Toy Box

Queen bed in Toy Box is angled to afford a Lake Huron view.

$165-185 per night plus tax and association fee

At some point, Captain Adventure and the Missus had to concede that no single photo does justice to the Toy Box. It’s gonna require a movie. One of these days.

A photo of the inspiring view — lake, beach and deck — from 10 feet of windows doesn’t capture how expansive the room is. Nearly 500 square feet.

A wide-angle sweep showing the room’s many angles, its cathedral ceiling, skylights, and gleaming oak floor misses how intimate and romantic the bed is, framed by plaid silk drapes. Nor does it show how comfortable the sofa alcove is for reading and lake-watching.

Wake up to this.

Most guests make their own fun while staying in the Toy Box, but anyone stuck for ideas will find a 37-inch TV, cable with Comcast On Demand, Blu-Ray DVD player, CD player, Scrabble, Uno, deck of cards, puzzles, books — and did we mention the three working antique slot machines? With an ample supply of quarters and nickels.

The room is filled with original toy train-themed watercolor paintings, artist’s proof prints and posters acquired during Captain Adventure’s tenure as president of Lionel Trains Inc. Most of the art is by Angela Trotta Thomas.

There’s also a Lionel engine or two.

Pewabic tiles accent custom shower

These are both winter views from the Toy Box. Imagine how good summer looks from here.

The adjacent private bath — called The Caboose — has a custom stall shower with bench and original art by Paul H. Adams.

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Amenities:

• Fluffy towels
• Italian-made Sonno Prima mattress
• Luxurious Comphy sheets
• Extra pillows and blankets
• Romantic lighting options
• Locally made Company Soap
• Aveda shampoo and conditioner
• Hair dryer
• Hair towel
• Wine glasses, cocktail glasses
• Wine opener, napkins
• Sofa, lounge chairs, game or dining table
• You control the heat and A-C
• Three opening skylights

The Toy Box as seen from the window alcove.

Ten feet of windows make the alcove a great spot to read or watch the lake.