Island Cottage

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This new, rustic, 1920's style cottage on a remote Michigan island operates completely off the grid. It took a lot of surveying of the small 5 acre island to find the perfect location. But in the end, only three trees had to be removed to make room for the modest cottage.

*Sustainable Elements:*
	●	Wood burning fireplace hand-built with local stones
	●	Locally harvested knotty pine siding, columns, and paneling, no drywall was used
	●	One half ton of deep cell batteries fed by small lakeside solar panels and, occasionally, the propane powered back-up generator.
	●	Tankless "supply on demand" hot water heater, 40% more efficient than normal systems
	●	Propane stove and refrigerator
	●	Handmade, locally produced cabinetry
	●	Built on 17 piers with a metal roof

A view of the small private Island

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