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The Reveal
06 January 2023, 12:04 PM
Steve MillerThe Reveal
Lake House is 95% complete. All that's is left is artwork, details and one dresser.
The idea was to create something clean and modern that makes you feel like you are on vacation. 5 bedrooms, 7 beds, sleeps 12. We're hoping for the wedding trade - the venue where Kim got married is just down the street and it's the only house of it's size available in the area. We're also close to Cedar Point, several marinas and the ferries to the islands, Canada, etc. I think multi-family rentals are possible.
Living room:
Kitchen and dining:
MBR and bath:
Hall Bath:
Two upstairs bedrooms:
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06 January 2023, 12:15 PM
big alThat looks like a place where people would love to stay. It's much better finished and furnished than any large group rental I've ever stayed in and the situation by the lake is an extra bonus. :thumbs-up:
Big Al
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06 January 2023, 12:20 PM
Steve MillerMancave:
AV equipment will go in the console:
Patio off of mancave. Plans are for a firepit, grill, smoker and hammocks when the weather clears up:
Bar:
Two downstairs bedrooms:
Downstairs bath:
Laundry room and gym are works in progress:
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06 January 2023, 12:28 PM
dolmansaxlilWhy aren’t you living there? You’ve done a great job with the place -I’m sure it will do well!
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06 January 2023, 12:29 PM
Steve MillerWhat you can't see is the weeks of work it took to refinish the walls, base and door trim. The former owner was a real menace with a caulking gun and scraping it all off took forever. Some of it was hopeless and I had to replace it. There's still more to do but I'm not sure any one notices it besides me.
It's still a bit cold for my taste, and the edges are too hard. Sharon likes it that way and artwork will help, but I plan to sneak in more warm elements over time. Neither of us like the white floor (it took hours with a magic eraser to get the stains out) but that will have to wait.
I've really enjoyed the project and it feels real good to have one again. It's a lot like work but being as it's my own place it's more like fun!
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06 January 2023, 12:32 PM
Steve Millerquote:
Originally posted by dolmansaxlil:
Why aren’t you living there? You’ve done a great job with the place -I’m sure it will do well!
It's in a small town about 35 minutes north of family, shopping, etc. The house we live in is smaller and easier to maintain and would make a terrible rental.
That said, we may well move there at some point.
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06 January 2023, 12:35 PM
jodiWow - that is really nice!
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Jodi
06 January 2023, 12:40 PM
AdagioMWTF retreat, but it needs a piano!
06 January 2023, 12:56 PM
NinaThat looks great! I'd rent it in a heartbeat. Hmmm.... family nearby-ish.... hmmm....
06 January 2023, 01:11 PM
big alWhere/how do you plan on listing it for rental? Inquiring minds want to know.
Big Al
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Money seems to buy the most happiness when you give it away.
Why does everything have to be so complicated, all in the name of convenience. -ShiroKuro
A lifetime of experience will change a person. If it doesn't, then you're already dead inside. -MarkJ
06 January 2023, 01:26 PM
Steve MillerAirBnb and maybe VRBO.
Or message me.
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06 January 2023, 01:26 PM
CHAShmmm..... I need to build a family.
I think families will love it.
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06 January 2023, 01:46 PM
wtgIt's absolutely wonderful, Steve. You guys are really good at this.
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06 January 2023, 02:00 PM
MikhailohLooks fantastic. Can you lock off the basement and do separate apartment rentals?
We might be talking this summer. Would be nice to bring my Kent family up.
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06 January 2023, 02:12 PM
Steve MillerGetting to the basement from outside would be possible but difficult. I might have to consider a long sidewalk, stairs etc.
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