Q. What is the monthly association fee and what does it cover?
A. The monthly association fee for all units at Bay Cliffs is $250.00
per month and is used in the following ways:
- Maintenance and irrigation of all landscaped areas
- Trash pick-up
- Road maintenance
- Snow removal (including your sidewalks and driveway)
- Community building maintenance (including pool, spa and other amenities)
- Exterior maintenance to your home (ie; shingles, siding, etc...)
- Electricity for common areas.
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Q. Is Bay Cliffs a "Condominium Community?"
A. Bay Cliffs is a Condominium Community offering your choice of a variety of floor plans
and sizes each with your choice of fixtures and finishes.
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Q. What makes Bay Cliffs so appealing?
A. Perched atop a magnificent tree covered bluff with spectacular bay views, Bay Cliffs is
located in the quaint village of Suttons Bay. Within walking distance of fine restaurants,
unique shops and galleries, your own private sandy beach on West Grand Traverse Bay
and the marina, it is just a scenic 15 minute drive to Traverse City. Tennis courts,
walking paths, clubhouse, swimming pool and hot tub are just a few more of the amenities
Bay Cliffs residents enjoy.
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Q. Does Bay Cliffs have a model home?
A. Yes, our goal is to maintain at least one model home.
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Q. When can I pick a location at Bay Cliffs?
A. You can do it right now! A refundable deposit of $2,500.00 will enable you to select a
home today.
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Q. Who will run Bay Cliffs?
A. An association of home owners will be formed to manage the community. Each
homeowner will have a vote on important decisions to be made.
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Q. Can I make changes to my floor plan?
A. Yes, our goal in working with each client is to ensure their home is a unique expression
of their personal Style.
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Q. How much are property taxes at Bay Cliffs?
A. Property taxes are approximately $6,300.00 per year with your homestead exemption.
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Q. May I keep a boat or motor home outside my home at Bay Cliffs?
A. No, however parking is available at a lot located next to the tennis courts. If storage is needed,
Northport Store-All L.L.C at (231) 386-7603 is reasonably priced and located a short
distance from Bay Cliffs.
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Q. What happens if I leave the area for the Winter?
A. Bay Cliffs is a perfect choice for those who wish to take frequent of prolonged trips.
New mechanicals including a high quality energy efficient furnace and close neighbors who
are also members of the homeowners association make it possible to leave your home with
minimum effort and maximum confidence.
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Q. What about rentals?
A. Bay Cliffs is a planned residential community. Our homes are designed to appeal to
those seeking a primary residence or a second home. However there is nothing to prevent
our residents from renting their homes from time to time. The rental period must be for
a minimum of one month.
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Q. What about pets?
A. Well behaved pets with responsible owners are welcome.
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Q. What other communities has Scott Norris developed?
A. With 23 years of experience in the building community Scott Norris , partner
in Olde World Custom Homes and developer of Bay Cliffs earned his reputation
as one of the leading custom builders in the Grand Traverse Area. Additional developments
include Arbor Grove, Timber Meadows, Maple Hollow and Hidden Gables.
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Q. What is the price range of homes at Bay Cliffs?
A. Base prices range from $342,000. to $395,000 depending on the model.
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Q. How do I get a boat slip?
A. There are 39 boat slips assigned in order of priority as follows:
1. Condominium owners who had a slip last year.
2. Condominium owners who didn't have a slip last year.
3. General public who had a slip last year.
4. General public.
Yearly rentals are arranged in January with the cut off date being January 15th each year.
After the cut off date, slips are made available to the general public.
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Q. How much does it cost to lease a slip?
A. Yearly rental fees for slips are as follows:
$2,500.00 per year for 32' slips.
$3,500.00 per year for 42' slips.
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