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  • 4 BDRM
  • 3 BTH
  • 1,990 SQ.FT
  • 111′ WF
6968 W Harbor Highway Glen Arbor MI 49636
Waterfront: Lake Michigan
$2,599,000
Status: Sold Co-op Member

Description

Welcome to Thistledown, a Leelanau Legacy! This is an increasingly rare opportunity to own 111' of pristine Lake Michigan waterfront with panoramic sunset views and a gentle slope to the water's edge. The large, level beach offers plenty of room for games of volleyball, bonfires, and memories to be made. Of course, the water frontage is the headliner for this property, but it is backed with a fabulously deep, wooded lot which offers privacy and sound protection. 4 bedrooms including a main-floor primary bedroom with en suite, 3 bathrooms, large vaulted ceilings, lake views from nearly every room, updated kitchen, charming fireplace, and a generator as well! All of this is ideally situated on Sleeping Bear Bay with the expansive views of the Manitou Islands, Pyramid Point, and Sleeping Bear Point. Located very close to the Heritage Trail and just a short walk from charming downtown Glen Arbor! Indulge in the luxury of lakeside living with this extraordinary property on Lake Michigan. Whether as a year-round residence or a seasonal retreat, this home encapsulates the essence of waterfront living in Leelanau County. Schedule a private tour to experience the allure of this lakeside haven firsthand.

Directions

From Glen Arbor follow M22 (West Harbor Highway) south about .6 miles and the property will be on your right.

Disclaimer

Copyright © 2025 Northern Great Lakes Realtors (NGLR) Listing provided by Northern Great Lakes Realtors (NGLR). The information in this listing was gathered from third-party sources including the seller. Home Waters LLC its subscribers disclaim any and all representations or warranties as to the accuracy of this information.

Property Listed By

Five Star Real Estate - Front St Tc. 807 W. Front Street Traverse City MI 49684

About Lake Michigan (L)

Lake Michigan takes on many names in northwest lower Michigan. The Leelanau Peninsula juts out into Lake Michigan creating two very distinct areas of the "Big Lake" and allows Leelanau County to claim an amazing 151 miles of  shoreline.  The most in all of Michigan!            

The west shore of Leelanau Peninsula from south of Empire up to Northport, can be considered part of the "Big Lake."  Leelanau's east shore, from Northport to Traverse City is named West Grand Traverse Bay.  Though part of the same body of water, they are two very different "lakes."

West Grand Traverse Bay is sheltered between the Leelanau and Mission Peninsulas. This large bay offers  smoother sailing on windy days, and access to a variety of amenities.  Enjoy the beach at the south end of the Bay, sail over to the west and have some lunch at Apache Trout Grill or cruise to Suttons Bay and enjoy a day shopping, dining or just laying on the beach. Quait coastal villages Omena and Northport both offer great times to be had as well.  The sunken islands in West Bay make for great fishing opportunities.  Walleye, small mouth bass, perch, and lake trout can be found in West Bay.  At the south end of West Bay, the Boardman River enters the lake.  It is here that you will find steelhead and brown trout in the spring and chinook salmon in the fall. 

Along the western side of Leelanau Peninsula, Lake Michigan unfolds like an ocean and dances in the sunset.  A visit to Leelanau County is not complete until you have seen the "Big Lake" from the top of a sand dune. Thankfully, sand dunes are readily available. The Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore encompases a total of 71,187 acres and is home to the Sleeping Bear Dunes and Pyramid Point.  North and South Manitou Islands are also part of the park and can be reached by ferry boat out of Leland.  Lake Michigan makes for a great backdrop to glowing sunsets and sandy beaches. Reserve a spot on a charter boat for Lake Trout or Salmon or take your own out of the Leland Harbor to find the big fish.

As you can see, Lake Michingan is many lakes to many people. Come to Leelanau County and enjoy all it has to offer.