Manse Island: BBQs, Boating & Bonfires – All Summer at Manse Island

MANSE ISLAND
SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS:3.5
*BRAND NEW BUILD 2024!!
*RIVERFRONT ON CLINTON RIVER MINUTES FROM LAKE ST. CLAIR
*HOT TUB
*Surveillance cameras on site

This brand-new waterfront retreat offers the perfect blend of modern luxury and relaxation, making it an ideal choice for both leisure and professional stays. Nestled on a scenic riverfront, just minutes from Anchor Bay and Lake St. Clair, this home is perfect for boating enthusiasts—bring your boat and take advantage of the private dock! Designed to accommodate up to 10 guests, the home features spacious interiors and stunning water views. The primary bedroom includes a private upper deck, offering a peaceful space to enjoy the scenery, while the lower patio is perfect for outdoor living, featuring a hot tub, firepit, grill, and ample seating. The secondary bedrooms each have ensuite bathrooms, and the primary bathroom boasts a luxurious double shower. For added convenience, the laundry room is located upstairs near the bedrooms. Inside, the home includes a pool table and a dedicated workspace, making it great for remote work or professional retreats. The spacious backyard and waterfront location offer the perfect setting to relax and enjoy the surroundings. Whether you're docking your boat, relaxing in the hot tub, or hosting a work retreat, this property provides the ideal balance of comfort, productivity, and leisure.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, Central Air

Bathrooms:
Main Floor-
Half bath- Toilet, sink
Upper Floor-
Bathroom #1- Attached to Primary Bedroom: features 2 person shower, toilet, 2 sinks
Bathroom #2- Attached to Second Bedroom and Hall: Shower, tub, toilet, sink
Bathroom #3- Shared between Bedroom #3 and #4: Shower, toilet, 2 sinks

Beach/Swimming: Saint Clair Metropark Beach 6 minutes away! (2.2 miles)

Bedroom Configurations:
Upper Level-
Primary Bedroom- King size bed, TV, attached bathroom
Bedroom #2- King size bed with attached bathroom(shared with hall)
Bedroom #3- Two twin size bunkbeds with shared bathroom
Bedroom #4- Queen size bed with shared bathroom

Boats: None provided

Boat Launch: Public Boat Ramp 2.2 miles away, Marinas with rentable boats within .2 miles!

Cable: Not traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming

Cell Phone Service: Most major providers work well in this area

Coffee Maker: 12 cup drip coffee maker, coffee provided

Distances:
* Saint Clair Metropark Beach 6 minutes away! (2.2 miles)
* Brandenburg Park, Splash Pad - 19 mins ( 12.1 miles)
* Stahls Automotive Museum - 19 mins (15.2 miles)
* Washington Street Wine House - 20 mins (14.2 miles)
* Walter & Mary Burke Park & Beach - 21 mins (15.7 miles)
* Detroit- 36 Min(27.7 miles)
* Port Huron-40 min (38.8 miles)
* Sarnia, Ontario- 1 Hour 19 Min(43.9 miles)

Dock: Yes 25 ft., you can launch at the public boat ramp and tie off at the property!

Drinking Water: City water

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: Gas fireplace in living room

Fire-pit: Yes, propane

Fishing: Great fishing in the area! Smallmouth, largemouth Bass, Perch, and Pike can all be caught in the area!

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

Fishing Poles: Not provided

Garage: A 2 car garage is available for guest use.

Golf:
Par 3 Golf- 7 mins(2.5 miles)
Selfridge Golf Course- 7 mins (3.2 miles)
Gowanie Golf Club- 7 min (3.3 miles)

Grill: Natural gas

Grocery Store: Kroger 3.7 miles

Handicap Friendly: The home is 2 floors and bedrooms are all on second floor

Heat: Yes, forced air

Hot tub: 8 person

Internet/WIFI: 1000 mbps

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: 4 cars in Driveway, 2 in garage (No parking on the grass on either side of the house, as the drain field will be damaged.) DO NOT PARK in neighbor's driveway.

Pets: 1 dog under 20 lbs is allowed at property. 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 next door

Snowmobiles: 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: 2 story home

Special Features: Pool table that converts into table tennis

Seniors: Welcome, bedrooms and full bathrooms are all on 2nd floor

Televisions:
Living Room- 65" Smart TV
Primary Bedroom- 55" Smart TV

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

Washer and Dryer: Yes, located on second floor

Winter Activities:
* Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
Distance: 6-10 miles
- Lake St. Clair Metropark and Stony Creek Metropark offer trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
* Ice Skating & Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles
- Lake St. Clair is popular for ice fishing and skating in winter.
* Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
Distance: 35-45 miles
- Mt. Brighton and Pine Knob Ski Resort are nearby for skiing and snowboarding.
* Sledding
Distance: 5-10 miles
- Stony Creek Metropark and Fitzgerald Park have sledding hills.
* Winter Hiking
Distance: 10-15 miles
- Stony Creek Metropark and Metro Beach Metropark offer winter hiking trails.
* Winter Events
Distance: 15-20 miles
- Detroit RiverWalk and events in Detroit like ice skating at Campus Martius Park.

Wood: None needed. Fireplace, firepit, and grill are all gas or propane for your convenience.