Hot Tubs, Saunas and Fireplaces for Wedgewood, 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 Wedgewood, roughly 45 miles south of Traverse City, beside Cadillac. The family-owned company runs two showrooms in the Traverse City area and has its own delivery, installation and service staff, so a home near Lake Mitchell and the golf course is in good hands from the first visit onward.

Living in Wedgewood

Wedgewood is a residential community in Cherry Grove Township, just outside Cadillac in Wexford County. It grew up around the Lakewood on the Green golf course, and its roughly 80 households are served by Cadillac Area Public Schools. It has been counted as its own census community since 2010.

This is a neighborhood of year-round homes. People here golf in summer, and in winter they are minutes from the snowmobile trails and ski hills that make the Cadillac area a cold-weather destination.

Four full seasons are a fact of life in Northern Michigan. Summers are spent outside, and winters send everyone back indoors for months. Upgrades that make the home more enjoyable in cold weather pay off every year.

Homes in a settled neighborhood like this are often ready for a second round of improvements: a finished basement that needs heat and a pool table, a patio that could hold a spa, or an older gas fireplace due for replacement.

Choosing a Hot Tub in Wedgewood

A hot tub is one of the simplest ways to turn an ordinary backyard into a place the family uses every week. At Phillips Lifestyles you can compare several leading brands side by side, including Hot Spring, Caldera Spas, Jacuzzi, Nordic, Sundance and Marquis. See them on the hot tubs page. The Caldera Palatino and the Hot Spring Aria are two mid-size models worth a look.

The best way to decide is to get in one. A free test soak at either showroom lets you try a spa before you buy. After that, the free in-home consultation brings a Phillips Lifestyles consultant to your property to measure, plan the delivery path, check clearance for the cover lifter and talk through steps and surrounds. The company uses approved electrical contractors and includes startup and fill.

If fitness is the goal, ask about Endless Pools swim spas, which let you swim in place year-round.

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.

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.

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.

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.

More Ways to Enjoy Your Home

A finished basement or bonus room comes to life with a pool table or game table from Brunswick or Olhausen. Outside, a premium grill makes the patio a second kitchen. And for quiet evenings, Phillips Lifestyles offers massage chairs you can try in the showroom.

After the Sale

Busy households appreciate having maintenance taken off the list. 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.

Why Homeowners Choose Phillips Lifestyles

Three things set Phillips Lifestyles apart: history, people and service. The company has operated in Northern Michigan since 1980. It is family-owned, led by Dennis and Debbie Riedel with general manager Ryan Gubbins.

It also employs the people who do the work. Sales consultants such as Tony Fifarek, Tyler Hanna, Kenny Smith and Wesley Bonesteel guide the purchase. The company's own delivery staff, fireplace installers and service technicians, managed by Jim Eddy, take it from there. You can meet them on the About Us page.

Frequently Asked Questions from Wedgewood Homeowners

Does Phillips Lifestyles serve the Cadillac area, including Wedgewood?

Phillips Lifestyles serves Northern Michigan from two showrooms near Traverse City, and Cadillac is on its dealer service-area list. Contact the store to confirm scheduling for delivery, installation and service in Wedgewood.

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.

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.

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.

Next Steps for Wedgewood 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.