Charming Updated Cottage with Lake Access to the Best Beach in the World Discover the perfect beach escape or year-round home at 2424 Cardinal Drive — a beautifully rebuilt cottage nestled between wooded dunes in the historic Eagle Crest neighborhood. This peaceful, laid-back community offers bike paths up and down the shore, quiet private roads through shady woods, and access to 900 feet of sugar-sand shoreline. The 1032 square foot cottage has lots of windows and sits nestled between wooded dunes, surrounded by trees. It has two bedrooms and a third flexible space connected by sliding doors to the open plan main room -- perfect for a guest room, nursery, office, or den. The house was re-built from the studs out in 2020-2022 with new wiring, plumbing, flooring, drywall, lights, doors, and windows. In 2025, the bathroom was expanded into a full bath with a new Sterling tub enclosure and a custom storage cabinet. The home is well-insulated with energy-efficient windows. The shady setting and cool breezes from the lake keep it cool in the summer; while being nestled between dunes protects it from winter winds, keeping it cozy. The updated kitchen offers an induction stove with a convection oven, built-in convection microwave, generous counter space, and ample storage. The house is set well back from a dead-end private road on a large, wooded lot, offering both privacy and serenity. Deer, turkey, owls, and bald eagles are regular visitors. There is room for future expansion of the house to the west and north of the existing house, subject to EGLE permitting. The septic system was rebuilt as part of the recent upgrade and is sized to allow for a substantial addition. Eagle Crest is a highly desired, much beloved lakeshore neighborhood known for its laid-back lifestyle and friendly, welcoming people. It is one of the oldest cottage subdivisions in the area, recently celebrating its 100th anniversary. Coming through the gateposts (though there is no actual gate) and heading up the hill is like stepping back in time to a slower, more relaxed, friendlier way of life. Enjoy the annual Fourth of July bike parade for all the kids and grandkids. Sit on the beach and enjoy the fireworks show at the state park and then stroll home. During the summer, there is a neighborhood potluck meal and an end of summer concert. There is beach access at the end of Eagle Drive (Eagle Walk) for all members of the community. Enjoy 900 feet of sugar sand beach. It is close enough to Ottawa Beach to allow a view of Big Red, Holland’s beloved lighthouse, but far enough away to give you plenty of quiet sand and open water. Store your beach chairs, boogie boards, and paddle boards in community space. Have a bonfire in the community firepit in the sand or enjoy a beverage on the elevated deck. The sunsets are amazing! Eagle Crest also has a playground and basketball and tennis/pickleball courts which will be resurfaced early in the spring of 2026, an upgrade funded with donations from the Eagle Crest community. In lieu of an HOA, there is a Voluntary Association of Neighbors which collects an annual contribution of $135.00 to maintain the beach overlook, stairs, and storage infrastructure, the drinking fountain and foot wash, the playground and pickleball/tennis, basketball, and shuffleboard courts, mailboxes, street signs, and entrance plantings. There is a second voluntary collection of $250.00 for year-round residents to pay for plowing the private roads. This cost is lower for seasonal residents. Whether you are looking for a turnkey beach cottage for family vacations, a compact year-round home with lake access, or the start of something bigger, 2424 Cardinal Drive is ready to welcome you home.
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