Part of what makes an amazing home is imagining the memories that could be created there.
Tonight’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home on Walloon Lake in Boyne City is a newly refreshed cottage from the 70's that just speaks to the charm of life on the lake Up North.
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Walloon Lake is a place that has called people to its crystal clear shorelines for years and years to enjoy its beauty.
“Most of the homes that we see on Walloon are privately owned. Lots with waterfront and they’re contained. This has a historical path that runs along the water here so people up the lake and down the lake use it to get to the village,” says Wally Kidd, Wally Kidd Real Estate.
There are some really amazing homes that line its shores.
In this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, we take a peek at a home with modern features in the “old school” Walloon.
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Ernest Hemingway is known as one of the greatest authors in American literature. His literary works are highly regarded, and his novel The Old Man and the Sea earned him a Pulitzer Prize for Fiction and Nobel Prize in Literature in 1953 and 1954. Traveling around the world during his lifetime and living in many different places, there was always just one spot that he referred to as “home,” Windemere. Windemere is the small cottage that Hemingway’s family has and still owns to this day.
Located on the shores of Walloon Lake in northern Michigan, Windemere is a small cottage that was built by Hemingway’s father, Clarence. Clarence and his wife Grace purchased four lots of land (one acre) in 1898 and began constructing a 20 x 40-foot cottage. Costing the…
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One of Michigan’s most attractive features is the amount of fresh water that surrounds its charming cities and towns. From Lake Michigan with Grand Traverse and Little Traverse Bay to all of the inland lakes, being so close to so much water truly make this state great. 
Taking advantage of all the water are numerous restaurants in Northern Michigan. Enjoying the breathtaking views of different lakes while enjoying a good meal is unsurpassed. Or is it? How about taking your boat directly to a Northern Michigan favorite. Here’s our list of the ten best restaurants you can boat to in Northern Michigan.
Located on the shores of West Bay in Traverse City, Apache Trout Grill has been a favorite for locals and visitors…
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Northern Michigan in the summer is one of the most desirable spots in the entire country. The combination of sunshine, heat, and freshwater is unmatched. Fortunately, Northern Michigan is covered with inland lakes, making summer the best time to head up north for vacation. We’ve highlighted five of our favorite lakes that feature something for everyone.
With a surface area of over 17,200 acres, Lake Charlevoix is the third largest inland lake in Michigan. In 2012 USA Today announced that Lake Charlevoix was the second-best lake in America behind only Lake Tahoe. The area encompassing Lake Charlevoix plays host to quaint and charming towns that include: East Jordan, Boyne City, and, of course, Charlevoix. Shallow ledges surround the…
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My father-in-law, Jerry McDermott, was an executive with the Rouse Company in Baltimore. Over his desk, he had a sign that read: “To know is a big deal!” He was a very successful, no-nonsense kind of guy.
In real estate today some base their knowledge on fact, while others hope that what they’ve heard is accurate and relay it as fact. I pride myself in offering my clientele credible facts, and like Jerry McDermott, I pride myself as a no-nonsense kind of guy.
Real estate is a serious business. Properties on Walloon Lake sell for millions of dollars. If you are looking for an articulate, knowledgeable broker, with over 100 years of family history on the lake, please give me a call. I look forward to helping you with the sale or purchase of your…
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Standing on a gentle bluff along the pristine waters of Walloon Lake is where you’ll find tonight’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home.
“We’re on Lake Grove Road on Walloon Lake just off of the West arm on the main body of the lake. It’s a four bedroom, five and a half bathroom home situated on about 230 feet of frontage,” explains realtor Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.
Katie Boomgaard and Erin Malone take you to a gorgeous Adirondack style home with an interior design to match the beautiful views.
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Every so often a North Shore cottage comes to market on beautiful Walloon and that time is now. Here is your chance to own a cottage with 149 feet of choice, classic Walloon frontage. Known for its rolling hills, this North Shore cottage sits virtually at lake level! Drive your car to the front door and enjoy life without lots of stairs! The property features a deep lot with plenty of room for expansion, kitchen, dining room, living room, five bedrooms, three and a half baths, and a large deck.
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Walloon Lake is known for its beautiful azure waters and fun in the sun.
“The house is kind of tilted along the waterfront to take advantage of the longest view. It’s right up against the sandy shore, lots of porches, lots of deck, great outdoor space,” says realtor Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.
In this week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Homes, Veronica Meadows takes us to a resort home on the shores of Walloon.
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This beautiful north arm cottage is perched perfectly along 268 feet of sandy Walloon Lake frontage. This cottage features two spacious living areas surrounding a large dining area all overlooking the water. The large porch offers the perfect area for entertaining outdoors, and with four bedrooms and three and a half baths, there is plenty of room for the entire family to relax. Located a short ten-minute drive from Petoskey.
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