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Northern Michigan Luxury Lifestyle Real Estate

What is a luxury lifestyle and what does it look like? What makes a home luxurious? These are all questions that house hunters may ask themselves when shopping for the perfect home to suit their lifestyle needs. These are difficult questions to figure out easily, as the answers can be subjective and unclear. The luxury lifestyle is all about living your best life and spending your valuable time on the things you love. A life where you can pursue your interests and grow your talents with ease of mind, and spend time doing the things you have always wanted to do and doing them with the ones you love. A life where you can treat yourself and indulge in the finer things of life with all the amenities you could dream of at your fingertips. (Click here to…

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Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Real Estate

There's nothing more dreamy and luxurious than the waterfront lifestyle, and owning your own lake house. Waking up to the sunrise over the water, boat rides with friends on the lake, and cookouts with the family on the shore. This is a lifestyle of luxury and relaxation, as well as socializing and fun.

Whether you are looking for a quiet spot to retire or a vacation home that would be perfect for the kids, Brook Walsh Real Estate offers an abundance of lakefront options in beautiful Northern Michigan to suit your needs.

Michigan is home to the largest and some of the most beautiful lakes in North America, and one of the best areas for boating. Northern Michigan attracts avid fishermen and boat enthusiasts from all around the world due to its…

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Explore The Bay Harbor Golf Club – Luxury Golfing Awaits

Drawing inspiration from majestic Lake Michigan, Bay Harbor Golf Club was designed to prepare you for an experience you'll never forget.  Fondly referred to as "The Pebble Beach of the Midwest" your first connection to Lake Michigan appears along the 1.7-mile journey down Coastal Ridge Drive.  Coastal Ridge Drive was named in honor of Pebble Beach's famed 17 Mile Drive.

Upon your arrival, you will notice many nautical-themed elements are brought in to play around the Clubhouse and golf courses.  
Rather than using traditional flags on The Links, Quarry, and Preserve course, the burgee (a triangular flag flown from the mast of a ship for identification) was chosen to represent Bay Harbor Golf Club along with the traditional nautical colors of red, blue,…

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Bay Harbor Village Hotel – Experience Luxury by the Bay

The Bay Harbor Village Hotel & Conference Center is situated on the scenic shores of the Bay Harbor Marina on Lake Michigan. Dedicated to the highest level of hospitality, the hotel offers guests a boutique collection of rooms, suites, and penthouses. It’s the perfect location for travelers who love to be in the center of activity, just steps away from a variety of shops and cafes.

For more active pursuits, guests enjoy the privilege of access to golf at the Bay Harbor Golf Club, easy access to charter boating and fishing at the Bay Harbor Lake Marina, and the convenience of the hotel’s adjoining Swim & Fitness Club – all with extraordinary waterfront views. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

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Great Lakes Center for the Arts

The Center

When the curtain rose for the first time at the Grand Opening on July 7, 2018, the Great Lakes Center for the Arts became a cultural and social hub in Northern Michigan offering year-round events across all genres—music, dance, theater, movies, and film, intellectual dialogue, education—making it a regional and national performing arts destination.

As an architectural landmark designed by renowned theater designers Fisher Dachs Associates and architects TowerPinkster, the Center is centrally located in Northern Michigan, just outside of Petoskey on US31, near Harbor Springs, Charlevoix, and Boyne City. The Center includes a beautifully crafted, intimate 527-seat theater housing a large stage with state-of-the-art features that meet…

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Experience the Bay Harbor Yacht Club Lifestyle

Award-Winning Bay Harbor Yacht Club On Lake Michigan

Nestled into the western shoreline of Bay Harbor Lake stands the renowned Bay Harbor Yacht Club with its signature stone facade, a cascading waterfall, lovely plantings, pillared arches, and white picture-window frames. This gracious, architectural focal point overlooking Lake Michigan is the social center of the Bay Harbor community for boaters and non-boaters alike. The luxury private club offers a beautiful deep-water marina with a wide variety of boating, recreational activities, and extensive year-round family programming. (Click here to see all Bay Harbor, Michigan Homes for Sale)

 Emerald Award Recipient In The Great Lakes Region

Recently named a Distinguished Emerald Award recipient…

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Experience The Inn at Bay Harbor Lifestyle

Experience The Inn at Bay Harbor Lifestyle Unleashed: 7 Secrets

Unleashed at this lakeside sanctuary offering world-class amenities, gourmet dining, and curated local experiences.

1. Introduction to The Inn at Bay Harbor

Nestled on the serene shores of Lake Michigan, The Inn at Bay Harbor beckons travelers to immerse themselves in a blend of luxury and laid-back elegance. From its charming architecture to its world-class service, this resort sets the stage for unforgettable memories. In this section, we’ll lay the foundation for why choosing Experience The Inn at Bay Harbor Lifestyle is your gateway to both relaxation and adventure.

Lake Michigan’s crystalline waters frame the property, providing stunning vistas from nearly every vantage…

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Crooked Tree Golf Club Undergoes Course Redesign

Change is common in our daily lives, some change is good and some changes are deemed unnecessary. (Click here to see Crooked Tree homes for sale)

Not all of us embrace change at work, at home, or in our hobbies. 

However, many area golfers will now enjoy the finishing holes of the Crooked Tree Golf Course this summer, the changes were both good and necessary. (Click here to see all Petoskey, Michigan Homes for Sale)

The Arthur Hills' redesign of the final three holes just opened for play last week, and so far to good reviews.

In years past the beauty of the par-3 No. 15 at Crooked Tree overlooking Bay Harbor was quickly erased by the dread of trying to play the final three holes.

The 389-yard par 4 No. 16…

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