Fortune Ridge-Year round! Gorgeous Lakefront Home

Fortune Ridge

SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 4 plus loft
BATHROOMS: 3.5
*LAKEFRONT
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*DOG- FRIENDLY
*Property can be challenging to find. Before you depart, please download the on-X app. In your arrival instructions, we provide driving instructions plus a link to the exact property location.

This stunning home captures both the eye and heart from the moment you arrive. In an idyllic southwestern Upper Peninsula location, facing Second in the chain of Fortune Lakes, with the privacy of a spacious deck and captivating windows.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: While there is not central air here, there are fans

ATV's: Not directly on property, but there are trails nearby.

Animals: You will most likely see wild turkey, deer, and an occasional bear may be seen at a distance.

Bathrooms:
Main Floor- Full bathroom attached to Master bedroom( features a claw foot soaker tub, shower,
2 sinks, and a toilet)
Main Floor-1/2 Bath near entryway(toilet, sink)
Lower Level- Full Bathroom( shower, sink, toilet)
Upper Level- Full Bathroom(shower, sink, toilet)

Beach/Swimming: Yes! You can jump in the water from the dock, or ease in down the steps.

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor: Master Bedroom w/attached full bathroom- 1 King
Lower Level: Bedroom 1- Twin Bunkbed
Bedroom 2- Queen
Upstairs- 1 Queen
Loft- 2 twins

Boats: 1 single person kayak + 2 person canoe are available for guest use (Available Memorial thru Labor Day)


Boat Launch: Public boat launch at State Park on Fortune Lake #1 about 1.5 miles away. Then you are welcome to tie it off at the private dock

Bugs: Seasonally flies and gnats

Cable/Satellite TV: DirecTV in the family room and the lower level tv

Cell Phone Service: Can be spotty at times. If at the property, WIFI calling is recommended


Coffee Maker: 14 cup drip (filters provided), single cup Kuerig and k-cups

Distances:
* Mackinac Bridge: 4 hours (225 miles)
* Pictured Rocks: 3 hours (145 miles)
* Porcupine Mtns: 1 hour 59 mins (109 miles)
* Marquette: 1 hour 30 mins (86 miles)
* Houghton: 1 hour 18 min( 76 miles)
* Ishpeming: 1 hour 15 mins (72 miles)
* Bond Falls: 1 hour (55 miles)
* Iron Mountain: 48 min (43 miles)

Dock: Yes there is a dock available for your use.


Drinking Water: Well- water(drinkable)


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:
Main Floor-Gas fireplace
Lower Level- Gas fireplace

Fire-pit: Wood-burning portable firepit (located under deck) Please roll out to the clearing to use.

Fishing: Pretty good fishing here! Large and Small Mouth Bass, Sunfish, and some Walleye

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

Fishing Poles: Please bring your own.

Golf: Young's Golf Recreation (11 miles)

Grill: Propane and a charcoal grill are available for use. (Please bring your own charcoa.l)

Grocery Store: Crystal Fresh Market (4.3 miles)

Heat: Yes, propane forced air

Hunting: We do not allow hunting on the property itself.

Internet: Starlink. Speeds suited for working from this location.

Linens: Yes, we provide your linens and bath towels. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival.

Parking: Ample parking for 6 cars and a few trailers.

Pets: You are welcome to bring up to 2 dogs! Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per dog, for your entire stay. We ask that you please clean up after your dog both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow your fur babies 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 we appreciate your vigilance.

Privacy: Although the cottage is partially secluded, there are neighbors in area.

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. Grooming occurs when there is enough snow on the ground.

Televisions:
Main Family room- 42" with DirecTV
Lower Level- 50" with DirecTV and streaming capability
Loft- 50 " streaming capability

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

Washer and Dryer: Yes, laundry detergent is provided

Wood: Please bring your own wood for the firepit. You can easily pick wood up from the gas station or purchase along the roadside on your way in.

Cette cabane offre de nombreuses prestations et notamment des barbecues, une épicerie et un parking pour camping-cars, bus et camions. La réception est ouverte 24h/24.

Cette cabane de Crystal Falls est non-fumeurs.