Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Northport, MI Homes
Phillips Lifestyles sells, installs and services hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves for homeowners in Northport, Michigan. The family-owned company has served Northern Michigan since 1980 from two showrooms in the Traverse City area. Northport is about 29 miles north of Traverse City. For a home near the tip of the Leelanau Peninsula, the team can recommend the right products, install them properly and look after them for years.
About Northport
Northport is the northernmost village on the Leelanau Peninsula. Settlers arrived in 1848 and called it Waukazooville. Deacon Joseph Dame gave it the name Northport in 1854. Cherry farming began here in 1853 and is still a major part of the local economy.
The Grand Traverse Lighthouse, built in 1858, stands about nine miles north inside Leelanau State Park. The village hosts a Winter Carnival, a fishing derby and a summer car show, and M-22 and M-201 bring visitors in.
Living here means living with real seasons. Summer evenings stretch late, autumn is brief and brilliant, and winter brings months of snow. The best homes are ready for every one of them.
Northport has a strong year-round community alongside its summer residents. Being at the end of the peninsula means planning ahead, so owners value products that are reliable and a dealer that schedules service visits this far north.
Hot Tubs and Swim Spas
A hot tub gives a home in town its own private retreat, a few steps from the back door. Phillips Lifestyles is a dealer for Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis spas. The hot tubs page shows the selection, from the Hot Spring Aria to the family-size Hot Spring Grandee. Endless Pools swim spas are available for those who want to swim against a current at home.
Getting the location right is half the job. During a free in-home consultation, a team member measures the site, makes sure there is space for the cover and lifter, looks at how the spa will be delivered, and helps you choose colors that suit the house or deck. Approved electrical contractors do the wiring, and Phillips handles startup and fill.
Want to feel the difference between brands first? Reserve a free test soak at the Traverse City or Grawn showroom.
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.
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.
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.
Game Rooms, Grills and More
Phillips Lifestyles also carries billiard and game tables from Brunswick and Olhausen, including shuffleboard, foosball and air hockey. There are premium grills for the deck and massage chairs for the den. Everything can be seen in person at the showrooms.
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.
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 Northport Homeowners
Does Phillips Lifestyles travel as far as Northport?
Phillips Lifestyles serves Leelanau County from its Traverse City area showrooms, about 29 miles south of Northport. Contact the store to schedule a free in-home consultation and to confirm delivery and service details.
What is the difference between a fireplace insert and a pellet stove?
A fireplace insert fits inside an existing masonry fireplace and can burn gas, wood or pellets. A pellet stove is a freestanding heater that burns compressed wood pellets. Both give efficient, controllable heat.
Can I try a hot tub before I buy one?
Yes. Phillips Lifestyles offers a free test soak by appointment at its Traverse City and Grawn showrooms. Bring a bathing suit and a towel, and staff will answer questions while you try the spa.
What does the free in-home consultation include?
A Phillips Lifestyles team member visits your home to choose a location, measure for the right spa size, confirm clearance for the cover and lifter, review delivery options and discuss steps, surrounds and colors. There is no charge.
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 Northport, both showrooms are an easy trip when you are next in Traverse City.