The Big House
Information & Amenities
OUTDOOR EXPERIENCE: The Big House is located within Brookside Cottages & Resort, a 5 acre property that has an additional 13 smaller, vintage fishing cottages,1 apartment, and 2 RV sites. Guests of the entire resort share amenities such as; 350’ lake frontage on all-sports Duck Lake with a sandy beach area, 2 shared docks, 600’ of frontage on Mason Creek (registered trout stream), complimentary shared use of our SUPs, kayaks, water trampoline, swim raft, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, hammocks, detached game room, in-ground heated swimming pool, hot tub, basketball court and more!
**Water Trampoline, water toys and boats are available from Memorial weekend - Labor Day weekend.**
The Big House has its own multi-level furnished decks. There is a gas fire table perfect for roasting marshmallows while enjoying the gorgeous Duck Lake sunsets, rocking chairs for relaxing on the wrap-around porch with your morning coffee. Guest of The Big House have a private driveway with parking for 4-5 vehicles and use of the attached garage.
Main Floor: You’ll enter through the front door, adjacent to the garage, into a spacious entryway which includes a washer and dryer available for guest use.
A large king bedroom off the entryway provides some privacy and separation from the main living quarters and other bedrooms. There are 3 steps that lead you up to the open-concept living, dining & fully equipped kitchen. Just around the corner from the great room is the 2nd main floor king bedroom and a full bathroom. The new addition includes a queen en suite bedroom and bathroom with an attached dressing room with LED mirror and makeup vanity.
In the living room, the cultured stone fireplace is flanked by a rustic timber mantel & built in shelving, and the massive sliding glass doors lead out to the deck with views of the property and lake. A flat screen tv with cable can be viewed from the two sofas, one of which is a queen sleeper with a lux air mattress. The main dining table seats 6, the breakfast nook seats 4, with an additional 2 seats at the kitchen peninsula and a small 2 seat table. The shared in-ground heated swimming pool is just steps away from the back deck of the house. The pool and hot tub are shared amenities of all guests of the resort; including the Big House, 13 cottages, apartment and 2 RV sites.
Another feature of the Big House is the wrap around porch, complete with rocking chairs - a perfect spot to sip coffee in the morning or relax with a book before dinner.
2nd Story: Take the staircase up from the entryway and you’ll find 2 additional bedrooms (one queen and one full over full bunk bed w/ twin trundle) along with the 2nd full bath. You’ll also find the 2nd kitchen, dining table for 6 and living area with sleeper sofa and flat screen tv with cable. Sliding doors lead to the upper balcony/deck with a seating area. Catch a glimpse of the lake and watch the sunset from the cozy swing chair.
WHAT’S INCLUDED: All bedding, pillows, sheets & towels are included. You will also receive a complimentary starter pack including hand soap, liquid dish soap, dishwasher pods, dish sponge, toilet paper (2 rolls per bathroom), paper towel (1 roll), garbage bags (1 per trash can, plus a spare roll under kitchen sink), laundry soap pods & dryer sheets. Any needs above and beyond the starter pack are your responsibility.
Firewood can be purchased at numerous roadside stands, grocery stores, convenience stores/gas stations in the area. We do not supply firewood at this time.
WEEKLY RENTAL ONLY JUNE, JULY & AUGUST
3 NIGHT MIN HOLIDAYS, 2 NIGHT MIN OFF-SEASON
SORRY, NO PETS / NO PARTIES or EVENTS / NO SMOKING
Accommodations:
2800 sq. ft., 2 story
5 Bedrooms (2 King, 2 Queen, 1 Full over Full Bunk w/ Twin Trundle)
2 Sleeper Sofas
2 Bathrooms (1 one each level)
2 Kitchens (1 on each level)
Sleeps 14
Sleeping Arrangements:
Upstairs Bedroom 1: Queen Bed
Upstairs Bedroom 2: Full over Full Bunk w/ Twin Trundle
Main Level Bedroom 3: King Bed
Main Level Bedroom 4: King Bed
Main Level Bedroom 5: Queen Bed
*Additional Beds: (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa in Main Level Living Room, (1) Queen Sleeper Sofa in Upstairs Living Room
Amenities:
WiFi
Heat & Air Conditioning (Wall units)
Gas Fireplace
Cable TV
Washer & Dryer
2 Fully Equipped Kitchens (Dishwasher on main level)
Basic Cooking Utensils
Microwave
Keurig Coffee Maker & 12 cup Coffee Pot
Toaster
Pots & Pans
Dining Table & Chairs
Bedding, Pillows, Towels
Large Deck w/ Seating (ground level)
Upper Balcony
Wrap Around Porch
Outdoor Gas Firepit Table
Gas Grill
Garage
Children Welcome
No Smoking
Parking
Rates & Availability
Select the dates below to see rates and availability. Please note, we book 12 months in advance only. Rates change depending on the week and season.
Testimonial from Susan R.
“What a gem! From the:
1. Wonderful views and sunset
2. Amazing and helpful staff
3. SPACIOUS house
4. On-site amenities-kayaks, paddle boards, rental pontoon, pedal boat, hammocks, water trampolines, swimming pool, hot tub, fish house to clean fish and so much more
5. In house amenities-plenty of towels, bedding, and pillows, starter for soap, TP, etc.
6. Plenty of room for all to enjoy
7. Easy drive to lots of locations-Traverse City, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes
If you are staying at the Big House you may want to check what spices, etc. they already have as it comes in handy. In the kitchen there are so many pots, pans, dishes, knives it is almost like cooking in your own kitchen.
We would HIGHLY recommend this place and will gladly return.
Great places for families!”
