Designer Erica Harrison finds the story and drama in a tired cabin. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print...
Inside a Vintage Platte Lake Cottage with Timeless Woodwork
A vintage cottage in Northern Michigan finds love in a modern age. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View our print...
From the Ashes: A Modern Leelanau Home Reborn
After a devastating house fire, homeowners Jim and Jan Norris brought in their original design-and-build team to rebuild the home–with an elevated new look. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our...
Downsized Darlings: Manufactured Homes with Style in Traverse City
This planned community checks off all the amenities any family or empty nester could want—without the hefty price tag. This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible homes...
Inside a Woodsy Coastal Home on Pretty Pearl Lake
A beautiful custom home on an idyllic Northern Michigan lake is proof that persistence pays off.This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible homes and interviews with...
Inside a Modern Mediterranean Home on Old Mission Peninsula
Lake Michigan spreading its azure hues across the horizon is a fitting backdrop for this perfectly executed villa near Traverse City. This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine...
A Dream Home on Lake Ann That’s Virtually Maintenance Free
A project setback became the game-changer that helped build Shawn and Terri Grady's beautiful new home in nine months. This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible homes...
Inside a Renovated Spec Home with Masculine-Contemporary Style
A thoughtful homeowner and talented interior design-and-build team give a spec-home cottage an elevated makeover.This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible homes and...
This Rustic-Modern Home is Perfect for Outdoor Enthusiasts
A home perfectly tailored for a pair of outdoor enthusiasts feels completely natural in its rural Benzie County setting. This Up North home is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible...
Inside a Modern Lodge Home on Arbutus Lake in Traverse City
An old cabin inspires a new vision for family lake life in Northern Michigan.This Up North lodge is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible homes and interviews with local contractors...
A Luxurious Resort Redo on Traverse City’s Silver Lake
Northwoods-style relaxation blends with first-class modern amenities at these picture-perfect cottages on Silver Lake. This resort reno is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine incredible homes...
Inside a Lakeside Lodge Nestled in the Woods of Lake Ann
Earth tones and white-pine timbers define this home on the wooded shore of tiny Herendeene Lake near the village of Lake Ann. This Lakeside Lodge is a part of the 2024 Northern Home & Cottage virtual home tour, which features immersive video tours of nine...
Inside Sleeping Bear Inn, the National Park System’s Oldest Overnight Lodging
A half century after it closed, the oldest inn in the national park system is open once again to laughter, the best night’s sleep ever, home cooking, lifetime memories and even romance. For a storied stay, book a room at Sleeping Bear Inn. This article first appeared...
Inside a Walloon Lake Cottage with Vintage Americana Spirit
One of the north's most talented design-and-build teams completes a classic shingle-style cottage on Walloon Lake in time for the loveliest of occasions. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine...
Keeping it Old School at a Renovated Frankfort Farmhouse
A Chicago couple transforms their summer cottage in Northern Michigan into a year-round home worthy of its venerable history. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want...
Modern Coastal Design: Inside a Chic Glen Arbor Beach House
A contemporary craftsman home blends into its sublime shoreline site in Glen Arbor. This article first appeared in Traverse Northern Michigan. Find this story and more when you explore our magazine library. Want Traverse delivered to your door or inbox monthly? View...
Summer Day Trips: 9 Small Towns in Petoskey-Mackinac Straits
Welcome to the sweet small towns (and one island!) of the Petoskey-Mackinac Straits region. Check out these travel ideas for your next Northern Michigan vacation. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the...
Summer Day Trips: 7 Sweet Small Towns Along the Chain of Lakes
This region of lakes, rivers, forests and old-fashioned downtowns is made for summer fun. Go explore Charlevoix and the charming small towns along the Chain of Lakes. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the...
10 Outdoor Dining Favorites Near Petoskey & Mackinac Straits
Waterfront restaurants, bluff-top hangouts, a family-friendly farm—these are some of our favorite outdoor dining spots in Petoskey, Harbor Springs and the Mackinac Straits. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips...
10 Outdoor Dining Favorites on the Leelanau Peninsula
Is there anything better than a table in the sunshine and a lake breeze? Check out some of our favorite restaurants with outdoor dining in Leelanau County. This article was featured in Vacation! Northern Michigan. Want more insider tips, road trips and the low-down on...