SUNSET HOUSE
SLEEPS: 8 comfortably
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
*LAKEFRONT (Mud Lake)
*SAUNA
*SCREENED IN PORCH
*KAYAK, PADDLEBOAT, ROWBOAT INCLUDED
*SNOWMOBILE FROM PROPERTY
*HAMMOCK
*PETS ARE WELCOMED
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
The Sunset Lake Cottage has a beautiful view along the quiet Mud Lake, just outside of Republic, Michigan. Mud Lake is connected to Horseshoe Lake with a shallow channel. Very secluded and quiet. Mud Lake is mostly a sandy bottom beach, yet it is rocky in some parts. It is sandy around the dock where you go into the water. Please be aware it does drop to 4 ft. pretty quickly, so it isn't friendly for very young children. Its depth ranges between 10-15 feet deep, with a few spots at 20 feet.
Great for fishing, privacy, and relaxation. May and June are the prime fishing time. The cottage has three-bedrooms with gorgeous views throughout. Windows surround the cabin, which makes you feel connected to nature.
The Sunset Lake Cottage provides a very spacious and comfortable area, both inside and out, with plenty of space to spread out and enjoy. The screened in porch is a great feature. We even have a sauna where up to 8 people can enjoy!
3 kayaks, a rowboat and a paddle boat are included during your stay. Fun for all. Mud Lake is strictly a people-powered lake, no jet skis or water skiing allowed. You write your own script while you are here.
There is satellite TV in the cabin, so there is some connection to the outside world. Cell service is still spotty in the Upper Peninsula. Internet service is being installed April 2016!
Bed Organization:
Downstairs: 2 Queen beds (2 beds total)
Downstairs: Bunk beds: 1 full with a twin on top + 1 twin bed (3 beds total)
Bunkhouse (outside the main house- ideal for teenagers): 1 Queen bed + 2 twin beds (3 beds total)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Privacy: No close neighbors, though you can see the neighbors across the lake.
Air-Conditioner: - No-We do not have air conditioning.
Beach: While we don't have a traditional sandy beach, enjoy swimming out to the swim raft off the dock. The bottom of the lake is sandy around the dock where you go in the water. Please be aware it does drop to 4 ft. pretty quickly, so it isn't friendly for very young children. It's depth ranges between 10-15 feet deep, with a few spots at 20 feet.
Boats: 3 kayaks, rowboat, paddle boat are included for you to use during your stay.
Cell/Mobile Service: Cell service is spotty in the Upper Peninsula. Still, we have found that Sprint seems to provide the best service in the area. AT&T has been pretty good as well.
Coffee Pot: Yes, we have a coffee pot at the cabin. At times there is coffee available, yet we highly recommend that you bring your own. We do not inventory the coffee.
Firewood: Please bring your own. Firewood is not provided.
Fishing poles: Please bring your own fishing poles.
Grill: Propane grill is provided.
Grocery Store: Where is the closest grocery store? The closest, full-sized grocery store is about a 1/2 hour drive from the cabin, Ishpeming. It is the IGA Jubilee right on U.S 41. If you are driving from Wisconsin/Chicago, the last grocery store is in Iron Mountain.There is a little hardware/ convenience store in the town of Republic, about 15 minutes from the cabin, yet there isn't a large selection, and the prices are convenience-store equivalent.There is a larger convenience store/BP Gas station on the corner of U.S. 41 and MI-95, about 20 minutes North of the cabin.
Heating source: Not only do we have the wood-burning fire place, yet we do have electric heat if you just need to get the chill out of the air.
Linens: Yes, bed linens are provided. There is a washer/dryer at the cabin, that you can use if you would like to wash your linens during your stay.
Kitchen Supplies: The basic kitchen supplies are at the cabin. Basic dishes, pots/pans, glasses, cups, etc. are provided, including basic kitchen spices. We also have a microwave, toaster, KitchenAid Mixer. blender and Pizzazz Pizza Maker. Still, we do not inventory these items, so if there is something particular you would like, we highly recommend bringing it.
Pets: Pets are welcome. We love animals… but cats do not love us. Allergies require us to say NO CATS. Two well-trained dogs are fine but the house is surrounded by forest with some natural predators, so supervision is also recommended.*Pets are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $50/per pet.
TV: We have cable TV in the living room.
Washer & dryer: Yes-you may use during your stay.
Woodstove: Yes, we have a wood stove at the property. Please bring your own wood. You can find a lot of scraps around the hills of the property.
Distances from:
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is 109 miles away ~ 2 hours and 22 minutes.
Tahquamenon Falls State Park: is 177 miles away ~ 3 hours and 22 minutes.
Mackinac Bridge: is 215 miles away~4 hours.
Local Area Info
REPUBLIC (12 miles from Sunset House):
*Maki's Mini Mart (Downtown) –Very limited amount of food and supplies. Beer and soda is the only guaranteed items in stock.
*Hardware Store (South Republic) – Well stocked Hardware store that also sells gas.
*Antique store (Downtown)
*Pine Grove (Downtown) – Local tavern
*Kayak and Outdoor Store
*Beach (Right off M-95 towards downtown Republic)
*Mine Observation Site (Downtown)
*Summers Place Restaurant
Other Nearby Towns and Activities
CHANNING (10 miles from Sunset House):
Small grocery store
Bait shop
Several bars and a restaurant
SAGOLA (14 miles from Sunset House):
Large Gas station, with minimart and small restaurant
Several bars and a restaurant
MICHIGAMME (25 miles from Sunset House):
Large Gas station
Grocery Store
ISHPEMING (30 miles from Sunset House):
Large gas stations, grocery stores
Lots of entertainment (Movies, bowling, bars)
Fast Food, Congress Pizza, Mamma Mia's, etc
Pamida
IRON MOUNTAIN (34 miles from Sunset House):
Large gas stations, grocery stores
Lots of entertainment (Movies, bowling, bars, etc)
Fast food, Excellent Chinese buffet
Big Box stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Shopko, etc)
MARQUETTE (34 miles from Sunset House):
Large gas stations, grocery stores
Lots of entertainment (Movies, bowling, bars)
Big Box stores (Walmart, Home Depot, Shopko)
Closest Public Golf Courses:
George Young (35 miles)
Timberstone (35 miles)
Wawonowin (25 miles)
Greywall (45 miles)
Closest Ski Hills:
Pine Mountain (35 miles)
Ski Brule (42 miles)
Marquette Mountain (45 miles)