Description of the Home:
The master bedroom with queen size bed is on the main floor with a doorwall to the covered front porch. One upstairs bedroom is whimsically decorated & features a double bed, hand painted floral bedside tables, and a small seating alcove. The remaining upstairs bedroom features two double beds, a single bed & a desk area. A fully equipped kitchen includes a microwave, waffle iron, coffee pot, toaster, ice maker, blender, and food processor. The laundry/mud room includes a full size washer & dryer & room to hang clothes. The living room includes a fireplace, a TV with satellite, DVD/VCR, & a stereo radio with CD player. The finished basement includes a futon, foosball table, air hockey table, dart board and an older Sega game system with 18 games. Board games and a paperback exchange are also provided. Bed linens and bath towels are provided. We supply spices, sugar, flour, foil, wax paper, saran wrap, paper towel, toilet paper, & soap and ask only that you replace what you use up.
Description of the Property:
The property includes a 150’ private, sandy beach on Lake Manuka with dock, raft, picnic table, horseshoes, hammock, several beach and lounge chairs, picnic table, fishing boat w/oars, kayak, and canoe. A propane grill with tank is on the covered front porch. Enjoy the camaraderie of a bonfire at the beach-front fire pit. There are outstanding sunsets over the lake that can be viewed from either the beach, the full-length covered front porch, or the sun deck right off the kitchen.
Large parcels of state land are just down the street for hiking and hunting. Summer activities: swimming, boating, bass fishing, horseshoes, morel mushroom hunting, hiking, canoeing, kayaking, bird watching. Horseback riding, world-class golfing and great shopping nearby. And, let us not forget...just plain relaxing in the beauty of the north country.
Details:
Although we prefer the home remain smoke-free, we cannot guarantee the lack of smoking on the premises, specifically for those that are particularly sensitive.
Pets are permitted with prior authorization; a $50 cleaning fee will be charged.
We do not provide firewood, beach towels, beach blankets or life preservers.
There is a land line phone at the home, but only for local calls. We recommend you bring a cell phone for long distance calls. Mobile coverage is spotty; Cellular-One, Alltel or Nextel are recommended.
Ski:
With an average annual snowfall of over 150 inches, the Gaylord area is blessed with some of the most reliable snow conditions in Northern Michigan. The area's downhill ski resorts and nine cross-country ski areas provide groomed trails for a great winter vacation at Burke's Tile House on Lake Manuka. Our favorite, just East of Gaylord, on Wilkinson Road, ever-expanding Treetops Resort offers both nordic and Alpine skiing. Over 20k of cross country trails include a 5.5K lighted loop. Treetops also operates a complete ski equipment and clothing store.
Golf:
The striking scenery northern Michigan is known for, only enhances enjoyment of golf enthusiasts who visit the Gaylord Golf Mecca to play some of the area's twenty-two award-winning golf courses. The Gaylord Golf Mecca is a beautiful, rustic woods and lakes paradise where long, warm summer days continue into early evening, allowing extended play. Treetops Resort, The Natural, Otsego Club, Black Bear, Wilderness Valley, Gaylord Country Club, Mrash Ridge and Michaywe are just a few highlights within minutes of Burke's Tile House on Lake Manuka.
Other Activities:
boating
