Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Modern Home on Walloon Lake

Amazing Northern Michigan Homes and 9 & 10 News present a Modern Walloon Lake home with Wally Kidd.

Part of what makes a home have a beautiful feel is a cohesive design from room to room.

“We have open floor plans, we have use of natural materials, very clean, simple lines. We have lots of glass – floor to ceiling. We have hardwood floors, something that is very simple and yet elegant,” explains Wally Kidd, Kidd & Leavy Real Estate.

This week’s Amazing Northern Michigan Home takes us to Walloon Lake and a home with a beautiful design that flows throughout the entire space, inside and out.

1692 Views, 0 Comments

Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Adirondack Style Home on Walloon Lake

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. 

2498 Views, 0 Comments

FOR SALE: 00920 NORTH SHORE DRIVE, WALLOON LAKE, MI

View full post to flip through the brochure in its entirety.

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.

1014 Views, 0 Comments

Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Walloon Lake Cottage

  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.

1159 Views, 0 Comments

For Sale: 6195 Indian Garden Rd. on Walloon Lake in Petoskey, MI

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.

2560 Views, 0 Comments

For Sale: 00255 Shadow Trails on Walloon Lake in Boyne City, MI

Nestled on a quiet lot, this cedar shake home has 180 feet of sandy Walloon Lake frontage! An open floor plan and large windows offer amazing views of the lake and plenty of space to entertain. Main floor master suite, high-end kitchen, butler's pantry, fireplace with custom built-ins. The guest house features two bedrooms and a full bath, offering privacy and space for guests. The lakeside porch and patio are just steps from the water's edge! Close to Boyne City, the Village of Walloon, and Petoskey.

2187 Views, 0 Comments

Welcome to Walloon: Spring 2017!

Sharing the Traditions of Walloon Lake.

Many Wallooner’s like to reminisce with me about how the lake has changed over the years. Sure it has a few more homes and a few more people, but has this special place we long to return to really changed that much?

In the pages of this brochure, you will see a collection of beautiful Walloon properties currently being offered for sale. Whether it’s the vintage cottage, the newer home destined to be tomorrow’s classic, or the desirable building site; they all reflect the traditions that make Walloon Lake what it is today.

If you are considering selling your Walloon property, I welcome the opportunity to share with you firsthand, my proven sales record and my unparalleled enthusiasm for this lake. You can rest…

1320 Views, 0 Comments

Waterfront home in Boyne City listed for $4.2M

00255 SHADOW TRAILS, BOYNE CITY

My listing was recently featured on ClickonDetroit.com!

DETROIT - This waterfront home in Boyne City, Michigan is listed for $4.2 million. The home features 7 bedrooms and 7 bathrooms - spanning just under 6,000 square feet. The home also features 180 feet of waterfront, sitting on Walloon Lake.

Here's more info from the listing:

Nestled on a quiet lot, this cedar shake home has 180 feet of sandy Walloon Lake frontage! An open floor plan and large windows offer amazing views of the lake and plenty of space to entertain. Main floor master suite, high-end kitchen, butler's pantry, fireplace with custom built-ins.

The guest house features two bedrooms and a full bath, offering privacy and space for guests.…

1210 Views, 0 Comments

Amazing Northern Michigan Homes: Log Cabin Charmer

Often times on Amazing Northern Michigan Homes we see log cabins that are more like log lodges, with tons of square footage and endless walls of windows.

But today, we are scaling down in size and ramping up in charm.

This Walloon Lake cottage is historic, adorable and has everything you need, with modern updates and old world details.

Kalin and Erin toured to learn more. Want to learn more about this Amazing Home? View more photos on 9 & 10 News.

3749 Views, 0 Comments

Into The North – A WCMU Production

This is my extended interview from the CMU Public Television Production, "Into the North"  from January 2013. My local landmark focus is on the allure and history of Walloon Lake.

Many thanks to WCMU for a chance to collaborate in this story and sharing the rich history and unmatched beauty of Northern Michigan.

“At the turn of the century, Little Traverse Bay area became a key destination for tourism as railroad companies began advertising a pristine haven where one could escape city life and enjoy a "rustic" experience. "Into The North"--a "postcard from the past"-- tells the story of the families who traveled by train and steamship to a summer paradise with opulent hotels, resort communities with famous guests, clean air and million dollar…

1139 Views, 0 Comments