The Chalet on the Lake Resort in Stevensville, Michigan

Build a sandcastle, sail off on a cushy raft or lose yourself in a fascinating book. Then enjoy a family picnic complete with all the fixings and s'mores for dessert. Grab your flashlights for an invigorating hike through sand dunes and settle around a warm, crackling fire with family and friends. Then turn down the beds, open the windows and let the lake winds lull you off to sleep. Wake up and do it all over again!

Sound appealing? If so, come visit a mid-western, waterfront oasis located less than two hours from the city of Chicago and three hours from Detroit along the sparkling shores of Lake Michigan. The Chalet on the Lake Resort of Stevensville, Michigan is dotted with dozens of A-frame cottages fully furnished and ready for a relaxing family retreat. You can rent a chalet by the month, week or weekend and even purchase a unit as your summer home and utilize the property as rental income.

The 36 acre resort boasts two large swimming beaches, several sand dune areas with fire pits, two pools, a few parks and fishing ponds, five tennis courts, basketball courts, horseshoes, shuffleboard and hiking trails. Most units have air conditioning, cable TV, and VCR or DVD players. They are fully stocked with all of the essential cookware and grilling supplies. All cottages have two bedrooms that sleep four people each. They also feature patios or decks complete with tables, chairs and barbecue grills. Many A-frame units have lovely lake views to take in Michigan's glorious sunsets.

Located nearby is Martin's Super Market, a full service grocery store for all of your cook-out needs. There are many fast food places in the area such as: Wendy's, McDonald's, Big Boy and Crackerbarrel. Downtown you will discover delectable pastries, cakes and pies at the Bit of Swiss Pastry Shop. Several golf courses also surround the immediate area.