Dewey Lake Manor B & B 11811 Laird Road Brooklyn Michigan 49230-9035 USA http://www.deweylakemanor.com Phone: +1-517-467-7122 Fax: +1-517-467-2356

General Information

Sitting atop a knoll overlooking Dewey Lake, a "Country Retreat" awaits manor guests in the Irish Hills of Southern Michigan. This 1860's Italianate home has five guestrooms with private baths and fireplaces, one with Jacuzzi tub furnished with antiques and old-fashioned wallpapers. A large deck and glass enclosed porch, with a view of the lake, provides a pleasant place to enjoy a summer breakfast or to just relax. Other rooms include a parlor with a piano and a sitting room with a bay window overlooking the lake, there are eighteen acres to wander and a picnic area by the lakeshore. Guests may also enjoy the paddleboat, canoe, and evening bonfires by the lake. The central location of the Irish Hills offers antiquing, fifty-two spring fed lakes, golfing, fishing, quaint towns, and much more. Car enthusiasts are just 3 miles from Michigan Speedway. Whether you come to enjoy the sweet sounds of a summer night or the quiet stillness of the frozen lake, your stay will be one to remember.

Room Rates (USD American Dollars)

• State and local taxes may apply
• There are 5 guest accommodations (5 with private baths)
• Double occupancy rate is between $ 79.00 and $ 139.00
• The rate for each additional person is $ 10.00

Amenities

Meals

• A Full breakfast is included with room rate
• Breakfast is served from: 7:30 - 9:30am
• Breakfast is served in the porch, Breakfast/dining area
• Additional food services included in room rate: always cookies
• Our signature dish is Rice Pudding

Policies

• Minimum stay required (3 days for races; 2 holiday weekends)
• Smoking is not allowed
• Guest pets are welcome (limited)
• Accommodations are not suitable for children
• No childcare is provided
• Consumption of alcohol is permitted (bring your own)
• Deposit amount required (Credit card number or 50%)
• Check in time is 3:00pm and Check out time is 11:00am
• Cancellations:
  5 day; special events whole house 30 day races - none unless room is re-rented.
• Accepted by the following agencies:
  • Brooklyn/Irish Hills Chamber
  • Michigan Lake To Lake Bed & Breakfast Association
  • Professional Association of Innkeepers International
  • Southern Michigan Bed & Breakfast Association
  • Tecumseh Chamber
  • Chamber of Commerce

Property Features

Property Details

• Architectural style is Victorian
• Built in 1869
• Opened for business in 1990
• Restored / Remodeled in 1997
• Parking available

Location

• Geographic region: Southeastern Michigan
• Location is best described as: Countryside, Lakeside
  
• Nearest major city: Jackson, MI (20 miles South)
• Directions to property:
  US 94 M52 US 12 M50 or 2 miles Southwest from intersection of US 12 & M50
• Directions from airport:
  Detroit Metro

Innkeepers

• Innkeeper(s): Joe & Barb Phillips
  Joe is a retired electrician, has a great interest in vintage cars, and NASCAR races. He enjoys dogs, especially Black Labs and makes a really "mean" waffle. Barb is a nurse, who loves old homes, antiques, and has a great passion for barns. She loves to garden and would really like to get her Master Gardeners certificate.
• The innkeepers speak: English
• There is one cat on the property
• There is one dog on the property

Area Attractions

Antique Shopping, Historical interests, Lake, Museum, Nature area, buffalo ranch, quaint towns, botanical gardens, Picnic area, Religious Services, Winery

Onsite or Nearby Activities

Bird watching, Canoeing, Cross-country ski trails, Fishing, Golfing, Hiking trails, Horseback riding, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Skydiving, Croquet, Shopping, Sight-seeing, Swimming