realty round up: petoskey, michigan

We are in Northern Michigan for a long weekend so I thought I would feature Petoskey. Petoskey is on the other side of Little Traverse Bay across from Harbor Springs. It is a slightly larger town with more year round residents than Harbor. Named for its high concentration of the Petoskey stones, the town is also famous for being the birthplace of Ernst Hemingway. This year,  Smithsonian Magazine named Petoskey one of the best small towns in America. Some of my favorite local places include:
- Stafford's Perry Hotel - a historic hotel with a great big porch
- McLean and Eakin - my favorite bookstore and a must ever time I visit
- Chandler's - an upscale intimate restaurant with amazing food 
- Roast & Toast - a fun and yummy coffee shop with a full breakfast and lunch menu
- American Spoon - a local producer of all things canned and delicious

House #1: $0 - $250,000

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This restored Victorian home is centrally located and has lots of curb appeal. Other features include lots of windows, two bathrooms which can be hard to find in old homes and an updated kitchen.  

House #2: $250,000 - $500,000

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The cabin aesthetic is not always my first choice but a lot of people come "up north" looking for the cabin experience. This home is located on 5 acres in a secluded area. Other attributes include an open floor plan and a workshop above the two car garage. 

House #3: $500,000 - $750,000

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This large home is located right in town. In addition to having an ideal location, it has great curb appeal, a spacious backyard, an updated kitchen and original historic charm.  

House #4: $750,000 - $1,000,000

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This home is located in Bay Harbor just five minutes outside of Petoskey. Bay Harbor is largely a resort community and this house would be great for entertaining a large crowd. I like it for its large porch and views of the lake.

Have a good weekend!

Realty Round Up: Harbor Springs Township, Michigan

Driving again! This time I am heading to Northern Michigan (about 4 hours north of Pentwater) to the Harbor Springs area. I grew up vacationing in Northern Michigan so I am rather excited about this trip. I am going to be in and around the Little Traverse Bay area so I thought I would select Harbor Springs Township to feature. The town of Harbor Springs, sits at the south end of the township with Cross Village marking the northern edge. The "Tunnel of Trees" as it is called connects the two with views of Lake Michigan visible almost the whole 20 mile stretch. Cross Village is home to the famous Legs Inn, an authentic Polish restaurant family owned and operated for over 90 years, and is well worth the drive. Harbor Springs, which is just a ten minute drive from my family's vacation home, is a beautiful small town that comes alive during the summer months. Some of my almost favorite local attractions are:

- Tom's Mom's Cookies - I will be sure to enjoy some fresh out of their oven and bring a dozen home!
- The Outfitter - the go to store for all your outdoor needs
- American Spoon Foods - amazing for all things jarred.

House #1: $0 - $250,000

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This recently renovated home has a great location with just a ten minute drive to downtown Harbor and access to 250' of Lake Michigan beachfront. Other features include: a finished basement, a carriage house and lots of cottage charm.

House #2: $250,000 - $500,000

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The view from this home is definitely its main selling point however it also has other great attributes such as an updated kitchen, lots of bedrooms, and 100' of beachfront access. 

House #3: $500,000 - $750,000

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This home is located just north of Cross Village and is completely new construction. It sits on the beach with amazing views out to the lake from almost every room. Another bonus is its large lot size.

House #4: $750,000 - $1,000,000

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This historic home basically has it all. A very convenient location to Harbor, a view and direct and easy access to the lake. It has also a guest cottage which would be great for large gatherings.  

Happy Friday!