150 feet of Lakefront beach on Lake Michigan + 3 Bedroom, 3.0 bath cottage makes for a great place to spend a week or much of the summer--or fall--or spring. Sunsets are amazing and after sunset the dark sky above the lake allows amazing views of the stars and milky way. Charlevoix mailing address but south of Fisherman's Island so you can enjoy all of Charlevoix's charm, ' but be far enough away that it is a true summer retreat. Guests are entranced with Lake Michigan from this contemporary and private lakeside home. Home is located in a birch and hemlock grove, the home looks out over Lake Michigan and south to Grand Traverse Bay. Guests can beachcomb and hunt for Petoskey or Charlevoix stones, swim or canoe on the lake. Others jog or walk the country lanes.

The property is architect designed. The master bedroom has a separate entrance, full sized bed, sliding doors to deck overlooking the lake and its own bath. A quiet and private spot, even if the kids and in laws are in the other rooms.

Another bedroom has its own bathroom and is located at the opposite end of the house from the master bedroom. It has sliding doors to the large lakefront deck. This room has bunk beds and can sleep 4 people. It is quiet and light. It has an additional art and drawing room attached which looks out over the nearby woods. The drawing room also has a washer and dryer.

There is a quiet library/TV viewing nook off the living room with a DVD player, 42 inch HDTV, and streaming high speed internet video interface. Also a wide selection of books with an emphasis on northern Michigan. In the library area is a new queen sized sofa bed which sleeps 2 comfortably. This sofa has a great view of the big lake by day, and waking up on the sofa bed to see the lake is a wonderful experience.

There is a large living room/dining room which is associated with a sitting area and which has cathedral ceilings and large glass windows and sliding doors which open to a large deck overlooking the lake with many chairs and tables for eating, sunbathing, reading, or watching the lake and sunsets. Outside, greenery including evergreens frame the lake view and provide shelter from excess breezes.
Off the living room is a full bath (shower) which has unique barnwood paneling, a real 'up north' experience.


The kitchen is extremely well-stocked with dishes, utensils, pans, pots, and has a work area which overlooks the lake. There is a dishwasher and a gas grille for BBQ (outside).

An ideal room for children is at the top of the spiral staircase which is the 3rd bedroom which has room for two in a full sized bed.

There is a full complement of kitchen applicances, dishes, etc to allow one to prepare gourment meals while looking out at the lake. Have your breakfast and meals overlooking the lake as well, either in the combined LR/DR or on the deck.

Keywords: 2200 sq ft cottage with separate MBR suite. Direct Lake Michigan Waterfront. Beachfront. West facing windows and cathedral ceiling LR. Quiet, beautiful, near Antrim Dells Golf Course and near Historic Village of Norwood 8 mi s of Charlevoix. 3rd bedroom is on upper level accessed by spiral staircase. TV, DVD, Internet (wireless). Huge new deck overlooking Lake Michigan. Dark Sky.
A few steps to a warm and sheltered beach. Near county park. Great for walking on the beach or on nearby quiet lakeshore road with excellent lake views.