With eight homes completed in the past two years, three currently under construction, and possibly two more starting this spring, we thought it would be a great time to share with you the story of Bob and Linda Goltz, a couple that will soon have their ideal, Northern Michigan retreat at The Reserve.

In the summer of 2007, Bob and Linda Goltz closed on their homesite at The Reserve. With three grown children living in various places across the country, Boyne Mountain offered a convenient location with amenities and activities for their entire family. The Reserve at Boyne Mountain provided the Goltzes a location that was convenient to all of the activities of Boyne such as skiing, golf, hiking, biking, and the beach at Deer Lake, but was out of the hustle and bustle of the base—allowing them to create their own space to spend time together.

Working with Josh Howard of Howard Smith Corp., a builder that has completed several homes at The Reserve, the Goltzes outlined several requirements for their ideal family retreat. The home was to be a log home, had to provide ample open space for family gatherings and entertaining, enough bedrooms to comfortably house the entire family, have a walkout lower level, and be well-equipped to handle all the snowy and muddy gear that is part of outdoor life at Boyne Mountain.

Taking advantage of the homesite, Josh situated the house so it would accommodate a walkout design. With some modifications to the original plan, the garage was angled from the main section of the house to give the entrance a warm and welcoming feel. The breezeway that connects the garage to the house was designed as an oversized mudroom and catch-all. The interior has a very open floor plan—perfect for entertaining and connecting with family—a first floor master suite, two other large bedrooms, and a den that can be used as a fourth bedroom if necessary.

A few extra design features were also important: the main floor of the house is completely wired for surround sound (that will be extended to the patio this summer) and all the interior walls are insulated to help contain the noise of the socializing.

The Goltzes’ home was started in mid-Winter and should be completed by May—just in time for their first family gathering. Throughout the process, Josh and the Howard Smith team have been communicating with the Goltzes and working to ensure they’re completely satisfied with their new family retreat at The Reserve.

The Reserve at Boyne Mountain is a perfect place to create your family retreat. If you are thinking of buying and building, now is a great time to move forward—interest rates are low, construction is reasonable, and it’s a buyer’s market. You could soon be in the same position as Bob and Linda–planning your first family retreat at The Reserve.

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