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Property Description

Chain of Lakes Cottage on Townline Lake is a private, clean, charming, Lakefront 3 Bedroom Cottage with a private Sandy Beach on an All-Sports, crystal clear, spring -fed lake with channels leading to five other lakes. This cottage is in a unique area because you are not confined to just one lake; all 5 lakes have easily accessible channels leading to other lakes, Sand Lake, Icehouse Lake, Boathouse Lake, Haven Lake, and Lost Lake) - "The Chain of Lakes".

Townline Lake (Chain of Lakes' deepest lake) is stocked yearly for exceptional fishing - Trout, Walleye, Perch, Bass, Jumble Bluegill, Bluegill, Catfish, Sun Fish, Pan Fish, Sheephead, and more. Repeat customers visit every year because of the fishing; and have told me that Chain of Lakes offers the best fishing they have ever seen. Several customers have caught 36" Northern Pike off our dock.

Swimming, Boating, Sailing, Fishing, Waterskiing, Jet Skiing, Tubing, Canoeing, Paddle boating, are all welcome on Chain of Lakes. There is quiet time on all lakes (no wake) from 7:30 pm until 11:00 am; giving fishermen their time to fish.

The lakes have a sandy bottom in several areas for Swimming; good fishing off private dock. Paddle Boat (seats 4 with cooler), and Row Boat included. Several public boat launches are available for launching your own boat.

The cottage is fully carpeted, sleeps 6 to 8 people; has a fully furnished kitchen with 2 separate dining areas and a separate snack bar; the living room includes fireplace, a dining area, a couch which opens up to a bed (sleeps 2), comfortable furniture for relaxing, HD TV with DVD & VCR, and large doorwall leading to the deck for lakefront viewing pleasure.

The deck, facing West, has a Gazebo (with screen), variety of deck furniture, large picnic table, and 2 charcoal grills. Enjoy a great view of the beach, entire lake, channels, spectacular sunsets, a variety of wildlife swimming by, and a beautiful Moon reflecting across Lake, while relaxing on the deck. There is a stone fire pit for campfires.

Undeveloped peninsular along channels has deer, loons, ducks, bald eagles, wild turkeys, etc. This area has been quoted in newspapers as being "the most beautiful area in Clare County with 20 Lakes in 20 minutes".

The cottage is centrally located for shorter day trips to other parts of Michigan; such as Mt. Pleasant Soar Eagle Casino, Mackinaw City, Mackinaw Bridge, Mackinaw Island, Fort Michilimackinac, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Traverse City Cherry Festival, shopping in Petoskey, Bronners Christmas Wonderland (the World's largest Christmas store under one roof), Rogers City Gypsum Mines and a Tourist Center displaying fossils millions of years old and more.

Cottage is just 30 minutes north of Mt. Pleasant Soaring Eagle Casino.

Downtown Harrison (10 minutes from cottage) offers variety of attractions and events listed below, just to name a few:

Harrison offers great pizza, hard ice cream parlors, family and fine dining, great Italian and Chinese restaurants, fast food restaurants, Antique stores, Crafter's Market, weekend Flea Market, Gift shops, MacLean's Mercantile, Bowling, Horseback Riding, Historical Museum sites, and much more.

5 Golf Courses - Devil's Knob, Snow Snake has Zip Line, Firefly, Tamaracks, and Buck's Run

Putt R' Golf, Go-Karts, Arcade Room, Baseball Batting Cages

Classic Car & Bike Show, Cruise, Demolition Derby - Memorial Day weekend

Let your imagination run wild! I have guests who believe they are in Hawaii when they visit. Every year they put up their twinkling lights on the deck, dress in Hawaiian clothing, play Hawaiian music, relax under the Weeping Willow tree in their hammock while enjoying the tropical breeze and listening to sounds of the wind and water splashing up on the shoreline, while roasting a pig for their evening Lau with their family. Fun and unbelievable!!

Take the paddle boat, row boat, or hike thru woods with picnic lunch to visit two other public sandy beaches on Chain of Lakes, and more....

Vacation Rental Policies

2 night minimim

Activities and Special Interests

Downtown Harrison (10 minutes from cottage) offers variety of attractions and events listed below, just to name a few:

Harrison offers great pizza, hard ice cream parlors, family and fine dining, great Italian and Chinese restaurants, fast food restaurants, Antique stores, Crafter's Market, weekend Flea Market, Gift shops, MacLean's Mercantile, Bowling, Horseback Riding, Historical Museum sites, and much more.

Cottage is just 30 minutes north of Mt. Pleasant Soaring Eagle Casino

5 Golf Courses - Devil's Knob, Snow Snake has Zip Line, Firefly, Tamaracks, and Buck's Run

Putt R' Golf, Go-Karts, Arcade Room, Baseball Batting Cages

Classic Car & Bike Show, Cruise, Demolition Derby - Memorial Day weekend

Mackinaw City Bus Trip, Lilac festival, parade on island - June

Large fireworks display, downtown Harrison Parade, Demolition Derby - July 4th week

Arts and Crafts Street Fair - July

Clare County Fair is the biggest northern fair with Demolition Derby, Harness Racing, Midway Rides, and Grandstand Shows with known performers - end of July

Pontoon Boat Parade on Townline Lake - July 4th week

Fish farm offers Trout fishing, no license required, pole and bait provided, cleaning included and No Limit! April-October

Amish Quilt Auction & Craft Show - May & September in Clare

Old 27 Classic Car Cruise, Tour and Competition - August

See Amish sitting along roadside selling various Amish handmade items

Moose Family Center, VFW, American Legion Post 404, Lions Club

Veterans' Memorial

Sidewalk Sales - August

Old Fashion Barn Dance on fairgrounds - September

Apple Orchard & Gift shop offers fresh Apple Cider, Fudge, Carmel Apples - September

Flea Market every weekend - May thru October

Visit the City of Clare (just 20 minutes south of Harrison) for more activities and attractions, listed below:

Historical Doherty House with fantastic salad bar, fine dining, unique Leprechaun Pub

Original old fashion movie theatre features the latest movies

"Brewin' on McEwan" offers 75 different craft beers, most all brewed in Michigan, including selection of Michigan wines and different wines from all over the world

Clare Sweet Shop makes candy daily as you watch and large selection of favorite novelty candies

Big selection of Gift shops, Women's Fashions, and Home Décor
(Her Place, Willows, Herrick House, just to name a few)

Antique Stores selling great selection of antiques

Art Studio selling handcrafted items

Cops & Donuts Bakery (largest around) with Cafe and Souvenir/Gift Shop (3 stores wide)

Dairy Phil's Dairy Bar offers great homemade ice cream, food and is decorated in a 50's theme

Several Amish stores selling Amish-made items

Ruckle's Pier Family Dining and Bar

Bicycle Shop

Jay's Sporting Goods (has everything one can imagine)

Big Boys, and a variety of other family dining and fast food restaurants

Visit the City of Gladwin (just 20 minutes east of cottage) for more activities and attractions listed below:

Several antique stores; also has a large Antique Mall store consisting of 3 floors of antiques (a must see)

Unique Collectible/Gift stores, and Art and Crafts stores (great for Christmas shopping)

Amish store features everything handmade by Amish

Riverwalk Place offers fine indoor dining & outdoor dining on balcony overlooking courtyard and river with entertainment; indoor gift shops

Several other restaurants offering family and fine dining

Pubs with great pizza

Vasher's Fruit/Produce Market has fabulous hard ice cream

Gladwin Craft Show and County Fair - July

Houghton Lake is 40 minutes North