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Investors, developers and entrepreneurs. Locate your business where you love to vacation. A rare opportunity in the waterfront City of Frankfort in Benzie County. Four lots zoned for mixed-use commercial: Retail, Condo/Hotel, Restaurant/Winery/Brewery, Office & more. Three stories are allowed on the east end of Main Street. Potential view of Betsie Bay. This busy downtown is an extremely popular vacation destination as well as a darling, year-round, growing community adored by all, young professionals, boomers, residents and visitors alike for its beaches & pier, waterside parks & marinas, thriving arts scene, theatre, brewery and wide array of dining and shopping.

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. The 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.

5 acre recreational paradise northeast of Thompsonville. Parcel of mixed hardwoods and cedars is next to thousands of state land acres and near two rivers for kayaking and fishing. Property used for outdoor fun including hunting and is right along the snowmobile trail. Ride 100 plus miles of groomed trails from Empire in Leelanau County to Brethren in Manistee County. Older rough wooden cabin needs lots of TLC. Owner says there is an artesian well on the NW corner. The property does not perk for a conventional septic system. Being sold as a recreational property. Thompsonville village services include post office, library, eatery and bar. Catch the Betsie Valley Trail in the village for bicycling and hiking to Beulah, Elberta and Frankfort. Acreage is close to Crystal Mountain for skiing, golfing and dining. Near the Betsie River for kayaking and fishing and the Little Betsie for trout fishing.

Sweetest spot on Sleeping Bear Bay. A spectacular 137 ft. Lake Michigan sandy beach access is reached via a walking path behind this half-acre wooded lot. Across the road are Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore trails for forever privacy and hiking and biking enjoyment. Year-round rustic 3BR is your getaway until you build anew. Located a half mile west of Glen Arbor in Leelanau County, in the heart of America’s “Most Beautiful Place.” Near village amenities like shopping and dining and the gorgeous Glen lakes for swimming, boating and skiing. Just a short jaunt to Glen Haven, the Dune Climb and Pierce Stocking Scenic Drive. This area hosts stargazing parties and is known as a prime viewing area for the Northern Lights.

The Betsie River runs through this beautiful 6 acre homestead on a private, no-outlet road near Benzonia. As the new owner of a 4 BR 3 BA custom ranch home you will also enjoy 400 feet of river frontage plus river bend and ridgeline views from the home’s elevated, full length deck. This spot is off the beaten path, yet high speed internet is newly available along the road. Lots of room for entertaining here with 3,000 plus total square feet which includes a full walkout lower level, finished and open, with a tongue-and-groove wood ceiling and a kitchenette, bathroom, bedroom and an enclosed 48 ft. x 8 ft. porch. 3 bedrooms, two more baths and a laundry room are on the main floor, where you will find the living room and kitchen with oak cabinetry, a breakfast bar and a pantry and broom closet. Convenient attractive vinyl plank flooring covers those high traffic areas. The adjacent dining area offers views through a slider to the deck. Sit on the covered front porch and enjoy the floral scenery and scents. Beyond the nicely landscaped front yard is a 30 x 40 pole barn garage with cement floor and electric. In the back, a boardwalk traverses a botanical, marshy wonderland to a riverside deck and dock area. Listen to the flowing water, birds and breeze while picnicking, fishing or stargazing. Clear and wide, this designated natural river – wild, scenic and recreational – is perfect for fishing, swimming and kayaking. Near Benzonia and Beulah for shopping and dining and many nice golf courses. Just a few miles to Crystal Mountain for resort golfing, skiing, dining, relaxing in the spa or hiking in the Michigan Legacy Art Park.

One-of-a-kind opportunity and setting on all-sports Long Lake in Benzie County. 180 feet private frontage with dock and spectacular lake views, including of Sleeping Bear Dunes, accompany this furnished lakefront home on 2 acres. Close to the National Lakeshore and Lake Michigan and equidistant to Beulah-Benzonia and Frankfort. Relax on the large, lake-facing deck. 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. Outside is a beautifully sloping grassy yard for playtime and a seasonal outdoor shower. 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. This home is next to 154 acres of conservancy land, guaranteeing privacy forever. Adjacent lot with 134 Ft of lakefront is available for $200,000.