“Building homes on the lake has to be the best job in the world.”

Jeremy vanEyk

Vice President,
Construction Manager

”The design build process should be fun; we make it that way.”

Brian Bosgraaf

President, Designer

“I really enjoy helping clients realize their lakefront dream home.”

Vicki Zylstra

Client Liaison & Selections

Custom Built Lakefront Homes on Lake Michigan

Our passion is helping our clients realize their dreams, to enjoy the beauty and splendor of Lake Michigan. From site selection, to home design/build, to assisting with four-season service, Cottage Home is dedicated to creating places of fun, fond memories and family gatherings. We aim to maintain our position as Michigan's premier lakefront home builder. Let us know how we can help you live your dreams.

Michigan Lakefront Property built by Cottage Home We have a few remaining building starts for 2013, and also
several different lakefront sites that are worthy of your consideration.
Contact Cottage Home at 616.393.9460 or email us for more information.

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A visitor's guide to West Michigan activities, events, restaurants, beaches, shopping and more. We help when you find what you’re looking for on the lakeshore!
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West Michigan Lakeshore Experts

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Ninety Miles of Shoreline . . . and We Know Every Sandy Foot.

We’ve made it our business (and pleasure) to catalog virtually every residential property from New Buffalo to Saugatuck. We know the history, its limitations and its potential. We can help you find the perfect parcel for your dream home and get you started on the right footing.

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Available Homes and Property for Sale

We have invested time and design into these parcels to prepare them for construction.

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Available Homes and Property for Sale

Brian has listed these properties because of their preferential qualities and potential.

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Your Lakefront Home is Designed for You

Only LEED


Cottage Home has built 18 LEED® homes, some of which are featured on our site. Our Monroe Beach House, South Haven is LEED Gold Certified. The Pier Cove Cottage in South Haven is LEED Silver Certified. The Green Cottage, in our Suequehanna community, is designated LEED Platinum, the highest level a home can obtain through LEED certification. Also, our home in Waukazoo Woods was LEED Silver certified in 2008, making it the first LEED certified home in Ottawa County, Michigan. Send Information

Only Lakeshore


Pardon our beach bravado, but we’re good at this. From colors to carpets, baths and bedrooms, windows and wine cellars, we will make your dream home come true. . . and you’ll have fun along the way! Let's Get Started

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Watch Your New Home Come to Life … on Schedule!

Your new Cottage Home will be delivered as promised. Our remote communications assure that even the cross-country client is able to watch their dream come true. We have an opening for you. Call today.

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