Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Boon, MI Homes

Phillips Lifestyles is a Northern Michigan dealer for hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves, and it serves Boon and the rest of Wexford County. The company was established in 1980, is family-owned, and has showrooms in Traverse City and Grawn. Boon is roughly 38 miles south of Traverse City. For a home in the forest northwest of Cadillac, Phillips Lifestyles offers products, installation and long-term service from one local team.

What Makes Boon Different

Boon was settled around 1888 as a station on the Toledo, Ann Arbor and Northern Michigan Railroad. It was platted in 1889 and received its post office in 1899. The township hall, fire department and post office still mark the center of the community.

Long before the railroad, the Old Indian Trail linking the Cadillac and Traverse City areas ran through here. Today Boon is surrounded by the Manistee National Forest, between Cadillac and Mesick.

Winters are serious in this part of the state, with deep snow, cold snaps and the occasional power outage. People who live here plan for it, and a heat source that does not depend entirely on the furnace is part of that plan.

Homes and cabins around Boon are surrounded by forest and are often used for hunting and snowmobiling as well as daily life. Reliable heat comes first.

Fireplaces and Stoves

In the country, how you heat is a serious question, and a good stove pays for itself in comfort. At Phillips Lifestyles you will find gas, wood, pellet and electric fireplaces and inserts from Heat & Glo, Quadra-Fire, Napoleon, Enviro and Mendota.

If you already have a masonry fireplace, an insert is usually the most effective upgrade. Options include the Quadra-Fire Expedition II wood insert and the Castile pellet insert, which is rated at 30,600 BTUs. If you do not have a fireplace, a freestanding gas, wood or pellet stove can be vented through a wall or roof.

The Phillips Lifestyles fireplace installation team, led by Rob Horton with Randy Johnson, Jason Jones and Ron Magee, handles the work from start to finish. The blog post on preparing for a fireplace consultation lists what to measure beforehand.

Hot Tubs for Boon Homes

After a day of work outside, few things are as welcome as a soak under a dark country sky. 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.

Custom and Ready-Made Saunas

Phillips Lifestyles can supply a sauna in two ways. Ready-made saunas from Finnleo and Tylo come in traditional and infrared designs for indoors, and the Finnleo Patio Series covers outdoor use. For a custom room, the Traverse City Sauna Company builds to your dimensions, with Don Ruff and Chris Champt doing the craftsmanship.

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.

On a country property, plan for how you will reach the spa or sauna in deep snow and where firewood or pellets will be stored under cover. If you are adding a stove, have the chimney inspected first so the installer knows what liner or venting is needed.

For Entertaining

When family and friends visit Boon, 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.

Service and Spa Care

When you live outside town, it matters that your dealer will come to you. Phillips Lifestyles installs and maintains hot tubs, swim spas, fireplaces and game tables; the services page has the full list.

The Spa Maintenance Program sends a technician weekly, every two weeks or every four weeks. Each visit includes testing and balancing the water, wiping down the spa, cleaning the cover inside and out, removing debris and swapping in a clean set of filters. If something needs repair, submit a service request online and the service team will follow up.

Why Homeowners Choose Phillips Lifestyles

Three things set Phillips Lifestyles apart: history, people and service. The company has operated in Northern Michigan since 1980. It is family-owned, led by Dennis and Debbie Riedel with general manager Ryan Gubbins.

It also employs the people who do the work. Sales consultants such as Tony Fifarek, Tyler Hanna, Kenny Smith and Wesley Bonesteel guide the purchase. The company's own delivery staff, fireplace installers and service technicians, managed by Jim Eddy, take it from there. You can meet them on the About Us page.

Frequently Asked Questions from Boon Homeowners

Can Phillips Lifestyles install a stove in a cabin near Boon?

Phillips Lifestyles installs wood, gas and pellet stoves with its own crew. A site visit is needed to check clearances, venting and floor protection. Contact the store to confirm service to your address.

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.

Plan Your Showroom Visit

Seeing products in person is the quickest way to decide. The Chums Corner showroom is at 5161 US-31 in Grawn and the Cherryland showroom is at 1151 W South Airport Road in Traverse City. Both are open Monday to Saturday. Call ahead, contact the team or submit a product inquiry so staff can prepare for your visit to help with your Boon project.