Stone House: Escape to East Lake – Your Stone House Winter Getaway

STONE HOUSE
SLEEPS: 8
BEDROOMS: 4
BATHROOMS: 2
*LAKEFRONT (East Lake)
*SNOWMOBILE TRAILS - outside of Curtis (UP-457) & Newberry (UP-9)
*DOGS are WELCOMED
*PRIVATE DOCK (June - September only)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*2 KAYAKS (Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Stone House is a simple, ranch-style home in McMillan, Michigan, just off MI-28. With convenient day trips to the Pictured Rocks National Lake Shore (West) and Tahquamenon Falls (NE), this four (4) bedrooms and 2 bathrooms is a great place to return to at night.

Note: There are 2 steps to enter the Master Bedroom.

Stone House has ample back yard space overlooking East Lake, with eight (8) Adirondack chairs circling the fire pit, and an adult swing to watch the sunsets. Keep in mind that during the winter the fire pit might become covered in snow.

The fully-equipped kitchen, including a dishwasher and a master bedroom with a California King bed with a wide view of the water provide conveniences which add to the ease of a vacation. The dining room area seats 8 people around the table.

NOTE: There is a step between the living room and dining area.

Not only is the outside privacy ideal, yet Stone House has four (4) bedrooms on either side of the kitchen. Sharing with another family of 4 is an option. Both bedrooms with twin beds can be converted to kings for your convenience. Just let the office know when you book, so we can have the beds converted upon your arrival.

For the winter warriors, the 2 car garage guests may use one garage bay. (The garage is NOT heated).

So, grab the dog, and come and enjoy East Lake! With gorgeous sunsets resting on the pleasant all-sports lake, you will create memories to cherish. There is a simple (lawn chairs on deck) pontoon boat with an electric motor for your sole use too. A slow stroll around East Lake with the electric motor is a great way to watch the sunset descend.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air-Conditioning (A/C): This property has a newly installed geothermal air conditioning system as of April of 2024!

Accessibility: There is a step between the living room and dining areas, and another leading to the master bedroom. The main bathroom is accessible, though there is not a zero-entry shower. There is a step into the shower.

ATVs: Allowed on property. There are 2 ATV (shared with snowmobiles) trails nearby. Stone House is NOT directly on the trails.
Still, many guests and neighbors do ride directly to the trails from the properties around East Lake.
Outside of Curtis, 1-2 miles SW of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-457
Outside of Newberry, 4-5 miles NE of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-9
We have parking for approximately 3 trucks with trailers in our pull-through driveway. We also have 1 parking space in the garage you can use to park your snowmobiles.
Upon request, we do have a clear detailed map of the nearby trails.
Check out the Newberry trails here!

Bathrooms:

Bathroom #1 (East side of kitchen) Bathroom with luxury shower, separate tub, sink, large counter and toilet.

Bathroom #2 (West side of kitchen) Shower (very small) & toilet behind a small saloon door. New sink and mirror across from the washer/dryer.

Beach/Swimming: You are able to swim off the dock or along the rocky shoreline. Water shoes might be a good idea for some. Lake is a murky bottom as of right now. The closest beach is 4.7 miles away: Beulah Public Beach 139 Lake St, Beulah, MI 49617

Bedroom Configuration:
Master Bedroom (far East side of kitchen): California King bed (2 steps are required to enter.)

Bedroom #2 (East of kitchen/ directly across from the bathroom): Queen bed

Bedroom #3 (West side of kitchen): 2 Twin beds (can convert to a King-- call the office (734) 284-5677

Bedroom #4 (West side of kitchen): 2 Twin beds (can convert to a King- call the office (734) 284-5677
****We also have 2 single roll-away beds you may use****

Boats (Memorial Day to Labor Day): 2 Kayaks. Also, often (no guarantee) you'll be able to use the basic pontoon boat we have on site. If you would like to rent a different type of boat during your stay, a great place to consider is Watson's Marina (906) 586-9731, W17225 Main St. Curtis, MI 49820. 6 adult life jackets available. Please bring your children's life jackets from home (as those are not one size fits all).

Cable/Satellite TVs: YES! Satellite- We have DirecTV!

Cell phone service: You MUST use wi-fi calling. Most phones have no service here. There is a land-line at the home.

Dining Table: We have a counter top dining table (with 2 foot stools for those of us who don't like to dangle our legs) which seats 8 people comfortably. (The leaf can be removed to make the table smaller.)

Distances:
* Pictured Rocks: 55 minutes (51 miles)
* Marquette: 1 hour 45 minutes ( 94 miles)
* Oswald's Bear Ranch: 25 minutes ( 19 miles)
* Soo Locks: 1 hour and 21 minutes (71 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 47 minutes ( 38 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 1 hour and 23 minutes away ( 75 miles)
*Newberry: 7 miles (movie theater, grocery stores, ice cream,
*Toonerville Trolley (Tahquamenon Falls Excursion): 24 min (22 miles)

Dock: 30ft. private dock for your use. So, feel free to bring your own water vessel and park it at the dock. There is a primitive boat ramp approximately 100 yards from the property for you to launch your boat.

Fishing: Yes, generally East Lake has good fishing. Guests have had a good experience with perch and various pan fish. Good size Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass have been caught right off of the dock. Since trout tend to like fast-moving deep, cold water, there are not trout found on East Lake. Fishing poles are not provided. You can fish off the dock or the rowboat. Feel free to bring your own boat. The State DNR boat launch is about 1/2 mile down the road.

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online here!

Fishing poles: Please bring your own poles!

Grill: Propane grill. Propane will be provided for guests.

Grocery Store: 500 ft. to a convenience store: Bear Den - 20906 M-28, McMillan, MI 49853 (906) 293-8023. Also, Rahilly's IGA - 101 W Helen St, Newberry, MI 49868 (906) 293-5141

Internet: YES! We have ViaSat Satellite Internet service

Linens: 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, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: Plenty of parking on the property for cars, trucks and even a trailer

Pets: Dogs are welcome! 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 are other waterfront homes through the trees, yet you can't easily see them.

Security Camera: There is one security camera to monitor the snow removal. It is on the outside eves along the roof, pointed toward the garage. No audio capabilities.

Snowmobile/ATV trails: There are 2 ATV/ snowmobile trails nearby. Stone House is NOT directly on the trails.
Still, many guests and neighbors do ride directly to the trails from the properties around East Lake.
Outside of Curtis, 1-2 miles SW of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-457
Outside of Newberry, 4-5 miles NE of the Stone House (McMillan) is UP-9

We have parking for approximately 3 trucks with trailers in our pull-through driveway. We also have 1 parking space in the garage you can use to park your snowmobiles/ATVs.
Upon request, we do have a clear detailed map of the nearby trails.
Check out the Newberry trails here!
Space: 1-level, ranch style home. There is 1 step between the living and dining rooms, plus another leading to the master bedroom.

Sporting Goods Shop: Duke's Sport Shop in Newberry, MI (11 mi away on M-123)

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra beach towels

Washer and dryer: YES! An older washer-dryer is located in the 2nd bathroom, off the kitchen. Laundry detergent is provided.

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling – within 10-20 miles.
* Cross-Country Skiing – Trails in Hiawatha National Forest, about 15-20 miles away.
* Downhill Skiing – Blue Lake Hills Ski Area (approx. 25 miles) offers downhill skiing.
* Ice Fishing – Accessible lakes nearby, like Whitefish Bay (around 20 miles), for ice fishing.
* Tahquamenon Falls – Enjoy winter hikes to the falls (approx. 20-25 miles) for scenic views and photography.

Wood: Please bring/stop for firewood on your way for fire pit. Check out 500 ft. to a convenience store: Bear Den - 20906 M-28, McMillan, MI 49853 (906) 293-8023.