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Neighborhood Spotlight: Harbour Club Condominiums

Harbour Club Condominiums offer one of the best views of Round Lake and downtown Charlevoix. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Round Lake is world renown for being the perfectly protected Great Lakes harbor.

The Harbour Club neighborhood is known for having an upscale waterfront living environment on world-class Lake Charlevoix and more specifically Round Lake in Charlevoix, Michgigan.

Amenities include a lakeside pool, attached garage, and ideally located just a short walk to downtown shops and restaurants. This is similar to the Foster Boat Works neighborhood.

For more Lake Charlevoix investment opportunities, read the following article. In addition, we have the…

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Northern Michigan Condominium Lifestyle Real Estate

Is The Northern Michigan Condominium Lifestyle Right For You?

Condominiums are one of the most misunderstood types of real estate you can buy. They get a lot of hate when compared to apartments and homes for no reason. Many people are unable to tell you the difference between an apartment and what a condo is. Moreover, condos come in multiple forms and can look like a house, apartment, or townhome. The thing that defines a condo is ownership. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

Our team has an entire list of reasons to buy a condo and reasons not to buy a condo. Living in a condo is different than living in a home. There are always a few things to consider when moving to a condo: finances and social life. A…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Foster Boat Works Condominiums

Foster boat works is a condominium complex with one, two, and three-bedroom condos located directly on Lake Charlevoix with its own marina and heated outdoor pool. (Click here to see all Foster Boat Works condominiums for sale in Charlevoix, Michigan.)

The outdoor pool area is a real joy as the pool is heated and overlooks Lake Charlevoix. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of vacation rentals)

The Foster Boat Works neighborhood is well known for its nearby marina, similar to the Harborage neighborhood.

The living areas are characterized by full-sized beams as the building used to be a factory.

The bedrooms and bathrooms are on the smaller side but certainly are more than adequate.

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First Timers Guide to Charlevoix, Michigan

Charlevoix became a village in 1871 and a city in 1905. The city has been a summer vacation destination for decades. Unless you can spend the entire summer, Charlevoix offers far more things to enjoy than you you’ll ever be able to experience during a single vacation. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Charlevoix, MI vacation rentals)

Things to Do in Charlevoix

Charlevoix offers many places to visit and things to do for you to try. There are summer activities such as baseball games at the Carpenter Ball Fields and the Fourth of July festivities. Since Charlevoix is on Lake Michigan, waterfront activities such as sunning on beaches, boat rentals, and charter boat tours are available.

Charlevoix Public Library

The…

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Edgewater Inn Condominiums

Nestled on the north shore of Round Lake harbor and the Pine River channel near the bridge, the Edgewater Inn is just a short walk from Charlevoix’s finest dining, beaches, shopping, and taverns. 

The hotel is just a short drive from the area's top-rated golf courses and ski resorts. 

Sit on your patio or balcony, relax & enjoy a beautiful view of the water from your very own condo!

The Edgewater Inn neighborhood is known marina similar to the Resort Cottages neighborhood. 

Each condominium-hotel is individually owned and uniquely decorated. 

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Neighborhood Spotlight: Pine Lake Club Condominiums

An excellent location for true boaters who enjoy activities on Lake Charlevoix as well as day trips to Lake Michigan and the world beyond. Amenities include Pine Lake Club swimming pool and changing rooms, deep water marina, and two tennis courts. The association also owns a nature preserve to the south, equaling 40 acres. The homeowners each own 3.6% of this preserve. (Click here to see all Charlevoix, Michigan Homes for Sale)

The outdoor pool area is a real joy as the pool is heated and overlooks Lake Charlevoix. (Click here to see Northern Michigan's finest collection of Charlevoix, MI vacation rentals)

Gourmet kitchens abound at Pine Lake Club neighborhood, an upscale condominium community on the shores of Lake Charlevoix.

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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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10 Frequently Asked Questions About Lake Charlevoix

1. When should I visit Lake Charlevoix?

This is really up to you and what you like to do. There’s certainly no bad time to visit Lake Charlevoix, which is why we call it a “year-round playground.” In the summer, we’ve got beaches, hiking, biking, and more. In the spring and winter, there’s skiing and snowboarding. In the fall, there’s gorgeous foliage and outdoor festivities. You really can’t go wrong. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

2. How do I get to Lake Charlevoix?

Whether driving or flying, getting here is relatively easy with plenty of beautiful lake views and scenery along the way.

If you’re flying, you can fly into the Cherry Capital Airport in Traverse City, Michigan, which is approximately an hour…

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Everything You Need To Know About Lake Charlevoix

In 2012, Lake Charlevoix was voted the second-best lake in America in a USA Today poll, behind only Lake Tahoe. Being awarded this honor is partly due to the many forms of recreation the lake provides, including swimming, kayaking, sailing, fishing, diving, boating, water skiing, and just relaxing on the beach. It is also due to Lake Charlevoix being one of Michigan’s largest and most magnificent lakes. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

Lake Charlevoix is the 3rd largest lake in the state in terms of surface area, but due to its shape and the elongate South Arm, its shoreline length far exceeds that of any other inland lake in Michigan. If you kayak the entire shoreline of Lake Charlevoix, you will have traversed 60…

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Michigans Most Expensive Lakes

What Are Michigan's Most Expensive Lakes?

With more than 11,000 inland lakes and their entire shape defined by the Great Lakes, Michigan is a hot spot for lakefront real estate. A recent report from LakeHomes.com, a multi-state brokerage, and real estate database, offers some insight into where the priciest lakefront real estate is found in Michigan. To compile its quarterly Lake Market Report, LakeHomes.com pulled MLS data to find the average listing price for all for-sale homes in each market on Sept. 1, 2018. The top 10 most expensive lakes for lakefront homes in Michigan are listed below, ordered from the least expensive lake to the most expensive lake at No. 1.  (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Waterfront Lifestyle Homes for…

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