WHITE GABLE COTTAGE
Charlevoix, Michigan
The Perfect Location - 7 miles to Petoskey and 7 miles to Charlevoix - 0.1 miles to Lake Michigan & Our Private Neighborhood Beach
WELCOME TO OUR COTTAGE
ABOUT WHITE GABLE COTTAGE
Location
The White Gable Cottage is perfectly situated 7 miles to Petoskey, MI & 7 miles to Charlevoix, MI, two of the most beautiful towns of Northern Michigan &, arguably, in the country. Both towns situated on the shores of Lake Michigan. The cottage is only 0.1 miles to Lake Michigan & is located within a 15 min drive to 7+ golf courses, 3 renowned ski resorts, wineries, distilleries, & endless inland lakes and waterways including Walloon Lake & Lake Charlevoix.
House Details
The White Gable Cottage was completed in 2024 & features an open floor plan with an expansive great room with walls of windows, living & dining spaces, luxurious kitchen, & French door to the tranquil screened porch. The fully equipped kitchen is anchored by a huge 14’ island with eating bar, custom cabinetry, & brand new, upper-end appliances. The 2 bedrooms were designed to be on opposite ends of the house for privacy. The primary suite features a king bed, private bath with marble floors, stone countertops, & shower. The second bedroom has 2 beds including a queen bed & a double bed. The second bath features marble floors, stone countertop, & soaking tub with shower.
Other Features, Finishes, & Furniture
White Gable Cottage was thoughtfully designed with the comfort & ease of our guests in mind, from the luxury furnishing throughout to the convenient washer/dryer. The home features rustic hardwood & marble tile floors. The foyer doubles as a mudroom ready to greet you when you come in from your outdoor adventures whether it be a day at the beach, skiing, or cycling. The home has beach towels on hand, games, books, & children’s toys. There are 3 TVs throughout, in the great room, primary bedroom, & 2nd bedroom.
Outdoor Living Space
The natural beauty of Northern Michigan is absolutely breathtaking but the weather much of the year is magical in itself. The soft breeze off of Lake Michigan & the sound of the blowing trees can make all of your stressors melt away as you relax on the 240 square foot screened porch (10’x24’). The porch features a dining space & relaxing living space with an outdoor sofa perfect for an afternoon nap and comfortable chairs for entertaining.
If you have to work...
If you have to work at the cottage, you will have high-speed internet at your fingertips. There is also a dedicated workspace and desk area but the best place to work is actually the 10’x24’ screened porch for much of the year. You can also find all of the office supply essentials in one of the pantry drawers in case a need arises.
Walk To...
The cottage is only 0.1 miles from our private neighborhood beach on the turquoise shores of Lake Michigan & 0.3 miles from the tranquil preserve beach. The 56-acre preserve also features meandering hiking trails under a canopy of trees & carpet of trillium blooms. Our neighborhood also borders the renowned Little Traverse Wheel Way (paved bike path) running along Lake Michigan connecting the picturesque towns of Petoskey, Bay Harbor, Charlevoix, & more
SEE & DO
SEE & DO
Lake Michigan
The clear, aqua waters of Lake Michigan are just 0.1 miles from the cottage to our private neighborhood beach & 0.3 miles to a preserve beach. Lake Michigan offers endless beauty & adventures from boating, kayaking, fishing, scuba diving, rock hunting, star gazing, & more.
Charlevoix, Petoskey, Harbor Springs
The White Gable Cottage is nestled in the perfect location amid 3 of the most picturesque & quaint towns in America. Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Harbor Springs have been a destination for vacationers for the last 170+ years because of their charm, relaxed feel, great shopping, restaurants, beautiful water views, & harbors.
Endless Waterways & Trails
Our area is an outdoor paradise with endless waterways & trails. We of course are a hop, skip, & a jump from Lake Michigan but you can also find a 56-acre preserve with trails & beach bordering our neighborhood & at the other end of our neighborhood you can hop on the Little Traverse Wheel Way (paved bike path) which connects the breathtaking towns along the bay. You can also check out Walloon Lake, Lake Charlevoix, Bear River in Petoskey, & Hemmingway’s childhood river at Horton Bay. The adventures are endless!
Golf Courses
Within just a few minutes drive we have 7+ majestic golf courses & we are only 3 minutes to Bay Harbor Golf Course which was named #13 on the ‘Top 50 Most Beautiful Courses in the World’ by Golf Advisor.
Wineries & Distilleries
Northern Michigan’s soil, climate, & picturesque rolling hills have become the perfect home for endless wineries and distilleries in our area. They host tasting tours & distillery hops from one breathtaking setting to another. Some overlook the blue waters of Lake Michigan, inland waterways & lakes, & some country vistas.
Fall Wonder & Winter Wonderland
USA Today has voted Northern Michigan one of the best places in the country to experience fall color and it will not disappoint. Harbor Spring’s, Tunnel of Trees drive (M-119) is a memorable and mesmerizing experience in the fall. White Gable Cottage is also only a few minutes to some of Northern Michigan’s highest rated ski slopes & cross country trails such as Boyne Mountain, Highlands, Nub’s Knob, & more.