Vintage Cottage at Waters Edge

Relax and enjoy this quaint cottage on Chippewa Lake Michigan. Step back in time to a simpler way of life. Fill your days with swimming, fishing, sunbathing, or kayaking and canoeing. Spend your evenings sitting on the back porch at the waters edge. Listen to the children’s laughter while taking in the spectacular sunsets. The space Something for everyone to appreciate about this cozy vacation home. Enjoy the benefits of an all access Lake. It’s large enough for speed boats, water skiing, sailing, wave-runners, and fishing boats. So bring your toys! We provide 2 kayaks and a canoe. Swim, fish, sunbathe and relax. On rainy days enjoy wifi, TV with google chromescast so you can use your own accounts of Netflicks, Hulu and YouTube for a little binge TV. Or a little Pandora for mood music! Spend summer evenings sharing a meal around the table creating memories and building relationships. Watch the magnificent sunsets and enjoy restful sleep. Guest access At the BASE PRICE guests will have access to the master bedroom with queen bed, bathroom, common areas and kitchen. BEDROOMS 2 and 3 WILL BE LOCKED. Beds are made for the number of people reserved. No housekeeping is provided during the additional days of your stay. doors to the 2 secondary bedrooms will be locked unless you have booked additional guests for those rooms. We charge $10 per person after two (as long as the 2 are both using the master bedroom. The extra fee per person is due to the additional linens and housekeeping costs) If you are booking more than the master, please communicate which rooms you prefer, and we will arrange for set up based on your individual needs. (For infants, a pack n play is located under the master bed) For the ADDITIONAL FEE PER PERSON, the other 2 bedrooms can be booked as well. One with a double bed and one with bunk beds. Extra guests can use the three fold out living room sofas. Linens (or sleeping bags) will be provided based on the number of PAID GUESTS. (We do have a pack n play for infants) Feel free to message us if you have questions concerning numbers of guests and costs. Guests will have access to 2 kayaks, a canoe, and a shed filled with lake toys, some life vests, chairs, and other outdoor items. Access for your own personal boat anchoring is available for guests. There are public access locations for launching your own personal watercraft. (An anchor is provided under the decoy duck for larger boats, another anchor for smaller toys like wave runners, canoes etc just in front of the cottage n shallow water.) Please DO NOT attach water craft to the dock) The pontoon boat is not reliable, therefore not available for guest use. DO NOT let children play with controls. Movement of switches can drain battery. (Boats can be rented through Travis hardware store in Mecosta.) Other things to note Although a 100 year old cottage can be quaint and charming, it is also lacking in some modern conveniences. (A bit like camping) Here are a few things to consider before booking. Water heater and shower are small (30”x29”) Quick showers spaced out are recommended. Water is well water. For better flavor we recommend bringing plenty of bottled water for drinking. We do provide a water purifying pitcher. No central air conditioning. Most evenings end up cooling off nicely by the lake, however, some summer afternoons can be toasty. Stick with easy meals such as crock pot, sandwiches or BBQ grill. Jump in the lake to get nice and cool just before bed. The electricity works on old fashioned fuses, not breakers. No overloading the system with multiple electronics or small appliances. No washer, dryer, or dishwasher. The lake is directly in front of the cottage Children will need to be carefully watched and monitored at all times. Concrete break walls line the shore. The water is shallow but extremely accessible to little ones. The living room fireplace is now electric and not wood burning. It Is controlled by remote for warmth and ambiance. (Note. The cottage does have central heat.) We will supply a binder with information that may be helpful during your stay regarding the above items and other helpful Items.