5 ACRES northeast of Thompsonville in Benzie County and along the Benzie-Manistee snowmobile trail which runs north to the Leelanau County line and south to Brethren in Manistee County. Recreational parcel has been used for deer hunting and is in a designated bird hunting area. Put your getaway cabin in this awesome spot. Acreage includes mixed hardwoods and cedars, and owner says there’s an artesian well in the NW corner. Fix up the rustic older small cabin needing your TLC. This acreage parcel is next to STATE LAND and near Benzie County’s wild and scenic BETSIE RIVER for kayaking and fishing and Little Betsie River for trout fishing. Close to Crystal Mountain resort’s ski hill, golf course, restaurants and award-winning spa. Thompsonville village amenities include a restaurant/bar with a great burger and the BEST RIBS around, a party store, a library, a post office and the town hall. Meet at the Betsie Valley trailhead in the village for hiking and bicycling to Benzie County’s quaint waterfront towns of Beulah, Elberta and Frankfort. $39,900. HERE
Author: Pat Stinson
PRICE REDUCED! Glen Arbor, Lake Michigan access
This year-round rustic cottage is adjacent to 137 ft. of sandy Lake Michigan public access. Located a half mile west of Glen Arbor, this getaway has 3 bedrooms and 1 bath for a total of 1,700 sq. ft. Bright interior has a tiled kitchen with appliances and a washer/dryer in the laundry area. Updates include a newer roof and forced-air furnace and a new enclosed porch for rainy days. Outdoor shed & a lean-to for your gear. On a half-acre wooded lot. Build anew! Follow the sandy path to the beach. Just a half mile to Glen Arbor. Enjoy nearby Sleeping Bear Dunes and the Heritage Trail for bicycling and hiking or wind around Alligator Hill on more National Lakeshore trails. Glen Arbor offers an array of shopping and dining choices. From t-shirts to designer-quality threads. Hot dogs to haute cuisine. There’s also a vibrant community of artists, musicians and writers. Outdoor lovers can kayak the Crystal River, play tennis on village courts or go boating on Glen Lake. This property is NOW offered at $650,000. More photos HERE
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SOLD! Near Big Glen Lake, Leelanau County
LIVE ONE MILE FROM GLEN LAKE.
Glen Lake offers all water sports and incredible beauty. This spacious home for sale has 3-plus bedrooms and a 3-car garage with a workshop on a private, wooded 2 acres. Located near Big Glen Lake in stunning Leelanau County. Close to Lake Michigan and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore.
Living spaces
Open concept living/dining areas with cherrywood entertainment center and a gas fireplace with surround. Kitchen with island, stainless, granite & more. Tranquil sunporch/home office with French doors. Ensuite primary bedroom has a walk-in shower, soaking tub and walk-in closet. Also offering a finished lower recreation area, craft room, kitchenette, nonconforming bedroom and storage.
Outdoor features
Step onto the Trex decking. There’s a place with hookups for a hot tub. Practice hoops on the basketball court. Have campfire in the stone firepit with a large patio surround. Drink morning coffee and watch for wildlife from the covered wraparound front porch with a paved walkway.
Proximity to schools and amenities
Glen Lake Schools are a short drive away. This home is equidistant to Glen Arbor and Empire, two waterfront villages with their own charms. Each has dining, specialty shopping and public spaces. Glen Arbor offers concerts and art galleries. Empire has an exceptional Lake Michigan public beach, plus a surf shop, chocolatier and much more.
Offered for sale at $769,900 (1912279) See more photos HERE
SOLD! Long Lake Waterfront Home, Benzie County
One-of-a-kind waterfront home opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. Furnished lakefront home is on 2 acres with 180 ft. private frontage and dock, next to 154 acres of conservancy land, guaranteeing privacy forever. For sale at $899,900. The adjacent lot with 134 ft. lakefront is available for $200,000.
Spectacular Long Lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, and water recreation at the foot of the hill!
VIEWS from the ridge. You’re close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort.
WATER RECREATION. A stairway with landings leads to the lakefront where you can swim in sandy bottom waters, fish, sail, kayak, paddle board, launch your pontoon or spend time with the lake toys. Long Lake is Benzie County’s best-kept secret and is home to nesting loons and eagles for hours of delightful birdwatching.
Long Lake home interior features.
Entertain in the Great Room with view windows, wood burning fireplace and attractive wood flooring. Open kitchen design for the cook features a gas stove, maple cabinetry and nice-sized island with seating for onlookers, plus there is a separate dining area for sit-down meals. Main floor primary suite includes a custom shower, walk-in closet and lake views. Upstairs features 4 large bedrooms–3 with lake views–a full bath and plentiful closet space. Check out the convenient main floor laundry room. A mudroom off the 2-car attached garage for outerwear and gear keeps floors looking their best. Future living space and storage are found in the full unfinished basement.
Long Lake home outdoor features.
Relax on the spacious, lake-facing deck. There is a beautifully sloping grassy yard for playtime and a seasonal outdoor shower.
See ALL the details and photos HERE
SOLD! Custom home southwest of Lake Ann
Taking back-up offers! Exceptional custom home with central air, Trex decking, attached garage and a heated pole building on 10 acres southwest of Lake Ann. The real world falls away as you wind through hardwoods to this private setting near the Platte River.
Home features
Three-bedroom, three-bath home has an airy ambience. The soaring ceiling in the living room is complemented by numerous windows and recessed, pendulum and sconce lighting. Décor includes curved archways, wood floors, tiled floors in bathrooms, living room/entry upcycled solid barnwood ceilings and a two-sided fieldstone fireplace surround with stone hearth.
Bonus space
In addition to the full unfinished basement, there is more bonus space on the main floor. Entertain in formal dining room with glass doors. Watch movies in the media room. Curl up with a book or birdwatch in the four-season sunroom with cozy corner woodstove. Step onto the backyard deck and watch the stars from the hot tub.
Kitchen
The spacious kitchen is AMAZING. You can eat in the kitchen in front of a bay window. Prepare meals using your stainless appliances, granite counters, two built-in ovens and a gas cooktop with vent hood. If you’ve learned to always keep the cook happy, this one will rock their world.
Bedrooms
Bedtime offers privacy. The main floor primary bedroom includes a large tiled shower and jetted tub. A second bedroom and another full bath and are also found on the main floor. An upper bedroom suite has a full bath.
Room for more
Need a little more room? For future use, the full, unfinished basement has an egress window for a another bedroom and is plumbed for another bath.
Systems
For your comfort and convenience heating systems include a 2 year old FA furnace and 4 year old outdoor wood boiler — also heats water and pole building. There’s also central air. A Generac generator brings peace of mind.
Outbuildings
Pole building is a 60 x 24 heated, insulated workshop. There’s a tall shed with a garage door too.
Make an appointment to see this beauty. Asking $549,900.
More photos and virtual tour found HERE
Multiple listing service profile sheet is HERE
SOLD! Bear Lake village home
A beautiful southwest view of all-sports Bear Lake! This convenient location is in the village of Bear Lake. Efficient two bedroom, one bath home is on a corner lot. It’s just a short walk away from the public beach for swimming, paddling or paddleboarding. Formerly rented yearly, this potential gem is ready for your cosmetic updating. Interior features include marble tile flooring in the kitchen and a ceiling fan and track lighting in the living area. System improvements include a new forced air natural gas furnace in 2016 and an updated electrical panel. An additional 400 sq ft basement includes a laundry area, a workbench and room for storage. Nice garden shed with double doors and windows, perfect for storing the tools and toys. From here, it’s a leisurely stroll to downtown shops, the post office and historical museum, a breakfast/lunch café and the refurbished bar. It is an easy drive to all Manistee or Benzonia have to offer. Head to Crystal Mountain for skiing, golfing, dining and relaxing in a spa. Best of all, you will be within driving minutes of Lake Michigan beaches and trails. Shown by appointment only. MORE PHOTOS HERE
SOLD! Village of Honor home for sale
Be a part of Village of Honor history. Live close to everything you need and the recreational pursuits you love in northwest Benzie County, Michigan. Pride of ownership shows throughout 
this well-maintained three-bedroom home, one of the area’s original farmhouses. In move-in-ready condition, the home’s main floor was remodeled in 2011, in some cases down to the studs, and is cable ready. There are new kitchen cabinets, countertops and sink; a remodeled bathroom; and new flooring throughout. All interior walls were texture painted too. The side entry leads to a large mud-and-laundry room with storage. The south-facing covered front porch invites you inside.
For more updates, see Associated Docs for details. The two-story storage shed was originally a cow stantion barn. East privacy fence and shade trees lend coziness. Rear pergola opens to a wooded hillside. Village amenities: high speed internet, sewer, natural gas. Stroll to restaurants, bank and post office. Near the Platte River for paddling and fishing. Close to many golf courses. Driving minutes to Lake Michigan and the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park. MORE PHOTOS HERE. Sale pending
SOLD! Leelanau County 10-acre homestead
This southern Leelanau County home is SOLD! Large ranch-style home, 3-car insulated garage and a quality-built Morton pole building in a peaceful country setting. Gardeners and farmers will appreciate the open and level lay of this land.
Located on a private, no-thru road between Traverse City and Empire, this 4 bedroom, 4 bath home is near swimming-fishing-paddling lakes, snowmobile trails and state land. The main level is accessible and includes 2,300+ square feet which would benefit from some cosmetic updating but offers Tigerwood bamboo flooring in the sitting, dining and living rooms. The home’s centerpiece is the spacious kitchen with a pantry and an island for meal prep. A sitting area with cozy corner gas fireplace lends a country kitchen feeling. Primary bedroom suite includes a private bath and an attached office/library area.
Main floor includes 3 more bedrooms and 2 full baths, a mud-and-laundry room plus a formal dining room with a slider to the spacious deck and fenced backyard beyond. Lower level adds another 2,300+ square feet and is a mostly finished large family room, full bath and 2 finished non-conforming rooms for crafts, bedrooms, private reading room — you name it. Paved concrete driveway leads to the 40×60 Morton pole barn for your workshop or storage. Nice insulated floor, 10-foot door with opener, etc. More photos HERE. Even more details HERE.
SOLD! Two acres near Sleeping Bear Dunes
This two-acre property (IT’S SOLD!) is just south of the Glen lakes and is close to both Glen Arbor and Empire, Michigan for dining, shopping, and amenities and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for recreation. The parcel is wooded, offering privacy, and has a beautiful clearing with a countryside view. It’s close to Inspiration Point, Egeler Scenic View, Dunes Golf Club, the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail for hiking and bicycling, and The Homestead for resort skiing and dining.
Centrally located in the heart of a recreational paradise, the property also offers a straightforward commute via M-72 to all the nightlife and city shopping Traverse City offers. Find more details HERE. An appointment is needed to walk the property. If you’re looking for a waterfront parcel, you’ll find a wonderful spot we’ve listed on Crystal Lake HERE.
SOLD! Crystal Lake Northern Michigan Home
Offer Accepted on this gorgeous chalet-style home on Crystal Lake in Benzie County brings Aspen or Vail to mind. Beautiful evergreens frame this wood-sided contemporary home with south-facing lake views and 106 feet of sandy beachfront to enjoy exclusively. Light-filled home with main level living plus cathedral and vaulted ceilings and windows in four directions. Throughout the house find combination wood and painted walls, wooden ceiling beams, and white ceilings to please both cabin lovers and those who prefer a modern ambiance. Air circulation inside the home is provided by ceiling fans in the living room and bedrooms. Amenities include cable TV and internet, natural gas and bonus living space above the attached garage with an additional half bath. Close to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore Park trails and beaches on Lake Michigan and approx. 3 miles to Beulah shops and dining. Best of both worlds! See all the photos and read all the details HERE
