2837 walden road

Tucked below the bluff along the iconic Tunnel of Trees, The Windfall Cottage is a picture-perfect northern Michigan retreat. Set on a quiet, wooded one-acre parcel, the home is surrounded by mature trees, dappled with sunlight and only steps away from 188 feet of sandy and secluded Lake Michigan beachfront. Expertly built by Evening Star Joinery in the early 2000s and thoughtfully reimagined through a comprehensive 2025 renovation, the 2-bedroom, 2.5-bath cottage has the look and feel of new construction. Recent upgrades include a new roof, Sub-Zero and Wolf appliances, updated windows, septic and drain field system, and numerous additional enhancements throughout. The cottage is incredibly cozy with radiant in-floor heat throughout and a beautiful wood-burning stone fireplace that anchors the main living space, creating an inviting gathering place to escape to year-round. Every detail has been carefully considered with furnishings, colors, and fixtures that reinforce its calming, coastal charm—all of which are included in the sale. The Windfall Cottage is a rare opportunity where craftsmanship, setting, and simplicity come together in perfect balance. Homes of this caliber and setting seldom become available, and understandably so—this is a place you don’t just visit, but return to, season after season, year after year.