Cabana Cottage Pool+Patio+Grill {Adults Only}

Welcome to our Cabana, a property of The Green Buoy Resort. We love the open tropical feel of our largest retreat. This 1950's cottage now boasting modern amenities and a true vacation vibe. A tiki inspired cottage with original windows and a wooden screen door for enjoying lake breezes plus a vintage Esther Williams pool. Kick off your shoes, toss a steak on the grill & relax on your patio. A perfect landing spot for day trips on M22, the scenic route through beach towns in Northern Michigan. The space The Cabana Cottage is part of the Green Buoy Resort. Our place was created with adults in mind for restful getaways and rejuvenation. We promote a relaxing space to unwind without the joyous sounds of the youngest generation. This place is just for you! There are 6 cottages on the property, each with a different design & layout. The owner's Chalet sits up front followed by our smaller cottages. Our guests share the resort amenities. (Listings all available on this platform.) The owners, Wendy and David, live in the main cottage. We are Super Hosts and have been sharing our love of Northern Michigan offering restful cottage stays since 2018. We look forward to hosting you! PLEASE NOTE: Our entire property is 100% NON SMOKING/VAPING. If you are a smoker, please book a different property. Our property is for adults only please, respectfully decline infants/children/teens/fur babies/pets/animals ~ even the well behaved ones. Your stay will be terminated for any violations with no refunds. WELCOME! Become a castaway in our largest cottage, the Cabana - it feels like Margaritaville, flip flops and relaxing. This 1950's cottage is freshly updated with the tropical feel of the islands. Designed with couples in mind, the space will have you wondering if you can stay a little longer. With views of the pool, the kitchenette offers a mini fridge, coffee maker, microwave, toaster and a blender. A tiki hut would not be complete without a blender! Put the needle on the record and mix up a frozen cocktail with a little umbrella... it's vacation time. We provide the ice bucket, various glassware, dishes, silverware, grilling tools, paper towels, dish towels and dish soap. You bring the 2oz bottles of your favorite thirst quencher! The kitchenette is perfect for a light snack but cooking is not permitted inside the cottage. The living area has a high top table with barstools, an imported leather loveseat, nautical books, a record player, ukulele, games and a smart tv so you can log in to your streaming apps (no cable). The tiki inspired bedroom features a queen size bed, a reading chair, hooks for your swimsuits and a bureau to hold your souvenirs. The bedroom has a ceiling fan and a window a/c unit to keep you cool on hot summer nights. The private bath has a walk in shower, fluffy towels and a generous vanity area to check your gorgeous reflection. OUTDOOR SPACES: After a day of hiking, biking and exploring, kick off your shoes, it's time to chop the veggies and grill the steaks. Your outdoor space has a Weber gas grill and its own patio table. Feel free to snip some fresh herbs for your dinner from our little herb garden. Enjoy our seasonally open, spring fed swimming pool. We are celebrating the 70th anniversary of our vintage Esther Williams pool this summer! See if you can spot the original plaque as well as her signature ledge that goes all the way around the 9' deep end and the steps with her name on them in the shallow end. We take great pride and extra care in opening the pool each season. As this is northern Michigan, our season is short, Memorial Day to Labor Day so don't miss out! The pool isn't heated but gets full sun so the pool water is warmer than the lake. We provide lounge chairs, umbrellas, pool floats and a perfect backdrop for your photos. Our grassy courtyard has space for games and a gorgeous view of Portage Lake if you just want to stare at the water for a lazy afternoon. The courtyard firepit is a great place to roast s'mores after dinner, meet your cottage neighbors and toast to a great vacation day. We provide the firewood so you can just relax. Bring your own hammock for a lazy afternoon in the shade of the large trees out back. NEIGHBORHOOD OVERVIEW: The cottages are located in the quaint town of Onekama. The town's hot breakfast spot is just across the street, Amigos, open daily until 9pm. Two blocks east is the EZ Market gas station and market featuring a meat counter, groceries and beer/wine/liquor. Walk another block to the Blue Slipper, the locals favorite watering hole. Occasionally you will find a food truck in the parking lot there. To our west is the Village of Onekama with the usual post office, bank, hardware store, village park and boat launch. You will also find some super cute shops... park and walk... Anchored Designs, Patina, Lakeside Treats and Mac Beth, for eats there is an ice cream shop and Yellow Dog Coffee. About a half mile farther is the Glenwood Restaurant, celebrating 20+ years, reservations recommended. Do you like to play tennis? Courts are just two blocks away on Main Street. Morning walks? Enjoy the quiet village and surrounding neighborhood. Our Village park is about a half mile away, next to the ice cream shop, so take a walk, grab a double scoop and wander over to the little sandy beach to watch the boat traffic. Biking? M22 is a popular biking route. The road has a nice shoulder for bicycles and a ride out to Lake Michigan is just 4.6 miles (one way). Plug in Captain John Langland Park into your map and be sure to stop at the artesian well along the way to fill your water bottle. People drive for miles for this refreshing cold water. Bird watching? Arcadia Marsh, a Great Lakes coastal marsh, is a robust and vibrant nature preserve and home to more than 250 bird species, including 17 species listed as endangered, threatened or of special concern. Bring binoculars for the ¾ mile walk on the boardwalk. The beautiful Arcadia overlook is close by as is the Baldy Trail for hiking the dunes. Approx 10 miles from the cottage. THINGS TO NOTE: Outdoor cameras are used in public spaces such as parking areas, sidewalks, pool, courtyard, etc. There are no cameras in guest cottages. ADDITIONAL FEES FOR DAMAGE~ HEAVY STAINS OR CLEANING: I will attempt to remove stains from soft goods however Blood-soaked items will not be treated, rather they will be replaced at guests' expense. Replacement Costs for stains that cannot be removed: •Towels and wash cloths $25 each •Bedding $100/item (sheets/blankets/quilts) Excessive Cleaning Fees: •Heavily soiled bedding excess cleaning fee $50 per item •Excess cleaning of the cottage, patio area or grills $100 •Damage/stains to wood counter tops $500 ***** Examples of excess cleaning apply to uncleaned kitchen area, stains or damage to wood countertops, clogged toilet, excess trash, and/or any heavy stains, bodily fluids/solids/bio hazards left by guest. Guest to leave cottage in the same condition as when he/she arrived at check in. FURNITURE- full replacement cost •Late checkouts $50/hour •Items left behind by guest to be mailed will reflect a $25 handling fee plus actual shipping charges. We take great care of our properties and ask guests to do the same for us during their stay. PLEASE NOTE that we will not hesitate to seek reimbursement for damages. We truly love what we do here and look forward to hosting you. Guest access Guests have access to the seasonal outdoor pool, gas grills, patio area and the shared grassy courtyard is great for playing games and features a community firepit where you can roast marshmallows and meet new friends and an area to hammock towards the back of the property. We will provide firewood, you bring the hammock ;) As this is northern Michigan, our season is short, Memorial Day to Labor Day so don't miss out on the shortest, sweetest summer weather ever! The pool is open seasonally. Other things to note The Green Buoy charges a minimal cleaning fee. In order to keep the cleaning fee low, we ask that guests please tidy up before checking out and wash any used dishes. A cleaning fee of $75 will be added to your stay post checkout if necessary. This cottage sleeps 2 adults, infants/children are not allowed. We do not allow pets or smoking. If you are a smoker, please choose a different property as our entire property is smoke free.