Crossroads Cottage Barn Tour - On Mackinac Island

I have wanted to show you this new barn for so long! And it's not just a barn, the upstairs is "MUST SEE" Carriage House that is to die for. Tag along as we meet the horses, check out the upstairs living quarters, and of course, peek at the beautiful landscaping.

[@348loadedlever3]

Thank you to the owner for allowing Jack to show this beautiful place

[@catherineengle4196]

Jack what a beautiful barn! OMG! Thanks to the wonderful owner of the property for allowing you to do all these awesome tours...Crossroads is my dream!!!!! I got my daughter to watch the first video and the first thing out of her mouth when she saw that beautiful Victorian house was "Momma that is your dream home down to the color" lol...my baby girl knows me...lol. Would these wonderful homeowners allow you to video tour the interior of this absolutely gorgeous Victorian home? I would love to see the interior. My mind is drooling over the thought of old hardwood floors, tall ceilings, bead board everywhere and lace curtains floating in the island breezes. Just a thought and figured it wouldn't hurt to ask. How blessed you are Jack to landscape these beautiful old homes and how blessed are these lucky homeowners to have you to accessorize these grand homes with beautiful plants. God bless

[@shawnamuschamp8972]

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[@melissabubbers2310]

So beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!

[@debbiewright8742]

Love your videos

[@anitahadley2871]

Thank you and thanks to the owners for taking us on the tour. Really beautiful! Those horses are giving the good life! So glad they kept that tree, I’m sure the railing will be amazing.

[@judyp4421]

Wow! Beautiful! Landscaping is amazing too!

[@peacenow4456]

As a horse owner, I'd like to share that gravel often causes stone bruising, especially if gravel is sharp and any size, often worse with a moderate to large size, so be careful . I've experienced this as I have gravel driveways. So we learned to keep them off of it. There is a shredded rubber product you could use instead. Or fine sand... like for arenas. Feet should be inspected ev. nite for stones. Stone bruises leads to abscesses. I know no chemicals are put on grass paddock.

[@ajkoochie]

I was thinking the same thing, I couldn’t believe they would put gravel in their paddock! 😱 let the horses on the grass Jack!!!

[@madeleinewinterdown3256]

bruised soles. Wonder if the farrier comments.

[@joanwalters4741]

I am also a horse owner, former U.S.E.F. Dressage Judge, Hunter Horse of The Year, Field Master of large Fox Hunt. But, more importantly, I am a former D C. of Pony Club. These horses are shod for road work ( pads. , etc. ) and so are protected. Also, gravel is a very good footing around a barn or entrance around a fence gate or around a water throughs . The gravel selected would be smooth and have rounded edges. Without pads, this is a good idea to enhance the raised sole and transfer to the. weight bearing wall. ( eliminates abscesses). I’m sure owners had EXPERT ADVICE AND HORSES ARE ONLY THERE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS..., shipped to south for their total winter turn out. NO ONE WOULD EVER USE 😫“sharp gravel”!!!

[@upnorth21]

What a treat to see things we would never see! Can't thank you enough for sharing the beauty of this house/barn! What great fun!

[@bigskiesmontana7267]

The guest suite is just a perfect size one level home. The sky light design is breathtaking, so much light and beautiful detail. That is one gorgeous slab of rock and adds so much flair to the kitchen. Many thanks to the owners and to you.

[@mariankay6482]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️ That is a stunning area. Your work, as always, is perfection. The Carriage house and barn are fabulous! Actually, it's dreamy!!! Thank you and the owners, so much, for sharing their amazing space with us. Words cannot express what "all that beauty" caused me to feel in my heart. It helped lift it and that's been difficult for the last few days. God bless you and your crew and this dear family for sharing this with us. You're simply the best, Jack!

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Thank you~ cheera

[@interesante80]

That was awesome and beautiful. Thank you and please thanks to the home owners for allowing the share.

[@pathardin7580]

In the south it’s called Haint Blue and they paint the porch ceilings that color to keep spirits away. Thanks to the owners for letting us see the beautiful barn and horses (you missed the white one). I do love the smell and sound of the horses though!

[@andrisport]

I was just about to write that comment:) I'd call them ghosts though!

[@ejohnson3131]

Never heard about spirits… that’s a strange one! I’ve heard they paint porch ceilings that color to scare bugs and mosquitoes away. They’re supposed to think a bird can come out of the “sky” and eat them. Obviously it’s so you can hang out on your porch free of mosquitoes!

[@joycarey]

I live and was raised in the south, in Georgia and never heard that lol. What I was always told was that painting the porch ceiling a light blue was to keep birds away from building nests etc.... That sounds more like Louisana in how they talk about ghosts and other superstitions. ☺

[@bethheerten1132]

Alabama here. Haunt Blue is what I have always heard it called. Keeps wasps from nesting and keeps spirits (or "haints") away.

[@margaretf6147]

What a lovely tour! I’ve spent 20+ years visiting the island every summer and little did I know it was you Jack who had a hand in all the beautiful flowers on the island. I enjoy your videos so much. It’s been a few years and I need to get back there. Would love an update when the porch railing is installed. A big Thanks to the owners for allowing us a tour💕

[@pinkfrangipani5131]

Thank you, Jack. that was indeed a treat. I like how you brought attention to the details such as the tissue nose box holder in the first bathroom, the integrated fridge in the kitchen and the 'est. 2020' tiling on the bathroom floor. Those horses are just adorable, especially Roxy. May I request that there is no background music when you are talking. It is distracting. Not a criticism, just a suggestion. Love from sunny Sydney, Australia.

[@thanekrios8153]

Thank you Jack ! So beautiful ☺️

[@reggie9334]

Absolutely beautiful

[@chrystalsabin4091]

Gorgeous

[@kimearls7427]

Thank you for sharing that with us! What a lovely marriage of natural beauty, whimsy and functionality. I love your natural design and the Mackinac vibe overall! Someday I will come to visit!

[@laurapoore6451]

So beautiful thanks for the Tour

[@laurathulis1802]

So beautiful!

[@highlandlakecottage4276]

Gorgeous barn & landscape! Thanks for saving the sugar maple!!

[@pamketron]

Oh Jack what a treat! That place is simply gorgeous. I can only imagine what the actual home looks like. Please thank the owners for allowing us a peek inside this beautiful place. Those horses have a wonderful home. Maybe we can see inside a home on The Island in an upcoming video. That would be so awesome for those of us that have never been there. Are you planning to do any update videos on the landscapes that you put in so we can see the flowers and plants in their summer glory? Maybe a walking tour of town would be great. Thank you Jack for taking the time to tour this gorgeous space with us. You are the best! 💕☀️🌻🦋🐝🐴

[@drewstewart1075]

Beautiful

[@lisabyrum2382]

Absolutely stunning. Such a treat to see the entire barn and guest quarters. Please thank the owners for allowing us to see it. This barn is every horse owners dream. I could literally live in the top of that barn and would love being able to be that close to my horses!

[@melissastokes5885]

Thank you for sharing this tour, I was really soaking in the neat design elements. I did not know the reason for the blue porch roof!

[@janetgies8698]

Great to hear about the sky blue porch ceiling trick.

[@angieziegler9671]

Thanks for another awesome video of the amazing homes gardens on the island!

[@marjoriebeardslee3853]

Wow what a beautiful home! Cannot believe that it is a carriage house. Thanks for sharing! You have a great videographer!

[@lisasantoro882]

Every time I see one of your video's on the Island, it makes me want to go back! it's been about 6 years I think since I've been to the grant garden show. It's a magical place to visit. The monarch's were just passing through at that time, making it even more beautiful. I love hearing the horses trotting by. Thanks for the wonderful tour! and thanks to the lucky owner's.

[@nekovero93]

Amazing property...beautiful barn, I love especially the countertop.

[@lesliehardin7963]

What a wonderful video. Thanks for taking the time to show.

[@ranibagasar8114]

All your videos are both inspirational and enjoyable.......thank you for sharing

[@beckyscheller9358]

Beautiful thanks for showing

[@janemily2627]

Beautiful. I LOVE the color of the house.

[@LULC0759]

Living the dream😍beautiful.

[@beverlyasleson3321]

Oh my goodness that barn and guest house is gorgeous what detail love the bar stools and blackish granite. The porch is beautiful glad they saved the tree good job Jack. 👍❤️👏

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

Thanks!

[@carolpipher4839]

🤗🧡🍃🥰🍂🧡🌱😊👍🍂...... That's all I can say! Simply beautiful! Great job!

[@aliceheidecker1853]

Delightful! Thank you!

[@barbarawitt1049]

I have been waiting for this one for a LONG time! Thanks!

[@shelleydoxtdator753]

Always “super cool”. Thank you 😊

[@lorrilewis2178]

The light blue porch ceilings are a tradition is the southern states also.

[@gerdabreig9689]

Beautiful, thank you for sharing! Love the sky blue ceiling of the Veranda, might paint ours the same, what a lovely idea! Looking forward to more videos. Greetings from New Zealander 🇳🇿

[@twicklep1260]

Thank you for the tour, Jack! :)

[@pamschill7879]

So charming, especially the moon entry to the stables & skylight in the kitchen. Lucky & very generous home owners to share! Thanks for the tour. Any chance they would want a full time resident? 😉

[@janicebrowningaquino792]

Pleas thank the owners Jack, it was an absolute delight to see this STUNNING barn and guest suite. SO many lovely features in the guest suite that a design details that are PERFECT in their setting! I loved the tour!!

[@jeannebrinkman8889]

Awesome 😎

[@susandudley171]

Perfection- always love seeing your stonework and landscaping.

[@simplejim-il7mg]

Vary Nice!

[@kathyhaynes6818]

A huge "Thank You" to you and the owners for sharing this beautiful barn!

[@lolanytzsfootprints7215]

beautiful😍❤️

[@brianandkimwolverton7348]

S o many beautiful features to the barn & the guest house! Really like the combination of the blue cabinets & the wood refrigerator cabinetry! Very interesting too about the effect light blue porch ceiling deterring the insects & birds! Thank you to both you & the owners for another beautiful behind the scenes peek on Mackinac Island!

[@stephanieblume5448]

Such a beautiful place. The kitchen: are some of those beautiful tiles Rookwood tiles (out of Cincinnati, OH)? Thanks for the tour!

[@kimpatience6505]

I so enjoyed this tour of the beautiful barn, carriage living quarters and stunning landscaping! Love the horses too!

[@SisterShirley]

Just as Ernie used to say: "He hit it a mile, Al!" And just as I say today: "You hit it a mile, Jack!" This video was one of your best! Loved everything about it. Especially the stone slab stairs.

[@Jan-R-]

Wow! I actually looked up on airbnb how much it is to stay at the cottage. What a beautiful cottage it is! Kudos to the designers and owners. Tq Jack for sharing ❤️

[@garygreen6013]

Thanks so much Jack don’t forget to give us some updates on some of the other properties you’ve done before the season is over

[@leadepp4047]

Enjoyed the tour of the barn, carriage house and garden - very beautiful. The horses were gorgeous.

[@travisdaughenbaugh9801]

Love your content and design style. Really inspiring! What's your fall go to for plants? Mums, asters, sedum?

[@y.peffle2802]

❤🌻

[@helenperalta3555]

Welcome back Jack @jackbarnwell. Hope everyone in your family is well and in good spirits. Remember in a few videos back when you invited us to ask you about anything. Well, after doing some dreaming and gaining inspiration from you and some other favorite YT gardeners, I’ve decided to retool (really re-architect) two long garden beds in my parents backyard. The thought is that one day I might own this house. And if I don’t perhaps these flirty ideas of mine will coalesce into a higher dollar sale of the house when the time comes. So my questions are two- fold. You did this beautiful terracing of stairs in the surprise video for your buddy earlier this summer. I’m so impressed with that work. I too have three slopes that are super frustrating in the backyard. I want to create some terraces where I can either use them as planters in between steps OR to snake some mini terraces throughout the beds to be able to walk through - maybe with landings at the top where I can put containers. 1) Would I start stacking from the bottom or the top? Before you laugh at my question I’m thinking first I’d have to mound some dirt against the area where the terraced stairs would be inserted. So do I insert the slates from the top or bottom? 2) How do I secure them? Bonus question 3) What are your thoughts about landscapes selling the house? If I did sell the house, would it be a good return on investment? Thank you for sharing any advice. PS. I’m in zone 8a with lots of clay soil and a creek behind my house.

[@JackBarnwellDesign]

You certainly have to start from the bottom up~ About 1/4 of the step below should be buried under the step above.

[@zazelda]

The copper rain gutters are gorgeous! Will they eventually patina or is it treated?

[@vanshteffy4645]

Please donate your tours to the island fund raisers again. Thanks

[@madeleinewinterdown3256]

So I want to know: which is more magical; the Great Lakes in summer or Florida in the winter? (I'm near the lakes) I would love to hear an opinion!

[@vanshteffy4645]

Charity auctions today sept 26 2021 2 nights and 3 days ... Current Bid:$575.00

[@StuartRogoff-o4o]

Is your audible click sound a cue to your editors? I’ve noticed you doing it more and more.

[@sdichampion]

Come on..... Lottery

[@2021-j2d]

Is this property for rent?

[@livingonthedelta7068]

smoke 3 joints

[@sydneykasmar]

Absolutely beautiful.