Bur Oak House: Cozy Winter Escape | Near Frankenmuth & Birch Run Outlets

Bur Oak House

SLEEPS: 6
BEDROOMS: 3
BATHROOMS: 2.5
*Near Frankenmuth, MI
*Near Birch Run, MI
* video surveillance on site

Looking for a shopping getaway or to experience the magic of Christmas year-round? Bur Oak House is the perfect starting point for your mid-Michigan adventures! Conveniently located just 16 minutes from Birch Run and 18 minutes from Frankenmuth, this charming home offers easy access to top local attractions. Nestled on a peaceful 5-acre lot, Bur Oak House provides a cozy retreat where you can unwind after a day of exploration.

This inviting home features three bedrooms and two and a half bathrooms, making it ideal for families or couples. The stunning freestanding tub offers a serene spot for relaxation, helping you find tranquility during your stay. With beautiful green and orange accents throughout, complemented by unique artwork, Bur Oak House is a perfect blend of comfort, style, and an unbeatable location.

The property is in a farming community, surrounded by operating farms. They use a natural liquid fertilizer, sprayed on soil prior to planting (early Spring) and right after harvesting (late Fall). You may experience a smell when fertilizer is being applied depending on the weather and wind direction. If you do experience a smell, it usually dissipates within 24-48 hours.

This property also features a fully functional BAT HOUSE, which plays an important role in natural pest control. The bats help keep the mosquito and flying insect population in check, reducing the need for chemical sprays. It's important to respect the bats' habitat, so please avoid disturbing the bat house or allowing pets near it. This eco-friendly solution ensures a more enjoyable and pest-free environment without the use of harmful pesticides. It is adhered to the North back corner of the house and there is a protective landscape being constructed as a barrier.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Air Conditioning: Yes, central air

ATV's: Not on property

Animals/Bugs: Local wildlife includes deer, turkey, rabbits, racoon, sandhill cranes, owls, and woodpeckers. You might see Box Elder bugs outside sunning themselves on the garage door, or other areas. They are no harm to pets or people and more a nuisance to see them.

Bathrooms:
Bathroom 1- Shower/tub, toilet, and sink
Bathroom 2(Ensuite to primary bedroom)- Separate tub, stand up shower, 2 sinks, toilet, and heated flooring
Bathroom 3- Half bath- Toilet and sink

Beach/Swimming: Not on property

Bedroom Configurations:
Primary Bedroom- King size bed with ensuite bathroom
Secondary Bedroom- Queen size bed
Third bedroom- Queen size bed w/TV

Cable: Not traditional cable but TV capable of streaming

Cell Phone Service: Most major providers work well but best to use wifi calling inside

Coffee Maker: 12 cup coffee maker-coffee provided

Distances:
Corner Cellar Wine Bar & Tasting: 2 minutes (0.8 miles)
Baha Acres: 4 minutes (2.6 miles)
Birch Run: 16 minutes (9.9 miles)
Outlet Mall- 17 minutes (10 miles)
Frankenmuth: 18 minutes (12.7 miles)
Other locations of note in area- Antique shops, Benny's Beer Hall

Dock: Not Applicable

Drinking Water: Well water

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: Yes, wood burning

Fire-pit: Yes

Fishing: Not applicable

Golf:
Timbers Golf Club: 10 minutes (7.7 miles)
Willow Springs Golf Course: 15 minutes (10 miles)
The Fortress Golf Course: 17 minutes (12.3 miles)
Green Acres Golf Course: 20 minutes (14.7 miles)

Grill: Charcoal grill with plug in coil(Electric start)- Charcoal and lighter fluid not provided

Grocery Store:
Meijer- 14 minutes (8.7 miles)
Simon's IGA- 3 minutes (1 mile)

Heat: Propane forced air

Hunting: Not on property

Internet/WIFI: Yes, 200 mbps

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: Ample room for 3 to 4 cars(garage is also available to guest) Please DO NOT drive on the grass

Pets: Freshwater Vacation Rentals currently charges $75 for your entire stay. Yes, we do accept 1 dog, yet we do ask that you please clean up after them both inside and outside the cabin. Plus, if you allow them on the furniture, we do ask that you please bring your own linens/blankets for them to sleep on. Just let us know which bed you will be using with them, and we'll make sure it is ready for your sheets when you arrive. Plus, if the pet hair starts to build, we do ask that you please run the vacuum. Generally, dogs love the water and places to explore. Pet food does tend to attract mice, so vigilance is needed.

Privacy: Neighbors are barely in view

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.

Space: Single level home

Seniors: Welcome!

Televisions:
Living Room- 55" Smart TV
Third Bedroom- 40" Smart TV

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

Washer and Dryer: Yes, detergent provided

Wood: Not provided but available locally (IGA)