Created for family and friends by Heather & Stan Dickson ❤️
The essential details
WiFi
Network: XXXX · Password: XXXX
Lake access
All-sports lake. Life jackets in basement equipment room.
Fire pit
Wood in side yard. S'mores in pantry.
Pontoon boat
Keys in cabinet in first floor laundry near the kitchen. Life jackets for all.
Kayaks & paddleboards
Kept near the lake. Paddles are in the equipment room.
House guide
Item's may change. Ask ahead of time!
Coffee
Nespresso on counter, pods in drawer. Drip maker in lower cabinet for big crew.
Grill
Propane grill on deck. No tank to worry about — the propane turn-on is directly behind the grill. Make sure to turn it off when done. Grill utensils kept below the oven.
Trash
Cans in the garage. Wednesday pickup. Take to curb if staying, bring in after. No plastic bags in recycling.
Dishwasher
Run when full, unload when done. Pods under sink.
Pontoon
Keys in cabinet in first floor laundry near the kitchen. Check fuel. No-wake 100 ft from shore. Life jackets for all.
Kayaks & paddleboards
Kept near the lake. Paddles are in the equipment room.
Swimming
Ladder on left side of dock. Kids under 12 need a buddy.
Fishing
Bass, bluegill, and pike in the lake. Rods are in the garage.
Fire pit
Wood in side yard. Kindling and lighter in the garage.
Lawn
Sprinklers on timer (early AM). Shut off hoses when done.
Fall closing
Early Oct. Boat out, dock in, water lines blown. All-family effort.
Winter
Usable in winter. Heat at 58°F min. Check faucets and windows.
Spring opening
Early May. Dock in, boat launched. First grill of the year.
Peak summer
July 4th is prime. Coordinate on calendar. Weekdays = glass lake.
Nearby spots
HOA and Lake rules (MSLIA)
No-wake hours
Wake-speed boating & waterskiing prohibited Sundays, Memorial Day, July 4th, Labor Day before 11 AM / after 7:30 PM. $100 fine.
🚤 No wake near shore
Slow no-wake within 100 ft of shore, dock, raft, swimmer.
🏊 Towing rules
Spotter + driver. 170° mirror. No towing after sunset.
🔄 Counter-clockwise
All vessels operate CCW when possible.
🧥 Life jackets
1 PFD per passenger. Kids <6 must wear one.
🔴 Jet skis
No PWC sunset–8 AM. 100 ft from docks. No one under 14.
🍻 No boating intoxicated
Same as driving. Implied consent. Severe fines.
😲 Wake liability
Owner liable for all wake damage.
🚶 Kids & boats
<12: supervised, max 35 HP. 12–15: adult or safety cert.
Before you leave
Strip the beds
Pull off sheets and pillowcases. Leave them on the bed — don't worry about remaking.
Clean obvious messes
Wipe down counters, clean up spills. Don't stress about deep cleaning — just leave it reasonable.
Run the dishwasher
Load up anything in the sink and start a cycle before you head out.
Trash goes out on Wednesdays
Cans are in the garage. If you're staying on a Wednesday, take them to the curb. And please bring them back in if needed.
That's it. Don't stress about it — just be thoughtful and the next family will appreciate it.
House rules
We don't have a lot of rules — but these are not negotiable.
All kids must wear a life jacket on the pontoon boat
No exceptions. Life jackets are in the basement equipment room. Make sure they fit before heading out.
Younger kids must be watched in the water
An adult needs to be present and paying attention whenever young children are swimming or near the water.
Follow the no-wake rules
Power boating at wake speed and waterskiing are prohibited on Sundays, Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day before 11 AM and after 7:30 PM. Slow no-wake speed within 100 feet of any shoreline, dock, or swimmer at all times. Violators face a $100 fine per West Bloomfield Ordinance #88.
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The Dickson family
Started by Stan & Heather. Some families do holidays — the Dicksons do lake days. This is where grandkids learn to swim, stories get told around the fire, and every sunset feels made just for us.