A beachfront cottage on Cathead Bay in Northport, Michigan, with soft, gently sloping sand rated A++. The property overlooks the Fox and Manitou Islands at sunset and sits near Leelanau State Park, Old Baldy dune, and hiking trails. Keep the cottage or build your own lakeside retreat.
This property has so much to offer. Whether you envision using the existing cottage or starting with a blank canvas and building your dream beachfront home, you're going to want to check it out. And as a beach connoisseur in the Northport area, let me tell you, this beach is really something, folks. It is really spectacular.
This is more than just a lakefront property, folks. It's an invitation to craft unforgettable moments with family and friends. Opportunities like this don't come around very often. The sand here feels soft underfoot.
Inviting you to sprint across the beach and dive into the clear waters of Lake Michigan. In fact, this is my test for an ideal beach, having grown up on Northport Bay myself.
If you can sprint across the beach into the water like this without having to run over any rocks hurting your feet, it is the perfect beach.
And as you can see, this beach passes the test with an A++. Its gently sloping sandy bottom makes it perfect for visitors of all ages, providing a safe and fun environment for the little ones to play and explore.
As the day winds down, gather your loved ones to witness breathtaking sunsets over three iconic islands: North Fox, South Fox, and North Manitou Islands.. It's the kind of beauty that makes every evening magical. For those with a spirit of adventure, Leonon State Park is a short walk away from the end of this private drive. This stretch of shoreline is known for its mystical beauty that you'll experience as you hike along Lake Michigan's edge. Prefer to get right out into the water? Launch your kayak or your favorite watercraft and set out across the crystal clear waters of Cathead Bay. Your journey to this hidden gem begins when you turn off North Lighthouse Road onto the peaceful North Cathead Bay Drive. Along the way, you'll pass the protected lands of Leelanau Conservancy's Lighthouse West Natural Area, perfect for hiking and immersing yourself in nature. Just beyond, you'll find the cottage nestled along one of the most breathtaking shorelines that Lake Michigan has to offer. This rare property is encircled by the serenity of Leelanau State Park, which includes Old Baldy, a sand dune right in your backyard.
And only a short distance down the road is that private entrance to hundreds of acres of this majestic shoreline within Leelanau State Park, offering endless hours of exploration and tranquility.
Whether you choose to enjoy the cozy charm of the existing cottage as it stands for years and years to come, or use it on a temporary basis to buy yourself time to perfect your plans to build your ideal lakeside retreat, This property offers the flexibility to craft your perfect escape. Surrounded by some of the most beautiful homes on Lake Michigan, the possibilities here are as vast as the shoreline itself. This is your chance to create a legacy, a place where generations of loved ones will come together, creating memories that will be cherished for years and years to come. Imagine the laughter, the adventures, and the peace that awaits you here. The opportunity is yours to make this majestic shoreline part of your story.
