What to expect with your Northern Michigan retreat to Basford Lake Cottage

Come and fall in love with the colorful, serene beauty that up north has to offer during these picturesque fall months! It’s the ideal location for hunters and fisherman alike. It’s a popular time for steelhead and lake run brown trout fishing in our early November & December months. Whatever the season, the Pere Marquette River and other nearby fisheries offer unique and abundant fishing opportunities! The communities located along the Pere Marquette River offer fun events and festivals that have something for everyone. From festivals to fishing tournaments, there’s fun for all. One of many off season opportunities include The annual Monster Pike Tournament that’s held each February and is hosted by Pere Marquette Expeditions. If you’re not in it for the amazing hunting and fishing, there’s many families that find themselves in the area just to view the natural beauty of up north’s favorite season!

You’ll enter through the keyless entry into the open living space that flows into the fully equipped kitchen. Gather around the solid wood dining table, which seats 6 and enjoy your morning coffee (and lake views) from the coffee bar in the dining space. The wood tones and cozy cottage accents create a sophisticated yet comfortable atmosphere throughout the unit. From the living or dining area sliders, head out onto the large deck, with abundant relaxing seating and festive string lights. Cook and dine in this delightful outdoor space using the patio table and grill provided. You’ll discover yard games off of the lower deck to play in the yard, along with a firepit overlooking the lake. so bring all your s'more fixings! Back inside, chill out in the comfortable, light-drenched living room with its 58” TV that streams many services including Hulu, Disney, Netflix, and Peacock or feel free to battle it out on the retro Nintendo system.

Restful bedroom options on the main level include 2 queen bedrooms, each with their own Roku televisions. The spacious loft area boasts two more queen size beds and a foosball table.

Check out the fun zone on the lower level. You’ll love viewing movies, sports, and all your favorite content in the theatre area with a 100” projector above the electric fireplace for those off-peak brisk nights. A cozy reading nook waits for a book enthusiast's comfort with builtin slide out book case. Play games to your heart’s content in the game area, featuring a selection of games and game table. You’ll also appreciate the additional sleeping option on the lower level – the new sofa folds out into an additional queen size bed, as well as the convenience of a full wet bar with beverage fridge.