Bluegill Cottage
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 1.5
*WATERFRONT ON SYLVAN LAKE
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*PRIVATE DOCK
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Yes, equipped with central air
Animals: We do have preventative things at the property to keep the geese off of the lawn and dock. However, sometimes this is completely out of anyone's control. There is not a 100% way that we can prevent the geese from coming onto the property. We do provide several deterrents such as coyote statues and reflective pinwheels.
Bathrooms: Full bathroom- Shower/Tub combo, 2 sinks, and a toilet
Half Bathroom- Sink, toilet
Beach/Swimming: Not a traditional beach but swimming from dock. There are 2 ladders for entry.
Bedroom Configurations: Master Bedroom- King size bed
Bedroom #2- Queen size bed
Bedroom #3- Queen size bed
Boats: 2 Paddle boards and a single person Kayak are available for use from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Boat Launch: Oakland County Boat Launch- 2.9 miles (9 min) $30 launch fee, after you launch you can tie off at the dock during your stay.
Cable: No traditional cable
Cell Phone Service: Most major carriers work well here
Coffee Maker: Keurig-single cup. K-cups, and sugar are provided
Distances: Detroit Zoo: 36 min (17 miles)
Greenfield Village: 45 min (28 miles)
Detroit: 47 min (31 miles)
Toledo: 1 hr 31 min (81 miles)
Chicago: 4 hrs 41 min (285 miles)
Dock: Yes. Large dock with sitting area and 2 ladders for easy access into water.
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: There is not a fireplace
Fire-pit: Yes
Fishing: Yes, Pan, Sun, Bluegill, Rock Bass, Large and Smallmouth Bass, and the occasional Walleye can all be found in Sylvan Lake
Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.
Golf: White Lake Oaks Golf Course 16 mins (7.7 miles)
Brentwood Golf Club 25 min (12 miles)
Indian Springs Metropark Golf: 30 mins (15 miles)
Grill: There is a propane grill available for use
Grocery Store: Meijer 9 min (3.6 miles)
Kroger 11 min(4.6 miles)
Heat: Yes, Forced air Furnace
Internet: Yes, speeds capable of working from location
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 or 2 cars with trailers
Pets: Not allowed at this property
Privacy: There are neighbors
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: Single level home
Seniors: Welcome, there are 4 steps in and some steps leading out the back but all bedrooms and bathrooms are on first floor
Televisions: 52" TV capable of streaming in main living room area
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. We have beach towels for you too!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent is provided
Wood: Not provided
