Farmer Lake Lodge: Water Sports, Snowmobile Trails, and the Ultimate Lakefront Escape

FARMER LAKE LODGE (ON FARMER LAKE)

SLEEPS: 12
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
LAKEFRONT (Farmer Lake)
*STAND UP PADDLE BOARD, ROW BOAT, PADDLE BOAT INCLUDED
*SHARED BOAT DOCK
*DOGS ARE WELCOMED
*SNOWMOBILE TO TRAIL FROM PROPERTY

Farmer Lake Lodge is a cozy 3-bedroom, 1.5-bath lakefront retreat in Little Lake, MI that sleeps up to 12 guests. Enjoy paddle boards, a row boat, and a paddle boat in summer, or snowmobile and ATV trail access right from the property in winter. With a shared dock, dog-friendly policy, fire pit, and wood-burning fireplace, this cabin is perfect for year-round adventures. Located just 20 minutes from Marquette and close to Pictured Rocks, it's a great blend of comfort, convenience, and classic U.P. fun.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes! There is an in house unit for the main floor, and window & floor unit upstairs.

ATV's: Yes they are welcome! You can drive ATV down main road to trail head from property.

Bathrooms:
Main Floor- Full bath (Shower, tub, sink, toilet)
Second Floor- 1/2 bath (sink, toilet)

Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional beach but you can definitely swim from the property.

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor Bedroom- 1 Queen and 1 Full
Second Floor Master- 1 Queen and 1 Twin
Second Floor Bunkroom- 2 Bunk Beds(1-Twin/Twin, and 1 Twin/Full)

Boat Launch: There is NO public or private boat launch on Farmer's Lake.

Boats: 3 Stand up paddle boards, a row boat, and a paddle boat available from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Cable: Yes, there is traditional cable here!

Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers have good service here.


Coffee Maker: There is a Keurig and a drip coffee maker available for use

Distances:
Mackinac Bridge: is approximately 3 hours 10 minutes away.(172 miles)
Marquette(KI Sawyer International Airport) : approximately 20 minutes away
Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: is approximately 1 hour 30 minutes away. (66 miles)
Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 2 hours 30 minutes away. (135 miles)
U.P. Health System (Marquette General Hospital): (26.1 miles) 31 minutes

Dock: Yes, SHARED WITH NEIGHBOR Available Memorial day thru Labor Day.


Drinking Water: Well water and drinkable

Drugs/Smoking/Fireworks: Freshwater does not permit illegal drugs of any kind on the property. Due to the location of the properties, smoking is strongly discouraged around the home and strictly prohibited in the home. Fireworks are prohibited at a Freshwater location for the safety of all persons in and around the property, even if it is legal in that city.

Fireplace: Yes, wood burning

Fire-pit: Yes

Fishing: Northern Pike, Bass, Perch, Blue Gill

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.


Golf: Red Fox Run Golf Course (7.1 miles)

Grill: Propane grill

Grocery Store:
Larry's Family Foods (5.8 miles)

Heat: Yes, propane forced air. Plus upstairs bedrooms have electrical baseboard heat controlled by a thermostat in each room.

Hunting: Not on property

Internet: Yes

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases and bath towels.

Parking: 3 vehicles or 1 vehicle and 1 truck and trailer. However, DO NOT DRIVE OR PARK in the area between the garage and the back of the cottage as this is the location of the SEPTIC tank and field. Please stay to the RIGHT of the driveway.

Pets: 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: Neighbors in view

Snowmobiles: You can ride right from the property, trail is across the street and garage access for your sleds. A person (resident and nonresident) that operates a snowmobile in Michigan is required to purchase a snowmobile trail permit. The trail permit enables snowmobilers to ride state-designated trails and thousands more miles of public roads and on public lands (where authorized). It is valid for one year, which begins Oct. 1 and ends Sept. 30 of the following year. State-designated trails are open Dec. 1-March 31 and grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Space: Two Story Home on Farmer Lake. Farmer Lake is a private lake and the boat launch/ water toys across the lake are not public!

Televisions:
Living Room- 58" Smart TV w/cable
Main floor Bedroom - 32" Smart Roku TV w/ cable
Bunkroom- TV with VHS Player (Some children movies provided)
Master Bedroom- 32" Smart Roku TV w/ cable

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, Detergent on hand

Wood: Not provided. The local Ace Hardware in Gwinn sells wood by the bundle.