Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Maple Grove, MI Homes

Homeowners in Maple Grove, Michigan turn to Phillips Lifestyles for hot tubs, saunas, swim spas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves, along with the installation and service that go with them. Phillips Lifestyles has been in business in Northern Michigan since 1980 and operates two showrooms near Traverse City. Maple Grove is roughly 12 miles west of Traverse City. If you own a home on the south shore of Lake Ann, this guide explains what the company offers and how its staff can help.

A Short History of Maple Grove

Maple Grove is a small lakeside community in southeastern Almira Township, on the south shore of Lake Ann. The village of Lake Ann is just across the water to the north, and Traverse City is a short drive east. It was first counted as its own census community in 2010.

This corner of Benzie County has become a popular place to live for people who work in Traverse City and want to come home to water and woods. Houses here are a mix of older cottages, updated year-round homes and newer builds tucked into the trees.

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.

Because most owners are here in every season, the products that matter are the ones that make winter enjoyable: a hot tub you can reach from the back door, a stove that takes the edge off a January morning and a sauna for after an afternoon on the ice.

Find the Right Hot Tub

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 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.

Keeping Everything Running

Seasonal homes need attention even when nobody is there. The Phillips Lifestyles service team handles installation, maintenance and repair, as described on the services page.

With the Spa Maintenance Program, a technician visits on the schedule you choose, from weekly to every four weeks, to balance the water chemistry, clean the spa and its cover, clear out debris and rotate the filters. Technicians also offer advice on best practices. For anything else, use the service request form.

Add a Sauna

More homeowners are adding a sauna alongside, or instead of, a hot tub. Phillips Lifestyles sells Finnleo and Tylo saunas for indoor and outdoor use, with both traditional and infrared heat. The Finnleo Patio Series can be placed on a deck or pad. Custom work is available through the Traverse City Sauna Company, where craftsmen Don Ruff and Chris Champt build saunas to order.

Stay Warm: Fireplaces and Pellet Stoves

Many lake homes were built for summer, and a modern heating appliance is what makes them comfortable the rest of the year. Phillips Lifestyles carries hearth products from Heat & Glo, Quadra-Fire, Napoleon, Enviro and Mendota. Browse fireplaces and inserts and pellet stoves online, or see them burning in the showroom.

Gas fireplaces such as the Novus nXt offer convenience and a realistic flame. Pellet models such as the Quadra-Fire Santa Fe pellet stove burn compressed wood pellets and need far less tending than a wood fire. Wood stoves and inserts remain the choice for anyone with their own firewood.

Every installation is completed by Phillips Lifestyles staff. Rob Horton is the lead fireplace installer, supported by Randy Johnson, Jason Jones and Ron Magee. The blog covers the benefits of a gas fireplace if you are weighing fuel types.

Planning Your Project

A little planning makes everything go smoothly. Begin by deciding what you want from the space: relaxation, heat, exercise or entertaining. Phillips Lifestyles staff then help narrow the choices. For spas, that means a test soak and a free in-home consultation, with online requests answered within 24 hours. The company manages delivery, uses approved electrical contractors for wiring, and includes startup and fill. For fireplaces and stoves, an installer checks venting and clearances at your home before the work is scheduled.

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.

Billiards, Grills and Massage Chairs

Comfort is not only about heat and water. Phillips Lifestyles stocks Brunswick and Olhausen billiard tables and game tables, grills for outdoor cooking and massage chairs. They are a good reason to visit a showroom even if a spa or stove is what brought you in.

Northern Michigan Roots

Phillips Lifestyles describes itself as Northern Michigan's premier spa and fireplace dealer since 1980, and it remains a family-owned business rooted in the community. Dennis and Debbie Riedel are the owners, and Ryan Gubbins is the general manager.

For customers, the benefit of a long-established local dealer is continuity. Tony Fifarek, the lead sales associate and head mechanical consultant, and store manager Tyler Hanna help you choose. Jim Eddy and his service team are there afterward, with technicians, schedulers and customer service staff based in the Traverse City area. The About Us page lists the full team.

Frequently Asked Questions from Maple Grove Homeowners

How close is Phillips Lifestyles to Maple Grove and Lake Ann?

Both Phillips Lifestyles showrooms are in the Traverse City area, roughly 12 miles east of Maple Grove. The Chums Corner showroom on US-31 in Grawn is usually the quicker drive from the Lake Ann area.

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.

Visit or Call Phillips Lifestyles

To get started, visit the Chums Corner showroom at 5161 US-31 in Grawn, (231) 888-0721, or the Cherryland showroom at 1151 W South Airport Road in Traverse City, (231) 412-1884. You can also contact the team online or send a product inquiry. Phillips Lifestyles looks forward to helping you enjoy your Maple Grove home.