Acreage in bird hunting area

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. 

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 for an awesome camping cabin. 

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. $35,900. More information and photos HERE

SOLD! Live and Play beside Big Platte Lake

SOLD!  Newly listed at the end of January, this 4 BR, 3.5 ranch home showcases the artistry of a stone mason and the natural beauty of Big Platte Lake, with 10 feet of private lake access. The main level includes everything you need for daily living, and there’s a full, finished lower level (with family room, bedroom and bath) PLUS an attached, screened-in room to add to the spaciousness. One of the bedrooms even has a door to the outdoors, making it suitable for your home-based business or office. Other indoor features include wood floors, two stone fireplaces, a bright and attractive kitchen with granite and stainless, and lots of household storage, including a “cold” storage room. Follow a path to the lake, and get on the water for “all-sports” fun … swimming, paddling, paddleboarding and sailing adventures … and moor your boat offshore. The .80-acre lot includes other features such as the home’s arched stone entry with an inlaid stone heart, a flagstone patio, Trek decking off the main bedroom, landscaping and flower gardens.

See photos and the full listing description here: https://cdstapleton.com/listings/6885-deadstream-road-honor-mi-49640/

and a virtual tour at: https://tours.bluelavamedia.com/s/6885-Deadstream-Road-Honor-Michigan

SOLD! Crystal Lake Shared Access

Image of Crystal Lake shared access is of the three bedroom cottage bathed in sunlight with a grassy front yard and one-car garage.SOLD! Renovated and fully furnished 3 bedroom cottage. Less than 100 strides to 300 feet of shared, sandy shoreline access. Sunbathe or take a swim, with sandy shallows and two sandbars. The cottage is turn-key ready and has a charming knotty pine interior. It is simply designed for people on the go and includes a natural fireplace with brick surround to chase the chill. A full basement could be used for recreation on rainy days and/or to stow your seasonal gear. The cottage is fully insulated and comes with a high-efficiency furnace and backup generator for year-round use. A one-car garage and metal roof keep your belongings safe from the elements. The street is plowed in winter.

Located between Benzonia and Frankfort for shopping and dining and entertainment in either direction.  It’s just a half-mile from the Betsie Valley hiking and bicycling trail which heads to Elberta and Frankfort in the west and Thompsonville in the east.  The trail runs alongside the Betsie River with plenty of wildlife sightings to satisfy nature lovers. The villages, Lake Michigan and Crystal Mountain skiing and golfing are a convenient drive away. It’s an easy commute to Interlochen and Traverse City, via M-115 to US-31. See more photos HERE. $449,900 1920054

Image of Crystal Lake shared access is of the sandy shoreline, calm lake partially frozen and distant view of wooded hills lining the shore.

 

SOLD! Beulah home on 5 acres

Image for Beulah home on 5 acres shows the home and pole barn from above with a view of lakes in the distance. A driveway separates the two buildings and the mature trees are leafless this time of year.              Image for Beulah home on 5 acres is of the snazzy kitchen with an island that has chairs on two sides, open shelves above wooden counters with white cupboards below. A stainless fridge, two windows, overhead lighting and laminate flooring.

SOLD! Hilltop views between Honor and Beulah. Three bedroom home offers 2,300 square feet and a 40×26 pole barn on 5 acres, which includes a second lot with elevated lake views. Landscaping with stone borders on flowerbeds, mature trees and a fenced garden area with a potting/storage space in the shed.  The home’s raised deck offers seasonal views of hills and a peek of water in the distance. Step inside to a large mudroom with storage in the bench seating and a spacious cedar closet. Bright interior spaces and easy-care laminate flooring are found throughout the house. The great room encompasses the living room, dining area and kitchen with island seating, updated stainless appliances, wood counters and built-ins. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom, laundry area and a bath. The finished lower level offers a family room with a woodstove, an office area, two more bedrooms and a bath with a walk-in, tiled shower and a soaking tub. A door on this level leads to the outdoors. Cable TV/internet and a whole-house generator keep you plugged in. The pole barn features an 11-foot ceiling, a woodstove for heat and an extra wide garage door in front and a tall garage door on the side for your big toys. A fenced garden area is irrigated and already includes berry bushes and fruit trees. The extra lot is great for hanging out and admiring the view — or build your workshop/studio here and be inspired by the panorama. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and village amenities in Honor and Beulah. A short drive to skiing, golfing and Lake Michigan beaches. More photos and details HERE

SOLD! Price Reduction Beulah Home 5 Acres

Beulah home and separate pole building are pictured from above with mature trees and distant views.SOLD! NOW $398,500! Hilltop views between Honor and Beulah. Three bedroom home offers 2,300 square feet and a 40×26 pole barn on 5 acres, which includes a second lot with elevated lake views. Landscaped with stone borders on flowerbeds, mature trees and a fenced garden area with a potting/storage space in the shed.  The home’s raised deck offers seasonal views of hills and a possible peek of water in the distance. Step inside to a large mudroom with storage in the bench seating and a spacious cedar closet. Bright interior spaces and easy-care laminate flooring are found throughout the house. The great room encompasses the living room, dining area and kitchen with island seating, updated stainless appliances, wood counters and built-ins. The main floor also includes the primary bedroom, laundry area and a bath. The finished lower level offers a family room with a woodstove, an office area, two more bedrooms and a bath with a walk-in, tiled shower and a soaking tub. A door on this level leads to the outdoors. Cable TV/internet and a whole-house generator keep you plugged in. The pole barn features an 11-foot ceiling, a woodstove for heat and an extra wide garage door in front and a tall garage door on the side for your big toys. A fenced garden area is irrigated and already includes berry bushes and fruit trees. The extra lot is great for hanging out and admiring the view — or build your workshop/studio here and be inspired by the panorama. Near Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore and village amenities in Honor and Beulah. A short drive to skiing, golfing and Lake Michigan beaches. Photos and details HERE

SOLD! Getaway with Betsie River access

Getaway photo shows the front and side of the barndominium, a finished pole building with a covered front porch and green metal roof and a 12-foot side door. There is a clearing around the home and tall pine trees ringing the property.Getaway photo shows the front and side of the barndominium, a finished pole building with a covered front porch and green metal roof and a 12-foot side door. There is a clearing around the home and tall pine trees ringing the property.Getaway photo shows the front and side of the barndominium, a finished pole building with a covered front porch and green metal roof and a 12-foot side door. There is a clearing around the home and tall pine trees ringing the property.
SOLD! Like to kayak and fish? Get ready to get away to this fun and spacious barndominium with shared access to the Betsie River within walking distance. The lot is 1.35 acres, enough room to build your dream home in this quiet, country location. The 50 ft. x 40 ft. building is pole construction. Uses for this space are endless. It is fully insulated and has a forced-air furnace. Inside, you’ll find a kitchen, laundry, updated bathroom and shower, lots of built-in storage and a large, cedar-lined, walk-in closet for the hunting clothes. An efficient, on-demand water heater saves energy. Three 12-foot doors with electric openers provide pull-through access for bigger toys and two service doors offer egress for the residents. A new metal roof was installed in 2018. Enjoy warm evenings lounging on the long, covered porch. Invite your camping guests — there’s also a concrete RV pad with power, sewer, gas, water & cable. There’s an additional public access and also state land on Long Road. It’s conveniently close to Crystal Mountain for resort skiing, golfing, dining plus art park hiking, birding and concerts. Offered for sale at $229,900. More photos HERE

SOLD! Quiet, secluded 10-acre homestead

Image for quiet privacy on a 10 acre homestead is of a ranch home with light brown siding, a bay window, two car garage, paved driveway and landscaping with mature hardwoods behind the house and off to the sides. SOLD! Motivated seller offers a homestead in a 10-acre rolling hardwood forest southwest of Traverse City. Find this 3 BR, 3 BA well-maintained, spacious ranch home via a circular drive bordered by a beautiful, irrigated lawn and perennial gardens. The residence features a house-length deck, a patio, an attached 2-car garage plus a detached huge workshop building with loft space.
The main floor of the home includes a bright living room with a natural stone fireplace, vaulted ceiling and skylights, a primary bedroom suite with wood flooring, and an updated bath with a custom-tiled shower and W/D hookups. This level also has a guest bedroom, kitchen with a vaulted ceiling, bay window dining room with a wood floor, and an office.
The walkout lower level includes a finished family room, large bedroom with a walk-in closet, convenient full bath, plus a second laundry and a (large!) storage area.
Multiple updates include the roof and economical indirect hot water. An on-demand generator keeps you ready for any weather. The insulated workshop has running water and radiant in-floor heat ready to connect to your choice of heat source (wood burner or gas). Current internet service is being upgraded to high-speed fiber.
A half-mile of winding walking trails lead you up and down and around the hardwoods for sightings of abundant wildlife, wild berries, spring trillium and other wildflowers, and morel mushrooms. Thousands of state land acres offer further recreation with the nearby Betsie River for fishing and paddling.
It is an easy commute to Traverse City excitement and nightlife or to resort skiing, dining, golfing and spa at Crystal Mountain in Thompsonville. This property is north of Thompsonville and south of Turtle Lake for fishing and paddling, horse trails and camping in eastern Benzie County.
Find the approximate room dimensions, asking price and more photos HERE.

SOLD! Sleeping Bear Dunes-a close neighbor

We aren’t surprised that this home already found a new owner!

Image for Sleeping Bear Dunes home shows the south end of the home with two stories and extensive multi-level decking. Trees frame the home on the north and west sides.
8950 W Stormer Rd., Empire.

Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of your closest neighbors in a countryside setting just south of the village of Empire in Leelanau County. Five acres of privacy surround this three bedroom, two bath home with a 2-car attached, finished garage. Set on a hillside dotted with pines and mature leafy trees, the home was designed to flow with the landscape—with inspiration from Frank Lloyd Wright. The main level is a dream for entertaining and features an expansive floor plan with open kitchen, dining and living areas in a Great Room space. A beamed cathedral ceiling, solid wood doors, and wood and tiled floors add to the simple, clean, natural look of the home’s Craftsman style of architecture. The spacious kitchen includes wood cabinetry, solid surface counters, stainless appliances, a wall oven, and a large cooking island with a gas stovetop. Beyond it is the living area with a cozy woodstove and a wall of sliding glass doors with a southern exposure. Step outside to lounge, watch wildlife or stargaze on the raised portion of the multi-level deck. The home’s walkout lower level features three bedrooms, two with sliding glass doors to the covered portion of the deck, a built-in bookcase in the hallway, a full bathroom and the convenient laundry area. Turn the large, unfinished bonus room above the garage into your music/arts/crafts studio or use as a private guest or recreation room. In this space, a sliding glass door leads to a balcony overlooking the side yard with tiered beds for flowers. The National Lakeshore Treat Farm trail is just across M-22 and leads to dune views of Lake Michigan. Visit Empire for services, dining choices, small town charm and the exceptional Lake Michigan public beach.  This home is in the Glen Lake School District. You can’t get much closer to the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore than this! Find more photos, room dimensions and other information 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 Village of Honor, Benzie County image. Two story farmhouse on a level lot with a wooded hillside behind it. Shade trees and sunny areas, wooden retaining wall with tall bushes behind it lend privacy from the sidewalkthis 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! Bear Lake village home

Bear Lake home is along U.S. 31 which is the main street in Bear Lake. You can see Bear Lake across the road.

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

 

Bear Lake cozy home image is of the lake across the road.