Smart Cabin Retreat near Platte lakes, Benzie Co.

Smart Cabin Retreat photo is an aerial view of the cottage with decking, patio with firepit, storage shed and concrete driveway. Tall trees dot the landscape.Photo for Smart Cabin Retreat in Benzie County shows the vaulted wood ceiling in the living area with a slider to the outdoors and multiple windows in back. The room is carpeted.

Stunning and cozy smart-cabin retreat has modern amenities and is located across the road from Big Platte Lake in Benzie County and approx. 10 minutes’ drive to Lake Michigan and 5 minutes to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. The price was just adjusted to $349,800!

A wood-plank vaulted ceiling in the large living area provides northern Michigan appeal with multiple windows to let in the light and scenery. There is a separate family room/large den can double as your private reading room or office.

The kitchen’s features include a tiled backsplash and stainless fridge, plus an under-the-sink reverse osmosis filter for the freshest water.

Two bedrooms, two bathrooms and laundry are all on one level, and there’s a ladder to a sleeping loft for the kids.

Tech-supplied comforts include a smart thermostat, dual climate zones, and smart-controlled lighting for energy-efficiency. Foot comfort and convenience include wood, vinyl, laminate and carpeted flooring in all the right rooms. You’ll appreciate the whole-house humidifier for comfort in every season, and be prepared for the unexpected with a whole-house natural gas generator.

A spacious deck and firepit are ideal for relaxing gatherings. A new roof boasts 50 year shingles.

This location offers it all: breathtaking natural wonders, nearby access to boating, kayaking, paddleboarding and world-class fishing, plus shopping and amenities at charming nearby towns such as Frankfort, Beulah and Benzonia. Offering the Best of all possible vacation worlds, with exciting activities and events just minutes away in multiple-award-winning Traverse City.

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Golf or swim, anyone? Benzie County Contemporary Home

Golf, swim, anyone? photo is an aerial shot of the house, garage and in-ground pool surrounded by trees with an opening to a view of Crystal Lake in Benzie County. Golf, swim, anyone? photo is a closer view of the home, still from above, with its many windows, light-gray siding, concrete skirting, landscaped yard and side view of the garage, with a long view of the countryside behind it framed by large evergreen trees.

Beautiful view of Crystal Lake from this updated, architecturally exciting four bedroom home surrounded by lush lawn and landscaping on 1.8 acres. Spacious, inviting layout for guests, who will love the home’s in-ground pool and a golf course in walking/golf-cart distance. Gourmet kitchen, spectacular dining nook with views, second dining area, living room fireplace, built-ins, and bedroom suites–two of them–on the main level. A third bedroom comes with an office/library nook. The finished lower level includes a fourth bedroom, craft & game rooms, sauna, family room, and a walkout to pool. The TOTAL package. September price adjustment on this beauty to $799,900! (The MLS price has not caught up yet.) More photos and details HERE.

 

Leelanau Home for sale in Empire

Leelanau Home in Empire photo is of the ranch-style home's front exterior with light-green siding, grassy yard and leafy surroundings. There is a small front deck with sidewalk. Not shown is the breezeway and garage.

Uniquely beautiful ranch-style home in the historic waterfront Village of Empire. Completely remodeled inside and move-in ready. Just blocks to a Lake Michigan sandy beach, in the heart of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. Main-floor living plus a full basement to finish. New wood and marble-tile flooring. Municipal water & natural gas. Hi-speed internet. Oversized garage with breezeway. Relax on the deck or take advantage of endless walking beyond the backyard, with 11 acres of village park and 87 acres of conservancy property beyond. $469,900 More details and photos HERE.

Leelanau Waterfront Centennial Home

Leelanau waterfront photo is an aerial drone shot of the farm from above, in the trees, with south bar lake and lake michigan in the background. Leelanau waterfront photo is of the South Bar Lake frontage and dock that comes with this 3 bedroom centennial farmhouse and 2-acre grounds in Empire.Leelanau waterfront photo is of the centennial farmhouse and carriage house with a large deck surrounded by trees but in a small sunny clearing. This is located in Empire. Leelanau waterfront listing photo is of the charming red boathouse on the property. It contains sleeping quarters.

EMPIRE. Private waterfront on South Bar Lake includes 127 ft. frontage and a dock on South Bar Lake. Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes are just blocks away — a quick drive or bicycle trip. The historic Glen Haven DH Day farm’s master carpenter built this three-bedroom home and carriage house, renovated to include built-ins, a fireplace, a modern kitchen, a sunporch and a deck. For guests and additional sleeping, there’s a cottage apartment with an attached garage and a boathouse with sleeping quarters. Enjoy two acres with berries, fruit trees, a horseshoe pit and more. Price was just reduced to $1.1 million. Click HERE for more details about the many upgrades and amenities this home has to offer.