Gorgeous wooded site 15 min from the heart of Traverse City...walk to swimming!

Gorgeous 1-acre hillside wooded retreat, newly renovated in Leelanau County wine country, with no close neighbors. Walk 6 minutes to the public dock and boat launch on Lake Leelanau to swim, kayak, and paddle board, and sunbathe, next to the family-owned Paradise Cove, with outdoor lakeshore dining and bar, ice cream stand, party store, restroom, and cozy RV campground. This bright home boasts large windows viewing flower gardens, funky folk art, and a wide range of wildlife. Birder heaven! R-e-l-a-x on the screened porch with a swing & rocking chair. Dine & grill on the deck. Cross the creek-bed footbridge to the Japanese garden's wood swing. 2 miles to Farm Club restaurant, brewery, garden, market, & farm: FarmClubTC.com. 3 miles to the paved 27-mile long TART stroller/bike/walking trail. 15 minutes to Traverse City, 25 minutes to Empire and the Lake Michigan coast, 15 minutes to artsy Suttons Bay for shopping and dining, 40 minutes to ski Crystal Mountain or Homestead. Parking for 3-4 cars or a boat/jet ski trailer. This art teacher's home follows the "yard art installation" tradition, with funky found objects throughout the winding paths under strings of lights. Centrally located for exploring wineries, shopping, Old Mission Peninsula or Point Betsie lighthouses, and fascinating regional history. The house is circa 1902, and was moved from across the street! Electric fireplace, and custom massage chair. Great IronMan Triathlon basecamp. Telecommute with highspeed internet 1 gig up/down. Pack-N-Play available. Accessible ramp, 2 shower grab-bars, & showerchair (on request).