Fore Seasons Cottage at Garland Resort: Winter Wonderland Escape

FORE SEASONS COTTAGE AT GARLAND RESORT

SLEEPS: 8
*Additional sleeping with sofa sleeper
BEDROOMS: 2

BATHROOMS: 2
*Located in Garland Resort
*Access to Four Golf Courses
*NO charging EV vehicles at the property, property is not set up to handle the extra electrical load.

Welcome to Fore Seasons Golf Cottage at Garland Resort in Lewiston, MI. Enjoy easy access to all five of Garland's golf courses and on‑site dining. Open year round, this cottage is a great home base for spring, summer, and fall golf trips, fall color tours, and winter cross country skiing.
This cottage features one of the largest private decks in the resort, offering plenty of space for your group to unwind after a day on the course. Enjoy a gas grill, seating, and a relaxing view overlooking Hole 10 of the Fountains course, a favorite spot to watch golfers take on the sand trap.
Inside, you'll find the warm tongue and groove wood that gives the cottage its classic Up North feel, along with the convenience of an in‑unit washer and dryer, a rare perk in the Garland cottages. With flexible sleeping arrangements and room for up to nine guests, it's an ideal choice for golf groups, families, and year round travelers.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, there is central A/C.

ATV's: Sorry, ATVs are not suited for this rental and not permitted for use in the area.

Animals: Squirrels, chipmunks, and various birds.

Bathrooms: There are two bathrooms at the property

Bathroom #1: Full bath with shower and tub (Upper Level)

Bathroom #2: Full bath with shower and tub (Main Level)

Beach/Swimming: East Twin Lake is 13 minutes away! (6.9 miles)

Bedroom Configurations: There are two bedrooms at the property

Main Level

Bedroom #1: Two Full Beds (Attached to Bathroom)

Upper Level

Bedroom #2: Two Queen Beds (Attached to Bathroom)
*additional sleeping on sleeper sofa

Boats:
*Twin Lakes Marina offers Pontoon rentals and is 10 minutes away (5.8 miles)
*ACH Boat Rental is 18 minutes away! (12.1 miles)

Bugs: Mosquitos are common during the summer months

Cable: Yes, there is cable at this property!

Cell Phone Service: All cell service providers work in this area.

Coffee Maker: A drip coffee maker plus Keurig with filters is available for guest use. While some coffee is available, we encourage Guests to bring their own if they have a certain taste for coffee.

Distances (In Order of Distance):
*Petoskey: 1 hour & 27 minutes (70 miles)
*Mackinaw City: 1 hour & 29 minutes (92 miles)
*Charlevoix: 1 hour & 33 minutes (78 miles)
*Traverse City: 1 hour & 40 minutes (81 miles)
*Detroit: 3 hours & 10 minutes (209 miles)


Dock: This property is not located on water, and therefore there is no dock.

Drinking Water: Drinkable well water is used at this property.

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: A gas fireplace is located in the living area.

Fire-pit: There is not a firepit.

Fishing: Bring your poles! Largemouth and smallmouth bass, bluegill, and yellow perch can be found in East Twin Lake.

Fishing License: A license is required in order to fish in Michigan. Click here to purchase your license online

Golf (In Order of Distance): Garland Lodge & Resort offers four gorgeous golf courses, each suited for golfers of varying skill level.
Fountains: Garland's newly remodeled course features beautiful green, and fountains throughout.
Swampfire: A daunting course at first glance due to the visible water features on almost every hole, this course will challenge not only skill, but patience.
Monarch: Garland's championship course allows golfer's to test their swing on the large fairways and greens.
Reflections: With a course that winds through a beautiful hardwood forest, reflections will test one's accuracy and planning.
**plus a recent addition of The Sawyer- A 10 hole reversible par 3!

Grill: Yes! This is a natural gas grill that runs off of the home. No propane tanks are needed!

Grocery Store: Family Fare is 7 minutes away! (5.2 miles)

Handicap Friendly: This property does not meet Handicap accessible requirements

Heat: A propane forced air heating system is used

Hunting: Please follow all local/state guidelines and regulations for hunting in the area. Hunting is prohibited on the property

Internet: Yes, this property has WiFi!

Linens: Yes, we provide your sheets and linens. Just like a hotel, the beds will be made for you upon arrival. If you are fussy about the thread count of your sheets, just let me know, and I'll make sure we leave a bed open for your sheets. We have just the basic sheets, pillows, pillowcases, and bath towels.

Parking: Two to three cars can park at the property

Pets: Pets are not allowed at this property

Privacy: As this rental is located within a resort, there are neighbors close by.

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.
Note: There are trails near the Garland Resort, please follow all local guidelines!

Space: 1,100 sqft Two story cottage

Seniors: There is one step up to the front door.

Televisions: Two 42" TVs. Downstairs TV has basic cable (no streaming). Upstairs TV is streaming only (no cable)

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

Washer and Dryer: There is a washer and dryer for guest use

Winter Activities:
* Snowmobiling
Lewiston Snowmobile Trails – Approximately 5-10 miles away, part of the local trail network in Montmorency County.
Huron National Forest Trails – About 15 miles away, offering a vast trail system for snowmobiling.
* Ice Fishing
East Twin Lake – About 5 miles away, a popular spot for ice fishing in the winter.
West Twin Lake – Approximately 6 miles away, another local option for ice fishing.
* Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing
Montmorency County Trails – Around 10 miles away, offering scenic trails for both cross-country skiing and snowshoeing.
* Downhill Skiing
Hanson Hills Recreation Area – About 15-20 miles away, offering downhill skiing, snowboarding, and tubing.