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"Summer Haven" is a beautiful, lakeside Home on Duck Lake, a picturesque 1930 acre all-sports lake near Traverse City. This comfortable, fully air-conditioned 4 bedroom, 3 bath Home is nestled among a canopy of tall maples on a quiet residential peninsula that is just perfect for your family vacation, ski trips, or golf outings.
A spacious, family-sized deck beckons you to start your first morning with coffee and breakfast sitting outside watching as the sun rises over the lake. Take a canoe out for an early morning cruise on the lake and listen to and watch the many birds that call Duck Lake home - loons, geese, and bald eagles are frequent visitors here.
The Home is separated into 2 large living areas, with 2 bedrooms and 1 full bath on the lower level, 2 bedrooms and 2 full baths on the upper level, and 2 sofa beds (full and Queen), one on each level. The large sunroom overlooking the lake is a great place to gather with the family to plan your day's activities or share memories of your day. A fully-equipped kitchen and full dining area are located on the upper level and a washer and dryer are located on the lake level for your convenience.
Cable TV, DVD player, and high speed internet connection are available for your use, and outside you will have use of a large gas grill. The entire group will enjoy the large, level backyard for playing games, just relaxing and enjoying the view, or taking the gang out from your private dock for a day of fishing and boating.
A canoe is included for your use. Fishing boats, trampolines, jet skis and pontoon boats can be rented from local marinas to be delivered to your dock. Tennis courts are located in the peninsula's park, and picturesque, safe roads for biking are added amenities for guests staying at "Summer Haven".
No matter what activities are of interest to you, this location is close to everything. Traverse City's great shops, fine restaurants and beautiful Grand Traverse Bay are 15 minutes away. Crystal Mountain, Mistwood, Interlochen and more than 20 other top-rated golf courses are a short distance, and there are now over 18 local wineries to enjoy in the area as well as two nearby casinos.
There is no better sightseeing anywhere during the summer or fall colortour season with Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, the 110 foot Dunes Climb, and the breathtaking Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive.
Take a tour of the state trout/salmon hatchery near Honor, and rent canoes or float tubes for a memorable trip down the Platte River to Lake Michigan or on the Betsie River from its headwaters at Green Lake. A day's trip into Leelanau County to the north will take you through the quaint and memorable towns and villages of Suttons Bay, Northport, Leland and Glen Arbor, or take a day trip and go up to Mackinac Island.
There are no finer restaurants that we have in the area. Whether you love intimate dining, enjoy spectacular seafood, or just enjoy casual waterfront dining, there are dozens of restaurants to suit everyone in the family. The ever popular Boone's Long Lake Inn is just up the road. Try Moomer's for the best locally made ice-cream, the Apache Trout Grill on West Bay for great seafood with a view, and step back to the 1950's at Don's Drive-In for the best hamburgers and shakes.
During all months of the year, there are many festivities to enjoy - the annual Cherry Festival, the Suttons Bay and Traverse Art Shows, the Grawn Horse Show, Suttons Bay Jazz Festival and the weekly offerings at the Interlochen Arts Academy, ranging from popular artists to classical music and other performing arts. Wintertime brings you holiday festivities in downtown Traverse City, season-long activities and events at Crystal Mountain, and ski races around the area.
Open all year, Summer Haven is a great base to use for all winter sports. Ski groups can enjoy Crystal Mountain's 45 downhill ski slopes just 25 minutes from the house, and for cross-country ski enthusi |
