Very Pleased

“We have continued to be very pleased with the design, construction and maintenance of the addition that you and your group did at our home in South Haven, Michigan - we were so pleased with the total job you, your workmen and sub contractors did that we have continued to have you take care of maintenance needs for the house.”


– Chuck and Mona
   South Bend, Indiana

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Building on Your Property

Our passion for the Lake Michigan shoreline, together with the experience gained as a lakeshore homebuilder, has given the Cottage Home team a valuable perspective on shoreline property; it's availability, usability and value. Lake access, especially between St. Joseph and Grand Haven, is exceptionally rare. Size and location aside, there are many, many variables that affect what can or cannot be done with a parcel of land. Homes and home sites that have been passed down from generation to generation are often subject to grandfathered restrictions once title passes from one owner to the next. Our property specialists can offer unbiased information on what property is most suitable for your family and lifestyle, local zoning issues, DEQ requirements and any concerns you may have. We have a researched database of 2,250 lakefront properties in our area, covering 61 miles of Lake Michigan shoreline.


Whether you are interested in buying or selling lakeshore property, call Cottage Home to discuss your options. Please keep in mind that we are not real estate brokers; we work closely with real estate firms to assist our clients.


And, if you already have that perfect lakeshore site, we'd be happy to explore your design/build options there as well. Cottage Home is:

  • Specialized in challenging lakefront locations
  • Accustomed to issues such as: zoning, variances for setbacks, state environmental issues (dune or high-risk erosion), septic, well, and old association review committee issues.


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