The Greenwall Cottage
SLEEPS: 10
BEDROOMS: 5
BATHROOMS: 2
*Waterfront on Lake Huron
*Central A/C just added April 2026
*One Camera on front door
*One Camera on Garage facing the driveway

Welcome to The Greenwall Cottage—your ultimate Lake Huron getaway! Whether you're planning a productive "workation" or unplugging with loved ones, this is where unforgettable lake memories are made. If you need to stay connected, our three dedicated workspaces make remote work a breeze. When it's time to shift into vacation mode, step outside to 100 feet of private, sandy beachfront, perfect for campfires, family time, and breathtaking sunset strolls. Inside, the fun continues in our newly renovated lower-level living area, featuring a 2nd Smart TV and a brand-new karaoke system, ready for epic family duets. Top off the evening on the expansive screened-in porch—the perfect bug-free spot for outdoor dining, breezy card games, and late-night laughs. Your perfect waterfront retreat is waiting; just pack your bags and make yourself at home!


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: YES! Just installed this year-2026

ATVs: ATVs are not allowed to be used on the property.

Animals: Fox, squirrel, chipmunks

Bathrooms: This location has two (2) full bathrooms
Main Bathroom: Full bath with jetted tub and shower
Secondary Bathroom: Full bath with shower and tub

Beach/Swimming: This property has 100ft of sandy beach on Lake Huron. 62 stairs down to beach.

Bedroom Configurations:
Primary Bedroom: King bed with ensuite, smart TV & attached porch
Secondary Bedroom: Queen bed, desk & computer monitor
Third Bedroom: Queen bed
Lower Level: Queen bed
Lower Level #2: Double & Twin

Boats: There are no boats provided.

Boat Launch: There are boat launches nearby.

Bugs: Yes, mosquitoes & midges are common

Cable: This property utilizes Smart TVs & streaming instead of cable.

Cell Phone Service: Cell service is fairly good. Connect to WiFi calling if you have any issues.

Coffee Maker: 12 Cup Drip Coffee Maker and Keurig. Some K-Cups & Coffee provided.

Distances:
Headlands Dark-Sky Park: 42 minutes (32.3 miles)
Mackinac Bridge: 40 minutes (33 miles)
Petoskey State Park: 56 minutes (45.6 miles)
Roger's City: 31 min (29 miles)
Tunnel of Trees: 58 min (48.4 miles)

Dock: This property does not have a dock.

Drinking Water: Drinkable Well Water

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! There is a gas fireplace in the living room. There is also a wood-burning stove on the
lower level and in the garage!

Fire-pit: Yes! There is a firepit in the backyard, and another at the beach!

Golf: The Mackinaw Club Golf Course is 38 minutes away. (31.3 miles)

Grill: There is a propane grill!

Grocery Store: Walmart & Family Fare are 17 minutes away! (13.7 miles)

Handicap Friendly: There are no additional features to make this property handicap friendly. This location also has 60 steps down to the beach on a slope.

Heat: Natural Gas Heat

Hunting: Hunting is not allowed on the property. Please follow all local and state guidelines if hunting in the area. There is a wood-burning stove in the garage, hunters are welcome to use it during the season to clean their game and keep warm. Please clean the area after use.

Internet: Yes! Highspeed Fiber Optic WiFi

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases and bath towels.

Outdoor Space: There is a large deck with a majority of it screened in.

Parking: There is room for 5 cars, with an additional spot for one car in the garage.

Pets: Two dogs allowed. Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75/per pet for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept dogs, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: Neighbors are nearby.

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.

Space: 3000+ sqft two-level home with lower-level walkout.

Seniors: Please be aware of the 62 steps down to the beach (sloping, so not too challenging)

Televisions:
Living Room: 65”
Primary Bedroom: 50”
Lower Level Family Room: 65”

Towels: All bath, kitchen, and beach towels are provided for your stay

Washer and Dryer: Yes! Detergent & Dryer Sheets provided.

Wood: Firewood is provided.