The vaulted ceilings in this Garden themed cottage give it a true, cozy, “up-north” feel. Summertime surrounds this cottage with beautiful bloom, and this cottage is closest to our on-site garden. The space Sunset Shores-Garden Cottage Lakefront Swimming on property 3 additional cabins for rent! Rent all 4 and receive 10% off the room rate of each. Guest access Freshwater Vacation Rentals will email your arrival/departure instructions with door/lock box code. You will let yourselves in and out. The house is yours during your stay, enjoy and relax. Other things to note Frequently asked questions: Air Conditioning: There is not central air but there is a wall unit A/C Bathrooms: There is one bathroom with tub/shower combo, sink, and toilet Beach/Swimming: This property is located on Stevenson Lake and there is a shared sandy beach front directly in front of cottage. Bedroom Configurations: Bedroom #1- Full Size Bed Bedroom #2- Full Size Bed Boats: There is a row boat available for guest use (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Boat Launch: Stevenson Lake Boat Launch is 7 min(4 miles) away. Located directly across lake Cable: There is not traditional cable Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers work well Coffee Maker: Drip coffee maker(filters and coffee provided) Distances: * Soaring Eagle Casino 24 min. (18 miles) *Traverse City: 1 hour and 51 min. (93 miles) * Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours (152 miles) * Sleeping Bear Dunes: 2 hours and 9 min (112 Miles) * Detroit: 2 hours and 30 min (170 miles) Dock: Each cabin has their own private dock with a community swimming platform that is anchored out in the water 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 Fire-pit: Yes Fishing: Smallmouth Bass, Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Fishing Poles: Not provided. Please bring your poles Golf: Firefly Golf Links 20 min (11 miles) Grill: Propane grill Grocery Store: Meijer - 20 min(15 Miles) Witbeck's Family Food 12 min(7.5 Miles) Heat: Propane Internet: Yes. Fiber optic Just installed! Shared network with other cabins. Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels. Parking: 2 cars Pets: Are not allowed at this property unless a large group is renting all 4 cabins due to the shared beach space, proximity of yards and no fences Privacy: This is a small cottage community with shared beachfront, each cottage has it's own deck, dock, row boat, and firepit Seniors: Welcome! Everything is on one floor. Televisions: 32" ROKU TV with streaming Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you! Washer and Dryer: There is not a washer and dryer on site but Hometown Laundry of Clare is 7.3 miles away Wood: Not provided. Please bring a bundle or two for the firepit