What We Provide (Amenities) |
"The one thing you'll regret not bringing is the one thing you didn't pack."
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Private dock mooring/What we can accommodate: We have a 20-foot long by 6-foot wide dock (with a 12-foot gangplank) that is well anchored and bumpered. The one type of craft we sadly cannot accommodate is pontoon boats. D Young Road is one lane and narrow. We wish it were otherwise, but we simply don't have enough parking space for pontoons.
Fish Cleaning Station: After you catch those buckets full of fish comes the fun part—cleaning! We converted our old pump house, just a few steps from the dock, into our fish-cleaning shack. It's 12' x 5' with a 2-basin sink. Relatively roomy, it's well lit (you're not working in your own shadow) with electric outlets and always-cold water straight from our well. We have cutting boards, knife sharpeners and a few filet knives. For your convenience, there's also a battery charger and extension cords in the shack.
Firewood: There's no need for you to spend extra $$ on firewood; we provide that too for your evening bonfires at our little “Fire Point,” right on Fish Creek. The wood is stacked behind the tool shed aside the camp. Yes, it's stored outside, and yes, it's damp. But the tool shed is loaded with dry kindling, and we usually have charcoal lighter fluid in the fish-cleaning shack to help get that fire ablaze.
Water: We're fortunate that we have our own private well and don't have to draw it from the lake (you don't want to drink lake water!), so there's never any shortage of water at our camp. We installed one of those whole-house carbon-canister dual-filters. PLEASE NOTE: Our well water has not been tested, and we're not required to, but the Skipper drinks the water regularly and has never suffered any ill effects. With that disclaimer, we leave it up to you whether or not you want to bring your own bottled water for cooking and drinking.
Kitchen: We have a fully stocked kitchen where we don't believe you'll find anything lacking. Alright, we may not have a pasta maker or a food processor or a stand mixer or a blender to make Smoothies with, but it's still pretty well equipped! We provide plates, bowls, mugs, cooking/eating utensils, all sorts and sizes of pots and pans and skillets, a microwave oven, toaster, a George Foreman grill, drip coffee maker with filters, a full-size electric range/oven, and a full-size refrigerator/freezer. We usually also have aluminum foil, cling wrap, and zip-lock bags on hand. Kitchen towels, sponges, scrubbies and detergent are also provided. At present, We DO NOT provide a deep fryer for fish fries, but this is subject to change.
The Bowfin Bungalow sleeps 5 when at full capacity. We have 1 double/full-size bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed setup. We do not provide blankets, sheets, or pillows; you need to bring your own bedding. Besides, everybody sleeps better on their own pillow. PLEASE NOTE! The Bowfin Bungalow is what you might call a family-style camp – that is, it's essentially one large room with areas for sleeping, cooking and dining, so there's no privacy except in the bathroom. (Those who are shy, need not apply.)
Bathroom: Loads of hot & cold running water direct from our well and our 40-gallon hot-water heater. There is a sink/vanity with medicine chest/mirror, indoor toilet (no walking to the little shed out back) and stand-up shower stall. Anybody who's been in a stand-up shower with a fixed shower head knows it's next to impossible to get “the water where you want it.” To solve this problem as best we could, we've installed a detachable hose-type shower head (thank you, Waterpik!). There are electrical outlets to accommodate hair dryers, and a spare hair dryer if you forgot yours. We have a good stock of first aid supplies, and yes, we do provide the T.P.!
Charcoal grill: What would a stay at camp be without grilling? We have a park-style grill, right next to the picnic table in the front yard. There are brushes and scrapers and ash shovels in the tool shed. We also happily provide charcoal and lighter fluid so there are 2 things you can cross off your list of things to bring. Marinade that chicken in a bottle of Italian salad dressing overnight and derive gleeful satisfaction knowing all the people downwind will be jealous and hating you!
Large open-air deck overlooking Fish Creek. There's no better place to sit and enjoy that first cup of coffee.
Cable TV with a DVD/VCR player, a radio, and a CD player. There is a Verizon cell tower about a mile from the camp, and smart phones do work just fine (some carriers better than others). If you have VCR tapes or DVD discs, we have a player that can handle both. We also have a supply of family-friendly movies on hand. Sorry, though, no wi-fi.
Electric heat: When the nights get cool as they often do, especially in the Spring and Fall, don't hesitate to turn on the heater located on the "wall" between the sitting and bedroom areas. It's very effective at heating the entire camp. We've stayed in April and October when night-time temperatures were in the high 20s, and were perfectly comfortable. We have two ceiling fans and two oscillating fans that really are “whisper quiet,” to spread the warmth (or cool things down, depending). The indoor bathroom may not be the “little shack out back” but sometimes it can feel as cold as one. Placing the little table top fan on the dresser just outside the door helps to move some warmer air into there.
Air conditioning: We usually have a delightful breeze wafting in the bedroom area from the southwest, but when that fails and the temperature outside soars, we do have a window A/C unit for your comfort. Best part is that it's operated by a remote control that can also serve as a thermostat. So, even thought the A/C unit is centrally located, you can put the remote on the nightstand and the unit will get the temperature just the way you want it, right where you are. Just please don't lose the remote!
Clothes washer and dryer: Did you happen to get caught in the rain? Fall overboard trying to land that monster fish? We have you covered with a camp-size washer/dryer. We usually have bleach and detergent and dryer sheets on hand.
Fish Cleaning Station: After you catch those buckets full of fish comes the fun part—cleaning! We converted our old pump house, just a few steps from the dock, into our fish-cleaning shack. It's 12' x 5' with a 2-basin sink. Relatively roomy, it's well lit (you're not working in your own shadow) with electric outlets and always-cold water straight from our well. We have cutting boards, knife sharpeners and a few filet knives. For your convenience, there's also a battery charger and extension cords in the shack.
Firewood: There's no need for you to spend extra $$ on firewood; we provide that too for your evening bonfires at our little “Fire Point,” right on Fish Creek. The wood is stacked behind the tool shed aside the camp. Yes, it's stored outside, and yes, it's damp. But the tool shed is loaded with dry kindling, and we usually have charcoal lighter fluid in the fish-cleaning shack to help get that fire ablaze.
Water: We're fortunate that we have our own private well and don't have to draw it from the lake (you don't want to drink lake water!), so there's never any shortage of water at our camp. We installed one of those whole-house carbon-canister dual-filters. PLEASE NOTE: Our well water has not been tested, and we're not required to, but the Skipper drinks the water regularly and has never suffered any ill effects. With that disclaimer, we leave it up to you whether or not you want to bring your own bottled water for cooking and drinking.
Kitchen: We have a fully stocked kitchen where we don't believe you'll find anything lacking. Alright, we may not have a pasta maker or a food processor or a stand mixer or a blender to make Smoothies with, but it's still pretty well equipped! We provide plates, bowls, mugs, cooking/eating utensils, all sorts and sizes of pots and pans and skillets, a microwave oven, toaster, a George Foreman grill, drip coffee maker with filters, a full-size electric range/oven, and a full-size refrigerator/freezer. We usually also have aluminum foil, cling wrap, and zip-lock bags on hand. Kitchen towels, sponges, scrubbies and detergent are also provided. At present, We DO NOT provide a deep fryer for fish fries, but this is subject to change.
The Bowfin Bungalow sleeps 5 when at full capacity. We have 1 double/full-size bed and a twin-over-full bunk bed setup. We do not provide blankets, sheets, or pillows; you need to bring your own bedding. Besides, everybody sleeps better on their own pillow. PLEASE NOTE! The Bowfin Bungalow is what you might call a family-style camp – that is, it's essentially one large room with areas for sleeping, cooking and dining, so there's no privacy except in the bathroom. (Those who are shy, need not apply.)
Bathroom: Loads of hot & cold running water direct from our well and our 40-gallon hot-water heater. There is a sink/vanity with medicine chest/mirror, indoor toilet (no walking to the little shed out back) and stand-up shower stall. Anybody who's been in a stand-up shower with a fixed shower head knows it's next to impossible to get “the water where you want it.” To solve this problem as best we could, we've installed a detachable hose-type shower head (thank you, Waterpik!). There are electrical outlets to accommodate hair dryers, and a spare hair dryer if you forgot yours. We have a good stock of first aid supplies, and yes, we do provide the T.P.!
Charcoal grill: What would a stay at camp be without grilling? We have a park-style grill, right next to the picnic table in the front yard. There are brushes and scrapers and ash shovels in the tool shed. We also happily provide charcoal and lighter fluid so there are 2 things you can cross off your list of things to bring. Marinade that chicken in a bottle of Italian salad dressing overnight and derive gleeful satisfaction knowing all the people downwind will be jealous and hating you!
Large open-air deck overlooking Fish Creek. There's no better place to sit and enjoy that first cup of coffee.
Cable TV with a DVD/VCR player, a radio, and a CD player. There is a Verizon cell tower about a mile from the camp, and smart phones do work just fine (some carriers better than others). If you have VCR tapes or DVD discs, we have a player that can handle both. We also have a supply of family-friendly movies on hand. Sorry, though, no wi-fi.
Electric heat: When the nights get cool as they often do, especially in the Spring and Fall, don't hesitate to turn on the heater located on the "wall" between the sitting and bedroom areas. It's very effective at heating the entire camp. We've stayed in April and October when night-time temperatures were in the high 20s, and were perfectly comfortable. We have two ceiling fans and two oscillating fans that really are “whisper quiet,” to spread the warmth (or cool things down, depending). The indoor bathroom may not be the “little shack out back” but sometimes it can feel as cold as one. Placing the little table top fan on the dresser just outside the door helps to move some warmer air into there.
Air conditioning: We usually have a delightful breeze wafting in the bedroom area from the southwest, but when that fails and the temperature outside soars, we do have a window A/C unit for your comfort. Best part is that it's operated by a remote control that can also serve as a thermostat. So, even thought the A/C unit is centrally located, you can put the remote on the nightstand and the unit will get the temperature just the way you want it, right where you are. Just please don't lose the remote!
Clothes washer and dryer: Did you happen to get caught in the rain? Fall overboard trying to land that monster fish? We have you covered with a camp-size washer/dryer. We usually have bleach and detergent and dryer sheets on hand.