Little Blue Bungalow: Holiday Getaway & Lakefront Fun!

LITTLE BLUE BUNGALOW
SLEEPS: 5
BEDROOMS: 2
BATHROOMS: 1
*LAKEFRONT (Horseshoe Lake, outside of Grand Rapids)
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*2 KAYAKS INCLUDED (From Memorial Day to Labor Day)

This classic, old-school cottage is fun for small families, hunters, and fisherman. Located on the popular all-sports Horseshoe Lake about an hour east of Grand Rapids, the Little Blue Bungalow sleeps 5 guests in 2 bedrooms and has 1 bathroom. With a 24ft. private dock, you are able to bring your water vessels and dock them in view. And no worries trying to find a public launch, a private boat launch is just steps away. However, the property does come with 2 kayaks and a swimming raft! Although this property is located on Horseshoe Lake, you can access all 5 connecting lakes via waterway with a flat boat, canoe, or kayak, make a day's adventure for boaters!

Having a 3-seasoned screened-in porch with furniture allows you to enjoy the view in comfort. This home wouldn't be complete without a fire pit, charcoal grill, and picnic table to embrace the lake front views. In addition, the Little Blue Bungalow comes with a full kitchen, washer/dryer, water toys, board games, books, Wi-Fi, and a smart TV including Netflix and Hulu.

When it comes to suitability for multi-generational families, the area inside the cabin is absolutely ideal since it is a ranch setting, with just a few steps to reach the door facing the driveway. Still, if you want to walk down to the water's edge/ dock there is a significant incline. While there are small steps leading down to the water, there is NOT a railing. Please use caution. This walkway isn't suitable for anyone with balance concerns.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

A/C: There is an AC unit by the Master bedroom which circulates nicely throughout the home. In addition, there are also portable fans throughout the home.

Animals: Birds, Squirrels, and Deer are most common.

ATV/Snowmobiles: Allowed. Must be transported to nearby trails.

Bathroom: There is a ¾ bathroom, which has a walk-in shower, toilet and sink (no bathtub)

Beach/Swimming: 75-foot lake front. You can swim into the lake right from the property.

Bedroom Configuration:

Master Bedroom = 1 Queen bed

2nd Bedroom = 1 Full bed with Bunk (sleeping 3)

Boats: (SEASONAL) 2 kayaks are provided! A swimming raft is available for your use! Basic life-jackets are also provided. (From Memorial Day to Labor Day)

Bugs: Typical flies, mosquitoes, spiders, and ants.

Cable/Satellite TVs: a smart TV including Netflix and Hulu

Cell phone service: Good with most carriers

Coffee Maker: Traditional coffee pot/carafe style. Bring your own coffee.

Distances (approximately):

* Grand Rapids: 47 minutes
* Grand Haven (Lake Michigan): 1 hour 4 minutes

* Lansing: 1 hour 30 minutes
* Milestone Barn (Wedding Reception site): 1 hour
* Traverse City: 2 hours 23 minutes (131 miles)

Dock: New 24ft. roll-out private dock for your use.

Fire Pit: Yes. Wood is provided.

Fishing: Bring your poles. Great fishing, either off the dock or at local holes.

Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online at http://www.mdnr-elicense.com/Welcome/Default.aspx

Grill: Propane gas grill - New in 2023

Game: Please enjoy yard Yahtzee during your stay!

Grocery Store: Approximate 10-minute drive into Greenville, MI.

Handicap Accessible: Must be able to navigate stairs and uneven terrain to enjoy this home and surrounding property.

Heat: Fireplace is the main source of heat. There is no furnace. A space heater is also provided!

Hunting: This property has WONDERFUL hunting grounds within minutes from the home. Turkey, pheasant, and deer are the most popular things hunted in this neck of the woods.

Internet: Wi-Fi included in your stay

Linens: Yes, we provide you with basic sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are particular about the thread count of your sheets, let us know, and we will make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets.

Parking: Can park 4 cars comfortably.

Pets: Not allowed

Privacy: Lake property with other homes in view.

Smoking: No smoking allowed of any kind, on the property. Due to the close proximity of the neighbors, it is strictly prohibited.

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.
- Michigan DNR Snowmobile Trail System – The Pine River Trail is nearby and connects to the state trail system, accessible within 10-15 minutes
- Flat River State Game Area – A popular area for snowmobiling, approximately 15-20 minutes away.
- Baldwin/Big Rapids Trail – Approximately 20-25 minutes away
- Newaygo County Snowmobile Trails – About 30 minutes away
**Guests must trailer to trails from property**

Space: The lot is 180ft. deep and has 75ft. of waterfront

Closest Grocery Store: There is a grocery store approximately 10 minute drive into Greenville, MI. Meijer is there.

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water.

Washer and dryer: Yes. Detergent is provided.

Water: This cottage has simple well water. It is hard water. There is NO water softener. There is a lot of iron in the water as a result. It may have a sulfur smell, like eggs. You may prefer to bring your own bottled water, as some guests find the taste in the cottage water to be too strong.

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling – The Pine River Trail and Newaygo County Snowmobile Trails are nearby (10-30 minutes away) **Must trailer to trails**
* Cross-Country Skiing – Trails at Riverside Park in Greenville, about 15 minutes away.
* Ice Fishing on Gun Lake – A popular winter activity, about 20 minutes away.
* Downhill Skiing at Cannonsburg Ski Area – About 35-40 minutes away, offering skiing and snowboarding.
* Sledding at Local Parks – Several parks in the area, including in Greenville, offer great sledding hills.

Wood: Wood for the firepit is provided.

Little Blue Bungalow: Holiday Getaway & Lakefront Fun! offers its guests barbecue grills. Public spaces have free WiFi.

This Gowen cottage is smoke free.