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The UpSiDe DoWn PaRRoT~LakeHuron ~KillarneyBeach🏝
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The UpSiDe DoWn PaRRoT~LakeHuron ~KillarneyBeach🏝

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~The UpSiDe DoWN PaRRoT~Swim Fish Relax ON LakeHURON! ~Killarney Beach *Bay City

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Welcome to 1 of the best kept secrets in the USA...Killarney Beach (Bay City, MI). Our hideaway is a recently renovated 3 bedroom area of our home (lower level) into ONE LARGE SUITE w/an attached private bathroom. Completely shut off from the main home with your own drive & private entrance *2 exterior doors into YOUR very own private waterfront suite facing Lake Huron w/a wrap-around cedar deck to relax, watch the sunrise, or take 6 steps right into the sandy bottom clear Lake! The space BRAND NEW KITCHEN: July 2021 Includes: White cabinets & Floating shelves (dishes/pots/pans/glasses), Sink/Garbage disposal, Gray Maple butcher-block countertop, 2-burner Induction Cooktop, Samsung Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, *Air Fryer, Keurig, & French Press *Outdoor use only: ~Blue Weber portable grill w/stand ~Blackstone 17” Skillet w/stand *Mini Propane not included for either **On-Site purchase available INTERIOR: Beautiful silver epoxy floors & freshly painted new walls w/ solid wood doors. A few minor paint touch-ups taking place during the Summer 2022. Deadlocks on all doors. Keyless entry. Decor white/gray/silver w/blue gradient accents & industrial contemporary in style. Appliances: ~Samsung Black metallic stainless refrigerator/freezer ~Samsung SMART TV on the wall. Login to your Netflix & Prime apps ~Spectrum Charter Hi-Speed Internet. ~Induction Stovetop ~Microwave, Toaster, Keurig, Crockpot etc… Upon Request: ~DESK/CHAIR: Sleek Black Glass desk & swivel chair *1x $20 charge ~Office supplies & Printer: Add’l Fees. LAUNDRY: Laundry room MAY be a shared space in the future-TBD. Until then, guests may request laundry needs *If hosts are available. *Add-On” purchase options for laundry to be washed, dried, folded, & delivered to suite. *Beach towel washing/drying COMPLIMENTARY! ~Please SHAKE towel to remove any sand before placing in metal “Laundry” bin in front of exterior laundry room door for washing requests. Brand new sphere-shaped Bonfire Pit facing the water. You may move pit to the paved patio or near gardens right in front of suite-based off the winds, you will know where you will need it! Please return to original spot upon departure. FIREWOOD: 🔥 🪵 Bring your own firewood, kindling, & fire starters! *Any firewood supplies needed will be an “add-on” charge as we are not able to supply free to guests. Although we’d love to… but would be a significant cost for us as most of our guests build fires here every night! It’s awesome!! That’s why we cut our own wood & split for you too. A lot of time & labor goes into this added convenience so plz be kind and pay if using. We’ve never charged more than our 1x fee regardless if you run out. We just keep filling your firewood holder 😜 XL Firewood Bundle: $25 🔥 🪵 ~Includes Logs, Kindling, FatWood & FireStarters…. often surprise S’mores 🎁 too! Along the waters edge on the patio: 4 heavy duty blue Adirondack chairs, & 2 blue cushioned swing loungers. Large silver picnic table w/4 stackable chairs. Glider bench Along deck-side in front of gardens: 2 bistro table w/4 swivel chairs are ready & waiting for you! Grill & Skillet, wood box cooler, fishing table to clean/prep dinner! Two (2) full size Murphy beds were built to create more space, as well as a triple bunk bed! If sleeping arrangements are maximized at full capacity with 2 Murphy beds in down position (4 ppl) & triple loft bunk beds (2-3 ppl) in living area of the suite at night, then plz turn beds back into upright position for maximized space during day. PLEASE follow instructions of lowering Murphy Beds. Note: We do have 2 rescue cats that are very friendly and go in/out doggy door day/night. Although Lil’ Boy (Orange Tabby) & Lil’ Girl ~Aka: “BeBe” (Blue Russian) keep to their own but do love visitors! Rarely seen but if u call for them they’ll run to you & flip over for belly rub! And if u don’t call out for them- you will never see them! Up to you! 😹 DAY PASS/Long-Term VISITORS: *See pricing details in "Other Details" ~Only guests USING PROPERTY charged ~Must be approved BEFORE Booking ~Provide list of legal names/DOB ~Preferred Visitation Times: 10am-10pm ~Not considered to be Overnight Guests 🔥NOTE: Visitors who are only VISITING our guests for Lunch/Dinner/Visiting are EXEMPT from purchasing 1/2 day &/or Full Day passes Any day guests not scheduled will NOT be allowed. No exceptions. Day guests ARE allowed but only agreed upon & passes paid upon arrival. Don’t break our hearts- We love day guests so PLEASE be transparent upon booking AND while you are here. State Marsh across the street with bike/running/walking trails, treehouses/watch towers for birdwatching, wood bridges, & wildlife! Research Rail-Trail maps! DO NOT forgot your BIKES!! The #1 FAVORITE ACTIVITY our guests enjoy are the bike trails along the Marsh & State Park that begin @ our driveway! IF you FORGET your bike, or space does not allow-you may rent our bikes! Brand new fleet of bikes arrived 2024! *See rates in "Other Details" WINTER ACTIVITIES: Ice Fishing Fishing off Seawall (No Ice/Ice) Cross Country Skiing Snowmobiling Biking/Trails River Kayaking Main suite: 31ft x 10ft Bathroom 10ft x 4ft, plus hallway 4ft x 4ft TOTAL Living Area: 366 sqft Outdoor cedar deck area: 36ft x 5ft Paved Patio: 18ft x 40ft Gardens/Grass NOT included in SqFt VENUE/EVENT: Weddings/Bachelor/Reunion/Birthday celebrations MUST be approved BEFORE Booking AND pay Location Venue Fees. Suite is NOT to be used for visitors with paid passes. It will be GUEST RESPONSIBILITY to RENT a Johhny on the Spot, as the bathroom suite is not accessible for party. If food setup or buffet setup is desired for INSIDE SUITE, that can be discussed. Or waterside lg indoor sunroom may be rented as an add’l option. PARTY PASSES: $30 per person: 1-8 $25 per person: 9+ FULL TRANSPARENCY of reservation and any visitors is necessary so hosts are aware of who is on-site, as well as the option to invite their own guests from time to time. Due to liability, there are NO EXCEPTIONS for guests to “host surprise gatherings” or bypass purchase of party/day passes w/intent & to override property house rules, regardless if permission for a planned celebration granted in advance or not. Guest is responsibly for securing permission AND paying for passes. Otherwise, a different location for your planned or unplanned venue will need to be found, as our home IS NOT a place for you to hold your parties free of liabilities, or free of charge. 🚨As homeowners and AIRBNB Hosts: WE have a legal obligation & responsibility to keep everyone SAFE, which also includes you, our home, our property, and US. Which is why Full Transparency is required & GUEST FOLLOW THRU on their commitment to their INTENT of REQUEST is imperative. 🔥Clean up after your celebration will be the responsibility of guests the SAME DAY. If we are forced to clean up next day because it has not been done yet, or guests checkout & leave mess for our cleaning crew, an additional deep clean of $175 inside suite & yard cleanup $175 for property cleanup if required too. All items need to be returned to original place, all trash picked up, games neatly put away, bonfire pit cleaned out, grills cleaned, etc… Our cleaning crews sanitize & refresh they do not redecorate, reorganize, wash dishes, pick up bottles or butts, remove ash from fire pits, scrub grills, move heavy outdoor furniture, gut fridge & coolers of left behind used food & so forth. Plz treat people with respect & dignity, & being responsible for cleaning ALL that you have used while being a guest here. We truly say this with pure kindness. Of our hundreds of guests, we’ve only had 2 families mistreat our home & leave an absolute mess for us to endure & pressure to act fast before it affects our upcoming scheduled guest! 😳 Missing items, destroyed items, filth to clean up, add on requests unpaid… it’s all so disheartening! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨ Fees BEYOND recommended capacity: 1. 1-4 add’l adults/kids can pitch a tent near the suite but outside (beyond max total inside) an add’l lodging fee will be charged. *Tent Rental @$75 per stay or BRING yours! NOTE: Extra pillows/linens not provided for outdoor sleeping and MUST stay in suite. 3. More than 4 adults sleeping in the suite will be charged $75pp/per night [5, 6, & 7th adult] BRAND NEW KITCHEN: July 2021 Includes: White cabinets & Floating shelves (dishes/pots/pans/glasses), Sink/Garbage disposal, Gray Maple butcher-block countertop, 2-burner Induction Cooktop, Samsung Fridge/Freezer, Microwave, *Air Fryer, Keurig *Outdoor use only: ~Blue Weber portable grill w/stand ~Blackstone 17” Skillet w/stand *Mini Propane not included for either **On-Site purchase available Guest access On site parking in driveway connected to suite; additional parking across the street at our garage for visitors or extra space for boats & trailers! DO NOT forgot your BIKES!! The #1 FAVORITE ACTIVITY our guests enjoy are the bike trails along the Marsh & State Park that begin @ our driveway! IF you FORGET your bike, or space does not allow-you may rent our bikes! Brand new fleet of bikes just arrived! ! See rates in "Other Details" Other things to note Note: Water levels reached record high in 2020 but are quickly decreasing! Our new silver galvanized Seawall includes 4 cement steps that will walk you right into the Bay just a few feet from your bedroom window facing the water! You can also visit the Bay City State Park @ the beginning of our road, which has a Splash Pad, Bike/Hike Trails, Fishing areas & a gorgeous BEACH! BOAT LAUNCH OPTIONS: Use the beautiful Bay City State Park *or 2 other nearby access points) to launch YOUR boat and then easily anchor or moor just a few feet away from your bedroom windows! All 3 launches are just minutes from The UpSiDe Down 🦜SAFETY: North (N), East (E), & NorthEast (NE) Winds-DO NOT anchor or moor your boat/jet ski, or leave unattended. Please see pics of how we position our Yamaha Jet Boat in front of the BeachHouse utilizing the Sweet Spots of the 2 Sandbars approx 20ft from Seawall *Water level knee-high when standing on sandbar. **Water Hoist NOT available since already IN USE. ============================= ITEMS PROVIDED: BATHROOM Shampoo /Conditioner /Body Wash/TP/ Q-Tips/Toothpaste /Medicine Kit & Band-Aids/Hair: Blowdryer & Flat Iron/Disposable Shavers/Face Towels/Hand Towels/Shower Towels & tons of extras! —— ITEMS PROVIDED: BEDROOMS Bed linens/Pillows/comforters/Quilts/Blankets/Laundry Tub —— ITEMS PROVIDED: MAIN AREA Portable Hi-Snack Bar w/3 stools/Portable Phone Charging Tower/Flashlights/Binoculars/Famous Reading Books/Cards & a ton of Games! —— ITEMS PROVIDED: KITCHEN Fully-Equipped Kitchen: +Olive Oil|Seasonings|Kosher Salt|Sugar|PAM etc… Induction Stove: Specialty pots & pans. InstaPot, AirFryer, Keurig, French Press, Microwave, Full size Fridge & Freezer, Garbage Disposal, dishes, silverware, Insulated cups w/metal straws, wine & bourbon glasses, drink shakers, blender, shot glasses, kabob & hotdog metal food stakes, outdoor veggie trays w/ice storage to keep cold. NOTE: Garbage Bags, Napkins, Kleenex, Paper Towels, Paper Plates, Foil Wrap & Foil Trays, Zip-Lock Baggies, Soap, Keurig K-Pods & Fresh Coffee Beans, Sugar, Teabags, Salt/Pepper, Koozie Cans, Kitchen Towels, SaranWrap, Freezer Ice Gel Blocks for Coolers, Condiments Galore in Fridge *Ranch, Italian, French, Ketchup, Mustard, PB, Butter, Malt Vinegar, Soy Sauce, Steak Sauce, Parmesan Cheese, BBQ Sauce, Mayo, Creamer, etc ALL ITEMS listed☝️plz use ONLY what you need DURING your stay. All of this is here for you and all other guests too as they need. 💕We purchase and maintain kitchen supplies & food stock so our guests can travel light and not have to worry about purchasing themselves &/or wasting time on more errands prepping for vacation. Also, please DO NOT DEPLETE our stock upon departure as these are all extras we continue to provide for guests to make travel easy, simplified & less costly —— Dishes/Pots/Pans/Silverware/Glassware/Insulated Cups, Indoor Spatulas & Knife Set, Grilling Utensils, Coffee Makers, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Outdoor Cooler, Outdoor Tables, Picnic Table, Bonfire Pits, Kitchen Sink with surrounding white cabinets & epoxy floors, etc… NOTE: Guest Responsibility to WASH, DRY, PUT AWAY & remove any or all food items inside or nearby any above items before departing. This includes any soiled, spills liquids or solids, &/or greasy effects anywhere on a surface of any sort inside or outside of property during your stay. Our Cleaning Crew not responsible for additional deep cleaning tasks after guest departures. All items available to use are new, &/or gently used with no damage/contaminations. IF NOT properly cleaned and cared for after use, a $150 professional deep cleaning fee will be charged. We do not want to impose this charge. Please be kind to the next guest after you enjoy —— Blackstone Skillet & Weber Grill w/grilling baskets, metal skewers, & brush. NOTE: If you use grill(s) you are responsible for cleaning after each use & disposing of any foods. Our cleaning crew is not expected to clean grills after each guest departs. IF NOT cleaned after using, a $150 professional grill cleaning fee will be charged. We do not want to impose this charge. Please be courteous to next guest after you enjoy. ——- Outdoor Cooler (No ICE) & Grill Tools Please dispose of any items in cooler and wipe down if needed. —— 2 Bonfire Pits (portable/movable) Please dispose of any items thrown in pits other than wood & ashes. —— Outdoor Fishing Table w/built in sink & Filet Toolkit & fish nets. Please dispose of any items on table and wipe down if needed. All rented fishing gear and tackle must be placed back accordingly. —— Outdoor Deck & Patio/Water Gear: •Basic Big Water Floats & Noodles •Water Shoes *various sizes •4 Blue cushioned Cabana Floating Swing chairs on paved patio facing Lake Huron. May be moved to preferred location. Please place cushions under overhang at night to keep safe from waves, winds, & sprinkler system. On high wind days, please place cushions & swing units in safe location. •Outdoor Bluetooth Portable Speaker When not in use, please return to suite & keep on charging unit. •Waterproof phone-case necklace carriers (4) to use in the water are hanging inside suite cabana bar. —— Outdoor Corn Hole Bean Bag Games & Ladder Ball etc… When done, please put away as a complete set and in a safe place from weather. ============================= COMPLIMENTARY: A ton of SURPRISES……along the way! ITEMS TO BRING: Beach towels Sunblock Bug Spray Bikes Water Bottles & Visor/Hats Boat/Jet Ski/Kayak/Canoe/Paddle Board/Floats & Water Toys Fishing Gear & Bait Firewood & Kindling Mini Propane Tank &/or Conversion Kit IF bringing Regular size Propane Tank FOR RENT: 1. Paddle Boards: $45 Unlimited Use per Stay 2. Lg Ocean/Big Water Tubes/Floats: $45 Unlimited Use per Stay per family *Includes: 1 lounger, 1 Island, 1 large circle, 1 O’Brien 2-3 seater, Noodles, Boogie Board 3. Fishing Pole/Gear/Tackle Box/Filet Kit/Fishing Table Station w/built in Sink: $10 per day, $30 per Stay ~Bait $6 4. Bikes: New Fleet Aug 2021 $45 Unlimited Use, or $25 per day 5. Tent Rental: $75 Unlimited Use ~Bedding not included/No Suite linens 6. Beach Towels: $5 Day *UpSiDe DoWn PaRRoT Towels out of stock-On Order! ———————- NOTE: Paddle Boards: Fiber glass. No contact with seawall when placing in water to avoid damage. Solid but light weight with carry slot for hand to grip. When not in use place along cedar fence. Protect bottom fin when storing at a slant. Enjoy sitting, kneeling, or standing. Top cushion of board is soft nerf and very comfortable. Calm winds or no winds on the water must be present in order to use board for large body of water safety. =================== CHARTERED BOAT RIDE ~w/Captain Dave Blue Yamaha Jet-boat (see pics) $325 (1-4 Passengers) Add’l $50 each for Passengers 5-8 •Tube|Ski•Fish•Day Cruise|Night Cruise|Booze Cruise•Charity Island •Boater’s Beach Escape•Downtown Bay City|River Escape *Real Seafood, Fusion One Sushi, Antique Warehouse, St. Lawrence Candy, Pier 7 Marina, etc… ~YOU design the Itinerary! ~Pick up/drop off right from your waterfront suite/Seawall Curb-Side! NO driving. NO waiting. NO shared trip. Just FUN! ~Pack your cooler & hop on! All GEAR & Life Vests provided! ~You MUST SCHEDULE & PAY IN FULL 72hrs in advance. *Several different "App" payment options available. ~TIPS to the Captain are appreciated ~Pack your cooler w/waters & snacks! IF trip is canceled 48hrs or less for any reason BY GUEST, 50% refunded. IF trip canceled 24hrs or less, or ON DAY of scheduled trip for any reason, or no show, 0% refunded. Guests, plz watch weather & winds carefully so you base your chartered boat trip on your own comfort level. It takes an incredible amount of time & expenses in advance on our end to be able to offer this luxury to you. Nearby marinas charge $800 day for rentals with no refund for any reason, including weather. We offer this as an add-on option so guests can experience Lake Huron to its fullest without a huge expense! 🥰 IF Captain cancels due to an upcoming storm or wind gusts of 20mph or higher, the trip will be moved to a rescheduled date. If upcoming storm is long lasting, a 100% refund will be issued. NOTE: IF GAS continues to INCREASE in Michigan, an add’l $55 up charge will be included for any gas prices that exceed $3.25 per/gallon or higher. Hosts have paid for MI State Recreation Pass so guests will not incur. *Summer 2023 rates FOR PURCHASE: 1. Bug Spray $12 2. XXL Firewood BUNDLE w/Kindling, FatWood, StarterFlames $25 3. Lg Bag of Ice $12 4. Booze/Food Run: $20 5. Laundry: Folded/Delivered $25 Load 6. Room Refresh: $75 Includes: Fresh linens, shower/dish towels, floor vacuumed/mopped, counters/sinks/kitchen/bathroom cleaned +1 load of complimentary laundry washed, folded & delivered right to your door! 7. Fishing Bait $6 8. Mini Propane Tank $12 USE of PROPERTY **Dinner guests EXEMPT 9. Visitor 1/2 Day Pass $25 (1-4hrs) 10. Visitor Full Day Pass $45 (4+ hrs) 11. Boat Package: Drink/Snack packages upon request: Complimentary Waters 12. Vaca Meal Plans- No Hassle Cooking Menu 😉 We are “Uncertified Gourmet Chefs & LOVE cooking for guests!!

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