Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Lake City, MI Homes

If you own a home on or near Lake Missaukee, Phillips Lifestyles can help you enjoy it more. The company provides hot tubs, saunas, swim spas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves to Lake City, Michigan and the surrounding Missaukee County area, and it installs and services what it sells. Phillips Lifestyles has served Northern Michigan since 1980 from two showrooms near Traverse City. Lake City is roughly 40 miles southeast of Traverse City.

Lake City at a Glance

Lake City is the county seat of Missaukee County. Daniel Reeder built a cabin on what was then Muskrat Lake in 1868, and the community took the name Lake City in 1877 for the many lakes around it. It became a city in 1932.

Lake Missaukee forms the western edge of town, with Crooked Lake and Sapphire Lake nearby. The area is known as Michigan's Christmas Tree Capital for its tree farms. M-66 runs through, and Cadillac is 14 miles away.

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.

Lake City is a full-time community with a strong cottage tradition on the lakes. Winter means ice fishing and snowmobiling, and homes are built to be lived in through all of it.

Hot Tubs for Lake City Homes

A hot tub gives a home in town its own private retreat, a few steps from the back door. 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.

The Right Fireplace for Your Home

Older village homes often have a fireplace that is more decoration than heat, and that is easy to fix. 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.

Indoor and Outdoor Saunas

A sauna is a natural fit for the climate in Missaukee 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.

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.

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.

Beyond Spas and Fireplaces

Phillips Lifestyles rounds out its range with billiard and game tables from Brunswick and Olhausen, premium grills and massage chairs. Spa owners will also find filters, covers and water care under hot tub accessories.

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.

After the Sale

Good products last longer with regular care. Phillips Lifestyles stands behind its products with its own service department. An overview is on the services page.

For spa owners, the Spa Maintenance Program covers water testing and balancing, cleaning the shell and cover, debris removal and filter changes on a weekly, two-week or four-week schedule. Repairs begin with an online service request. Filters, covers and water care products are available under hot tub accessories.

Frequently Asked Questions from Lake City Homeowners

Does Phillips Lifestyles deliver to Lake City?

Phillips Lifestyles serves Northern Michigan from two showrooms near Traverse City, about 40 miles from Lake City. Contact the store to confirm delivery, installation and service scheduling for Missaukee County.

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.

What hot tub brands does Phillips Lifestyles carry?

Phillips Lifestyles carries Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis hot tubs, along with Endless Pools swim spas. Models can be seen at the Traverse City and Grawn showrooms.

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.

Get in Touch

Phillips Lifestyles is ready to help you get more from your home in Lake City. 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.