5 Michigan Waterfront Escapes from East Bay to Moose Lake

Along the water’s edge on East Bay in Traverse City, this beautifully updated retreat is shaped around sunrise views and direct frontage. A hard sand beach sets the tone for days that move easily between water and shore, with a newer stairway leading to the beach, plus a deck, dock, and custom storage sheds for effortless gear stowaway. Indoors, recent renovations bring a modern kitchen with new appliances, while a bright living room addition pairs vaulted ceilings and skylights with a wood stove and expansive bay views. Two private en-suite bedrooms offer quiet separation, and multiple outdoor decks extend living space outside. A cozy family room with a gas fireplace overlooks the water, and an oversized garage adds storage and workspace. Sold turnkey with a 22’ pontoon boat and premium dock system, it’s ready for immediate, unhurried enjoyment.

Along the water’s edge on the Caribbean blue expanse of Moose Lake, this three-level retreat anchors a new, private lakefront development in Southwest Michigan. Sunlight pours through soaring ceilings and a wall of windows, framing lake views from nearly every room and setting an easy rhythm for daily life. The open main floor is designed for gathering, while five bedrooms and 3.5 baths keep weekends with friends and family comfortably effortless. A spacious main-floor primary suite opens to its own balcony overlooking the water—an inviting place to start and end the day. Downstairs, the walkout lower level expands living space with an expansive family room that flows to a lakeside patio, 3/4 acre, and a sandy beach with 150 feet of waterfront. Sold turn-key with furnishings and a pontoon, it’s ready for long, unhurried seasons on the lake.

Along the water’s edge in Ludington, this top-floor, fully furnished single-level condo captures an unobstructed panorama of Lake Michigan, the channel, Père Marquette Lake, and both lighthouses—framed by oversized balcony doors and enjoyed from private west-facing balconies. Inside, soaring ceilings, an open floor plan, and rich cherry built-ins keep the focus on the horizon, while the open-concept kitchen flows seamlessly into the living space for easy entertaining. Two bedrooms offer private balcony access, joined by a flexible den, two and a half baths, generous closets, and one-touch smart controls. The primary suite feels quietly indulgent with its own west-facing balcony, jetted soaking tub, double vanity, and walk-in shower. An elevator, private two-car garage, waterfront pool and clubhouse, and Ludington Waterfront Park just outside make everyday life feel effortlessly unhurried.

Price: $1,000,000 (Sold)

Along the water’s edge on Duck Lake, 1087 Watersmeet Court in Oxford offers a rare combination of acreage and shoreline, set on 2.08 acres with over 500 feet of water frontage. Built by award-winning Silverado Homes, the residence sits within a subdivision where it achieved the highest price per square foot at the time of sale—an indication of both quality and setting. Days here can unfold at lake level, with room to roam on the grounds and a long stretch of frontage that keeps the water present from morning through evening. Tucked on Watersmeet Court, the atmosphere feels distinctly removed while still anchored in Oxford, Michigan. It’s a place designed for a slower cadence—open skies, wide land, and the steady backdrop of the lake.

Price: $850,000 (Sold)

Along the water’s edge on Bair Lake, this fully furnished log cabin balances rustic character with a thoughtfully updated interior. Authentic log construction and natural wood finishes bring warmth throughout, while both the main and lower levels open to covered wraparound decks overlooking the 200-acre all-sports lake and surrounding woods. Inside, a fireplace sets the tone for cooler evenings, and the well-equipped kitchen keeps gatherings easy. Updated bathrooms and ample space invite guests to settle in, with a lower-level game room also capturing lake views. Outdoors, a flagstone lakeside patio becomes a natural spot to linger with peaceful scenery and abundant wildlife as the backdrop. With an established 5-star short-term rental history and accommodations for up to 10 guests, it offers a turnkey rhythm of lake life, just 45 minutes from Kalamazoo and South Bend and about two hours from Chicago.