Stone House: Your Launchpad for Spring Trips!

Location! Location! Location! With convenient day trips to the Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore (West) and Tahquamenon Falls (NE), this is an idyllic family space to return to at night. Open year-round! Snowmobile from the property! Gas station very close by. The space Stone House is a pleasant, ranch-style home in McMillan, Michigan, just off MI-28. Hosting 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; this home has new furniture and new flooring in living room and bedrooms. Stone House sits on a large plot of land with a fire pit for guests to enjoy (however, in the winter the fire pit might be covered in snow). You will appreciate a fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and a master bedroom with a California King bed with a wide view of the water. The dining room area seats 8 people around the table and come with 2 breakfast bar stools as well to accommodate guests. Guest access The Stone House is a stand-alone 4 bedroom home. The neighbors can't easily be seen, as you are separated by trees. Other things to note Sleeps: 8 Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 2 *Lakefront (East Lake) *Snowmobile Trails - outside of Curtis (UP-457) & Newberry (UP-9) *Dogs are welcome *Private Dock (June - September only) *Swimming on Property *2 Kayaks (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Frequently Asked Questions: AC: This property has a newly installed geothermal air conditioning system as of April of 2024! ATVs: Allowed on property. There are 2 ATV (shared with snowmobiles) trails nearby. Stone House is NOT directly on the trails. Still, many guests and neighbors do ride directly to the trails from the properties around East Lake. Outside of Curtis, 1-2 miles SW of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-457 Outside of Newberry, 4-5 miles NE of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-9 We have parking for approximately 3 trucks with trailers in our pull-through driveway. We also have 1 parking space in the garage you can use to park your snowmobiles. Upon request, we do have a clear detailed map of the nearby trails. Check out the Newberry trails here! Bathrooms: Bathroom #1 (East side of kitchen) Bathroom with luxury shower, tub, sink, large counter and toilet. (Newly renovation in June 2018) Bathroom #2 (West side of kitchen) Shower & toilet behind a small saloon door. New sink and mirror is across from the washer/dryer. Beach/Swimming: You are able to swim off the dock or along the rocky shoreline. Water shoes might be a good idea for some. Lake is a murky bottom as of right now. The closest beach is 4.7 miles away: Beulah Public Beach Beulah, MI Bedroom Configuration: Master Bedroom (far East side of kitchen): California King bed Bedroom #2 (East of kitchen): Queen bed Bedroom #3 (West side of kitchen): 2 Twin beds (can convert to a King-- call the office Bedroom #4 (West side of kitchen): 2 Twin beds (can convert to a King- call the office *We also have 2 single roll-away beds you may use* Boats (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 2 Kayaks. Also, often (no guarantee) you'll be able to use the basic pontoon boat we have on site. If you would like to rent a different type of boat during your stay, a great place to consider is Watson's Marina. 6 adult life jackets available. Please bring your children's life jackets from home (as those are not one size fits all). Cable/Satellite TVs: YES! Satellite- We have DirectTv! Cell phone service: You MUST use wi-fi calling. Most phones have no service here. There is a landline at the home. Dining Table: Yes! BRAND NEW in 2021! We have a countertop dining table (with 2-foot stools for those of us who don't like to dangle our legs) which seats 8 people comfortably. (The leaf can be removed to make the table smaller.) Distances: * Pictured Rocks: 55 minutes (51 miles) * Marquette: 1 hour 45 minutes (94 miles) * Oswald’s Bear Ranch: 25 minutes (19 miles) * Soo Locks: 1 hour and 21 minutes (71 miles) * Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 47 minutes (38 miles) * Mackinac Bridge: 1 hour and 23 minutes away (75 miles) *Newberry: 7 miles (movie theater, grocery stores, ice cream, *Toonerville Trolley (Tahquamenon Falls Excursion): 24 min (22 miles) Dock: 30ft. private dock for your use. So, feel free to bring your own water vessel and park it at the dock. There is a primitive boat ramp approximately 100 yards from the property for you to launch your boat. Fishing: Yes, generally East Lake has good fishing. Guests have had a good experience with perch and various pan fish. Good size Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass have been caught right off of the dock. Since trout tend to like fast-moving deep, cold water, there are not trout found on East Lake. Fishing poles are not provided. You can fish off the dock or the rowboat. Feel free to bring your own boat. The State DNR boat launch is about 1/2 mile down the road. Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online here! Fishing poles: Please bring your own poles! Grill: Propane grill. Propane will be provided for guests. Grocery Store: 500 ft. to a convenience store: Bear Den -McMillan, MI 49853 Also, Rahilly's IGA - Newberry, MI Internet: Yes! We have ViaSat Satellite Internet service 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: Plenty of parking on the property for cars, trucks and even a trailer 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: There are other waterfront homes through the trees, yet you can't easily see them. Security Camera: There is one security camera to monitor the snow removal. It is on the outside eves along the roof, pointed toward the garage. No audio capabilities. Snowmobile/ATV trails: There are 2 ATV/ snowmobile trails nearby. Stone House is NOT directly on the trails. Still, many guests and neighbors do ride directly to the trails from the properties around East Lake. Outside of Curtis, 1-2 miles SW of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-457 Outside of Newberry, 4-5 miles NE of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-9 We have parking for approximately 3 trucks with trailers in our pull-through driveway. We also have 1 parking space in the garage you can use to park your snowmobiles/ATVs. Upon request, we do have a clear detailed map of the nearby trails. Check out the Newberry trails here! Space: 1-level, ranch style home Sporting Goods Shop: Duke's Sport Shop in Newberry, MI (11 mi away on M-123) Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra beach towels Washer and dryer: Yes! An older washer-dryer is located in the 2nd bathroom, off the kitchen. Laundry detergent is provided. Winter Activities: * Snowmobiling – within 10-20 miles. * Cross-Country Skiing – Trails in Hiawatha National Forest, about 15-20 miles away. * Downhill Skiing – Blue Lake Hills Ski Area (approx. 25 miles) offers downhill skiing. * Ice Fishing – Accessible lakes nearby, like Whitefish Bay (around 20 miles), for ice fishing. * Tahquamenon Falls – Enjoy winter hikes to the falls (approx. 20-25 miles) for scenic views and photography. Wood: Please bring/stop for firewood on your way for fire pit. Check out 500 ft. to a convenience store: Bear Den- McMillan, MI