Whitmore Bay: Whitmore Lake Fall Retreat

Whitmore Bay is a lakefront retreat on Whitmore Lake, just 20 minutes from Ann Arbor, MI. The property sleeps 10 and includes 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Amenities feature a private 30 ft. dock, available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. With easy access to major cities like Detroit and Lansing, it offers a perfect blend of tranquility and convenience for a family vacation or a peaceful getaway. The space WHITMORE BAY SLEEPS: 10 BEDROOMS: 4 BATHROOMS: 3 * LAKEFRONT ON WHITMORE LAKE * PRIVATE DOCK 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: Yes, Central air ATV's: Not on property Bathrooms: Main Level Bathroom #1: Shower, toilet, sink Upper Level Bathroom #2: Tub/shower, sink, toilet Bathroom #3: (Master bath) Shower, sink, toilet Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional sandy beach but swimming from property off of dock. The immediate area by the sea wall can be unappealing to some. We recommend swimming shoes! Bedroom Configurations: Upper Level Bedroom #1: Master Bedroom- King size bed with attached bathroom and TV Bedroom #2: Queen size bed Bedroom #3: Full bed and Twin/Twin bunkbed Main Level: Bedroom #4: Full bed and TV Boats: Single kayak and double kayak (Memorial Day to Labor Day) Boat Launch: Whitmore Lake Boat Launch 6 min. (2 miles) Cable: No traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming and have Firesticks available for use Cell Phone Service: Most Major carriers work well Coffee Maker: Keurig single serve- K-cups, sugar, and creamer provided Distances: Ann Arbor- 20 min(11.4 miles) Detroit- 52 min(48 miles) Lansing- 54 min(55.3 miles) Toledo- 1 hr 4 min( 65.4 miles) Saginaw- 1 hr 21 min (70.4 miles) Dock: Yes, 30 ft. dock. Available seasonally between Memorial Day and Labor Day (weather permitting). Drinking Water: Drinkable 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: Not a traditional firepit. It is a propane fire table. Fishing: Bass, Bluegill, Sunfish, Pike can all be caught on Whitmore Lake Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Golf: Whitmore Lake Golf Links- 5 min(2.4 miles) Rolling Meadows Golf Course- 12 min (6.1 miles) Grill: Propane grill Grocery Store: Polly Market- 2 min (.7 miles) Kroger- 12 min (7.5 miles) Heat: Forced Air Internet: Yes, 300 mbps, fast enough to work from location 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: Enough room for 2 standard or 3 small cars max. The garage is not accessible to guests. Please DO NOT park in the neighbors driveway. Pets: No pets allowed at this property Privacy: There are close neighbors on both sides. Quiet time is between 10p-7am. This is a very tight community. There is minimal space between the cottages. This is not a resort community; this is the primary home for most people. Space: 2-level home Seniors: Welcome! 2 steps in and a bedroom located on lower level. Be aware that there is a decent incline down the driveway from the parking area. There are no steps from the parking area to the sidewalk. Televisions: Living Room- 70" Streaming TV Master Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV First Floor Bedroom- 55" Streaming TV Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you! Washer and Dryer: Yes, Laundry soap provided Winter Activities: * Snowmobiling (15-20 minutes): Explore local snowmobile trails in Washtenaw County or Lenawee County. (guests must trailer to trails) * Ice Fishing (5-10 minutes): Ice fish on Whitmore Lake or nearby Baseline Lake. * Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing (15-20 minutes): Trails at Pinckney Recreation Area and Lyndon Township offer winter hiking and skiing. * Winter Hiking (20-25 minutes): Explore Green Lake Preserve or Waterloo Recreation Area for scenic winter hikes. Wood: Not provided