BORED OF EDUCATION
SLEEPS: 4 (ideally, 2 adults/2 children)
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
LAKE/WATERFRONT ON BLACK LAKE
SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
PRIVATE DOCK
*MINIMUM OF 23 YRS OF AGE TO RENT, NO PARTIES ON PREMISES
*One security camera on the exterior
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Air Conditioning: Portable unit available for use
ATV's: Not on property but access to the trails is about 3/4 of a mile from property
Bathrooms: Shower/tub, sink, toilet
Beach/Swimming: Swimming from property, can access sandy bottom lake from dock
Bedroom Configurations:
Main Floor-
Primary Bedroom- Queen size bed
Open Loft-
2 twin size beds(king conversion kit available) (Ideally, older children/teens for this loft space.)
Boats: 2 Single person kayaks available for guest use (ideally, children for this space)
Boat Launch:
Black Lake Boat Ramp- 12 min(7.6 miles)
Black Lake Public Boat Launch- 13 min(8.9 miles)
Cable: No, but TV is capable of streaming
Cell Phone Service: Most major providers work well
Coffee Maker: Keurig - K-cups and sugar provided
Distances:
* Black Mountain ORV Scramble: 19 minutes (12.1 miles)
* Headlands Dark-Sky Park: 50 minutes (38.6 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge 50 min (39.7 miles)
* Petoskey/Harbor Springs: 57 min (45 miles)
* Roger's City: 31 min (27.2 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 2 hr 8 min (115 miles)
* Tunnel of Trees: 1 hr (50 miles)
Dock: Yes, 50 ft. dock with ladder at end for entry into water
Drinking Water: Artesian 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: Yes, electric fireplace w/heat
Fire-pit: Yes, firewood not provided
Fishing: Abundant fishing! Panfish, Bass, Pike, Walleye, and Sturgeon(seasonally)!
Fishing License: A license is required to fish in Michigan.
Fishing Poles: Not provided
Golf: Black Lake Golf Club- 5 min(3.8 miles)
Grill: Yes, a propane grill is provided
Grocery Store: Tom's Family Market- 14 min(9.9 miles)
Heat: Yes, forced air furnace
Hunting: Not on property
Internet/WIFI: Yes, speeds up to 250 MBPS
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: 2 vehicles with trailers
Pets: No pets allowed at property
Privacy: Neighbors in view
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.
* Presque Isle County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: About 5-10 miles (direct access to local trails).
* Cheboygan County Trails
Distance: Approximately 15-20 miles (short drive).
* Onaway State Park Trails
Distance: Roughly 5-10 miles (direct access to trails through Onaway State Park).
Seniors: Welcome, primary bedroom on main floor. 3 Steps in and 1 step down from deck
Televisions:
Living room- 42" Smart TV
Primary Bedroom- 32" Smart TV
Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring extra beach towels with you!
Washer and Dryer: Yes, stackable washer and dryer available for use
Winter Activities:
*Snowmobiling
Distance: About 5-10 miles (Presque Isle County and Onaway State Park trails).
*Cross-Country Skiing
Distance: 10-15 miles (local trails in Onaway State Park or Pigeon River Country State Forest).
*Ice Fishing
Distance: 5-10 miles (local lakes such as Black Lake).
*Downhill Skiing
Distance: 40-45 miles to Nub's Nob Ski Resort or Boyne Highlands Resort.
*Winter Hiking/Snowshoeing
Distance: 5-10 miles (trails in Onaway State Park and surrounding areas).
Wood: Not provided
