Notes from the host
Greenwood Getaway
GREENWOOD GETAWAY
SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2
*NEIGHBORHOOD 8 miles to Lake Michigan Beach
*PETS (3) MAX (There is currently a $75/PER PET charge for your stay.)
*FIRE PIT
*WORKSPACE WITH TECH
*BEST WALLEYE FISHING AROUND!
*PLENTY OF PARKING for Trailers/Trucks
*OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND (Hunters, Fishermen, and Snowmobilers Ahoy!)
**Bookings that are over 21 nights will require an additional cleaning fee and a clean halfway through the reservation.
**Security camera is installed on garage to monitor lawncare and snow removal.**
Enjoy a quiet, private space among the green woods (pines), while only being a 6-mile drive from downtown Escanaba. This home is nicely located in the heart of the Upper Peninsula, with much to do in the Escanaba Area. Want to splash around? A short 8-mile drive will place you at Lake Michigan, right at Escanaba Public Beach in the active Ludington Park! With the local bike and walking trails, golf courses, cross country ski trails, good food, friendly people and many events, you are sure to enjoy your stay here! There's the Walleye Opener (May), Krusin' Klassics Car Show (May/June), 4th of July celebration and activities, Michigan State Fair Week (August), the U.P. Steam and Gas Engine Show (Sept.), U.P.'s largest Beer and Wine Festival- UPtoberfest (Oct) just to name a few of the events throughout the year! Click here to see more local activities.
This newly renovated property has 3 bedrooms, 1.75 baths and enough sleeping arrangements for up to 6 guests to spread out comfortably throughout an impressive 1,604 square feet of living space! It's an ideal accommodation choice for a family or a group of close friends looking for the ultimate getaway experience. With a work-friendly space that offers high-speed internet, and printer, making it easy to vacation and keep up with work obligations from this location.
You'll feel right at home the moment you step inside. The beautiful wood flooring, comfy furniture, new beds, new appliances, and cozy touches around the home are quite welcoming. Enjoy the fully equipped kitchen and laundry area which makes vacationing enjoyable. In addition, guests are able to use the 2.5 car attached garage to pull your vehicle in and out of the weather!
Sit back and relax with central heating and air, a 65 in. Smart TV in the living room with live streaming capabilities, or scurry along outside and sit on the deck or around a warm campfire while gazing at the stars. The enormous backyard lends itself to a great game of Bocce Ball, tag, or races. Greenwood Getaway also has a play area for kids in the basement with books and board games, so parents can enjoy some peace and quiet!
If you feel like branching out of Escanaba, this home is within 1 hour away from Munising's beautiful Pictured Rocks Boat Cruises, Grand Marais, and Marquette Mountain as well as Iron Mountain for a beautiful hiking or skiing experience.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
A/C: YES! Enjoy the comfort of adjusting the temperature to fit your needs.
Animals: Deer (bucks), Raccoon, Squirrels, Rabbits, Chipmunks, Porcupines, Variety of Birds, Ducks. No Bear or Moose spotted.
ATV/Snowmobiles: Yes, You are able to leave the property on your 4-wheeler/ snowmobile and travel to trails, Trail UP331 is approx. 3.3 miles away. NOT FAR FROM BIG SNOW SNOWMOBILE TRAILS ! Munising is 50 min north. But there is no riding allowed on the lawn. Please be mindful of rainy conditions and their effect on the grass. ******PLEASE DO NOT DRIVE YOUR ATV/Snowmobile ON THE LAWN OR BACKYARD*****
Bathroom:
Bathroom #1: Full Bath with shower and tub
Bathroom #2: Half Bath with full-shower, no tub. Washer/Dryer
Beach/Swimming: Escanaba Public Beach 8-miles away (where you will swim in Lake Michigan—great parking, sandy beach, picnic tables, part of Ludington Park) is right downtown Escanaba. Check out the Escanaba Public Beach!
Bedroom Configuration:
Bedroom #1: master bedroom King Bed
Bedroom #2: 2- twin xl beds (converted to 1 King upon request)
Bedroom #3: 2- twin xl beds (converted to 1 King upon request)
Boats:
This property does not come with a boat; however, it has a large empty back lot with a separate entrance, in addition to the front driveway and garage to park multiple boats for our fishing tournament friends. Also, being nestled between Escanaba and Gladstone has its fishing perks! With the many Fishing Tournaments held, and the best walleye fishing around, we thought we would lay out the red carpet and share with you the most popular Boat Launches into Little Bay de Noc/Lake Michigan that are just minutes from Greenwood Getaway:
Kipling Boat Launch (near the north end) 8 miles
Gladstone Boat Launch (Central) 7 miles
Wells Boat Launch (South) 4 miles
Escanaba Yacht Harbor Boat Launch (South) 7 miles
Ford River Boat Launch (Lake Michigan) 14 miles
Cedar River Boat Launch (Lake Michigan) 33 miles.
Bugs: Typical flies, mosquitoes, and ants.
Cable: Not traditional cable, The Roku smart tv is capable of streaming.
Cell phone service: Good service with most carriers.
Distances: (estimated drive time)
* Pictured Rocks Boat Cruise: 1 hour (63 miles)
* Munising * Waterfalls (many in the area) 1hr (60 miles)
* Marquette: 1 hour (66 miles)
* Kitch-Iti-Kipi Springs 1 hour (51 miles)
* Fayette Historical Park 1 hour (55 miles)
* Sugarloaf Mountain (hiking-views): 1 hour (55 miles)
* Tahquamenon Falls State Park: 2 hours and 25 min. (139 miles)
* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours and 27 minutes away (146 miles)
Fire Pit: YES! Firewood provided.
Fishing: Bring your poles. Multiple spots throughout the city of Escanaba. Fishermen will love this home, which is a 4-mile drive to the Wells Boat Launch --Lil Bay de Noc and popular tournament sites throughout Escanaba Area. (see boat launches section and click here for Escanaba Fishing Information)
Fishing License: You can purchase your fishing license online HERE
Game room: New game room added in the basement in July 2022! There is a ping pong table, foosball table, air hockey, a dart board, and several kids games/toys! This is a great space for your family to enjoy themselves.
Grill: Propane with propane provided.
Handicap Accessible: 3-4 entry-way stairs, but most flooring without thresholds. Walkers would be acceptable; a wheelchair would be difficult.
Hunting: Not Onsite.
Internet: Free high-speed Wi-Fi for guests to use during their 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.
Parks: Ludington Park is only 6 miles away and has a big, beautiful kids' playground. In addition, basketball, volleyball and tennis courts, walking/biking areas, and live weekly band shows in the Summer months at 7:30 pm. Also, enjoy the beach and a place on-site where you can rent kayaks, jet ski's and paddle boards to have even more water fun! Ludington Park
Parking: There is PLENTY of parking. There is a 2.5 car garage for guests to park in as well as plenty of driveway space to park 2 truck/trailer combinations. In addition there's a large empty back lot with a separate entrance. So bring your snowmobiles, ATVs or boats and enjoy the security and safety of them right outside the front door/ back door.
Pets: Up to 3 dogs are welcome! 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 house. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to lay 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. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.
*We will charge accordingly if additional pets are brought to the property.
Privacy: Corner lot…a couple homes around, but extremely spacious. Not on top of each other.
Smart TV: There is a 65” Smart TV in the living room for you to enjoy with live streaming.
Smoking: There is no smoking allowed in this home or in the garage area. Please smoke outside, if need be.
Space: Remodeled home. Ground floor with basement.
Stores: Walmart Supercenter: 601 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI 49829 - 906-786-7717;
Elmer's Grocery- 412 N Lincoln Rd, Escanaba, MI
Meijer- 505 N 26th St, Escanaba, MI
ALDI- 2520 3rd Avenue North, Escanaba, MI
Corner gas station/grocery store 1 mile away.
Towels: Yes, we provide towels. Please bring your own beach towels to take to the water.
Washer and dryer: Yes! Laundry Soap is provided to guests or you can bring your own if you prefer.
Winter Activities:
1. Downhill Skiing & Snowboarding
- Pine Mountain Resort: Located just outside of Escanaba, Pine Mountain Resort offers downhill skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing.
Distance: About 10 miles or a 15-minute drive south of Escanaba.
2. Cross-Country Skiing & Snowshoeing
- Escanaba City Parks: Local parks like Lakeshore Park and Pine Grove Park offer winter trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Distance: Within 5 miles, approximately 10-15 minutes by car.
- Big Bay De Noc State Forest: Features a variety of winter trails for cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
Distance: About 25 miles or 30-35 minutes east of Escanaba.
3. Snowmobiling
- Delta County Snowmobile Trails: Escanaba is part of the extensive Upper Peninsula snowmobile trail network. Local trails can connect to the state system for long rides across the area.
Distance: Trails are within 5-10 miles of Escanaba, easily accessible by car.
4. Ice Fishing
- Little Bay de Noc: A popular location for ice fishing in the winter months. The bay freezes over and offers great fishing opportunities.
Distance: About 5 miles from downtown Escanaba, 10 minutes by car.
5. Winter Hiking & Sledding
- Escanaba's City Parks: Parks such as Lakeshore Park provide opportunities for winter hiking and sledding.
Distance: Within 5 miles, about 10-15 minutes by car.
- Hiawatha National Forest: Offers a range of winter trails for hiking and snowshoeing, including in areas around Rapid River.
Distance: About 20 miles, 30 minutes by car.
6. Holiday Events & Light Displays
- Escanaba Christmas Parade and Festival: During the holiday season, Escanaba hosts a Christmas parade and various local festivities.
Distance: Occurs in downtown Escanaba, about 5 miles or 10 minutes from house.
- Iron Mountain Winter Carnival: A nearby festival with snow sculptures, ice skating, and winter activities.
Distance: About 60 miles or 1.5 hours west of Escanaba.
Wood: Firewood is provided
WorkSpace: This home provides a work area, so you can still keep up with work demands. A printer, and excellent internet connection await. You just need to bring your laptop and cords.
More Ideas in case you're looking for non-stop fun!:
Chocolate factory in town: Sayklly's Homemade Confectionery & Gifts since 1906 (5 miles)
William Bonifas Fine Art Center/Gallery, theatre, classes, culture (6 miles)
Island Resort and Casino for Casino and events (16 miles)
Local Wineries: Leigh's Garden Winery (6 miles), Northern Sun Winery (16 miles)
Local Breweries: Hereford and Hopps Steakhouse and Brewpub (6 miles), Upper Hand Brewery (8 miles)
Golf Clubs: Escanaba Country Club, Highland, Gladstone, Riverside, Bluff, Island Resort Golf
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