Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Tustin, MI Homes

Since 1980, Phillips Lifestyles has helped Northern Michigan families make their homes more comfortable with hot tubs, swim spas, saunas, fireplaces, fireplace inserts and pellet stoves. That includes homeowners in Tustin, roughly 46 miles south of Traverse City. The family-owned company runs two showrooms in the Traverse City area and has its own delivery, installation and service staff, so a home in the farm country south of Cadillac is in good hands from the first visit onward.

Living in Tustin

Tustin is a village in Burdell Township, in the northwest corner of Osceola County. The area was settled in 1872 and the village was incorporated in 1893. It lies just off US 131, a short drive south of Cadillac.

This is farm and forest country, with the Pine River and large tracts of the Manistee National Forest nearby. Life here follows the seasons: planting, hunting, snow and maple syrup.

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.

Rural homes here often have a wood supply close at hand and outbuildings to match. Owners think practically about heat and are ready to enjoy something like a spa or a pool table once the work is done.

Stay Warm: Fireplaces and Pellet Stoves

In the country, how you heat is a serious question, and a good stove pays for itself in comfort. 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.

A Hot Tub for Every Season

After a day of work outside, few things are as welcome as a soak under a dark country sky. The hot tubs at Phillips Lifestyles come from Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis. Models such as the Hot Spring Grandee seat seven, and the Hot Spring Aria suits a smaller group. All are built to run through a Northern Michigan winter.

Start with a free in-home consultation. A Phillips Lifestyles team member comes to your home, measures the area, plans the delivery, checks that the cover and lifter will operate freely and helps coordinate finishes with your siding or deck. Approved electrical contractors wire the spa, and the service includes startup and fill.

You can also try before you buy with a free test soak, or look at Endless Pools swim spas if you would like to swim at home.

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.

How a Project Works, Step by Step

Most projects follow the same path. You visit a showroom or send an inquiry. For a spa, staff arrange a test soak and then a free in-home consultation; requests made through the website are answered within 24 hours. Once you choose a model, the delivery crew brings it to the site, approved electrical contractors complete the wiring, and Phillips Lifestyles fills and starts the spa. Fireplaces and stoves begin with a site visit to check venting and clearances, followed by installation by the in-house crew.

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.

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.

After the Sale

When you live outside town, it matters that your dealer will come to you. 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.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions from Tustin Homeowners

Does Phillips Lifestyles serve Tustin?

Tustin is at the southern edge of the area Phillips Lifestyles serves from its Traverse City showrooms. Contact the store to confirm delivery, installation and service availability for your address.

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.

Next Steps for Tustin Homeowners

Pick the step that suits you: stop by a showroom, book a test soak, request a free in-home consultation or contact Phillips Lifestyles with a question. For pricing on a specific product, use the product inquiry form. Showrooms are at 5161 US-31 in Grawn and 1151 W South Airport Road in Traverse City.