Ingredients for Getaway
We've gathered the best ingredients for you ~ combine & simmer for several days then ENJOY!
• Esther Williams pool
• Finnish, wood-fired Sauna
• Intentionally Curated Cottages
• Beautiful Gardens + Bird Song
• Portage Lake views
• Campfire + S'mores
• Corn hole games in the yard
• Local food and drinks
• Small town hospitality
• Lake Michigan breezes
• Add a special someone and voila
• MAGIC!
⭐️ 4.95 stars across 500+ stays
⭐️ Super Host status since 2018
Make a Splash in our vintage Esther Williams Pool
Enjoy a lazy afternoon in our adults only pool.
• FUN FACTS!
• Our pool was installed in 1954 and is an official Esther Williams model.
• Esther Williams (1921-2013) was a famous Olympic gold medalist in swimming.
• Also a Hollywood actress, Esther starred in Take Me Out to the Ball game, Million Dollar Mermaid and Bathing Beauty to name a few.
• The pool is spring fed from underground springs and artesian well water from the hose.
• She is in pretty good shape for her age - over 70 years old!
• Look for the original plaque with her logo on the east side of the deep end.
• Enjoy the signature ledge around the deep end which is 9 feet deep.
• Drinks ok, but no glass please.
• Morning coffee is nice here too and yoga!
• Open Memorial Day to Labor Day
Spend some time in our Finnish, Wood-Fired Sauna
The "ritual" of sauna is... quiet, intentional and a little sacred.
A traditional sauna session usually goes in rounds.
• Warm up slowly- You step into a hot room, often 160-190 degrees. At first it feels intense, then your body adjusts. People sit quietly, this isn’t a loud, chatty space.
• Steam (loyly)- Water is ladled over hot stones to create steam. In Finland, that steam is called loyly, and it’s kind of the soul of the sauna. The heat softens, deepens, and wraps around you.
• Sweat it out. You stay until you feel fully heated there’s no fixed time. Could be 5 minutes or 15.
You listen to your body, not the clock.
• Cool down. This is key to the ritual. Step outside into fresh air, take a cold shower or roll in the snow. That hot/cold contrast is what people crave, it wakes you up in a very primal way.
• Rest. Sit, hydrate, breathe. Let your body settle.
Gather as Neighbors ~ Leave as Friends
Our courtyard features a Fire Pit as well as lovely views of Portage Lake.
• We provide the firewood
• Join us most evenings
• Bring your guitar
• Epic stargazing
• S'mores and more
• Small portable speakers ok
• Meet your cottage neighbors
• Share your favorite beverages
• Quiet hours start at 11pm
• Morning coffee is nice here too!
Navigate your way along M22 for adventure.
Old Fashioned Fun
Old Fashioned Fun
Old Fashioned Fun
Whether you are an exercise enthusiast or prefer coffee and donuts, like me, you can enjoy what you love best at the Green Buoy.
Fish Tales
Old Fashioned Fun
Old Fashioned Fun
Bring your fishing boat for a day on the lake. Anglers looking for perch, pike and salmon
have pretty good luck on the waters here.
Bird Watching
Old Fashioned Fun
Bird Watching
Stroll the boardwalk at the Arcadia Marsh, a 305 acre nature preserve. Home to 231 bird species, 201 plant species and 28 fish species.
M22 America's Scenic Highway
M22 America's Scenic Highway
M22 America's Scenic Highway
Discover the natural beauty of Northern Michigan right out our front door.
Navigate your way along M22 for adventure.
Hiking the dunes
M22 America's Scenic Highway
M22 America's Scenic Highway
This scenic overlook is just north of the cottages. We enjoy hiking here in the summer and fall.
Cruising the beach
M22 America's Scenic Highway
Cruising the beach
There are a few spots on the back road where your Jeep can almost kiss the water.