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Planlæg for efterår & ud over @ moderne, private søhus nær charmerende nord-byer

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Overnatningsstedets område
Værelse
Pool
Interiør
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Anmeldelser

10 ud af 10.
Enestående
2 soveværelser1+ badeværelsePlads til 6 personer111.5 m2

Populære faciliteter

  • Tørretumbler
  • Vaskemaskine
  • Grillfaciliteter
  • Parkering tilgængelig
  • Kæledyr tilladt
  • Udendørsområde

Udforsk området

Map
Central Lake, MI
  • Intermediate Lake
    ‪16 min. gang‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪13 min. kørsel‬
  • A-Ga-Ming Golfresort
    ‪26 min. kørsel‬
  • Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
    ‪62 min. kørsel‬

Værelser og sovepladser

2 soveværelser (6 sovepladser)

Soveværelse 1

1 queensize-seng

Soveværelse 2

1 futon (queensize-seng)

Soveværelse 3

2 køjesenge (dobbeltsenge)

1 badeværelse, 1 toilet

Badeværelse 1

Håndklæder til rådighed · Toilet

Badeværelse 2

Sæbe · Håndklæder til rådighed · Badekar eller brusekabine · Badekar · Toilet · Kun brusekabine · Shampoo · Hårtørrer

Områder

Terrasse eller gårdhave
Veranda eller hawaiiansk terrasse
Køkken
Separat spiseområde
Udendørs legeområde
Have

Om overnatningsstedet

Planlæg for efterår & ud over @ moderne, private søhus nær charmerende nord-byer

Centralt beliggende for at lege udendørs eller nyde den stille skønhed gennem vægge i vinduer! Om efteråret skyller bølgende bakker med efterårsfarver. Besøg æbleplantager. Fisk. Tag vores kajakker, stå-up-paddle boards eller kano langs en rolig 75-kilometer kæde med søer. Paddle forbi kingfishers og stor blå heron, skildpadder nestling i de høje græs og grædende willows langs kysten. Stek derefter s'mores ved ildgruven under en himmel fuld af stjerner.
Det er land, der lever med moderne bekvemmeligheder: 50-tommers smart-tv med kabel, WIFI, en PS3, mange snesevis af cd'er, dvd'er, bøger og spil, et fuldt udstyret køkken og meget mere.
Bliv hyggelig i frisk hvidvaskede badekåber og afslappede sokker i vores komfortable sommerhus hele året rundt. Intet at gøre, men slappe af.
På vej ud? Du er centralt beliggende mellem en håndfuld kvintessential op nord "byer" og søde byer. Du er tæt på Michigans største vandland, vingårde, gallerier, antikviteter, golf- og skiløjper og det berømte Short's Brewery.
Kør 10 minutter til Grand Traverse Bay, hvor du kan vandre på stranden, svømme eller klatre på frosne bølger og langrend på præparerede stier (afhængigt af sæsonen, selvfølgelig!).
Om vinteren, gå ned ad bakke eller langrend, slange (ned ad bakke eller endda på den dejlige nærliggende Jordan River!), eller skøjte på vores sø. Vandre søde nord byer og byer.
I foråret, gå morel jagt. Slynger sig langs landeveje og indånder grønnningen af bakkerne, dale, skove og søbrande.
Om sommeren, svøm, besøg landmandens markeder, gårdsalg og festivaler. Eller bare lur på et af dine private dæk eller i en af hængekøjer.
Året rundt kan du nyde de bølgende bakker i Antrim County indeni dit smukke, hyggelige sommerhus.
Slap af med en gratis flaske vin eller en hjemmelavet cappuccino og blik ud i en rolig sø og skoven ud over.
(Og inden du glemmer, kan du lide & følge Hanley Lake Hideaway på facebook for pop-up specials!)
Gemt i en iskold dal og beliggende i bjergene i nordvestlige Michigan, er landsbyen ligger på en 75-mile kæde af smukke søer. Vi er halvvejs mellem ækvator og Nordpolen på 45th Parallel. Minutter væk, besøg Bellaire restauranter, cafeer, eller Schuss Mountain's mesterskabsbaner og skiløjper. Spis på en gourmetrestaurant et par miles nord for os eller på snesevis af dejlige småbycafeer.
Det er 3 minutters kørsel eller 15 minutters gang til Central Lake, en træt, fredelig landsby med en håndfuld charmerende butikker, en pub og flere restauranter. Og det er en nem kørsel til Charlevoix, Petoskey, Traverse City og Gaylord, og de søde byer Elk Rapids og Alden. (Vi har et 40-siders velkomstbrev med detaljer om området.)
Så om dit sommerhus ...
I soveværelset kan du nyde en queensize-seng med antik hovedgærde og ny madras, mens du kigger ud mod søen gennem glasskydedøre. I det andet soveværelse: to massivt træ dobbelt over fuld køjesenge. Nyd vores helt opdaterede badeværelse.
Spis ude eller kog ind med vores fuldt udstyrede køkken - med gadgets der spænder fra en espressomaskine, Kitchen Aid-mixer og elektrisk pandekage-bageplade til friske urter og tomater, der vokser uden for hoveddøren sommer til efterår.
Her er en hurtig tur. Fuldt ombygget i 2007 med årlige opdateringer siden, har det lette, åbne plan i enkelt plan et:
• Hovedsoveværelse: queensize-seng med udsigt til glasskydedøre til et privat dæk og søen ud over; loftsventilator og vindue a. c. enhed; Tv- og dvd-afspiller og en behagelig stol. Sengetøj inkluderet.
• Andet soveværelse: To sæt køjesenge hver med en dobbeltseng og en enkeltseng; Dvd-afspiller, fladskærms-tv og kabel, legetøj og børnebøger.
• Stue: Tre sæt glidende glasdøre strækker sig over sømuren. De fører til et dæk m / en gasgrill, picnicbord og en herlig udsigt over søen et par dusin trin væk; to fulde sofa / sovesofaer og en overstuffet stol; loftsventilator og klimaanlæg; 50 'fladskærm, high-def-tv, DVD-afspiller, stereo, en stor samling af film, musik, bøger, legetøj og spil.
• Spisestue: Glidende glasdøre; dronning sofa / futon; spisebord (er); loftsventilator og et bibliotek.
• Køkken: Åben for opholds- og spisestuer med udsigt over søen og en morgenmadsbar med siddepladser. Fuldt udstyret og godt lager
• En og en halv badeværelser: keramiske fliser gulv; bruser / badekar og dobbelt dræn i primær bad, helt ombygget i december 2013 og et andet lille badeværelse. Vi leverer håndklæder.
• Garage: til opbevaring af cykler, fiskestænger, snescootere.
Du er placeret på en landevej mindre end en mile fra landsbyen Central Lake. Vores naboer er en blanding af vacationers og året rundt indbyggere og er sjældent hørt eller set. Du er nede på en buet indkørsel fra landsbyvejen, så den "trafik" du bemærker, vil lejlighedsvis passere biler plus lejlighedsvis forbi fiskerbåde (isfiskeri om vinteren!) eller vejret tillader, at passere pontoner.
Kom op til det, som vores søn kærligt kaldte 'Our Hanley Lake Hideaway', og en gentagende gæst kalder 'Our Little Slice of Heaven!'

Nøgleord: Familievenlig hytte; pet-venlige tilbagetog, hunde velkommen; afsondret søen all-sæsonen sommerhus; året rundt fritidshus; solrig gæst hjem, landsted med vægge af vinduer, Hanley Lake Hideaway; nordpå kabine; northern Michigan tilbagetog; privat sø; både; kajakker og kano; dok; private dæk; Fugleopdræt; Morels; skiløb; falde farver.

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Om området

Central Lake

Denne feriebolig befinder sig i Central Lake i landlige omgivelser og på stranden. Stedets naturskønne områder kan opleves med et besøg til Torch Lake og Lake Michigan. Glem ikke at stifte bekendtskab med områdets dyr på oplevelser såsom vildmarksvandringer og fuglekiggeri.
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Central Lake, MI

Hvad ligger i nærheden?

  • Intermediate Lake - 16 min. gang - 1.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 13 min. kørsel - 9.9 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 20 min. kørsel - 18.5 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golfresort - 26 min. kørsel - 23.9 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 58 min. kørsel - 62.6 km

Sådan kommer du rundt

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 55 min. kørsel

Restauranter

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬13 min. kørsel
  • ‪Tapawingo - ‬17 min. kørsel
  • ‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Side Door Saloon - ‬4 min. kørsel
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬16 min. kørsel

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Er Planlæg for efterår & ud over @ moderne, private søhus nær charmerende nord-byer et kæledyrsvenligt overnatningssted?

Ja, dette overnatningssted tillader hunde (maks. 2 i alt).

Hvornår er indtjekning på Planlæg for efterår & ud over @ moderne, private søhus nær charmerende nord-byer?

Indtjekning starter kl. 15.00.

Hvornår er udtjekning på Planlæg for efterår & ud over @ moderne, private søhus nær charmerende nord-byer?

Udtjekning er kl. 10.00.

Hvor ligger Planlæg for efterår & ud over @ moderne, private søhus nær charmerende nord-byer?

Dette feriested i Central Lake ligger på stranden, kun 1,3 km fra Intermediate Lake samt mindre end 10 km fra Torch Lake og Bauer Nature Preserve. Derudover ligger Sixmile Lake og Beals Lake ca. 10 km derfra.

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Bedømmelse på 10 − Fremragende. 121 af i alt 128 anmeldelser
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9,8/10

Rengøring

10/10

Indtjekning

10/10

Kommunikation

10/10

Området

10/10

Annoncens rigtighed

Anmeldelser

10/10 Fremragende

Melissa T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Hanley Hide Away

We keep coming back here because it's such a great place. Cozy vibes and everything you need to make the stay enjoyable. The host Laurie is gracious and we appreciate her having us. My husband and I bring our dogs to play in the snow and do some ice fishing. Thank you as always.
Overnattede 3 nætter i februar 2025

10/10 Fremragende

Joe P.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great place, great host. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed with our family of 6. The kids really liked the bunk room, and the games. The house had everything we needed for as a base camp to explore the area.
Overnattede 2 nætter i oktober 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Jan F.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Fall Getaway

Such a Beautiful property, comfy cottage and So many amenities. Our host was gracious, welcoming and provided detailed instructions regarding the home and surrounding areas to explore.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Cindy K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Return vacationers!

Laurie and John are amazing hosts. This home has everything you need in a peaceful, idyllic setting right on the lake. We highly recommend it for a great family vacation.
Overnattede 4 nætter i oktober 2024

10/10 Fremragende

david k.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great lakeside home with wonderful host

We enjoyed our week long stay. Laurie's communication was outstanding and she provided everything we needed. Boat launch is nearby and we enjoyed both Hanley Lake and Intermediate Lake.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Joanne B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Hanley Lake Hideaway

We had a great vacation. Loved the location. The house had everything we could think of. My son and my pup throughly enjoyed their vacation! We will be back for sure.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Kevin S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect

Wonderful. Everything was provided as stated. Our dog wants to live here permanently!
Overnattede 6 nætter i september 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Patti S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relaxation

We had a wonderful stay, enjoyed all the rental had to offer and wanted for nothing!!!
Overnattede 5 nætter i september 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Lorey M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Short getaway to Hanley Lake Hideaway

We enjoyed our short stay at Hanley Lake Hideaway. Beautiful location, well-stocked house, and very pleasant, caring owners checking in on us. Would definitely recommend renting H.L.H!
Overnattede 3 nætter i august 2020

8/10 Godt

Robert L.

Synes godt om: Indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely stay in Central Lake Michigan

This lovely lake house sits right on Hanley Lake in the charming town of Central Lake. Water views are delightful and there are kayaks and canoes to enjoy the lake up close. Don't miss Bachman's General Store in town, or King Orchards which has the best cherry pies! Also be sure to visit the Bellaire Smokehouse to stock up on whitefish dips, sausages and fresh fillets! This house is centrally located, only 20 mins from Charlevoix, 30 mins from Traverse City and Petoskey, and 10 mins from Bellaire (and Short's Brewery!).
Overnattede 7 nætter i juli 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Michele M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Up North getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend at Hanley Lake Hideaway! The property is beautiful, and very clean! Our pups enjoyed the lake and we spent an afternoon just kayaking around the lake. Property owners are very easy to work with and extremely accommodating. It’s an easy trip to other area attractions, but also plenty to do locally.
Overnattede 3 nætter i oktober 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Chad H., Chicago, IL

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Up North by the water

Great week in Central Lake. Secluded enough enjoy the quiet but close enough to get to beautiful places up north that we love to visit like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Charlevoix, Petosky, & Traverse City. Also played a lot of golf. Would stay again.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Nicholas O.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Great views and comfortable

We had a wonderful time for my son's 9th birthday the house has everything you can think of that you might forget to pack. All you need is to pack your clothes and head out to the lake this house has everything you need!
Overnattede 2 nætter i april 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Tricia S.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

The perfect hideaway

My family spend a quiet week at this pet friendly property and enjoyed every minute— the lake is perfect for paddle board and kayaking and the owner offers access to their 2 paddle boards, 2 single kayaks and 2 double kayaks. We prefer small lakes because they offer warmer temps for swimming. The house is fully stocked and they even offer things you might not think to bring. There are a few small towns nearby you can go to for groceries, restaurants, farms and sweets.
Overnattede 7 nætter i juni 2024

10/10 Fremragende

Stephanie T.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Relax and unwind

Enjoyed being right on the water. My kids loved playing in the lake, using the kayaks and paddleboards. We enjoyed the fire pit also. The owners had anything and everything for you to enjoy your stay.
Overnattede 3 nætter i juli 2020
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Peaceful and comfortable....

Peaceful and comfortable. A surprising amount to do within an hour's drive of this cozy, well-kept place. Tahree Lane Toledo, Ohio

10/10 Fremragende

Kathy H.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Perfect last minute get away!

Laurie was very accommodating! The process was smooth and easy. We normally don’t travel with our dog but were able to bring her to this property…it was super comfortable and a perfect last minute rental for our ski weekend!!
Overnattede 2 nætter i januar 2022
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Zachary H.

Cozy and Clean

This is the second time I've stayed here and for the second time I very much enjoyed my stay. The place is small but doesn't seem so. It is very well stocked has a wonderful view of the lake. Great for fishing if you're into it. The thing to consider when coming here (and the owner does warn her guests) is that the driveway is steep so if you come in the winter (I always do because I love to ice fish) have good snow tires or just park up on the street with the garage.
Overnattede 2 nætter i februar 2017

10/10 Fremragende

Kelly S.

Awesome cottage with tons of fun activities!

We had a blast at this great cottage on the lake! We came during mid-winter break, so tons of snow and the lake was frozen. Met some really nice kids who let us ice fish with them and sled together. The cottage itself was stocked with so many fun things -- after a day of snowboarding, our kids played board games and watched movies at night. This cottage offered everything we could possibly need for our quick getaway! Great place to stay and we definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of staying in the area!
Overnattede 3 nætter i februar 2018
Denne anmeldelse er blevet indsendt inden 2018 og er ikke blevet verificeret.

10/10 Fremragende

Laurie- Your house was...

Laurie- Your house was fantastic, we had a great time. It snowed the entire time we were there, letting us take advantage of snowshoeing in the Jordan River Valley, snowboarding at Shanty Creek and sledding on your backyard hill as well as the large sledding hill on the way up to Shanty Creek. The house had more to offer than we could possibly need.

10/10 Fremragende

Esmeralda M.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Hanley Lake House

Wow, the property is amazing! We loved sitting on the deck to watch the sunset over the lake. Our kids loved sitting on the dock to watch our puppies play in the water. My mom who’s visiting from Germany enjoyed the lake house as well. We got to bond as a family over home cooked meals (thank God for the well equipped kitchen), movies, and games. The property is so close to many different attractions as well. We visited the Sleeping Bear Dunes and had a really great time. The Blue Pelican restaurant is nearby and didn’t disappoint! Laurie is a great host, Welcome Packet and complimentary wine is such a nice touch! The property is clean and has all the creature comforts you could hope for. Thank you for having us, and we hope to be back someday!! :)
Overnattede 3 nætter i maj 2023

10/10 Fremragende

Cindy K.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

At Home on the Lake

We cannot say enough about Laurie, our host, and this lakefront property. Every detail of our stay at this lovely home was well thought out and provided for. The weather turned cool during our stay and Laurie texted us to be sure we knew how to turn on the heat. She also sent us information on a fall harvest festival and some other fall activities nearby. Rain or shine, this home provided everything we needed for a relaxing vacation. On the lakefront, there was a hammock, canoes, kayaks, a great dock for viewing sunsets and a firepit...complete with a big pile of wood for campfires. Inside, we had board games, an extensive collection of dvds and cds, comfy couches and an amazing view of the lake. The kitchen had everything we needed, mixer, blender, baking and cooking pans, Keurig coffee maker...I felt like I was in my own kitchen! We always carefully consider where we will stay during our Michigan vacations and we plan to return to this property, it made our trip amazing! Thank you, Laurie!
Overnattede 4 nætter i oktober 2023

8/10 Godt

Alecia J.

Thanksgiving Getaway 2018

Our family enjoyed a VERY relaxing time at "The Hanley Lake Hideaway". Thanksgiving Day we watched the Macy's Day Parade and The National Dog Show while cooking our Thanksgiving feast in a very well equipped open concept kitchen. The views of the frozen Hanley lake made for a holiday feel and this home is very cheery and bright. With our belly's full we headed out (less than a 10 min.drive) to explore Barnes Co Park/Beach and walk our dog Macy. So beautiful how the Pine trees reach all the way to the shoreline.Very Picturesque! When evening came with so many indoor options (shelves are stocked full of games and movies) we watched "The Notebook" and enjoyed our homemade pumpkin pie. The next day we headed out to explore the nearby towns of Charlevoix and Petoskey (about a 20 minute drive). Charlevoix has such beautiful water views and is a scenic wharf side town where Petoskey has such unique architecture and is a great place to shop. It really was like stepping into a Norman Rockwell painting for the weekend. We loved our stay. Thank you Laurie for sharing your home! Sincerely, Steve,Em,Alecia and Macy
Overnattede 3 nætter i november 2018

10/10 Fremragende

Michael W.

A great property for an active family vacation in beautiful northern Michigan.

My family of four, including two 11-year-old boys, plus a dog, visited the property in August 2018 and stayed for a week. We came for outdoor activities and spending time on the lakes (Hanley Lake, Torch Lake, and Lake Michigan). The house was spacious and had plenty of amenities to keep us comfortable. There are window-unit air conditioners in the living room and master bedroom, but even in mid-August we didn't need them with nice breezes and temperatures mostly in the mid-70s and low-80s. Our boys used the bunk beds in the second bed room and enjoyed having lots of books, DVDs, and even PS3 video games to keep themselves occupied when we had a little downtime in between activities. We loved the property backyard on Hanley Lake and used several of the kayaks and the stand-up paddle board to travel up and down the lake. We fished from the dock with worms bought from the corner store down the road and my boys caught many panfish and had a blast. We used the backyard fire pit several times for s'mores and star watching. In town we enjoyed the ice cream and fudge shop, and the pizza diner. We swam at the beaches at Barnes Park and Fisherman's Island State Park...very nice beaches for Lake Michigan swimming. We took daytrips to Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petoskey. Overall, we had a great week and this property was a wonderful summer vacation. We would recommend this property to others.
Overnattede 7 nætter i august 2018

10/10 Fremragende

Mark B.

Synes godt om: Rengøring, indtjekning, kommunikation, beliggenhed, annoncens rigtighed

Lovely Lake View

Great location. Lakefront. Had everything we needed and then some. We would love to stay here in the summer and enjoy the lake more.
Overnattede 6 nætter i oktober 2022

Om værten

Vært: Laurie

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Your hosts are two self-employed parents. We live full-time in Ann Arbor and visit up north whenever we can sneak in between guests. One of us adults is originally from North Wales and the other is originally from New York. For many decades now we've been permanent Michiganders, enjoying the joys of our glorious retreat on Hanley Lake.

Derfor valgte værten dette overnatningssted

We love the beauty of this northwestern Michigan chain of lakes nestled among gentle rolling hills. We were ecstatic to find a tranquil lake we can see from almost every room (thanks to our renovation) in the cozy year-round house. (Note from Laurie: my gold standard for vacation heaven was a place where I could take a cup of coffee out onto the deck and see--and be in--the water within seconds.) We can draw or eat breakfast on the dock or in the dining room, play in the sand, take out a canoe, kayak or SUP, swim in warmer waters (instead of waiting until the end of August for the chill to subside in the big lakes), and fish. We can sled right out the back doors to the lake and cross-country ski nearby. We wander into a welcoming village to play and eat without being swarmed by overdressed tourists and overpriced food. We were delighted to find this peaceful little retreat, which offers the pleasures of an all-sports lake without the noise and chaos of one. The passing 'traffic' is generally kayaks, pontoons, and people fishing (including ice fishing in the winter).The fresh, clear water in Hanley Lake flows 75 miles thru a chain of 14 lakes. All-sports lake without the usual traffic of one! We were thrilled to discover we're just a few miles from the long sandy beaches and waves of Lake Michigan, which are great fun in every season.

We're glad to do day trips to fudgey towns like Alden, Charlevoix and Petoskey, to wander Traverse City or even more nearby Bellaire. But we love coming home, whether it's raining, snowing, or blazing hot: to play outdoors, or hang out inside doing jigsaw puzzles, playing games, making soup or brownies, or drawing the changing colors of water, sky and trees. We love going out on the placid water and paddling past kingfishers and great blue heron, turtles nestling in the tall grasses, and weeping willows along the shore, or watching the water from our comfortable cottage. It always refreshes us to get away here.

Derfor er dette overnatningssted unikt

Thanks to our renovation, we relish the fresh, open-plan kitchen with views outside almost everywhere. We went window-crazy, creating four sets of sliding doors in the connected living and dining rooms. Each year we add something (or some things!) new. Recent additions include a new fridge with ice maker and stove, a private deck and sliding doors off the master bedroom; tempered glass deck panels for safety and an unobstructed view of the lake; a fully renovated bathroom; a 50 inch smart TV and DVD players, sturdy wood bunk beds in the second bedroom, a new master bedroom mattress, upgraded driveway, and window air conditioners for the bedrooms and living room.

We're constantly updating and adding CDs, DVDs, games, kids' toys and books, and a host of comforts for our guests--and for us! We're in heaven in the summertime, plus we keep discovering new enticing treats during the other three seasons. In winter we can watch people ice fishing on the lake; I like sketching the winter scenes from a deliciously warm, light-filled living room. We can climb frozen waves at nearby Grand Traverse Bay, or go tubing, downhill and cross-country skiing at nearby Schuss Mountain (or tubing down the lovely Jordan River--every season!). Or take in Michigan's largest indoor water park and visit sweet and peaceful up-north cities and villages.

Springtime brings Morel mushroom hunting, birding, bike rides and walks in a lush landscape; summer brings kayak rides, swimming, and playing; fall leaves are stunning and apple orchards and color tours beckon.

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