Michigan Shores Cooperative, located in Frankfort, Michigan, opened its doors in 1991 to residents 55 and better. Situated on a majestic ridge overlooking Lake Michigan, Michigan Shores is tucked within 19 beautiful wooded acres and offers spacious, secure and private one- and two-bedroom apartments that support an active lifestyle.

 

Owner-members purchase a share that entitles them to an apartment. Co-op shares appreciate 1 percent of the initial value, and selling a share is easy.  There are no appraisals, inspections, or real estate commissions. 

 

As an owner-member, you’ll enjoy many benefits of living on the shores of Lake Michigan including:

 

• A safe, secure, private apartment in a gorgeous setting

• Affordable lake view

• Maintenance-free lifestyle and turn-key convenience

• Energized and engaged community with options to be fully engaged or selectively involved

• Pet friendly (one pet per apartment)

• Walking trails, beautiful gardens and wildlife just outside your door

• Restaurants, shops, galleries, gardens, weekly farmers’ market, library, year-round festivals/events, beer tasting, fine dining, casual eateries, coffee shops, bakery, Art Center, and much more in the bustling resort community of Frankfort

• Easy access to Lake Michigan, Crystal Lake, Frankfort, Elberta, Beulah,  Traverse City, Empire, Sutton’s Bay, and the Leelanau Peninsula

• Quality healthcare and fitness center

• Active lifestyle with opportunities throughout the region including beach walking, hiking and biking trails, Crystal Mountain Resort, world-class golf courses, and large and small bodies of water for kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, sailboating, power boating or watching the waves lap at the shore.