Down By The Bay: Hot Tub!
Garden, Rich County, United States View On Map
About this Rental
Down By The Bay: Hot Tub! DOWN BY THE BAYSleeps: 11Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms:3.5**5 Kayaks-One is a fishing kayak, just bring your fishing poles and tackle!**Pet friendly!**Snowmobile trails approx. 5 miles from the property, ride right from the front door. PLEASE don't ride on the property!** 6 PERSON HOT TUB!!Lake Michigan has never looked so beautiful! The view of the boats along Big Bay de Noc cap...
Down By The Bay: Hot Tub! DOWN BY THE BAYSleeps: 11Bedrooms: 4Bathrooms:3.5**5 Kayaks-One is a fishing kayak, just bring your fishing poles and tackle!**Pet friendly!**Snowmobile trails approx. 5 miles from the property, ride right from the front door. PLEASE don't ride on the property!** 6 PERSON HOT TUB!!Lake Michigan has never looked so beautiful! The view of the boats along Big Bay de Noc capture the essence of what we long for on vacation. Down By the Bay is found in the Garden Peninsula, at the central-southern edge of Michigan's Upper Peninsula. While there is a street between the front lawn and Lake Michigan, you'll find ample space between the neighbors. The wide, front porch allows you to relax with the view. This home is filled with fun activities for the whole family, including your family pet. Your family and friends can bond over games, from a card (poker) table to foosball, corn hole and ping pong.Inside this three (3) level home, it's a unique Upper Peninsula Lake house experience to be able to cool off during those couple summer months with central air conditioning. You'll find a bathroom on every level, and bedrooms on both the upper and lower levels. The kitchen, dining area and living room are reserved for the main floor. The kitchen is idea for cooking meals where you end the day overlooking Lake Michigan from the dining room table. The living room gives your family the space to further decompress and share the fun stories of the day. You may never find a better home for a great game of hide & seek!Take a moment to enjoy the time together, in the comfort and space the Garden Peninsula of the U.P. provides. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSAir Conditioning: Yes! There is central area at this propertyATV's/Snowmobiles: Bring your ATV's/Snowmobiles, there are trails approximately 5 miles away and you can ride from the home! Trail UP 415 starts on Garden Grade Rd. Please be courteous not to go on private land while using ATV's or Snowmobiles and do not use them on the property. Animals: Deer, rabbits, squirrels, woodchucksBathrooms:1. Lower Level: Full Bath (Toilet, Sink, Shower only)2. Main Level: Half Bath (adjacent to living room- Toilet & Sink only)Upper Level: 3. Toilet, Sink, Bathtub ONLY- NO shower (next to 2 bedrooms, opposite side of Master bedroom)4. Toilet, Sink, Shower (en suite Master Bedroom) Beach/Swimming: This property is located on Garden Bay/Big Bay de Noc with 100ft of frontage. If you are looking for a beach to swim at, Fayette State Park is 15 minutes away! (9.6 miles)Bedroom Configurations:Upper LevelBedroom #1- KingBedroom #2- QueenBedroom #3- QueenLower LevelBedroom #4- One Queen & 3 twins Boats: - 2 10' Kayaks & 2-12' Kayaks available from Memorial Day to Labor Day, you can also rent from Blue-Mystique rentals is 2 minutes (.5 miles) away! Boat Launch: The public boat launch is located 3 minutes from the property. There is also a boat launch at Fayette State Park. Bugs: Mosquitos can be abundant on waterfront propertiesCable: There is Dish TV at the property Cell Phone Service: Verizon is spotty, AT&T works wellCoffee Maker: There is a drip coffee maker hereDistances/Things to do (In order of distance):*Milwaukee: 4 hours & 36 minutes (272 miles)*Chicago: 6 hours & 39 minutes (362 miles)*Detroit: 6 hours & 8 minutes (406 miles)*Village Artisans & Garden Gallery: 2 minutes (.8 miles)*Fayette Historic State Park: 15 minutes (9.6 miles)Dock: Yes! There is a 30ft dock with 12ft bowsDrinking Water: Well water is used at this property. Some guests may want to bring bottled water with them.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: NoFire-pit: Yes!Fishing: Perch, Walleye, Small Mouth Bass, Lake Trout, and Salmon can be found here! Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Click here to purchase your license onlineFishing Poles: There are no fishing poles at the property.Game Room: The game room is located in the attached garage!The game room includes:*Table Tennis*Foosball*Texas Holdem*Corn Hole*Crochet supplies*Exercise bikeGenerator: A generator is set up to automatically turn on if the power goes out!Golf Courses (In Order of Distance): Garden Golf Course: 4 minutes (1.7 miles)Stoney Point Golf Course: 26 minutes (22.3 miles)Indian Lake Golf Course: 37 minutes (30.5 miles)Grill: There is a propane grill at the property Grocery Store(In order of distance):*Mini Mart: 2 minutes (.5 miles)*Jack's Fresh Market: 29 minutes (25.7 miles) Handicap Friendly: There is a handicap friendly entrance on the lower level through the game room. There are not other handicap friendly features. Heat: Yes! There is electric heating at the propertyHot Tub: Newly installed 6 person Hot Tub!Hunting: Guests must adhere to local guidelines for hunting and hunting is prohibited on the propertyInternet: Yes! Starlink newly installedLinens: 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, pillowcases and bath towels.Parking: Six cars + Two trailers can fit at the property there is also an EV car charger inside garage!!Pets: Up to two dogs may join you during your stay! 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: There is a neighbor on one side, with trees in-between the homes 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. Click here to purchase your snowmobile trail permit. Space: 2899sqft Tri-level home Seniors: This home is senior friendly! Televisions: The are Smart TV's on property. 1 in Game Room, 1 in Upstairs Master Bedroom, 1 in Main Living Room, and 1 in the Lower Bedroom.Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!Washer and Dryer: There is a washer & dryer at the property (Laundry soap is provided)Water: This home has well water. There may be a sulfur (rotten egg) smell in the water throughout the home.Wood: Wood is provided during your stay!
Popular amenities
Essentials
- Wireless internet
- Free wifi
- Internet
- Towels provided
- Linens provided
- Air conditioning
- Hair dryer
- Heating
- Fitness room / equipment
Kitchen
- Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Stove
- Oven
- Grill
- Dishes & utensils
- Coffee maker
- Toaster
Entertainment
- Games
- Television
- Game room
- Ping pong table
- Foosball
Laundry
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
Parking
- Parking
- Garage
- EV car charger
Safety
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Location type
- Waterfront
- Lake
- Water view
Nearby activities
- Swimming
- Sailing
- Water skiing
- Water tubing
- Kayaking
- Ice skating
- Sledding
- Snowmobiling
- Shopping
- Antiquing
- Golf
- Ecotourism
- Wildlife viewing
- Birdwatching
- Fishing
- Bay/sound
Suitability
- Minimum age limit for renters
Property Amenities
Top family friendly amenities
- Toys/games
- Kitchen
- Living/dining area
- Game room
- Microwave
Popular amenities
- Gym
- Hot tub
- Washer
- Free WiFi
- Dryer
- Parking available
- Pet-friendly
- Barbecue grill
- Air conditioning
- Water view
Languages spoken
- English
- Spanish
Pool spa
- Spa tub
Internet
- Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
- Electric car charging station on site
- Onsite parking options include a garage
Kitchen
- Coffee/tea maker
- Dishwasher
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
- Toaster
- Cookware, dishware, and utensils
- Hob
- Oven
- Spices
Bedrooms
- 4 bedrooms
- Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
- 3.5 bathrooms
- Hair dryer
- Towels provided
- Bathtub
- Shower
Living spaces
- Living room
Entertainment
- Games
- TV
Outdoor areas
- Barbecue grill
Laundry
- Washing machine
Comfort
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Pets
- Pet friendly
Suitability accessibility
- If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
- Smoke-free property
- In-room accessibility
Location highlights
- Near the bay
- On the waterfront
- On a lake
Things to do
- Arcade/game room
- Gym
- Birdwatching nearby
- Fishing nearby
- Ice skating nearby
- Sailing nearby
- Snowmobiling nearby
- Water skiing nearby
- Wildlife walks nearby
- Foosball table
- Table tennis
- Ecotours nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Kayaking nearby
- Sledding nearby
- Swimming nearby
- Water tubing nearby
General
- Electric car charging station
- Unit size: 2,900 square feet
Safety features
- Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
- Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
Families love it for
- Kitchen, games room, games and toys, washer and dryer
Property Details
House Rules
- Check-in: After 4:00 PM
- Minimum age to rent: 25
- Check-out: Before 11:00 AM
- Children allowed: ages 0–17
- Events allowed: No
- Pets allowed: Pets allowed
- Smoking allowed: Smoking is not permitted
Important Information
- This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
- Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
- Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Garden
Located in Garden, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Fayette Historic State Park and Manistique Lighthouse are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Lake Michigan and Hiawatha National Forest. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Nearby locations
- Garden Golf Club 4 min drive
- Fayette Historic State Park 12 min drive
- Hiawatha National Forest 20 min drive
- Nahma Golf Course 26 min drive
- Manistique Boardwalk 29 min drive
Getting around
- Escanaba, MI (ESC-Delta County) 59 min drive
Restaurants
- The Dock at Bay Ridge 9 min walk
- Sidetracked 4 min drive
- D & J's On The Bay 20 min walk
- Garden House Bar & Grille 12 min walk
- Garden House Saloon 17 min walk
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Down By The Bay: Hot Tub! pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Down By The Bay: Hot Tub!?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Down By The Bay: Hot Tub!?
Checkout is at 11:00 AM.
Where is Down By The Bay: Hot Tub! located?
This family-friendly Garden holiday home is located on the waterfront, within 2 mi (3 km) of Lake Michigan and Garden Golf Club. Big Bay De Noc is 2 mi (3.2 km) away.