small lakes, river access , woods. Rowboat available. Minutes from Michigan’s most popular beach, breweries, wineries, antique malls, farm-to-table restaurants. Fully equipped kitchen, gas fireplace. Private fire pit, deck, and gas grill. Kayak, bike, hike nearby. Separated from our home by a breezeway. Private entrance, quiet road, dark nights. Daytime woodworking noise possible. Limit of 4 guests. The space From the living room, step through a sliding door onto your private deck for al fresco dining overlooking your fire ring, the lakes, and woods. Kitchen has full-size fridge, stove, microwave, dishwasher, toaster, coffee pot. Gas grill on deck. Harvest-time guests may enjoy veggies freshly picked from our garden. Gas fire in living room for cozy evenings. Our house manual and "Trails & Ales" hiking guide provide loads of information about area breweries, restaurants, entertainment venues, parks, bike and kayak rentals, skating rinks, cross-country skiing, wine & beer tours, and much more. Fish on-site! Bass, crappie, and bluegill are plentiful in our two lakes (no license required); steelhead and trout in the river (license required). Fish from shore or reserve our rowboat or kayaks, $35/day. Please request in advance. We prefer low-key guests and no loud parties. Two parking spaces just outside your entrance are reserved for you. We offer a smart TV and wifi, plus DVDs, a nice selection of books, a chess/checker board, and backgammon table. Guest access Stroll our trails through woods and around lakes. Meditate on four separate benches overlooking the lakes. Sit still a while and you'll see fish jumping, turtles sunning on logs, maybe even a bald eagle or two. Savor your morning coffee on your private deck while watching the herons, and listening to frogs and birdsong. At the end of a day of fishing, hiking, or lounging on the beach, cozy up around a campfire to watch the fireflies come out. No license is needed to fish in our private lakes, which have lots of bluegill and bass. Rowboat and two kayaks are available, $35/day. Our property is a Land Conservancy Site, and is home to a rich diversity of wildlife, including deer, beavers, woodchucks, minks, a gazillion squirrels, and many species of birds, including blue herons, sandhill cranes, bald eagles, owls, and hawks. For an additional $65, unplug and spend a day in our Fishing Shanty where you can build a fire in the wood burning stove, fish from the deck, play Scrabble or cards. The shanty is tucked into the woods overlooking the river, where you'll easily forget how close you are to civilization. The shanty is not intended for sleeping overnight, but it's a perfect way to while away a cold or rainy day. Other things to note We designed Herons Rest for a maximum of 4 people. While we prefer that our guests be low-key, the normal sounds of living are not a problem. Our home and Heron's Rest are separated by a breezeway, so you'll have plenty of peace and quiet. Our woodworking shop is located across the parking lot, so during weekday business hours you may see/hear woodworking, an occasional truck, etc. Our House Manual details some of our favorite restaurants, things to do, and general resources. We also provide a guide to the area's best hiking trails and breweries. No pets, sorry.