| Question |
Answer |
| Check-in Time? |
3-7 PM Eastern. Due to high rental demand in
our rental schedules we cannot accommodate early check-ins
please. Notification of late arrival is required. |
| Check-out time? |
12
Noon, Eastern, Promptly Please |
| What is your deposit
policy? |
Please see our Policies
page. |
| What
are your Grounds like? |
Go
to our Grounds Virtual Tour
page. |
| Is
your place clean and well maintained? |
Yes! We take
pride in a tidy well maintained facility. All our Union Pier
rentals are tediously cleaned and sanitized between stays. |
| Do you have
BBQ grilles? |
Yes, we provide
Weber grills for each of our cottages. Bring your own charcoal
& lighter fluid. |
| Internet Connection? |
Yes, we have a wireless hot spot. |
| Do you allow
children? |
Yes, families
with children are welcomed! We ask that parents monitor their
children while on the premises. Parents assume responsibility
for any damage caused by children. |
| Babysitting service? |
Contact Penny's
Litle People, a licensed childcare facility at: pennyknowlton@yahoo.com |
| Do you have a play area for children? |
Yes, there is
an outdoor play gym on the grounds. |
| Do you allow pets? |
Yes, maximum of 3 pets per cottage. Pet owners assume responsibility
for damage caused by pets. |
| Large Common Room? |
The Martin House
is equipped with a large common area perfect for family gatherings
or business retreats. |
| Fireplaces? |
The Martin
House and Cardinal have wood burning fireplaces. Other cottages
have gas fireplaces. |
| What's kitchen equipped with? |
Every cottage has a "galley" kitchen. Fully stocked with appliances,
kitchen utensils, pots, pans, dishes, silverware, toaster,
coffee maker and coffee. |
| Room Service? |
No |
| Linens provided? |
Yes,
towels and bed linens. Guests should however bring their
own beach towels. |
| Do
you have a Pool? |
No - Lake Michigan
is a short distance away. |
| How close to
shops? |
There are many
unique shops scattered throughout the 15 mile stretch of Harbor
Country some as close as 1/4 mi away. |
| How close to
grocery store? |
There is a convenience store in Union Pier. For a full "super
market" service Barney's in New Buffalo is 4 miles South,
downtown - just before traffic light. |
| How close to
gas station? |
The closest
gas stations are in New Buffalo, 4 miles South |
| Nearby Restaurants? |
Red Arrow Road
House - 1 mile, west, Blue Plate Cafe - 1 mi North, Timothy's
1 Mi west, Lakesore Rd. Many others, see http://www.harborcountry.org/php/search.form.dining.php
- Restaurants |
| Do you provide
bicycles? |
Yes. You can
also rent bicycles from nearby Outpost Sports in New Buffalo
269-469-4210 |
| Are there Bike
Trails? |
Go to:
http://www.harborcountry.org/outdoors |
| Kayak
rentals? |
Outpost
Sports in New Buffalo 269-469-4210 |
| Are there Walking
Trails? |
Yes.Short 1/2
mi in our back yard. You can walk along Lakeshore Drive, or
the trails at Warren Woods State Park, Elm Vally Rd east 2
mi. |
| How
close to police station? |
Located 2 mi. north, Lakeside, MI. |
| Things for kids to do? |
Go to: http://www.harborcountry.org/outdoors |
| Area
Events? |
Go
to:
http://www.harborcountry.org/events |
| What else should
we bring? |
Beach towels, beach umbrella, small rain umbrella, beach chairs,
bug spray, sun block, charcoal & lighter, flashlight,
first aid kit, cooler for drinks. You can buy food locally
at Barney's in New Buffalo, 4 miles south. There's also a
convenience store in Union Pier. |
