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JJ's Lakeside Hideaway: A Refreshing Spring Escape by the Lake

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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 15213.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Crystal Falls, MI
  • Bewabic State Park
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Pentoga Park
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Pine Mountain
    ‪47 min drive‬
  • Iron Mountain, MI (IMT-Ford)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Lower Level

1 Queen Bed

Main Floor

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom w/TV

1 King Bed

Upper Level

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed

Upper Level

1 King Bed

Upper Level

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Lower Level

Toilet · Shower only

Main Floor

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Upper Level

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

JJ's Lakeside Hideaway: A Refreshing Spring Escape by the Lake

JJ's LAKESIDE HIDEAWAY:

SLEEPS: 15
BEDROOMS: 6
BATHROOMS: 3
*LAKE/WATERFRONT
*SWIMMING ON PROPERTY
*SANDY BEACH AREA

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, central air

ATV's: Michigan state trail close to property

Bathrooms:
Main Floor- Full bathroom-Shower/tub combo, sink, toilet
Upper Level- Full Bathroom- Shower, sink, toilet
Lower Level-Full Bathroom- Shower, sink, toilet

Beach/Swimming: Sandy Beach area on property, swimming from property

Bedroom Configurations:
Main Level- Master Bedroom- King size bed
Second Bedroom- Queen size bed
Upper Level- Bunkroom- Bunkbeds(Twin/twin) and Full Size bed
Second Bedroom- King size bed
Third Bedroom- Queen size bed and Daybed with trundle
Lower Level- Bedroom with Queen size bed

Boats: 2 single person kayaks, 2 paddleboards, 8 by 12 Lilly pad available from Memorial Day to Labor Day
On-site pontoon boat available to rent Memorial through Labor Day (please contact us for information) This rental is through a third party-not Freshwater Vacation Rentals

Boat Launch: Public boat launch 3 min. away

Cable: Not traditional cable but TV's are capable of streaming

Cell Phone Service: Most Major providers work well at property

Coffee Maker: Drip coffee maker-Filters, coffee, sugar provided

Distances:
* Mackinac Bridge: 3.5 hrs (205 miles)
* Pictured Rocks: 2.5 hours (125 miles)
* Porcupine Mtns: 2 hours 12 min (121 miles)
* Houghton: 1 hour 39 min( 91 miles)
* Marquette: 1 hour 18 mins (70 miles)
* Bond Falls: 1 hour 13 min (55 miles)
* Ishpeming: 1 hour (56 miles)
* Iron Mountain: 34 min (30 miles)

Dock: 24 foot dock. Water depth at end of dock is roughly 5 feet. Dock available from Memorial to Labor Day
Dock area features a fish cleaning station and electric outlet on retaining wall

Drinking Water: Well water, drinkable, clean, and tested

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: Heat optional electric fireplaces on main and lower level

Fire-pit: Yes

Fishing: Yes! Bass, Northern Crappie, Walleye, and Pan

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan.

Fishing Poles: Not provided

Golf: Crystal View Golf Course 10 min(6.7 miles)

Grill: Propane Blackstone and a charcoal grill available(charcoal not provided)

Grocery Store: Crystal Market 13 mins (8 miles)

Heat: Propane-Forced air

Hunting: Not on Property

Internet: Starlink, speeds fast enough to work from locatioon

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, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: 8 cars

Pets: Not pet friendly

Privacy: Neighbors to the one side

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.
- Iron County Trails: About 2 miles.
- Trail #8: Direct access from Crystal Falls, roughly 1 mile.
- Keyes Lake Trails: Around 5 miles.

Space: Multi level spacious home

Seniors: Welcome but there are stairs throughout and stairs down to dock and beach area

Televisions:
Main Living- 50" Smart TV
Master Bedroom- 40" Smart TV
Lower Level- 60" Smart TV

Towels: All bath and kitchen towels will be provided during your stay. Please bring beach towels with you!

Washer and Dryer: Yes, Lower Level- detergent provided

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling (Iron County Trails / Trail #8):
- 1-2 miles from house
* Cross-country skiing:
- Around 25-30 miles to Pine Mountain Ski Resort in Iron Mountain, which offers cross-country skiing trails.
* Downhill skiing/snowboarding:
- About 30 miles to Pine Mountain Ski Resort in Iron Mountain for downhill skiing and snowboarding.
* Ice fishing (Keyes Lake):
- About 5 miles from your address to Keyes Lake for ice fishing.
* Winter hiking (Ottawa National Forest, Bessemer Township Trails):
- Around 30-40 miles to areas in Ottawa National Forest or Bessemer Township for winter hiking trails.
* Snowshoeing:
- Similar to cross-country skiing, about 25-30 miles to areas like Pine Mountain Ski Resort or nearby national forest trails for snowshoeing.

Wood: Not provided

Property manager

Freshwater Vacation Rentals
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Languages

English, Spanish

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Amenities

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Dryer
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Air conditioning
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Crystal Falls

Located in Crystal Falls, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. While the natural beauty of Bewabic State Park and Nicolet National Forest can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can head to Keyes Peak Ski Hill. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Crystal Falls, MI

What's nearby

  • Bewabic State Park - 21 min drive - 18.2 km
  • Pentoga Park - 33 min drive - 30.0 km
  • George Young Golf Course - 37 min drive - 32.9 km
  • Pine Mountain - 47 min drive - 48.3 km
  • Ski Brule - 53 min drive - 48.9 km

Getting around

  • Iron Mountain, MI (IMT-Ford) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Curious Pig - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Logans Place - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Infield Bar & Pizzeria - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Woody's Lanes - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Raven's Nest - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is JJ's Lakeside Hideaway: A Refreshing Spring Escape by the Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at JJ's Lakeside Hideaway: A Refreshing Spring Escape by the Lake?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at JJ's Lakeside Hideaway: A Refreshing Spring Escape by the Lake?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is JJ's Lakeside Hideaway: A Refreshing Spring Escape by the Lake located?

Located on the waterfront, this family-friendly holiday home is within 16 mi (25 km) of Bewabic State Park, Joseph Casper Roadside Park and Mallard Lake. Archie Pond and Merrick Lake are also within 16 miles (25 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Place

This is a very nice place on a nice lake that is not crowded with other boats.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

KATHARINA V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice getaway!

Our group of 15 had a nice weekend stay at JJ's Lakeside. Loved the 6 bedrooms that allowed each family their own space, as well as the easy access to the lake for ice fishing and other winter activities. We needed to contact the owners a few times throughout our stay, and they were very quick to repsond to our messages and very accomodating. Overall we enjoyed our stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

JJ’s lake house

Great place, awesome deck with view of the lake. Kitchen was not as large as I thought from the online pictures. Great place, highly recommend it
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Even better than the listing!

This home was perfect for our group of 12. The waterfront area is great and the deck and fire pit were perfect for evenings hanging out. The kitchen had everything we needed for full meals for all. The bathrooms are really nice and with three we never had a wait even with 12 of us. We loved our stay and would definitely recommend this house!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

About the host

Hosted by Freshwater Vacation Rentals

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Freshwater Vacation Rentals
• Established in 2005
If you are looking for a vacation rental, you have come to the right spot! We specialize in vacation rentals throughout Michigan. From your own private island to a lodge big enough to host your family reunion or a relaxing getaway on one of the Great Lakes. If you feel like a social vacation where you have neighbors to enjoy the evening fires together, to remote places where you won't see another soul, give us a call and we'll find the right place for you.
Our philosophy
We work hard so you don't have to. Our goal is for guests have a wonderful vacation experience and assist our owners in maximizing their investment. We started this business 17 years ago, with the purchase of Republic Island, and added the Rapid River Lodge. We have a unique perspective, as we are both owners and property managers. We love the business and are enjoying it as it grows.

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English, Spanish

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They consistently provide great experiences for their guests