Lakefront Cottage | Huge Deck, Fire, Kayaks & Dock

Enjoy your own personal lakefront cottage on Chippewa Lake with a private dock where you can park your boat, or splash along the shore.

Paddle kayaks, float away on tubes, sunbathe on the Lilypad, or cast your own line in the water from the dock. The house has everything you need to rest, relax, and recharge after a day in the sun! Kick back on the deck to enjoy the gorgeous sunsets or star gaze or cozy around the fire.

Settle in, enjoy the outdoors and leave with unforgettable memories.

★THE SPACE★

Sunset Vista Retreat is a classic Northern Michigan cottage with large outdoor living spaces and large windows overlooking the water. Enjoy the comforts of modern heating and cooling

Perched along the hillside of the lake, this lakefront property has 100 foot of frontage, gorgeous views and tranquil sounds. With deck was built to tower over the home and provide expansive view of the lake below so that the home feels like it extends beyond its walls. Built for all-season use, whether you find yourself roasting marshmallows by the fire, gazing at the stars, listening to the birds chirp, watching the fish jump or curled up inside watching the snow fall on a winter wonderland.

Evoking a quintessential “up north” experience with modern furnishings so you can relax, rest and refresh with maximum comfort whether you stay inside or create an outdoor adventure. Your stay will be an unforgettable experience where you can reconnect with your significant other, family, kids or lifelong friends. At the end, you’ll find it hard to leave.

Located in Central Michigan, Sunset Vista Retreat sits in the middle of a small lakeside community of vacation homes and year-round residents a few minutes from Big Rapids, Michigan and nearby Evart, Reed City, Hersey, Sears, Marion, and Tustin. Central Michigan is the perfect destination at only an hour and a half from Grand Rapids, two and a half hours from Detroit, and three and a half hours from Chicago.

Book your up north experience today!

⭐️ 5 STAR HOSTS ⭐️

Forest & Flow Retreats focuses on unique homes and experiences so our guests can build memories for years to come. Over 15% of our bookings come from repeat guests, something we are very proud of. As you may have guessed from our name, we target natural properties with water or forest features that create a calm, peaceful and tranquil environment far removed from the hustle of day to day life.

We are avid outdoor enthusiasts and believe in protecting public lands through conservation efforts and the associated funds raised through hunting, fishing, and orv licenses.

We believe our homes and public lands should be a safe space for people from all walks of life, regardless of age, race, gender or ethnicity.

Each year, we donate a portion of our earnings to public land trusts and / or conservation efforts so that our waters and land can be protected for years to come.

We have hosted tens of thousands of guests over the years across our properties, helping family and friends have a memorable experience!

★KEY FEATURES★

🏠 Entire Private Home
🛌 Premium Beds, Pillows & Linens
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🔥 Outdoor Wood Firepit
❄️ Air Conditioning
🍖 Charcoal Grill
🐶 Dog Friendly

✨ Starlight Nights
🌲 Hundreds of Acres of National Forest
🏃‍♀️ Miles of Hiking

🌸 Spring Blossoms
☀️ Summer Sun
🍁 Fall Foliage
❄️ Winter Wonderland

★NATURAL ATTRACTIONS★

The home is located in a perfect area for outdoor enthusiasts and is close to:

🎣 Rivers – The Muskegon River, Hersey River and Manistee Rivers branches
🚤 Lakes – Rose Lake, Big Lake, Indian Lake, Chippewa Lake, Sunrise Lake, and Big Long Lake
🌲 Public Lands – Cadillac State Forest Area, Roscommon State Forest Area, Mark Knee Memorial GEMs, Sugar Boal State Land, Mud Lake Recreation Area, Pere Marquette State Forest, Au Sable State Forest and Haymarsh Lake State Game Area
🚲Bike Trails – Pere Marquette State Trail and White Pine Trail are both part of the rails to trails program.
🏃‍♀️Hiking trails are abundant in the state forests and at Mud Lake Trail Loop

★OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES★

Being in Central Michigan provides a host of year-round activities:

✔ Exercise – Road Biking, Mountain Biking, Hiking and Backpacking
Water Sports – Swimming, Boating, Canoeing, Kayaking and Tubing
✔ Power Sports – ORV Trails / Side by Side (SXS) Trails, Off Road Motorcycle Trails, Touring Motorcycle Trails
✔ Winter Activities – Snowmobiling, Downhill Skiing, Cross Country Skiing, Snowshoeing
✔ Fall Activities – Color Tours, Leaves Changing, Corn Mazes, Salmon Fishing, Cider / Winery Tours, Apple Picking
✔ Hunting – Whitetail Deer; Bear; Turkey; Predator; Pheasant, Woodcock, Grouse and Upland Bird; Goose, Duck and Other Waterfowl; Small Game Hunting
✔ Fishing – Bass, Lake Perch, Northern Pike, Walleye, Trout, Salmon, Steelhead
✔ Golfing – Rose Golf Course, Birch Valley Golf Course, Spring Valley Golf Course

★FURTHER AWAY★

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Mt. Pleasant and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★SLEEP SPACES★

MASTER BEDROOM: King size bed.

GUEST BEDROOM: One queen bed. One twin over twin bunk bed.

All beds have two pillows per guest, one premium down fill and one down alternative fiber fill. Extra pillows and linens are available, and heavy wool blankets are stocked for chilly nights.

A premium blow-up mattress is available upon request for additional sleeping space.

★COMMON AREAS★

LIVING ROOM / GREAT ROOM: Leather couches and sofa-sleeper center the room while large windows overlook the lake. A high definition, TV with Nexflix and Disney plus provide entertainment for the kids or a late-night movie.

KITCHEN: The kitchen is equipped with stainless steel appliances and every pot, pan, plate, utensil, cup or glass you would need for holiday cooking, baking & serving. A large island centers the room.

DINING: A large dining table and chair with overflow set allows for family meals of up to 10 people.

BATHROOM 1: A traditional tub and shower combination for bathing a dirty dog (or kid) after a day on the lake.

BATHROOM 2: A spa inspired stand up shower is located directly off the front porch for to rinse off after a day in the sun.

LAUNDRY / MUD ROOM: Washer and dryers are available for guests to use as needed.

★OUTDOOR LIVING AREAS★

FIRE PIT: A firepit located behind the deck for late night smores and entertainment. It is just far enough away from the home that the kids can sleep inside while the parents can enjoy some peace and quiet.

GRILL: A traditional charcoal grill is provided with space to feed the whole family

KAYAKS: We provide 2 premium kayaks for our guests use.

LILY PAD: We provide a large lily pad floating mat for sun bathing or the kids to play.

LAKE: Chippewa Lake is a just a step out the front door.

★GUEST ACCESS★

Our guests have full access and use of the entire home and surrounding land. If you are unsure where the property lines end, please ask and we can assist! The privacy and safety of our guests and neighbors is very important to us.

Access is provided through a remote digital keypad, controlled through our Ring security system. Parking is convenient and close to the home, we only ask that guests do not park or drive on the lawn.

As a remotely located, rural home we manage travel times between our properties for turnovers between guests based on expected arrival times and the most efficient routes. Often, we can accommodate an earlier check in, just ask us in the days before your reservation and we will do our best to help!

🏠 Entire Home
🌲 Private (Not Shared) Outdoor Spaces
📞 24 / 7 / 365 Phone & SMS Support
🔓 Contactless & Keyless Entry
🛡️ Professionally Monitored Security by Ring Alarm Pro

★LOCATION DESCRIPTION★

Chippewa Lake is a 790 acre all sports lake and the uppermost headwaters of the Chippewa River. A favorite vacation destination for warm summer days of jet skiining, boating, fishing and sunbathing, while cool breezes from the lake make for perfect stargazing nights and chill the warmth of the fire.

The nearby Rooster Saloon is in walking distance for evening activities, while the surrounding cities and towns provide plenty of dining options. We make recommendations in our guidebooks.

★NEARBY CITIES & TOWNS★

➡️ Barryton, MI; 8 Miles / 11 Minutes
➡️ Evart, MI; 13 Miles / 17 Minutes
➡️ Big Rapids, MI; 12 Miles / 19 Minutes
➡️ Sears, MI; 15 Miles / 20 Minutes
➡️ Hersey, MI; 15 Miles / 21 Minutes
➡️ Reed City, MI; 20 Miles / 27 Minutes

★FURTHER AWAY★

➡️ Chase, MI; 27 Miles / 36 Minutes
➡️ Marion, MI; 31 Miles / 37 Minutes
➡️ Clare, MI; 31 Miles / 38 Minutes
➡️ Mt. Pleasant, MI; 37 Miles / 45 Minutes
➡️ Baldwin, MI; 39 Miles / 47 Minutes
➡️ Cadillac, MI; 42 Miles / 50 Minutes
➡️ Grand Rapids, MI; 69 Miles / 70 Minutes
➡️ Detroit, MI; 189 Miles / 2 Hours 53 Minutes
➡️ Chicago, IL; 245 Miles / 3 Hours 45 Minutes

Located less than an hour away are the cities of Big Rapids, Mt. Pleasant, and Cadillac. Big Rapids is home to Ferris State University while Mt. Pleasant is home to Central Michigan University and Soaring Eagle Casino.

For outdoor enthusiasts who will be going on day time adventures, Manistee National Forest and Roscommon's Au Sable State Forest are also under an hour's drive.

★EVENTS & USAGE★

We get frequent requests from guests to use our homes for weddings, family reunions, camping, or other large gatherings. Many of these types of events are high-impact and can affect future guest stays, so we carefully manage them.

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