Mackinac Vista: Waterfront getaway!

Mackinac Vista
SLEEPS: 10 Comfortably
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2.5
*LAKEFRONT (Lake Huron)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*DOG FRIENDLY
*VIEWS OF MACKINAC ISLAND, THE MACKINAC BRIDGE, and ST. IGNACE
* SLOW DRIVING (25 MPH) IS ESSENTIAL on the side street. Neighbors are vigilant at having the speed limit enforced. Police will be notified.

With approximately 200 ft. of shoreline on St. Martins Point, your family will be submerged in nature. Surrounded by national forest on one side and Lake Huron on the other, enjoy hiking, swimming, and nearby tourism (St. Ignace, Mackinac Island). Mackinac Vista is a true custom log cabin (North Arrow) as opposed to milled logs. There is zero drywall in this home. Marvel at the large timbers as you sip your coffee at the breakfast bar in the modern, fully-equipped kitchen. A gorgeous stone fireplace is dual sided, so if you are in the great room or the couch nook, you can enjoy the views of the flames.

From the backyard, you can see the Mackinac Bridge, Mackinac Island, and the St. Ignace fireworks every Saturday night in the distance. At night you can see the lights of St. Ignace. Some will gather their friends and enjoy cooking on the propane grill, while folks rest along the wrap-around deck. The national forest is a great feature for those who love to hike and explore. Mackinac Vista sleeps 8 comfortably in beds and has 2 ½ bathrooms. There is also a futon and pull-out couch if needed.

*QUIET TIME: We ask that guests be respectful of our great neighbors by keeping quiet hours between 11:00 pm and 9:00 am. NO EXCEPTIONS-- Freshwater Vacation Rentals has many other places if you need a space where you can be loud with your music, voices or fireworks. Just NOT at Mackinac Vista.
*This home is located in a private subdivision. The entrance is clearly marked and speed limit signs are posted. Speed limit is 25 MPH. Please adhere to the speed limit-there are kids and residents who walk this road daily. Failure to follow the speed limit on the private road, could result in the rental being shut down and therefore you will need to leave immediately.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:

Air Conditioning: No air conditioning. There are ceiling fans in great room and 3-4 portable fans that you can place wherever you wish.

ATV's: Yes. You are able to park your trailer and jump on your gear from the front door. There is an ORV trail nearby on the Point itself which goes to Search Bay.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom #1= connected to master bedroom with jetted-tub and separate shower
Bathroom #2= upstairs with a shower, no tub
Bathroom #3= half bath on main floor—no tub or shower

Beach/Swimming: Grass to rocky shoreline to rocky water. Water shoes are seriously suggested. It has a gradual decline into the water (so shallow for a while). The lake bottom is rocky. Swimming is sometimes rough because of the winds around the point in the afternoon. There are life jackets hanging inside. Another location for swimming is Search Bay: Forest Road 3436, Hessel, MI

Bedroom Configuration:
Master Bedroom= main floor with King Bed
Bedroom #2= upstairs with Queen Bed
Bedroom #3= upstairs with 2 sets of twin bunk beds
General Sleeping Areas = upstairs loft has a full-size futon also there is a pull-out couch in a nook off the great room. Also,--main floor, summer only, enclosed (Not insulated) porch with 2 twins-CLOSED IN THE WINTER-The fourth room is long and narrow. It is actually an enclosed deck that is carpeted and has two beds in it. It has windows all around facing the lake. These two beds do not have box springs - they are mattresses on slats. Due to the frames of the beds they cannot be converted to king- size. The upstairs loft also has a full-size futon as well as a pull-out couch in a nook off the great room.

Boats: No boats are available because of the Points winds.

Bugs: Typical UP bugs, but the Mayflies (in June) are thick depending on the year.

Cell phone service: AT&T is good service along with Verizon.

Distances:
* Pictured Rocks: 2 hours and 18 minutes ( 134 miles)
* Marquette: 3 hours and 5 minutes ( 177 miles)
* Falls State Park: 1 hour and 32 minutes ( 86 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 35 minutes (31 miles)

Fireplace: There is a gorgeous 2-sided stone fireplace in the great room for guests to use. It is natural. It has a fan at the top of the chimney which needs to turn-on while fire is going. Directions are available.

Fire-pit: There is a fire-pit in the backyard on the water side half way between water and house.

Fishing: The cottage location is NOT an easy fishing spot- it's not traditional dock fishing— it's a rocky shoreline. You would be able to fish from there w long cast, yet the average fisherman would not be able to.
Best nearby fishing options are at:
Nearby Hessel Marina you can go fishing off the pier (Lake Huron).
Salmon fishing can be done in the Carp River (20 minutes away).
Les Cheneaux Islands is about 20 minutes away which are boater and fishing friendly.

Grill: Propane grill. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: The Narley Whale Fish Market 54 W M-134, Cedarville, MI 49719 (906) 484-3474 Also, Family Fare - 699 US-2, St Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-9636

Heat: Forced air heater and baseboard heating.

Internet: YES! Satellite internet requires optimal weather conditions to perform its best. Wind, snow, and rain will affect internet speed.

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is room for about 2-3 cars or 1 truck/trailer combos.

Pets: Dogs are welcome! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: You can see the national forest on one side of the home and on the backside of the home you can see a neighbor's home.

Snowmobiling: The closest trail to Mackinac Vista is Trail 47. Ideally, you do need to trailer your sleds to the trailhead.

Space: Main floor and upper floor.

Televisions: Smart TV in the great room with cable. Also, there is a TV in the loft which only plays DVDs.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: YES! Laundry soap is provided.

Wood: Please bring your own. Check out Family Fare - 699 US-2, St Ignace, MI 49781 (906) 643-9636