Sweetest Spot on Sleeping Bear Bay

Says the owner of this property, adjacent to 137 ft. of sandy Lake Michigan access. Located a half mile west of Glen Arbor, the half-acre wooded lot has a path to the Sleeping Bear Bay beach access behind it. Across the street is the Sleeping Bear Heritage Trail and Alligator Hill trails, part of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore for forever privacy. There’s a year-round rustic 3 bedroom, 1 bath getaway to stay in while you build anew. Glen Arbor offers an array of shopping and dining choices. From t-shirts to designer-quality threads. From hot dogs to specialty coffee and haute cuisine. There’s also a vibrant community of artists, musicians and writers. It even has its own newspaper, the Glen Arbor Sun. Outdoor lovers can kayak the Crystal River, play tennis on village courts, listen to music on an outdoor deck or go boating on all-sports Glen lakes, Big and Little. This property is NOW offered at $599,900. More photos and information HERE

Image for Sweetest Spot on Sleeping Bear Bay is a drone shot over the sandy walkway to Lake Michigan, shown here in all its turquoise majesty.

 

SOLD! Two acres near Sleeping Bear Dunes

Two acres near Sleeping Bear Dunes on Benzonia TrailThis 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! Benzie County lake views

Benzie County. Ridge top lake views of multiple lakes, including Loon Lake, Platte lakes, Lake Michigan and Manitou Island from this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.  Attractive, up north-style year-round residence with detached garage features lake views, deck, patio, 4-season sunroom, craft room/office, family room, vaulted ceiling, updated kitchen, bonus space to finish above the garage and a whole house generator.

SOLD! Historic Morgan School near Sleeping Bear Dunes

For sale. Historic Morgan School, the former grange hall in Platte Township, Benzie County, Michigan. Only $265,000. Listed by Christine Stapleton. Stapleton Realty of Honor, Michigan.Just Listed! Wow! Historic Morgan School (with school bell!) in northern Platte Township, is close to Empire and Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, just down Esch Road. Specifically, beautiful Otter Creek Beach on Lake Michigan and the park’s Platte Plains trail system that runs from here all the way to the mouth of the Platte River (near Riverside Canoes and Platte River Campground). 1,250 square feet circa 1880s building (updated in 1970) is on 1.5 country acres. Features include original wood floors and a drop ceiling, a kitchen and two half bathrooms. Most windows are updated. There’s hot water heat and a well and septic. Use your imagination! Zoned RES/AG. Listed at just $265,000.