Do you have a reservation policy?

Yes - June thru August reservations are weekly only, Saturday-Saturday. All other reservations may be made daily or weekly, with a 3 night minimum requirement on the weekends. One night stays will be allowed Sunday thru Wednesday ONLY and will be charged a cleaning fee on top of the nightly rate. December thru March reservations MAY NOT start or end on a Saturday.

What are your deposit requirements?

An initial deposit of $150 is required for all reservations. All summer reservations (June-August) will require a secondary deposit of $500 by April 1st of that year. In March you will receive a confirmation letter with a request for the secondary deposit. If you make your reservation after April 1st, you will be required to make the full deposit of $650.

What is your cancellation policy?

All deposits are non-refundable, but are transferable (based on the following). Terms for transfer are as follows: Summer reservations (June thru August)require cancellation notification prior to April 1. All other dates require a full 30 day notification of cancellation. Transfer of deposits are valued for up to one calendar year. December 15 thru March 15, deposits may be transferable if snow and/or ice conditions are not suitable for good sledding or safe fishing. "NO SHOWS" will be charged the full balance due.

What is the difference between Pine Bluff and Cedar Ridge cabins?

29 of the 30 cabins at Pine Bluff | Cedar Ridge are 1500 square feet in size and are two story. All 29/30 units have 2 bedrooms upstairs with 4 beds and a master bedroom downstairs with one bed. Pine Bluff cabins sleep up to 10 guests and Cedar Ridge cabins sleep up to 8. The main difference between Pine Bluff and Cedar Ridge is that Cedar Ridge have a 2nd bathroom upstairs (and PB#1), washer/dryer unit, dishwasher and a gas fireplace. Most Pine Bluff units do not have the above amenities but offer a more open floor plan, more seating and 2 larger beds. Pine Bluff 13 is 900 square feet, no 2nd floor, 2 bedrooms and sleeps up to 4 people.

What is included with our cabins?

All cabins have a full kitchen with all of the basic dishes such as: pots, pans, dishes, utensils, toaster, microwave, coffee pot. All cabins have a picnic table and outdoor chairs. Charcoal grills are provided from May 15 - October 15 only. Linen is provided for the beds (not futons - PLEASE provide your own full size bedding for these). A set of 10 bath towels, and washcloths, 4 hand towels, 1 roll of paper towel, 4 rolls of toilet paper, and garbage bags are provided for the duration of your stay.

Are all cabins considered lakefront?

No - We are located on a Bluff, it is approximately 30 feet up from the lake with a gorgeous view. Please see our Resort layout to familiarize yourself with the location. Most of the cabins are in a horseshoe shape overlooking the lake. Four of the cabins (Pine Bluff 1 & 10 and Cedar Ridge 1 & 14) are considered lakefront units. These 4 cabins have an up-charge of $50-$100 per week, depending on the season, as they are directly overlooking the lake.

What are your departure responsibilities?

Checkout time is 10:00 a.m. Please leave your key in your cabin on the kitchen counter or turn them into the office. Cabins must be left in a "reasonably" clean state. Dishes must be washed and put away. Stove, microwave, refrigerator must be cleaned inside and outside. Countertops, sink, table and chairs need to be wiped down. Dirty towels must be put in the linen bag hanging by the door. Please do not remove bedding - leave on bed. Garbage from all rooms in the cabin must be removed. Do to the ongoing issues with birds and garbage, we no longer will be picking up garbage at the cabins. You can dispose of your garbage as needed, at the dumpsters located at the front of the resort. All items you brought must be removed. Floors must be picked up and left in a reasonably clean state. You will be charged an additional $50 cleaning fee if the cabin is not "reasonably clean". We don't expect you to fully clean your cabin, simply leave it in a respectful manner.

Where are you located?

We are centrally located in Michigan's beautiful Upper Peninsula. We are approximately 4 miles North of Curtis, on the east shore of Big Manistique Lake.

What should we bring with us?

Some items you may want to bring are: bedding/sheets for futons, crock pots, blenders, mixers, irons, laundry soap, extra pillows and pool / beach towels (extra towels are NOT provided at the pools).

Can we have multiple parties paying for the cabin?

No - The person booking the reservation is responsible for full payment of the cabin at check in and/or any damages or other charges that might incur. Your credit card will be kept on file for this purpose.

What amenities do you have?

We have 2 heated outdoor pools, basketball court, volleyball courts, 2 children's playgrounds, & yard games.

Do you allow pets?

You must notify the office if you have brought a pet(s). There is $50 charge per pet, per week (max. of 2 per cabin). PLEASE do NOT allow pets on the furniture. They must be leashed at all times. If your cabin requires additional cleaning (such as pet hair on furniture), you will be charged an additional cleaning fee of $50.

Can we smoke in our cabins?

All of our cabins are non-smoking. You may smoke outside on the covered porch of your cabin. Please use the ashtrays provided on each picnic table. If your ashtray is missing, please ask the office for one. If there has been smoking in your cabin, you will be charged an additional cleaning fee of $150.

Do you have phone and internet service?

Yes - cell phone coverage is limited because of the rural area. We provide a guest phone in the game room located at the pool building. If you will be calling long distance, you need to use a calling card. We have wireless internet located in our pool building, please ask the office for the current password. There is not internet or phone service available in the cabins.

Do you have play pens or roll away beds?

No - We do not provide these items. The futon couches located in each cabin can be utilized as full size beds. Please supply your own linens and pillows if you plan to use the futons as beds.