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Interlochen House
Single Family w/ 2 Bedrooms - 3 Bathrooms - Sleeps 5

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Vacation Rental Description

Bird lover's paradise on Duck Lake in Interlochen.

Looking for a vacation rental in northern Michigan? A cottage near
Traverse City? A cabin to rent when you drop-off or pick-up your child
at Interlochen Center for the Arts? A house convenient to the golf (or
skiing!) at Crystal Mountain? This beautiful house is a bird lover's
paradise in beautiful northern Michigan, located on five and a half
acres on the western shore of Duck Lake with 160 feet of lake
frontage. The house was completed in spring 2007, is beautifully
finished, and looks across a secluded bay to wooded hills on the
opposite side of the lake. With approximately 2800 square feet
including a walk out basement it sleeps four guests in comfort and
privacy in two bedrooms. The world renowned Interlochen Center for the
Arts is approximately one and one half miles away, and the village of
Interlochen about a mile beyond that. Traverse City and Crystal
Mountain are each about 20 minutes away.

Vacation Rental Amenities

Cottage Amenities

Heat/Air Conditioning
Stove/Fridge/Dishwasher
Microwave
Coffee maker
Bed linens
Bath Towels
Washer/Dryer
Fireplace/Firewood
Gas stove (2)
Ceiling fans in every room
Wet bar
Stereo
VCR/DVD player with selection of movies
BBQ Grill
Dock
Canoe (2 kayaks on request)
Peace and Quiet!
Jacuzzi tub in master bath
Bird feeding/watching equipment 
Fire Pit outside

Activities and Attractions

Area Attractions

Check out the latest issue of Traverse Magazine for current events,
fairs and gallery openings.

Interlochen Center for the Arts (1.5 miles)
ICA is a unique organization. It is world renowned as a venue and
education institution devoted to the arts. It combines a residential
high school, pre-K through 8th grade day school, a summer arts camp,
year-round performances, and two public radio stations. The summer
Arts Festival is host to a number of notable performers every year
ranging from Willie Nelson and the Beach Boys to Yo Yo Ma. This
summer's schedule includes Branford Marsalis, Joshua Bell, Anthony
Rap, Nnenna Freelon, The Moody Blues and many others! During the
summer there are performances by students and campers almost daily.

National Cherry Festival
Founded in 1926, the mission of the National Cherry Festival is to
celebrate & promote cherries, tourism and community involvement, and
to enhance the economic, entertainment, and cultural interests of the
Grand Traverse region. This translates into a week of parades, music,
food, competitive events (including the air dog competition....lots of
fun), and a great airshow. The festival generally starts the first
Saturday in July, July 5 - 12, 2008 (tentative)

Fun Country (3.0 miles)
Family fun in the summertime, with water park, mini-golf, go-karts,
arcade, snackbar, etc.

Traverse City (15 miles)
Outside Magazine named Traverse City one of the top ten places to live
in the United States. The reasons are many. A spectacular natural
environment, neighborly communities that are among the safest in the
nation. Downtown Traverse City has unique local stores and wonderful
restaurants. Two major summer time attractions are the Cherry Festival
and Michael Moore's film festival.

Crystal Mountain (15 miles)
Crystal Mountain offers an exceptional year-round northern Michigan
outdoor experience. The ski resort routinely wins national awards as
the premiere family ski resort in the Midwest and offers a great mix
of challenging terrain and comfortable learning areas. The two golf
courses have received four-star ratings from Golf Digest magazine. The
resort also offers a wide range of water and outdoors activities
depending on time of year.

Frankfort/Elberta
Check out the shops in Frankfort and Elberta. Walk along the dock and
check out the boats at the marina in Frankfort (you can book a charter
boat for some fishing). Then up to one of the restaurants for some
lunch. A couple have decks on the back that look out over the river
and Lake Michigan. If it's mid-August, you might even be able to see
some of the sailboats headed for Mackinac in the Chicago-Mackinac race.

Sleeping Bear Dunes
Welcome to one of the most beautiful natural areas in Michigan's Lower
Peninsula. Come and enjoy 35 miles of Lake Michigan's eastern
coastline, explore North and South Manitou Islands, and of course
climb the dunes! Learn about the history of shipping, logging, and
agriculture of the area by visiting former Life-Saving Service/Coast
Guard Stations, and Port Oneida Historic District. Do yourself a
favor, go climb the dunes!

Gallery Hopping - Northern Michigan is filled with wonderfully
talented artists. There are many galleries scattered across the towns
and villages. 
Some of our favorites:
Tamarack (Omena)
Main Street Gallery (Leland)
Synchronicity (Glen Arbor)
InsideOut (Traverse City)

Golf
Mistwood (Lake Ann)
The Briar (Mesick)
Interlochen Golf Club
Among Others

Wineries
Black Star Farms
Chateau Grand Traverse (try the Ship of Fools White)
L. Mawby (good sparkling wine)
Chateau Chantal
Among others


Chris' list of fun things to do:
Kayak/Canoe on Duck Lake
Bike to the park store (Interlochen State Park) for a snack
Tubing on the Platte River
Canoeing on the Betsie River (Alvina's in Karlin)
Canoeing on the Manistee River
Ballooning over Grand Traverse County
Hike/Mountain Bike at Lake Ann State Park
Hike/Mountain Bike at Lake Dubonnet
Bike to Interlochen Center for the Arts for a concert
Dove Song (Interlochen) for some 60s memorabilia and incense
Farm Market in Interlochen (Sundays 9:00-12:00 in summer/fall)
Cherry Bowl Drive-In for a movie (show starts in three minutes. Get
your popcorn now!) (Honor)
Lunch and a loaf of fresh bread at the Earth and Hearth in Interlochen
(free wireless internet too)
Check out the Loons on Duck Lake
Hang gliding in the dunes (near Frankort/Elberta)
Go to Sleeping Bear and climb the dunes
Fishing - The fishing is great in northern Michigan. Click here for an
area guide from the Traverse City Record Eagle:
Downtown Traverse City for a nice dinner at Hannah's Bistro Bar
Bookstore downtown Traverse City- Horizon Books, a locally owned bookshop.
Spend the afternoon painting ceramics at Hands on Art in Traverse City
Gwen Frostic Shop (near Beulah) for some of their original stationery
Grass River Natural Area (Near Alden)
Ice Cream on the deck in Glen Arbor (after a day of Gallery hopping)
Explore South Manitou Island (Ferry from Leland)
Go to Saving Birds Thru Habitat for the plant sale or a nature talk 

Vacation Rental Rates

2007
 September 9 - December 31 = $1500/week or $240/night, 2 night minimum

2008
 January 1 - June 30 = $2000/week or $325/night, 2 night minimum
 June 31 - September 5 = $2500/week or $375/night, 2 night minimum
 September 6 - December 31 = $2000/week or $325/night, 2 night minimum

Plus $125 dollar cleaning fee and $300 (returnable) security deposit.

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