Let the majestic lakeshore be your lifestyle guide as you build your dream waterfront home in South Haven, Michigan. Located just north of downtown South Haven, this gated community boasts a stunning pool & hot tub with incomparable views of Lake Michigan. Walk a little further, and you'll reach the community bonfire pit as well as an exclusive boardwalk that brings you right to the shore. This community was built with the water in mind, as your access to Lake Michigan is a priority. Live where the timeless Lake Michigan sunsets are steps away, or simply right outside your window. The things that the dues cover are as follows: Snow removal for the streets, beach and beach access management, street lighting, mowing and maintenance of the common areas, pool & bathhouse maintenance, planting Two year window to commence construction. The normal dues are $6,000.00/year. Before construction, associations dues are 1/2 the normal dues annual rate. There may likely be some limitations of amenities until the build is complete. High level budget summary: Current HOA of $6,000 ( 20 homeowners X $6,000 or $120,000) supports: 1. $50,000 landscaping services ($40,000 commons area mowing/maintenance, $6,000 flower refreshment/maintenance, $3,000 tree maintenance/refreshment) 2. $ 6,000 for snow removal (streets, main entrance, mail kiosk) 3. $11,000 Gates, street light, road, beach, building maintenance as required 4. $17,000 Utilities ( gas, electric, water/sewer, pool emergency phone, trash removal) 5. $13,000 property management, accounting services and insurance) 6. $11,000 pool maintenance 7. $12,000 reserve accumulation for major replacement items Fences allowed but must be approved. A white picket ornamental fence would generally be limited to less than 4ft. per Casco Township zoning reg's. Most homeowners have not elected to construct a fence that would be a "barrier" for their own extension of personal property into the commons area. Rather, they prefer the view/use of a "giant back yard.