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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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East Jordan With Canadian vibes in the winter and hints of Maine coastal scenes in the spring and summer, East Jordan, Michigan is a small, but highly rated 4-season destination. Located just 15 miles south of Charlevoix, East Jordan is aptly named for the Jordan River, which meets with this lake. East Jordan offers a myriad of things to do, most notably outdoor things, that will keep anyone satisfied no matter their reason or expectations while visiting. Drive up to northern Michigan, and you'll find this little yet exciting town just miles away from Lake Michigan. With plenty of options to eat out, live and vibrant events to attend during the summer and year-round activities truly unique to the area, East Jordan…

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SOLD: 549 Bay Street Boyne City, MI 49712 - $1,390,000
MLS: 443457 - Modern Home Sold on Lake Charlevoix in Boyne City, Michigan

This Lake Charlevoix contemporary exemplifies the Northern Michigan Lifestyle: Soaring windows overlooking the lake, gourmet kitchen, great entertaining indoors & out, wet bar, 3 fireplaces, wine cellar, 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, expansive vinyl decking & an outdoor kitchen/grilling. Enjoy a midnight rendezvous at the waterside hot tub or sunbathe on your private deck off the master bedroom. Treat yourself to a spa day in the master suite. Finishing off this package is a deep water dock for a 50-foot vessel. (Click here to see all Lake Charlevoix Homes for Sale)

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Boyne City is located in Charlevoix Country in the state of Michigan. It is a small city with a big heart. A lot of the activities and businesses in Boyne City are linked to the beautiful Lake Charlevoix, which has 60 miles of shoreline. From the spectacular Fourth of July celebrations to bustling downtown shops, this city has a lot to offer to visitors and residents. (Click here to see all Boyne City, Michigan Homes for Sale)

There are activities for all ages and all seasons. The fun never stops in this town. Here is a guide for first-timers to Boyne City, MI:

A Brief History of Boyne City, MI 

Boyne City was established in 1856. It was known as Boyne at the time. In 1904, the name was changed to Boyne City. John and Harriet Miller,…

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SOLD: 200 Industrial Park Way Boyne City, MI 49712
MLS# 461530 - $250,000

This Boyne City commercial building is of the highest quality with steel frame construction and a 2-inch water main. This investment property generates a very solid rental income.  (Click here to see all Northern Michigan Commercial Properties for Sale)

Please contact Brook Walsh for help selling your commercial property brook@nmescapes.com, www.brookwalsh.com  or (231) 459-3179 for a showing today!

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Focused on Northern Michigan Investment Real Estate

Brook is focused on lifestyle real estate investment properties as most people want a vacation home to make lifelong…

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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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Explore World-Class Walloon Lake in Northern Michigan

Walloon Lake is located within the Little Traverse Bay Watershed and empties into Lake Michigan via the Bear River. (Click here to see all Walloon Lake, Michigan Homes for Sale) Walloon Lake is considered an outstanding ecological, aesthetic, and recreational resource. Rolling glacial terrain surrounds its deep waters, including its five distinct depressions or basins:

  • Foot – 94 ft.
  • Mud Lake – 14 ft.
  • West Arm – 100 ft.
  • North Arm – 52 ft.
  • Wildwood – 80 ft.

The lake and its watershed are located in Bay, Evangeline, and Melrose townships of Charlevoix County; and Bear Creek and Resort Townships of Emmet County. The lake has a relatively small watershed (22,650 acres)…

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Gorgeous Luxury Condominiums on Walloon Lake

The Shores on Walloon Lake is a collection of only six spacious custom cottages in Walloon Lake Village. Each has a westward panorama and is but a few steps from the water and your dock. The design and workmanship of each are beyond all requirements and most expectations. The plan is based on great respect for the past and appreciation of the natural grandeur of our Walloon. Through uncomplicated and maintenance-free living, The Shores allow you to reside in harmony with the village and the lake. Every outside maintenance task—including your dock—is taken care of. Never rake, shovel, sweep, cut, plant, prune, clean, or wash! (Click here to see all Walloon Lake, Michigan Homes for Sale)

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Sold: 414 Boyne City Avenue Boyne City, MI 49712

MLS: 459746 - $229,000

DOWNTOWN BOYNE CITY! Large 4 unit multifamily investment property is available for sale! Great location in downtown Boyne City! Just a block away are all the shops, restaurants and the marina and the beach is nearby! Could make a great Airbnb property! There are 3 one-bedroom units and one two-bedroom. There is a 2.5 car garage also available for additional storage. (Click here to see all Commercial Real Estate for Sale in Northern Michigan)

Live in one unit and rent the remaining units out! Several units have had recent updates. There is a large fenced in yard your tenants can enjoy. Natural gas has been metered separately. Electric has not. Could easily be metered…

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Home to an artsy, outdoorsy community, East Jordan is perhaps best known as the gateway to one of Northern Michigan's coolest wild places: the Jordan River Valley, an 18,000-acre paradise loaded with old-growth forest and the pristine Jordan River.  Because of the area's rich history, the homes for sale in the East Jordan real estate market are typically charming cottages and mature single-family homes, each with its unique perks and varying property sizes.  If you're looking for a home with a little more privacy, it doesn't get much better than right here. Properties here, especially those on large parcels, are hugged by lush patches of woodlands and greenery, which further enhances that feeling of exclusivity and seclusion. 

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