The Location:
Nestled in a clearing in the woods with the natural beauty of birch trees, maples and songbirds surrounding you. Deer pass through the meadow out back during your breakfast on the deck. Our house offers a tranquil retreat and is easily accessible from Traverse City, M-22 and US31. A short walk to Crystal Lake with public access at the end of the road (~400 yards).
The House:
Built in 1998 as a year round residence, in 2008 we added the log siding and cedar deck (14x20) for a more “up north” feel. Inside we added hickory floors, updated the bath fixtures and painted. To expand the living space, we finished the front screened porch with pine siding, log furniture and a swinging bench. Eat inside or out with ample seating at pine table inside and teak table for six just outside on the deck. Comfortably sleeps six.
The Neighborhood and Activities:
Enjoy walking, biking, jogging, swimming, tennis, golf, deep lake fishing, beachcombing, Petoskey hunting, country drives, great restaurants etc...YOU WILL LOVE IT HERE!!! It is only a short ride to Sleeping Bear Dunes and numerous U-pick berry patches. Enjoy Northern Michigan’s finest summer produce, make pies, crumbles, and try your hand with the ice cream maker.
• Canoeing, kayaking or tubing on the Platte or Betsie River.
• Concerts of all types at Interlochen Center for the Arts.
• Fishing on Crystal Lake, off the Frankfort Pier or deep lake charter fishing on Lake Michigan.
• Glider rides at Frankfort airport or watch the hang gliders over the bluffs of Lake Michigan.
• Golfing at five public golf courses in the area and miniature-golf in Benzonia and Beulah.
• Go-Karts and Waterpark are a short drive away from the cottage (Interlochen Corners).
• Movies in Frankfort at the Garden Theater and The Cherry Bowl Drive-In.
Other Activities:
Canoeing, kayaking or tubing on the Platte or Betsie River.