Michigan, Cheboygan County, Indian River, USA

Cottages in Columbus Beach Club rarely come to market. Founded in 1886 on Burt Lake, CBC is a private community of approximately 45 cottages where families belong for generations. The Issaqueen -- built in the late 1800s and kept by just seven families across 140 years -- is one of those rare offerings. All the lake, none of the shoreline upkeep: steps to a private sandy beach and the Club's boathouse, with all the rewards of waterfront living and none of the taxes, seawalls, or maintenance of direct ownership. Six bedrooms, 2.5 baths, approximately 3,551 sq ft, sleeping fifteen, with a screened wraparound porch that seats twenty. Substantially furnished and move-in ready. The eighth chapter of The Issaqueen is yours to write. THE GATHERING ROOM. Upstairs, one expansive bedroom offers three queen beds and two generous closets -- a welcoming retreat where guests gather for the weekend, friends linger over late-night conversation, and everyone settles in with ease. The Issaqueen sleeps fifteen across six bedrooms, and she was built for exactly this kind of full house. UPSTAIRS. In addition to the three-queen room, the second floor includes a king bedroom and a bedroom with a double bed, a full bath in the hallway, a generous walk-in closet, and ample attic storage. MAIN FLOOR. Three bedrooms on the first floor include the primary king and two additional queens, along with one full and one half bath. A welcoming mudroom (perfect for coming in from the lake) leads to a dedicated laundry room with a newer extra-large-capacity washer and dryer. The updated kitchen offers abundant cabinetry and storage, with a table seating six and an island seating four -- gathering ten comfortably for breakfast and morning coffee. A spacious family room and a formal living room with gas fireplace anchor the main living areas, and a separate formal dining room seats six to eight. THE PORCH. Expansive, screened, and wrapping around the cottage with roll-down vinyl enclosures, the porch comfortably seats twenty and extends the season from early spring through late fall. Morning coffee with the lake still as glass. Long afternoons with cards on the table. Long evenings as the gas firepit draws everyone in and the sky turns deep blue. SYSTEMS & FEATURES. Four-season home with a metal roof (2019), newly connected municipal sewer (October 2025), private well, boiler heat, whole-house Generac standby generator, whole-house attic fan, window and portable A/C in like-new condition, ceiling fans in every bedroom, lawn and flower box irrigation, professionally landscaped grounds with established perennials, and a large one-car garage. CLUB AMENITIES (subject to CBC membership). Walking access to the private sandy beach, the historic Dining Hall (the heart of the community since 1886), the Beach House, and the boathouse and slips on the Indian River. A full summer on the water -- boating, sailing, water skiing, tubing -- and friendly Club regattas. Beloved Club traditions including the Fourth of July bicycle and golf cart parade and the Annual Meeting week. A PROTECTED SETTING. Direct walking access to the Seven Springs Nature Preserve -- permanently protected by the Little Traverse Conservancy -- means the wooded buffer, the privacy, and the quiet here will never change. WHAT'S INCLUDED. Most furnishings, decor, kitchenware, and outdoor pieces convey, along with all bedding (and a full additional set of sheets for every bed), two kayaks, and two paddleboards. A short list of personal items and select artwork will be retained -- full exclusion list available to serious buyers. A 2024 Bennington 22 SSR pontoon with Mercury 200XL is available separately. MEMBERSHIP. Columbus Beach Club is a private cottage community, and joining is the natural next step for a new owner. Details are warmly shared with interested buyers. This is not a home you buy. It is a community you are welcomed into. A century of summers, already in motion. A porch already warmed by 140 years of evenings, waiting for yours. Those who find it understand.