Welcome to Lilac Cottage:
Lilac Cottage, named for its several lilac paintings by a local artist, is located on a bluff overlooking Lake Michigan. It is reminiscent of the summer resort cottages of your youth--but with modern conveniences. After entering the lace curtained front door, you can relax or change into your bathing suits to walk down the stairs to the private, white sand beach of the east Lake Michigan shore. Sunbathe, swim, kayak, or take a leisurely stroll on the sand for miles. On a clear day you can see the St. Joseph lighthouse. Spectacular sunsets are on view from a double swing on the bluff.
Cottage Furnishings:
The Cottage itself is comfortably furnished with oriental rugs, William Morris custom curtains, several rockers, a sleeper sofa, and a leather armchair and ottoman. A sleeping niche, complete with curtains to 'cabin' it off, has a day bed and trundle. The bedroom, with French doors that can create a private space in the open floor plan, couldn't be cozier with its own CD player and TV/VCR/DVD player that can be rolled into the living room. Satellite TV and a video/DVD library are available. A wide selection of reading materials, along with numerous board games, are also provided. For those chilly evenings, a Vermont castings wood-burning stove provides warmth.
Cook's dream kitchen:
The Bulthaup stainless steel kitchen is a cook's dream. It is fully equipped, from an espresso maker to food processor. A new 5-burner gas cooktop and wall oven were recently installed. You are encouraged to pick fresh herbs from the main house next door. A Webber gas grill is on your south porch, with dining table and chairs under the cover of the east porch. There is a dining table and chairs indoors, too. Calphalon pots and pans are provided.
