Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Greilickville, MI Homes

If you own a home on West Grand Traverse Bay, Phillips Lifestyles can help you enjoy it more. The company provides hot tubs, saunas, swim spas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves to Greilickville, Michigan and the surrounding Leelanau County area, and it installs and services what it sells. Phillips Lifestyles has served Northern Michigan since 1980 from two showrooms near Traverse City. Greilickville is on the northwest edge of Traverse City.

Greilickville at a Glance

Greilickville is named for Godfrey Greilick, who settled here with his family in 1856. A railroad station built in 1893 carried his name. Early industry included a brickworks, a grist mill and a tannery, and in 1961 residents voted down a proposal to incorporate as a village called Elmwood.

Today it is the gateway to Leelanau County, on the western shore of West Grand Traverse Bay with Cedar Lake at its north end. M-22 runs through, and the Leelanau Trail, a rail trail opened in 1995, begins its run north toward Suttons Bay.

Like the rest of the Grand Traverse region, this area sees heavy snow and cold from late fall into spring. Families spend a lot of winter time at home, which is a good reason to make the house a place everyone wants to be.

Greilickville offers bay views and marinas within minutes of downtown Traverse City. Homes include condominiums on the water, established neighborhoods on the hill and larger houses along Cedar Lake.

Find the Right Hot Tub

A hot tub is one of the simplest ways to turn an ordinary backyard into a place the family uses every week. Phillips Lifestyles stocks spas from Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis, shown on the hot tubs page. Smaller households often start with a model like the Hot Spring Jetsetter LX, and larger ones look at the Caldera Palatino.

Phillips Lifestyles removes the guesswork in two steps. First, a test soak: a free, by-appointment session in a filled spa at the showroom. Second, a free in-home consultation, where staff measure your space, check access for delivery, confirm the cover lifter will clear, and discuss steps, surrounds and color choices. Electrical work is done by approved contractors, with startup and fill included.

Households that want exercise as well as relaxation can add an Endless Pools swim spa to the shortlist.

The Right Fireplace for Your Home

A fireplace or stove makes the main living area the warmest room in the house and takes pressure off the furnace. 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.

From First Visit to First Use

Here is how a typical purchase goes. Start at a showroom, where you can see spas filled and fireplaces burning. If a hot tub interests you, book a test soak and a free in-home consultation; the team responds to online requests within 24 hours. When your order arrives, Phillips Lifestyles delivers it, has approved electrical contractors connect it, and fills and starts it for you. Hearth products follow a similar route, with a site check for venting and clearances before the in-house crew installs the unit.

In a neighborhood setting, look at how close a spa will sit to the back door, since a short walk means more winter use. Confirm any association rules, and decide early whether the electrical panel has capacity for a 240-volt spa circuit.

Saunas Built for Greilickville Winters

Heat, then cold air, then heat again: it is a ritual that suits a Greilickville 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.

For Entertaining

When family and friends visit Greilickville, 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

Busy households appreciate having maintenance taken off the list. 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.

A Family-Owned Company Since 1980

Phillips Lifestyles has served Northern Michigan for more than 45 years. Owners Dennis and Debbie Riedel moved their family to the Traverse City area to take over the business and continue its community-minded approach, and Ryan Gubbins is general manager. The About Us page introduces the whole staff.

You will work with experienced people. Tony Fifarek is lead sales associate and head mechanical consultant, Tyler Hanna manages the Cherryland store, and Kenny Smith and Wesley Bonesteel round out the sales floor. Behind them are a warehouse and delivery crew and a service department led by Jim Eddy.

Frequently Asked Questions from Greilickville Homeowners

Can I put a hot tub on a condominium patio in Greilickville?

Often yes, but check your association rules first. Phillips Lifestyles offers compact and plug-and-play models suited to smaller patios, and the free in-home consultation covers space, access and electrical needs.

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.

Get in Touch

Phillips Lifestyles is ready to help you get more from your home in Greilickville. Reach the Chums Corner showroom at (231) 888-0721 and the Cherryland showroom at (231) 412-1884, or use the online contact form. Questions about a particular model can go through the product inquiry page.