5340 Notre Dame Ave

Completed in 1970, this low-density co-op community occupies 21 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline in Berrien, Michigan. The development is organized as chalet-style townhomes built primarily as two-bedroom units with vaulted ceilings and eat-in kitchens; many residences are sold turn-key and commonly include window treatments. Exterior landscaping centers on shared waterfront frontage, multiple ponds and formal garden areas, plus hardscape features such as a fountain. Common recreational infrastructure includes three outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts, a playground, volleyball courts and open lawn spaces for informal games. The site includes a recently reinforced seawall protecting the shoreline and broad decks or balconies on waterfront units that capture sunset views. Owner services are handled by an on-site management company; association dues cover property taxes, insurance, utilities for common systems, septic service, snow removal and exterior maintenance. The property functions both as a seasonal vacation community and as rental-oriented inventory — on-site rental coordination, cleaning and maintenance services simplify short-term letting. Parking is surface-level; pet policies and detailed parking rules are governed by cooperative bylaws. The setting is rural-lakeshore, a short drive from regional parks, vineyards and downtown St. Joseph, with easy I-94 access and about a 90-minute drive from Chicago.