Leslie R. Cottrill established Cottrill Realty in 1946 shortly after returning home from WW II. He built a successful career developing properties in Southern and Northern Michigan. His son Craig entered the business in 1972. Craig specializes in Lakefront and Lakeview properties in the Harbor Springs area. Craig has also developed many properties throughout Northern Michigan. Craig is a nature lover and has always tried his utmost to insure and maintain the natural beauty and integrity of the properties he is involved with.

Cottrill Building & Development Co. is also a high quality building Company that is on the cutting edge of ecology minded design. Beautiful homes with spectacular designs, high quality craftsmanship with magnificent views is what they are known for.