The original cottage was built by our client’s father and enjoyed by the family for years. It finally came to the point that there was simply not enough room.  The cottage is utilized by several families and space was needed to allow for summer and holiday enjoyment. The focus was on creating additional space on the second level, increasing views of the lake, moving interior spaces and the need to increase the ceiling heights on the main level. All these changes led for the need to start over or at least keep what we could and add to it. The home had an excellent foundation, in more ways than one, so we started from there.

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It was important to our client to create a Northern Michigan cottage using low maintenance exterior finishes. The interior look and feel moved to more timber beam with pine paneling to keep the warmth and appeal of our area. The home features two master suites, one on the main level and one on the second level with a balcony. There are four additional bedrooms with one also serving as an office. The bunkroom provides plenty of sleeping space for the grandchildren.

 

The great room has vaulted ceilings, plenty of seating and a stone fireplace with vast windows to access the lake view. The kitchen and dining area are open to each other and also take advantage of the view of the lake.  

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Square ft: 6503       Bedrooms: 7    Baths: 6