Live surrounded by woodlands, and stroll to the beach! This turnkey cottage offers the quiet and peace you crave — making it a perfect second home or year-round residence. And because it's part of Cherry Home Shores Subdivision, lucky buyers will enjoy a wealth of perks: four gorgeous shared beaches, miles of association-maintained hiking trails, 2 pickleball courts, a clubhouse, and more. Park your kayak on the beachside racks, and bring on summer! In winter, cozy up to the contemporary fireplace in the home’s great room after hitting the trails on your cross-country skis. Whatever the season, this home is bathed in natural light thanks to expansive east- and west-facing windows, making it a happy setting for gatherings or quiet getaways. The island kitchen opens to a dining area featuring custom wood cabinetry, and sliding glass doors extend this living space to the patio and fire pit. Two bedrooms and a full bath with soaking tub await at day’s end, where you can bask in the breeze wafting in from Grand Traverse Bay. A large shed with electricity and a roomy, fenced-in dog yard add functionality. Next door, the extra lot, included in sale price, ensures your privacy, and community-owned woods behind the house will never be built on. Expand this home to the adjacent lot (historical perc test on file), or keep its current, cozy-cute size of 1,200 square feet. Either way, you’ll be well set to embrace the Leelanau lifestyle. (See www.cherryhomeshores.com; dues are $128.00 per year for this home.)