Cedars on South: Snowmobiling, Ice Fishing, and Cozy Nights Await!

CEDARS ON SOUTH

SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*Beautiful log home
*Open year-round
*Directly on South Manistique Lake
*Available dock and Kayaks!(Memorial Day through Labor Day)



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: This property does not have traditional air conditioning but rather a geothermal cooling system that draws cool water from the ground and uses it to cool the air in the house.

ATV's: not on property

Bathrooms:

*Main Floor - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, shower
*Upper Level - Full bathroom with sink, toilet, tub (no shower)

Beach/Swimming: The lake on the property is sandy-bottom (grass to lake). The nearest sandy beach is the Naubinway Public Beach Access - free parking and beach access available at the US-2 Rest Area (approx. 25 minute drive)

Bedroom Configurations:
Bedroom #1: Main level - Queen size bed
Bedroom #2: Main level - Twin over full bunk bed
Bedroom #3: Upper level - Queen size bed
Bedroom #4: Upper level - Twin over full bunk bed
*Additional sleeping arrangements: futon in sunroom and 2 twin trundle beds

Boats: 4 single person kayaks included (available Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Basic size life jackets are provided!

Boat Launch: 2 public boat launches in Curtis (about 5 minutes away)

Cable: Not traditional cable

Cell Phone Service: Service is spotty! AT&T doesn't work. Verizon seems to work the best but can still be very spotty. Wi-Fi calling is highly recommended.

Coffee Maker: A 12-drip coffee maker with filters & coffee are provided.

Distances/Attractions: *Seney Wildlife Refuge: 13.6 miles (20 min)
*Oswald's Bear Ranch: 24 miles (38 min)
*Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore: 46 miles (52 min)
*Kitch-iti-kipi: 48 miles (52 min)
*Tahquamenon Falls: 49 miles (1 hour)
*Mackinac Bridge: 63 miles (1 hour)

Dock: Yes- Approximately 100 ft. dock is available from Memorial Day through Labor Day

Drinking Water: Well water a water softener for refrigerator, kitchen sink, shower/tub and washing machine is installed

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: Wood stove

Fire-pit: Yes, by lake area w/built in bench and Adirondack chairs

Fishing: Bring your poles! South Manistique Lake is known for Largemouth Bass, Northern Pike, Smallmouth Bass, Walleye, Yellow Perch, Bluegill, Sunfish & Whitefish

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

Fishing Poles: Not provided please bring your own.

Golf: Three courses located within 45 minutes! Newberry Country Club, The Indian Lake Golf & Country Club of Manistique and Hiawatha's Sportsman's Club

Grill: Propane grill

Grocery Store: *Vos Village Market: 1.8 miles (4 min)
*IGA Express/Hank's General Store: 7 miles (10 min.)

Handicap Friendly: Main floor bedrooms available and hand rails are in main floor shower. Nothing has been added for accessibility however.

Heat: Geo thermal plus electric baseboard heat in upstairs bedrooms

Hunting: Not on property

Internet: Yes! High Speed Broadband Internet with speeds up to 1Gigabit/second. Capable of working from here!

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: 4-6 cars or 4 cars with trailers

Pets: Sorry, we can not accept pets at this time.

Privacy: Neighbors on both sides

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.
* Mackinac County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: About 5-10 miles (direct access to local trails).
* Hiawatha National Forest Trails
Distance: Approximately 10-15 miles
* Schoolcraft County Trails
Distance: Roughly 15-20 miles

Space: 2 story log home

Seniors: Welcome, 3 steps in total. There are bedrooms & a bathroom on the main level.

Televisions: 55" tv in main living room-capable of streaming. Roku stick plus apps on TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Beach towels are also provided for you during your stay!

Washer and Dryer: Yes

Winter Activities:
*Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Mackinac County snowmobile trails and Hiawatha National Forest).
*Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes like Big Manistique Lake).
*Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 10-15 miles (trails in Hiawatha National Forest and Seney National Wildlife Refuge).
*Downhill Skiing
Distance: 40-45 miles to Snow Snake Ski Resort in Harrison.
*Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 10-15 miles (Hiawatha National Forest or Seney National Wildlife Refuge).

Wood: Yes