Pratt Lake Place: Summer at the Lake – Sun, Kayaks & Campfires!

Pratt Lake Place
Sleeps: 4 (Ideal for a couple/small family. Not ideal for 2 couples.)
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 1
*2 Kayaks for guests to use (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
*Dog Friendly!
*Great for winter sports & activities!
*Please be aware of the sloped hill leading to the water.
*In the absence of rain, the cove that makes this property waterfront may dry up due to exceptionally low lake levels. You are still able to kayak but will have to pull the kayaks through the channel to get to the main body of water. For this reason, we do not advertise this property as lakefront or waterfront.

Renovated, cozy (small) ranch-style home with a lake view of Pratt Lake. Come enjoy a simple getaway, just 10 minutes from downtown Gladwin. BBQ on the grill, sing camp songs around the fire, and go swim in the nearby beach. Sleeps 4 comfortably in air conditioning, has 1 bathroom, and a patio to sip your coffee in the morning. Also, there are 2 kayaks for your boating enjoyment. You can also relax on the docks by the boat well at sunset and look for turtles, frogs, and various fish.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, there is central air condition at this home.

ATV's: Yes, you are welcome to bring your ORVs. There is plenty of parking for a truck/trailer combination.

Animals: Deer, squirrel, red-headed woodpeckers, loons, variety of birds.

Bathroom (small): Toilet, sink, shower, tub

Beach/Swimming: Pratt Public Beach is a half mile around the lake. That is the only place you can swim on Pratt Lake. There is not swimming directly on property.

Bedroom Configuration:

Bedroom #1: 2 Twin beds

Bedroom #2: 1 Queen bed (The bed is tight on one side.)

Boats: There are 2 kayaks onsite for guests to use (Memorial Day to Labor Day) . Also, the Public Boat Launch is less than a quarter-mile up the road. There are not jet skis provided at the property. In the absence of rain, the cove that makes this property waterfront may dry up due to exceptionally low lake levels. You are still able to kayak but will have to pull the kayaks through the channel to get to the main body of water.

Bugs: Mosquitos, mayflies, bees and hornets will be seen at times, on top of the standard Michigan insects.

Cell phone service: Most major carriers are good

Distances:
*Traverse City: 1 hour and 52 min.
* Sleeping Bear Dunes: 2 hours and 21 min
* Detroit:; 2 hours and 30 min
* Mackinac Bridge: 2 hours

Dock: About 5-6 feet long. Please see the Boats section for more details on the water levels.

Drinking Water: The cabin does have well water which has a different smell than city water since it is not chlorinated. The drinking water is triple filtered and the bathroom water is double filtered, but there still may be a slight odor to the water due to the type of water in the area. Rest assured the water is clean and suitable for use but some guests may choose to bring bottled water for drinking.

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: Electric Fireplace under the tv.

Fire-pit: Yes!

Fishing: Some common fish you will see in the nearby lake are large mouth bass, walleye, bluegill, pike. Please be sure to bring your own poles as there are none at this property. Also, in order to fish in Michigan lakes, one is required to hold a fishing license.

Grill: Propane. Propane is provided.

Grocery Store: Closest is 10 min drive to Gladwin

Handicap Friendly: Let us explain what we mean by handicap friendly…there is a zero-1 step entry into this home, and it is one level (a ranch-style home). The bathrooms and hallways are not up to official handicap standards and do not come equipped with special apparatus to help those in need. There is a steep hill down to water however.

Internet: Yes.

Lake Rules: There are rules at this all sports lake, they are posted at the property. Most importantly they have a quiet time at 11:00 pm.

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, pillow cases and bath towels.

Parking: There is enough room for up to 3 cars or 2 truck/trailer combo. Parking for 2 cars is on a gravel parking area between the road and the cabin. (Not the yard)

Pets: 2 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 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.

Public Boat Launch: If you're not able to launch kayaks or boat at the dock (due to water level) there is a Public Boat Launch about 10 houses down on the left, going South on W Pratt Lake Rd.

Privacy: Cottage right next door.

Seniors: Come one, come all! This space is great for those over 60. Sometimes when renting a home, you are never too sure about the terrain: is the home on top of a hill, is parking on a steep slope, are there 100 steps to the beach or the unit, etc. This home gets the FVR approval for the young at heart!

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. Click here to purchase your snowmobile trail permit.

- Gladwin County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 0-5 miles
- Harrison Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 15-20 miles
- Saginaw County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 20-25 miles
- Mecosta County Snowmobile Trails
Distance: 25-30 miles

Space: ranch level home

Televisions: There is an Amazon Fire TV. Bring your account info.

Things to do nearby:
Pratt Lake Public Boat Launch 1/4 mile (1 min) away
Pratt Lake Public Beach 1/2 mile (2 min) away
Riverwalk Place Resort / Oasis Salon & Spa is 6 miles (10 min) away
Chapel Dam convenience store is 3 miles (5 min) away
Gladwin Cleaners for laundry is 6 miles (10 min) away
Gladwin County Trails are 1 mile (2 min) away
Gladwin City Park & Campground is 6 miles (10 min) away
Gladwin Farmer's Market is 6 miles (10 min) away (Saturdays during the summer only)
Gladwin County Historical Society Museum is 6 miles (10 min) away
Gladwin Heights Golf Course is 5 miles (7 min) away
Mitten Pool - Rivertown Inn is 7 miles (11 min) away
Forge Fitness is 6 miles (10 min) away
Devil's Knob Golf Course is 13 miles (17 min) away
Sugar Springs Golf Course is 13 miles (17 min) away
Gladwin Airport is 7 miles (11 min) away
Fruitful Orchard & Cider Mill is 5 miles (7 min) away
Merry-Hearted Cidery is 5 miles (7 min) away
Stone Cottage Gardens is 5 miles (7 min) away
Wilson State Park is 17 miles (22 min) away
Snow Snake Ski & Golf is 16 miles (21 min) away
4X Adventureland is 17 miles (23 min) away

Towels: Yes, we provide towels. It's always good to bring extra though.

Washer and dryer: No. Gladwin Cleaners is about 10 minutes southeast of Pratt Lake Place in Gladwin.

Water: The cabin does have well water which has a different smell than city water since it is not chlorinated. (Sometimes it smells like eggs.) The drinking water is triple-filtered and the bathroom water is double-filtered, but there still may be a slight odor to the water due to the type of water in the area. Rest assured the water is clean and suitable for use.

Winter Sports/Activities: Ice fishing, cross country skiing, snowmobile trails, and down hill skiing at Snow Snake Ski & Golf Course in nearby Harrison!

Wood: Wood is provided for guests to use