Secluded on 3 acres with a 3/4 mile private drive the cottage is surrounded by nature. Nestled among tall pines and birch trees, Happy Outlook is a charmingly casual Northern Michigan historic cottage of the early 1900’s updated with modern conveniences on it's own very private point. Only 2 other places are on over a 1/2 mile of lakeshore on the 530 acre Ann Lake. Retired Owners are on the property for any needs on 100 ft. of lakeshore. Renters have a 200 ft lakeshore, main cottage, patio, and east deck area with 2 docks, bonfire area, and outdoor shower. The cottage is one mile from the charming village of Lake Ann which has an old-fashioned General store & grocery, Brew Pub with evening entertainment, bank, restaurants, library, 2 parks, museum, tennis courts, pizza places, Post Office & churches. Two miles away is the 27- hole Championship Mistwood Golf Course and restaurant. The cottage is 'centrally' located to Lake Michigan, Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore, Interlochen Center of the Arts & Traverse City, which are each about 12 miles away. An opportunity to appreciate the simple things in life, paddle, fish, hike, enjoy a campfire, a book, local wine, and watch the loons play. The main patio has an old stone fireplace with a wood-fired grill, prep area, charcoal BBQ option, and dining. The patio is wrapped with fragrant lavender. Docks have ladders and we enjoy swimming laps to our raft and back. Canoe, rowboat, and 2 kayaks are available for your use. xANq9