Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Arcadia, MI Homes

Phillips Lifestyles sells, installs and services hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves for homeowners in Arcadia, Michigan. The family-owned company has served Northern Michigan since 1980 from two showrooms in the Traverse City area. Arcadia is roughly 40 miles southwest of Traverse City. For a home between Arcadia Lake and Lake Michigan, the team can recommend the right products, install them properly and look after them for years.

About Arcadia

Arcadia lies on M-22 where Arcadia Lake meets Lake Michigan through a man-made channel. Arcadia Marsh, a nature reserve with Bowens Creek running through it, is at the edge of town. The aviator Harriet Quimby, the first American woman to earn a pilot's license, was born here.

The community is ten miles south of Elberta and ten miles north of Onekama, on one of the most scenic stretches of the M-22 route. It is quiet, uncrowded and prized by the people who know it.

Winter is long this close to the big lake, and lake-effect snow is part of the bargain. The reward is quiet: frozen shoreline, clear night skies and a house that feels like a retreat when it is warm inside.

Arcadia homes are mostly cottages and retirement homes, many within walking distance of the beach. Sunsets draw everyone outside, and a spa or a sauna makes those evenings last into October and beyond.

Hot Tubs for Arcadia Homes

Evenings by the water cool down fast, and a hot tub turns the hour after sunset into the best part of the day. Phillips Lifestyles carries Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis, which you can browse on the hot tubs page. The range runs from compact models such as the Hot Spring Jetsetter LX to the seven-person Hot Spring Grandee.

Choosing is easier with two free services. Book a test soak at a showroom, bring a suit and a towel, and compare seats and jets in the water. Then schedule a free in-home consultation. A team member measures your space, confirms the cover and lifter have room to open, reviews the delivery route and helps match cabinet and shell colors to your home. Wiring is handled by approved electrical contractors, and startup and fill are included.

For swimmers, swim spas from Endless Pools provide an adjustable current for exercise in a fraction of the space a pool needs.

Maintenance You Do Not Have to Think About

Seasonal homes need attention even when nobody is there. That is the idea behind the Phillips Lifestyles Spa Maintenance Program. On each visit, a technician tests and balances the water, wipes the spa from the waterline up, cleans the cover, removes debris and replaces the filters with a clean set. Visits can be weekly, every two weeks or every four weeks.

Repairs and other work are arranged through a service request. The services page summarizes installation and maintenance for hot tubs, swim spas, fireplaces and game tables.

Saunas Built for Arcadia Winters

Heat, then cold air, then heat again: it is a ritual that suits a Arcadia winter. Phillips Lifestyles offers Finnleo and Tylo saunas in traditional and infrared versions. Outdoor models like the Finnleo Patio Series arrive ready to set in place. The company is also home to the Traverse City Sauna Company, whose craftsmen, Don Ruff and Chris Champt, design and build custom saunas.

The Right Fireplace for Your Home

Many lake homes were built for summer, and a modern heating appliance is what makes them comfortable the rest of the year. Phillips Lifestyles sells fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves from Heat & Glo, Quadra-Fire, Napoleon, Enviro and Mendota, in gas, wood, pellet and electric.

The right choice depends on how you use the home. For short visits, a gas insert gives heat at the press of a button. For everyday heating, a pellet insert like the Quadra-Fire Castile, which heats 700 to 1,800 square feet, or a wood stove like the Discovery II keeps running costs in check. Electric fireplaces suit rooms where venting is not practical.

Installation is handled by the company's own crew: lead installer Rob Horton and installers Randy Johnson, Jason Jones and Ron Magee. See the guide to choosing a fireplace insert on the blog.

What to Expect When You Buy

Buying from Phillips Lifestyles is a guided process. It starts with a conversation about how you use your home. For hot tubs, the next steps are a test soak and a free in-home consultation, and online requests receive a reply within 24 hours. After you select a product, the company schedules delivery, coordinates approved electrical contractors and handles startup and fill. For a fireplace, insert or stove, an installer reviews the existing chimney or wall, confirms clearances and then completes the installation.

For a waterfront property, think about wind direction, the view from the seats and how sand and leaves will be kept out of the water. Ask about a cover lifter, which makes a spa far easier to use alone, and about scheduled care if the home is closed for part of the year.

More Ways to Enjoy Your Home

A finished basement or bonus room comes to life with a pool table or game table from Brunswick or Olhausen. Outside, a premium grill makes the patio a second kitchen. And for quiet evenings, Phillips Lifestyles offers massage chairs you can try in the showroom.

Who You Will Work With

Phillips Lifestyles is family-owned and has been part of Northern Michigan since 1980. Dennis and Debbie Riedel own the company, having relocated with their children to carry it forward, and general manager Ryan Gubbins runs daily operations.

The sales team includes Tony Fifarek, who is also the head mechanical consultant, Cherryland store manager Tyler Hanna, Kenny Smith and Wesley Bonesteel. Warehouse manager Glen Wirth and the delivery crew get products to your door, and service manager Jim Eddy oversees the technicians who maintain them. Meet everyone on the About Us page.

Frequently Asked Questions from Arcadia Homeowners

Does Phillips Lifestyles serve Arcadia and northern Manistee County?

Phillips Lifestyles serves Northern Michigan from two showrooms near Traverse City, and its dealer listings include Frankfort and Manistee. Contact the store to confirm delivery and service scheduling for Arcadia.

Can I use a hot tub all winter in Northern Michigan?

Yes. Modern hot tubs are insulated for year-round use, and many owners use them most in winter. A fitted cover, a cover lifter and a clear path through the snow make cold-weather soaking easy.

Where are the Phillips Lifestyles showrooms?

Phillips Lifestyles has two showrooms: Chums Corner at 5161 US-31, Grawn, MI 49637, and Cherryland at 1151 W South Airport Road, Traverse City, MI 49686. Both are open Monday to Saturday, with Sunday visits by appointment.

Does Phillips Lifestyles build custom saunas?

Yes. Through the Traverse City Sauna Company, Phillips Lifestyles craftsmen design and build custom saunas. The company also sells ready-made Finnleo and Tylo saunas for indoor and outdoor use.

Start with a Conversation

Call (231) 888-0721 for the Chums Corner showroom or (231) 412-1884 for Cherryland, or send a message. If you have a model in mind, the product inquiry form is the fastest way to get details. From Arcadia, both showrooms are an easy trip when you are next in Traverse City.