Located just south of Sheboygan, right on Lake Michigan. Blue Dune cottage has 3 bedrooms (2 upstairs, 1 on main level) and 2 full bathrooms.
This home has been completely remodeled over the past 2 years. Hardwood floors throughout, Quartz counter tops in kitchens and baths, contemporary decor and furniture, fast internet, and best of all, gorgeous lake views and a welcoming deck, screened porch, and patio.
**Please note that due to high water levels, there is currently not a sandy beach area that can be accessed directly from the property. The water currently meets the rock barrier at a depth of ~1-2 feet. However, there are public beaches and access points nearby**
When you pull up to the home, you will notice the front of the house looks like the back - this is typical of the homes built on the lake during this time, the "front" faces the water!
Enter the home through the front door (up a few steps) on the right side of the house. The foyer leads right into a bright, white, modern kitchen with breakfast nook and exposed brick chimney. The kitchen flows into the living room, and then the dining room/sun room. Off the dining room are two sets of sliders to the deck, or a door to the screened-in porch, both of which have great views of the lake! One of the bedrooms and full bathrooms is also on the first floor.
Up the stairs to the second floor you will find a lofted landing area, 2 bedrooms (1 Queen, 1 Full), and another full bathroom. Both bedrooms on the second floor have a view of the lake and get great morning light.
The lower level is home to storage, washer/dryer, furnace, etc.
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Check in:
You will self check-in and access keys to the front door via a lock box. I will send the code closer to check-in. Check-in time is 3:00 pm or afterwards, and departures are 11:00 am or before.
Lake Access:
Please note that there is currently not a sandy beach in front of the house like there are most summers. From the property you cannot directly access a sandy beach. The lake hits the sea wall rocks at about 1 foot of depth. We strongly discourage accessing the water from the rocks or deck, which is extremely dangerous! There are public access points and beaches nearby (for example, the Kohler Andre park (~ 8 mins away) is gorgeous and has great beaches/hiking!)
Grill:
The grill is operated on propane, which we provide for guests. There is an extra propane tank in the garage in case it runs out.
Garage:
The garage has some personal and lawn care items in there, but you are free to use it to park a car or use the lawn games that are stored there (We have bags, bocce ball, spike ball, etc.). Please note that per our insurance policy any use of watercrafts or floatation devices in the garage cannot be used by guests. We can recommend local spots to rent kayaks, paddle boards, etc.
Fridge/Pantry:
The fridge and pantry will have some staple items, including a water purification (Britta) in the fridge which you are welcome to use. The tap water is perfectly safe for drinking (and we actually have a whole-house purification system) but you may not prefer the taste of well water if you aren’t used to it.
Firepit:
There is firewood and kindling stacked to the west of the patio that can be used for the firepit. Please be aware of winds/dry weather conditions and use discretion when lighting fires.
Washer/Dryer:
Should you need to launder anything, there is a washer and dryer in the basement, with laundry detergent and dryer sheets in the cabinet.
Neighborhood/Neighbors:
- The street leading up to the house is gravel! Please drive slowly and cautiously on the gravel-- there are often children bopping around between yards and the boat launch area
- The boat launch / "boat club" area, including volleyball court, is restricted to member residents only
- We have a mix of neighbors who reside here full time, are weekend visitors, and others who may also be renters. We please ask that you are considerate of neighbors by minimizing loud music playing outside and driving cautiously down the gravel road. Thank you in advance for your cooperation!