Bored of Education: Cozy Autumn Lakefront Retreat | Black Lake Cabin for 4

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

Bored of Education is a cozy, waterfront retreat directly on Black Lake, ideal for families or couples seeking a peaceful escape. This 2-bedroom, 1-bath home comfortably sleeps up to four guests and features a main-floor primary bedroom with a queen bed, plus an open loft with two twin beds ideal for older children or teens. Enjoy private lake access with swimming right from the property, a 50-foot private dock, a fire pit, and an electric fireplace. The home includes WiFi, smart TVs, a fully equipped kitchen with a Keurig coffee maker, washer and dryer, linens and towels, and parking for two vehicles with trailers. Located within easy driving distance of grocery stores, ORV trails, boating access, and popular Northern Michigan destinations, this quiet lakeside home offers comfort, convenience, and a classic up-north experience. No parties, no pets, and one exterior security camera is present.

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 (From Memorial day/ Labor day)

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.

Neighbors: Please be conscientious of the nearby neighbors, especially near the fire pit. You are within a cottage community. Please, no loud music or smoking either inside or outside the cabin. Amenities for the property are at the property itself.

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