These are the original condos at Boyne Mountain and typically offer a lot of space and convenience for a great price. The benefits of Mountain Villa ownership include an ideal location at the base of the high speed 6 man chairlift, Avalanche Bay waterpark is right next to the development, it's directly across the street from Boyne’s Nordic Ski Center, and it has an outdoor heated pool in the summer. (Click here to see all Mountain Villa/Letter Condominiums for sale at Boyne Mountain Resort)

Mountain Villas condos are in one of the best locations in the original Boyne Mountain master plan, Mountain Villas are Alpine - style condominiums. A slopeside neighbor to the Boyne Mountain resort village and Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark, proximity makes…

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Elegant and protected homesite neighborhoods above and around the fairways of the Alpine and Monument golf courses. (Click here to see all homes for sale in The Reserve at Boyne Mountain Resort)

Wooded sites are generously proportioned and privately situated. Benefits of Reserve ownership include a private clubhouse, Kitz Cabin, on top of Boyne Mountain’s ski slopes, ski lockers in the clubhouse for owners, convenient access to the resort, Deer Lake, and Boyne City. (Click here to see all Boyne Mountain Homes for Sale)

The Reserve is technically not an official community within Boyne Mountain. As a result, unlike Mountain Club, homeowners are allowed to rent their homes. As a result, several homes are investment properties, some are second homes…

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Water, Woods, and Campsites

Boyne has a river running through it. The 22 mile Boyne River brings beauty and wildlife to Boyne Falls. Swans and ducks paddle along just as kayakers do and eagles soar overhead. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

The Boyne River connects flows into Lake Charlevoix which is the third-largest lake in Michigan. Spanning more than 17,000 acres, and reaching a depth of 122ft, the lake has multiple marinas, a complimentary shoppers dock, beaches, and watercraft rentals. In addition to Lake Charlevoix, the Boyne area is home to Walloon, Deer, Round, and Thumb lakes, all open for public pleasure. As a result, Boyne is often called "Where life meets the lake." (Click here to see all…

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Condominiums are the property type of choice for many homebuyers who are opting for a low-maintenance lifestyle. The Resort Cottage condos are all three-bedroom condos, overlook Lake Charlevoix, and many have a 45ft boat slip. There are nine units at The Resort Cottages. (Click here to see all The Resort Cottage condominiums for sale)

Units 1, 2, 3, 6, 7, 8, and 9 all have the same floor plan as follows:

The garage and third bedroom along with its ensuite bathroom are located on the main level. The living room and its patio overlooking the water, kitchen, dining room are all on the upper level of the home. The master bedroom and its patio overlooking the water and ensuite bathroom is on the third level of the condo. Also, the second bedroom…

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Condominiums are the property type of choice for many homebuyers who are opting for a low-maintenance lifestyle. With these properties, the upkeep of the shared amenities such as the pool, gym, and tennis courts is taken care of, along with the building’s exterior maintenance and the landscaping of the grounds. This means you’ll spend less time looking after your property, and more time enjoying it. (Click here to see all Harborage Condominiums for Sale)

Harborage condos can be two, three, four, and even five bedrooms, overlook Lake Charlevoix, and can be an upper or lower unit. Upper units have vaulted ceilings and command top dollar while lower-level units offer direct access to the beach.  (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

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So you’ve found your dream home and you want to start the mortgage process to make things official. There are two options for buyers when it comes time to secure their local mortgage lender: either go with a mortgage broker or get a loan from a bank. Many homeowners will tell you exactly what they think the right choice is and while their opinions may be valid, they are often biased by their own past experiences. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

To find out which option is best for your personal needs, continue reading as we look at what it’s like to work with a mortgage broker versus bank:

WHAT IS A MORTGAGE LENDER?

A mortgage lender refers to a bank or other financial institution that specializes…

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Boyne’s only waterfront community, Deer Lake, is a 440-acre all-sports lake on the backside of the Boyne Mountain property. All Deer Lake Villas consists of a two-bedroom condo 1,250 square foot condo. (Click here to see all Deer Lake Villas for Sale at Boyne Mountain Resort)

The lower condo is a 1,256 square foot two bedroom two bathroom condo that features a master bedroom with a King bed and a whirlpool tub and the second bedroom has two queen beds. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

There is usually a sofa sleeper in the living room as well.  

These condos are the furthest from the Village in Boyne Mountain however, there is a free shuttle going to/from the resort.

This waterfront…

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This charming Lake Michigan home had been listed with several realtors and was challenging for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. Brook worked with the owners to address mechanical deficiencies and make meaningful improvements to increase the Charlevoix, Michigan property's value. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

Also, the team at Northern Michigan Escapes, the areas only vacation home advisory services firm, rented out the property to address the high carrying costs. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

ABOUT 12895 PA-Be-SHAN IN LAKE MICHIGAN COMMUNITY

Lake Michigan ranch nestled in the woods with 100 feet of shoreline. The home offers 4 bedrooms,…

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It was a very challenging situation for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker. His clients from Colorado's Vail Valley had been looking for a needle in the haystack Lake Charlevoix property for quite some time. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

After exhausting all of the active listings, Brook used his powerful network to reinvigorate an expired listing and successfully negotiated the sale.

7606 Indian Trails in Charlevoix, Michigan was listed with a different realtor in 2015 and 2016 however, the owner withdrew the listing as an acceptable offer was not submitted. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

ABOUT 7606 INDIAN TRAILS IN OYSTER BAY ON LAKE…

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It was a very busy and exciting weekend for Brook Walsh, Northern Michigan Escapes founder and Broker for BrookWalsh.com. The listing for 02957 Saalbach St in Boyne Mountain Resorts exclusive Edelweiss Club gated community was introduced to the market on Friday night, and by Saturday afternoon there was already serious interest brewing in the beautiful property. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Boyne Mountain vacation rentals)

The home went under contact on Monday morning, less than 48 hours after it was listed and the seller was thrilled, click here to read their client testimonial. 

ABOUT 02957 SAALBACH ST IN BOYNE MOUNTAIN RESORTS EXCLUSIVE EDELWEISS GATED COMMUNITY

The home itself is one of a kind Boyne…

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