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Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen ~ Petoskey

From the moment you walk in the door, your senses will be enticed with the warm sweet aroma of Chocolate, Fudge, and freshly made Waffle Cones. Kilwins hand-crafts a wide variety of confections right in their kitchen. Watch as their products are hand-crafted in the store right before your eyes. See creamy Mackinac Island Fudge being paddled the traditional way on marble tables. Listen to the gentle gong of a wooden paddle on a copper kettle as sweet Caramel Corn and Brittle are also being hand-crafted. Watch as they hand-dip fresh apples in the original Caramel recipe, developed by Don Kilwin himself, for that perfect Caramel Apple. Other amazing confectionaries including hand-dipped pretzels, cream-filled sponge cake, cookie, Marsh-Mallow or a Krispie treat dipped in milk, white or dark chocolate.

Kilwins Chocolate Kitchen also offers self-guided chocolate tours. Along the way, see vintage photos of the history of the franchise. Since 1947, Kilwins has been a celebrated part of Americana, having earned a reputation for providing high-quality Chocolates, Ice Cream, and confections combined with excellent service. Their heritage was built on the simple premise of creating our products from the finest ingredients and providing customers with great service.

Self-guided Chocolate Tours are also available in this location which include large windows that look into the production kitchens where you can watch their team members make all the delicious treats they sell in stores. There are story boards that run along the tops of the windows which showcase how they make all of their top-selling products. Stop in to satisfy your sweet tooth, as they are open seven days a week, year-round.

Lean more at: kilwins.com/stores/kilwins-petoskey-kilwins-chocolate-kitchen

402’ OF LAKE MICHIGAN BEACHFRONT

W. TOP O THE LAKE ROAD, GULLIVER | One of Lake Michigan’s finest waterfront parcels located on the north shore with a southerly view! There is so much to enjoy with the incredible qualities this property has to offer, but our favorite has to be the deep and plentiful sugar sand! The beach goes for miles in either direction and offers some of the best recreation you will find anywhere. This parcel has 402’ of waterfrontage and is 3.91 acres and has an existing driveway from the road to an ideal, private building site. The building site is elevated and will offer excellent views over the front dune area. The beach is wide and the sand continues well beyond where anyone would venture by swimming or paddling. The predominant trees are red oak, red pine and white pine and the forest is mature and majestic and the upper limbs are often visited by the many eagles in the area. The access is by a private gated road that runs along the shoreline for close to two miles and there is no outlet making this property so very quiet, secluded and secure. Building your vacation or forever beach home here could be the dream you have been looking for!

$565,000 | Property ID: 470806

Represented by: BRAD RELLINGER | 231 838 6055 | brad@harborsir.com

403’ OF LAKE MICHIGAN PARADISE

W. TOP O THE LAKE ROAD, GULLIVER | On the Top of Lake Michigan you will find one of finest waterfront parcels anywhere. The location provides a gorgeous southerly view with the occasional freighter passing by. There is so much to enjoy with the incredible qualities this property has to offer, but our favorite is the deep and plentiful sugar sand! The beach goes for miles in either direction and offers some of the best recreation you will find anywhere. This parcel has 403’ of water frontage and is 2.32 acres and has a good route to the quality building site which is elevated and will offer excellent views over the front dune area. The beach is wide and the sand continues well beyond where anyone would venture by swimming or paddling. The predominant trees are red oak, red pine and white pine and the forest is mature and majestic and the upper limbs are often visited by the many eagles in the area. The access is by a private gated road that runs along the shoreline for close to two miles and there is no outlet making this property so very quiet, secluded and secure. Building your vacation or forever beach home here could be the dream you have been looking for!

$565,000 | Property ID: 470805

Represented by: BRAD RELLINGER | 231 838 6055 | brad@harborsir.com

7,000’ OF LAKE MICHIGAN PRISTINE WATERFRONT WITH 200 ACRES

W. TOP O THE LAKE ROAD, GULLIVER | Looking for a large secluded Great Lakes waterfront property with the ultimate in qualities? Top of the Lake Road offers unparalleled features for you. Located on the north shore of Lake Michigan in the wild and scenic Upper Peninsula of Michigan. This tract is 200 acres of mature forest with the predominant species red oak, maple, red pine and white pine. There are several thousand acres of isolated State of Michigan lands adjacent to this parcel that provide extreme seclusion and excellent wilderness hiking and hunting opportunities. The access is by a private gated trail road that parallels the lake shore for close to two miles and ends inside this property. Underground electric runs approximately 4,000 feet into the property to a camping site with a drilled well in place. This parcel of land has full ownership to 7,000 feet of shoreline that is all wide sugary sand beach with dunes, wild native grasses and quality elevated building sites offering excellent views. Scattered throughout the interior of the property away from the lake there are vernal pools that provide spring and summer flowers and are surrounded by pine and oak ridges. This is unspoiled nature at its finest that is ready for your enjoyment.

Represented by: BRAD RELLINGER | 231 838 6055 | brad@harborsir.com

$8,500,000 | Property ID: 470807

One Of A Kind Offering

724 CEDAR STREET, SAULT SAINTE MARIE | Home, Gallery, Portfolio, Studio...so many descriptions, all accurate, for this 6 bedroom one of a kind home in Sault Ste Marie. Owner is a well known artist working primarily in stone and tile. Has operated successfully as a luxury Bed and Breakfast. This house is frequently featured in local architectural walks and social gatherings.

$600,000 | Property ID: 469698

Represented by: GLENN CAMPBELL | 248 873 5243 | glenn@harborsir.com

Waterfront In Upper Peninsula

CARNEGIE TRAIL, NAUBINWAY | Beautiful Lake Michigan Lakefront, located in Naubinway, only 45 minutes from the Mackinac Bridge. Enjoy the shallows of the beach and ever changing sandbar. 109 feet of frontage, 455 feet deep for a total area of 1.32 acres. Private and secluded with state land bordering Carnegie Trail.

$219,000 | Property ID: 469254

Represented by: GLENN CAMPBELL | 248 873 5243 | glenn@harborsir.com

Exceptional 280 Acre Retreat In Peaceful Upper Peninsula

1535 ROBBINS POND ROAD, BRUCE CROSSING | Exceptional 280 acre retreat, in the heart of the wilderness, with its own 60 acre private lake with a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired main home, a guest home and caretaker’s home. This is a paradise for the outdoorsman, with bear, bobcat, moose, and wolves, and extensive trails for snowmobiling and ATVs. The lake is great for canoeing, swimming and fishing as it has been stocked with trout and other fish in past years. Special touches are throughout the main home including three fireplaces, a gourmet kitchen, Italian marble in the master bath, stained glass windows, custom cabinets and forged stair rails, just to name a few. It is being offered fully furnished, as is the guest house located across the lake from the main house. All three houses are perfectly spaced for the utmost privacy. The exterior offers a helipad, three very large garages for all of the boats and toys, and most notable: two waterfalls and a dam, that in the past provided the electricity for the main house, and the saw mill, that milled all of the timber for the post and beam construction. This property has been host to weddings, family retreats, and offers endless recreation possibilities as well as weekly rental options. Square footage on the main house is 5,500, with 4 bedrooms and 4 baths, the guest house is 1,800 square feet with 4 bedrooms and 3 baths, and the caretaker’s home is 2,200 square feet, with 3 bedrooms and 2.5 baths.

Represented by: KRISTIN MCDONALD | 231 838 4108 | kristin@harborsir.com

$2,700,000 | Property ID: 469968

The Boathouse At Turtle Lake

2623 TURTLE SHORES DRIVE | The Boathouse at Turtle Lake is the most unique waterfront property in Oakland County and one of the most unique in the United States. With 1.413 acres of rolling topography, dramatic views and 223 pristine feet of Turtle Lake frontage, The Boathouse is the perfect spot for either a romantic getaway or an intimate beach house. The interior boasts floor-to-ceiling glass windows, pewabic tiled wood burning fireplace, knotty pine walls, exposed wooden beams, wide plank hardwood floors and a blue stone foyer. Outside there is a permanent dock to accommodate multiple boats, a sandy beach and of course Turtle Lake, home to world-class bass fishing. | $4,990,000 | Property ID: 443392

Represented by: DAVID V. JOHNSON | 231 439 2000 | dvj@victorintl.com

The Shores At Turtle Lake Homesites

2629/2633 TURTLE SHORES DRIVE | Set along Turtle Lake’s natural shoreline, these lakefront sites without wetlands, stunning topography and southern exposure are ideal for estate sized homes. Enjoy bass fishing, kayaking, paddle boating and bird watching all within the gated, 24-hour guarded Turtle Lake community. 2629 Turtle Shores Drive | $1,400,000 | Property/Web ID: 443345 2633 Turtle Shores Drive | $1,400,000 | Property/Web ID: 443344

Represented by: DAVID V. JOHNSON | 231 439 2000 | dvj@victorintl.com

The Stables At Turtle Lake

TURTLE LAKE DRIVE #45 | The Stables at Turtle Lake is by far the most prestigious trophy property in Oakland County. This estate once served as a working farm in the late 1800s. Through the years, the integrity of this estate has been maintained through careful planning and watchful maintenance. Within the expansive pastures are a set of original 1920s buildings comprising of an immaculate 9,260 square foot Horse Stable and Cow Pen, a 5,000 square foot Dairy Barn and Silo, and a 648 square foot multi-use building.

6.29 ACRES : $5,950,000 | Property ID: 466222

TURTLE LAKE DRIVE #44 | This spectacular building site is one of the largest vacant lakefront lots in Bloomfield Hills. With over 465 feet of frontage and a building envelope that stretches near the water’s edge, this property could potentially accommodate multiple structures including a boathouse.

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