Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Bear Lake Homes in Manistee County, MI
Phillips Lifestyles sells, installs and services hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves for homeowners in Bear Lake, Michigan. The family-owned company has served Northern Michigan since 1980 from two showrooms in the Traverse City area. Bear Lake is roughly 38 miles southwest of Traverse City on US-31. For a home in the village or on Bear Lake, the team can recommend the right products, install them properly and look after them for years.
About Bear Lake
The village of Bear Lake sits on the south shore of the lake it is named for. Settlement began in 1863, the village was platted in 1874 and it was incorporated in 1893. The Richmond Drug Company served the town until 2020.
US-31 passes through, with Manistee 17 miles to the southwest and Benzonia 14 miles north. The area economy rests on fruit farming and tourism, and the Manistee National Forest is close by.
Northern Michigan winters shape daily life in a small town. Snow arrives in November and stays, and neighbors spend more time indoors and close to home. Comfort at home matters more because of it.
Around the lake are cottages and retirement homes. In the village and on the surrounding farms are families who have been here for generations.
A Hot Tub for Every Season
A hot tub gives a home in town its own private retreat, a few steps from the back door. The hot tubs at Phillips Lifestyles come from Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis. Models such as the Hot Spring Grandee seat seven, and the Hot Spring Aria suits a smaller group. All are built to run through a Northern Michigan winter.
Start with a free in-home consultation. A Phillips Lifestyles team member comes to your home, measures the area, plans the delivery, checks that the cover and lifter will operate freely and helps coordinate finishes with your siding or deck. Approved electrical contractors wire the spa, and the service includes startup and fill.
You can also try before you buy with a free test soak, or look at Endless Pools swim spas if you would like to swim at home.
Fireplaces, Inserts and Pellet Stoves
Older village homes often have a fireplace that is more decoration than heat, and that is easy to fix. Phillips Lifestyles sells and installs gas, wood, pellet and electric models from Heat & Glo, Quadra-Fire, Napoleon, Enviro and Mendota. The fireplaces and inserts page shows the range, including gas fireplaces such as the Novus nXt.
A fireplace insert slides into an existing masonry fireplace and turns it into an efficient heater. The Quadra-Fire Castile pellet insert is rated at 30,600 BTUs and heats 700 to 1,800 square feet. Freestanding pellet stoves give the same steady, thermostat-controlled heat without an existing fireplace.
Phillips Lifestyles has its own installers. Rob Horton leads the fireplace crew, working with Randy Johnson, Jason Jones and Ron Magee. For background, read the blog guide on how to choose a fireplace insert.
Indoor and Outdoor Saunas
A sauna is a natural fit for the climate in Manistee County. Phillips Lifestyles carries Finnleo and Tylo saunas, including traditional heated-stone models and infrared rooms. The Finnleo Patio Series is a popular outdoor choice. When a standard size will not do, Don Ruff and Chris Champt of the Traverse City Sauna Company build custom saunas to suit the space.
The Phillips Lifestyles Process
Phillips Lifestyles keeps the process simple. First, talk with a sales consultant in person, by phone or online. Second, for a hot tub, take a test soak and schedule a free in-home consultation; requests submitted through the website get a response within 24 hours. Third, the company delivers the product, arranges wiring through approved electrical contractors, and fills and starts the spa. Fireplace, insert and stove projects include a site visit to confirm venting and clearances, then installation by the company's own crew.
On an in-town lot, measure gates and side yards before you shop, because delivery access often decides which models are possible. Check local setback and electrical permit requirements, and consider privacy screening from neighboring windows.
For Entertaining
When family and friends visit Bear Lake, it helps to have something for everyone. Phillips Lifestyles sells billiard and game tables by Brunswick and Olhausen, along with shuffleboard and foosball, plus grills and massage chairs.
The People Behind Phillips Lifestyles
A company that has been in business since 1980 has seen a lot of Northern Michigan winters. Phillips Lifestyles is owned by Dennis and Debbie Riedel, who moved to the Traverse City area with their family to lead it, with Ryan Gubbins as general manager.
The staff of roughly 30 includes sales consultants Tony Fifarek, Tyler Hanna, Kenny Smith and Wesley Bonesteel, a warehouse and delivery team, a dedicated fireplace installation crew and a service department managed by Jim Eddy. That depth is why the company can install and service what it sells. Read more on the About Us page.
Maintenance You Do Not Have to Think About
Good products last longer with regular care. 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.
Frequently Asked Questions from Bear Lake (Manistee County) Homeowners
Does Phillips Lifestyles serve Bear Lake in Manistee County?
Phillips Lifestyles serves Northern Michigan from two showrooms near Traverse City, and its dealer listings include Manistee. Contact the store to confirm delivery and service scheduling for the Bear Lake area.
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.
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.
Does Phillips Lifestyles install the fireplaces and stoves it sells?
Yes. Phillips Lifestyles employs its own fireplace installation crew, led by Rob Horton, and installs gas, wood, pellet and electric fireplaces, inserts and stoves across Northern Michigan.
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 Bear Lake, both showrooms are an easy trip when you are next in Traverse City.