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MLS# 469478 Turn-key investment property in the Northern Michigan Escapes rental pool! This beautiful 5-bedroom home is perfectly nestled between the championship golf courses and the slopes in the Reserve at Boyne Mountain and accommodates up to 15 guests with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms and a bonus room! Featuring granite countertops, slate tile floors, floor to ceiling stone fireplace, wet bar, jetted tub, and more! Enjoy 2 large decks, one located on the main level, and the other on the lower level. The paved walk/bike path outside of the front door will take you all the way down to Deer Lake or over to the Boyne Mountain Village.

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

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MLS# 469023 This beautiful 4 bedroom private home located in the gated community at Boyne Mountain provides an abundance of gathering space and seating areas for your entire group and is TRULY only STEPS away from the Alpine chairlift (the ski way that runs under the lift). You can sit in the living room and watch the chairlift pass by! Easy access on and off of Boyne Mountain will make this property a favorite for you and your group, and one that you will want to build traditions in. Private hot tub, ski storage, gas burning outdoor fire-pit, surround sound throughout the home, bumper pool table and 2 larger living rooms will allow everyone in the group to make themselves right at home. Enjoy the spacious kitchen with seating at the dining…

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One of the top winter activities in Michigan is downhill skiing (also known as Alpine skiing).

Here are our recommendations for the greatest Northern Michigan ski resorts for skiing, snowboarding, and snow tubing this winter (Northwest Michigan - Lower Peninsula).

Michigan ski resorts typically open between the middle of November and the beginning of December. Many ski resorts close their doors at the end of March. Some Michigan ski resorts, however, are able to stay open into April thanks to deep bases of machine-made and natural snow.

Caberfae Peaks

In addition to Michigan's highest lift-serviced peaks, Caberfae Peaks Ski Resort has some of the state's largest vertical drops.

A total of 34 runs are available for skiers and riders of…

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Winter is here, which means it's time to go skiing and riding. The greatest slopes for beginner, intermediate, and advanced skiers/snowboarders are listed in this guide to Northern Michigan ski resorts.

Northern Michigan's Best Beginner Ski/Boarding Resorts

The key to picking the best Northern Michigan ski resort for beginners isn't so hidden after all. There are no such things as bad choices. Because being beginner-friendly is a point of pride for Michigan hills, most have specific sections meant to help novices of all ages succeed in the sport.

Caberfae | Cadillac, Michigan
If your group's goal is to start on the bunny hill and soon progress beyond it, look for ski deals that aren't too expensive. Caberfae Peaks in Cadillac, for example, is…

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SOLD: 02161 Deerview Drive Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $330,000
MLS: 453423 - Disciples Village Condo at Boyne Mountain Resort Sold

Brook Walsh's Listing At Boyne Mountain Resort Sells For $330,000!

This was a fantastic transaction for Brook Walsh, NorthernMichiganEscapes.com founder, and Associate Broker for BrookWalsh.com. Brooks's client originally bought at Boyne Mountain to spend time with his son and because of the tremendous timing in the real estate market. With Brooks' advice, he purchased his condo for $180,000. Several years later, after his son graduated from high school and moved to Colorado he decided to sell and invest in other things. Brook listed the condo and shortly thereafter he negotiated the sale. Besides, the new client was…

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Boyne Resorts’ very first golf course, The Heather, has been named the 2018 Golf Course of the Year by the Michigan Golf Course Association (MGCA).

Designed by Robert Trent Jones, Sr. and opened in 1966, The Heather was the landmark golf course for Boyne Golf, and is considered the landmark course for the resort golf industry in Northern Michigan as well.

“The Heather’s challenge is absolutely timeless,” Kate Moore of the MGCA said in making the announcement. “It is widely considered to be one of the finest championship courses in the nation.”

The MGCA Course of the Year Award honors a member course that meets four criteria: exceptional quality of the course; exceptional quality of ownership and management; outstanding…

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SOLD: 02499 Meadow Lane, Door 314, Boyne Falls, MI 49713 - $629,000
MLS: 466623 - Brook Walsh sells Boyne Mountain Real Estate

 

Boyne Mountain real estate is a skier`s paradise offering the best skiing and boarding in the lower peninsula. Get on the slopes quickly where you can spend a day on one of the many groomed runs, half-pipe, or tubing park. Expert and beginners are equally delighted as Boyne Mountain can accommodate your needs. Lessons and rentals are available for all ages at the main lodge. Tickets for Boyne Mountain and Boyne Highlands are interchangeable.

Not tired yet? Boyne features the largest and best indoor water park in Michigan Avalanche Bay will cool off or warm up whichever the case maybe you can slide, splash, surf,…

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SOLD: 708 Sunset Way Lot 21, Bay Harbor, MI 49770 - $100,000
MLS: 462637 - Brook Walsh participates in the sale of Bay Harbor Village Real Estate

Focused on Northern Michigan Investment Real Estate

Brook Walsh is focused on lifestyle real estate investment properties as most people want a vacation home to make lifelong memories that endure for their entire family, leave a profound legacy for generations, and they want a solid financial investment at the same time.  While the area does have many good realtors, there aren’t many with the unique financial, vacation home investing, and technology marketing background. Brook uses his diverse skill set to help clients properly evaluate and determine whether Bay Harbor Real Estate makes…

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When you search for Lake Charlevoix vacation rentals, we at Northern Michigan Escapes suggest you start with our listings. Of the more than 185 distinctive vacation homes we offer, 50 of these houses lie within the Charlevoix town limits. You can enjoy these breathtaking lake view homes year-round.

Lake Charlevoix Vacation Rentals

Our expansive holdings in Northern Michigan provide you with a plethora of vacation options from one-bedroom condos to seven-bedroom estates. Our Lake Charlevoix vacation rentals offer the ideal retreat for time away, breathtaking views, and a multitude of nearby watersports. We know the area rather well and can point you to the resources you need to rent a boat, SeaDoo, water skis, or other water fun equipment. We…

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A Travel Guide to Northern Michigan

Want to make your life fuller and happier? Then traveling is the best answer as it helps to re-discover yourself and makes you healthier. In addition, you get to know about new cultures, people, and places, which boosts your confidence. There are several places to visit for tourism and one of the best and most relaxing places in Northern Michigan.

Northern Michigan is a famous tourist destination as it has a number of national forests, lakes and rivers, several small cities, and much more. It is very easy to find and enjoy the simplest of pleasures in Michigan as it has endless nature for tourists. There are more cities to explore in Michigan that are mentioned below:

Traverse City

It is the Cherry…

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