Lake & canal front cottage! A lake lover's paradise located in the heart of Lake St. Clair on Anchor Bay. The perfect place for family and friends to gather and enjoy lake life. Swim in the clear water right off the lakefront dock. Take a kayak or SUP ride through the canal. Play outdoor games on the deck. Unwind on the patio loungers. Bring, rent, or charter a boat to explore. Enjoy dinner on the grill. End your evening with a sunset, while sitting around the fire table and roasting s’mores. The space The neighborhood is known for its proximity to all the best swimming, boating and fishing spots, popular lakefront restaurants, and family-friendly parks and recreation. Lake St. Clair also stands out as one of Michigan's premier fishing destinations, where you'll find walleye, perch, bass, sturgeon, and more. Check local events for fishing events and year-round charters. The waterways around the home are a haven for fishing, boating, and exploring. From our safe backyard canal parking you can go out to North Channel and up to the St. Clair River. You can explore the St. Clair Flats and Harsen's Island canals. Head to Lake St. Clair for the open water or even south to Detroit River. Endless opportunity! --PROPERTY FEATURES-- *Large lakefront dock *9 beds (sleeps 10) *2 living room spaces *Anchor Bay sunsets *Outdoor & indoor games (corn hole, ladder ball, XL jenga, board games for all ages). *Full kitchen + outdoor gas grill w/free propane *Fire table *Shallow swimming with sandy bottom floor right off the lakefront dock (2-4ft) *3 Smart TVs *2 free kayaks and 2 paddle boards (summer only) *Canal in back w/ safe boat docking and kayaking *Boat launch & gas down the road (1 mile) w/ parking at the home for your trailers *Fish cleaning station (summer/spring/fall) AIR CONDITIONING: No traditional central AC however, home does have air conditioning in 4 out of 6 rooms. The lakefront living room and the upstairs 4th bedroom (with 4 twin beds) is controlled by a Mini Split Electric Cooling System with separate remote thermostats that keeps those spaces nice and cool. There are also portable air conditioner units in the 2nd living room and in the master bedroom (queen bed-sleeps 2). There are ceiling fans in each downstairs bedroom and extra portable fans for comfort. MAIN FEATURES: 2-living room spaces, 3-Smart TV's (bring your own streaming login's), office desk & chair, washer/dryer, electric fireplace, board games, outdoor gas grill+free propane, outdoor games, patio furniture, 2 free kayaks and 2 paddle boards (available in summer months). FULL KITCHEN: Dishware/flatware, cooking and baking basics, Keurig coffee maker, standard coffee maker, french press, blender, toaster. Two tables with chairs for 8. PARKING: 5-6 parking spaces total depending on size of vehicle/boat/trailer. No on-street parking allowed. Boat dock parking for up to 37ft. WILDLIFE & BUGS: Wildlife can be expected when surrounded by water and the preserved wetlands. Bordering the St. John Wildlife Refuge may bring birds, ducks, swans, beavers, all types of fish, and more. Fish flies (may flies) may be present for a couple weeks during the summer months. FAQ: Free wifi. Free propane for grill. Bring your steaming service log-ins for smart tvs. Linens/towels/blankets provided. No fireworks. Bring your own boat lines/bumpers/life jackets/beach towels/floaties. No access to inside of garage. No sidewalks on this road. Garage and canal boat docking are located directly across the road. ACCESSIBILITY: This property requires 3 steps to access interior of home, 2 steps to get to second living space, and a staircase to access 4th bedroom. --PROPERTY DETAILS-- Bedroom 1: Queen Bed w/ 32 in. Smart Roku TV | Bedroom 2: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle + Office Desk & Chair | Bedroom 3: Twin Bed w/ Twin Trundle + Game Closet | Bedroom 4: 2 Twin beds w/ 2 Twin Trundles, 50 in. TV w/ Roku, 2 bean bags | Bathrooms: 2-Full Bathrooms, 1- 1/2 bath --POLICIES-- *Must be at least 25 years old to book. The booking party must be staying at the property, and the number of guests at the property must match the booking party number. *No parties *Please enjoy the peace and tranquility of the lake by adhering to the city quiet time noise ordinance from 11:00pm-7am. Be respectful of the neighbors at all times by remembering they are not on vacation. *No smoking/vaping of any kind inside the home *No pets * No using the wood burning fireplace *No fireworks *Vehicles/boats/trailers must be parked in the home or garage driveway. 5-6 vehicle/trailer limit. Please inquire for driveway sizing to ensure driveway meets your needs. No on-street parking allowed. No parking in neighbors driveways or on the walkway. *No tampering with the wifi, security cameras or security hub. *Excessively dirty homes may be charged an additional fee. *Swim/kayak at your own risk. No Diving - shallow water *If breaking any of the home rules results in future booking delays/cancellations, guests may be held responsible for incurred costs. --THE LOCATION-- OUTDOOR RECREATION: Boating, Swimming, Kayaking, Paddle boarding, Scuba Diving, Year-round Fishing, Duck Hunting, Ice fishing, Snowmobiling, Biking & Hiking BOAT LAUNCHES & GAS: The Decker's DNR Boat Launch & Balfour Marina, Party Store and Gas is conveniently located at the end of the road (1 mile). Fair Haven DNR Boat Launch is 5 miles away. LOCAL ATTRACTIONS: Year-Round Fishing Competitions and Group Charters, Boat & Kayak Rentals, Paddling Waterways + Trails (entry from backyard or boat launch), Pearl Beach Fishing Pier (3 miles), Clay Twp. Splash Pad (4 miles), St. John Marsh Wildlife Refuge, Bay to Bridge Bike & Hike Trail, Harsen's Island (5 miles), the quaint downtown areas of New Baltimore (9 miles), Algonac (7 miles), and Marine City (14 miles). LAKEFRONT RESTAURANTS: Cabana Blue (1.5 miles), On The Rocks (2 miles), The Raft (2 miles), Bobby Mac's Bayside (3 miles), Island Grill (4 miles) Upon booking, my digital welcome guide will give you all of my recommendations! --NOTE-- Your safety & privacy matters. This property features 4 exterior security cameras: 1 camera on roadside of home facing the driveway and garage, 1 camera (ring doorbell style) located by side door #1 facing out toward walkway, 1 camera (ring door bell) at side door #2 facing out, 1 camera on the lakeside dock of home facing out towards lake. These cameras record video and audio. There are NO cameras facing interior spaces or recording interior video/audio. Guest access The only parts of the home guests are not allowed to access are the inside of garage and the owners closet.