Welcome to our stunning Northern Michigan chalet on the shores of beautiful Lake Martin. Located just minutes from downtown Gaylord, this retreat offers the perfect combination of convenience and natural beauty. Enjoy breathtaking lake views from every room and savor the tranquility of the surrounding wilderness. Enjoy complimentary kayak use to explore the crystal-clear waters. Stay connected with free high-speed internet, allowing you to share your adventures in real-time. The Northern Michigan (NoMi) Escape is a charming home that offers a cozy space that sleeps up to 6 adults plus 2 children. Sleeping Areas: we provide all linens and comfortable bedding. - BEDROOM 1 (main level): 1 queen bed, luggage rack, (direct access to the main floor bathroom) and a laptop friendly work space - BEDROOM 2 (upper level): 1 queen bed and 1 twin bed with a space to hang clothes - BEDROOM 3 (upper level): 3 twin size bunk beds and a dresser with some storage Bathrooms: we provide towels (e.g., bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, makeup towel) and quality and sustainable personal care products from Public Goods (e.g., shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, hand soap). - BATHROOM 1: full bath (bathtub) - BATHROOM 2: 3/4 bath (standing shower) Kitchen: fully stocked with pots, pans, utensils, and spices. We also provide an initial supply of Keurig coffee pods, Folgers ground coffee, creamer, tea, condiments (e.g., ketchup, mustard), trash bags, dishwasher pods. Entertainment: You can enjoy some of the most popular, family-friendly board games; a paddle boat and two kayaks; a Roku to connect to all your streaming services, a DVD player with a selection of popular movies, a PS2 with a selection of games, and a blue tooth soundbar Living Room/Dining Area: enjoy a great open space with vaulted ceiling and direct view of Martin Lake. Back Deck: there is a brand new flattop propane grill, along with an outdoor dining area that seats four. At night, try keeping the porch light off, so you can stargaze from the porch or on the sandy shore. Feel free to use the fire pit to make smores or to sit around for conversation. Parking: each reservation comes with 2 parking spots in the community parking lot. *For your and our safety, the home is equipped with a security camera near the entrance door facing the parking lot. ***Please note before booking that there is no AC and washer/dryer at the property. Additionally the fireplace is not operatable.*** You will have private access to the entire home during your stay minus the 2 owner's closets. You will receive a code to the lockbox several days before your arrival. Please don’t hesitate to reach out whenever you have a question or need any recommendations/assistance. This home is located right on Lake Martin with lots of nature. Only 10 minutes from the charming town of Gaylord or Boyne Mountain, this property has a lot to offer. Parking at the property is free and limited to two vehicles. No snowmobile trailers are allowed during winter. AREA: the property is only 6 minutes away from the closet gas station and 12 minutes drive to Gaylord, where you can find many restaurants, grocery stores, and a movie theater. AC: summer is fairly mild in Northern Michigan. Like many homes in the region, there is no air conditioning in the unit. That said, we do provide portable/standing fans, and we encourage guests to open the windows to help with air circulation when necessary. WASHER/DRYER: due to septic tank limitation, there is no in-unit washer and dryer. * Main guest must be 21 years old to book. * The chalet is in a quiet and secluded community area, so no parties, no events, nor loud noises (Quiet Hours: 11 pm to 9 am). * The property is located in a wooded area, so you may see and hear bugs, furry critters of all sizes (including but not limited to deer, squirrels, and rodents), and reptiles. Our property has regularly scheduled pest control, however, we cannot guarantee that any such critters will not be visible in and around the property. Please try to keep the doors closed, do not leave food outside to prevent entry of unwanted critters. Also do not feed any wildlife as they are wild animals. No refunds will be provided if a local critter visits the property. * No refunds for weather/natural disasters/power outages/other things that are beyond our control.