Part of the Harbor Village at Manistee Beach community along the shore of Lake Michigan, this very comfortable two-bedroom, two bath single level condominium enjoys a great sense of seclusion provided by sheltering mature trees & plantings, yet has wonderful views of the private Harbor Village Marina. An attached 375 square foot garage offers considerable additional storage with several built-in storage cabinets. Convenient to all the amenities of the Harbor Village development, this home is just steps from the indoor pool & fitness facility as well as the spacious outdoor pool. A five-minute stroll brings one to wonderful Lake Michigan beaches. This is an opportunity to have a base from which to enjoy all the recreational opportunities available year-round in Manistee County, whether fishing, golfing, kayaking, biking, skiing, snowmobiling, etc.

Asking $230,000.

Situated on a gentle rise above a quiet roadway this charming chalet cottage on a one-acre parcel enjoys views of Lake Michigan from its wide lakeside deck as well as privacy provided by wooded dune behind. A mere 200’ from access to wonderful Lake Michigan beaches, its location between Portage Lake and Lake Michigan provides the opportunity to walk the shoreline of Lake Michigan south to the Portage Lake channel entrance or as far as you wish to the north! Cottage offers the convenience of a main floor master bedroom with private recessed access to the deck as well as two full baths and laundry also on the main level. Wonderful beamed wood ceilings unify open living/dining space and food prep areas, along with attractive attention to detail of floor coverings, fixtures and light wall treatments. A raised hearth wood burning stone fireplace anchors south end of living room; north end of twenty-three foot living room allows separate seating area for media use with cable and high-speed Internet service in place. Upper level bedrooms can accommodate multiple sleeping arrangements. This is a comfortable, efficient cottage designed to maximize enjoyment of vacationing along the shore of Lake Michigan.

Asking $360,000.

With unique architectural/design features offers the best of lake living on the delightful Star-Key Point peninsula, with 125’ of ARCADIA LAKE frontage including dockage, proximity to the channel to LAKE MICHIGAN plus beach access to Lake Michigan just a few hundred feet away. Home features main entertainment space & sharp food prep/kitchen area plus two bedrooms, full bath & laundry room in the main structure. A full upper level suite is accessed by stairway from bedroom below. Next to & attached to main home is a fully glassed three-season room overlooking the inner perennial garden area & connecting to the private master suite retreat with wet bar,sitting area & storage/office loft. This is a light-filled home with architectural glass spaces & skylights throughout. Decking space on the lakeside is plentiful & designed to unify the structure with the environment & walkway leading to dock area & beach. Removable  dock & permanent dock pilings accommodate any size boat. The two-car garage, accessed from home via covered pergola structure includes a workshop plus a 12x18 studio above. Located a few miles north of Arcadia Bluffs Golf Course & perhaps twenty minutes from Crystal Mountain Ski & Golf Resort, this home is a base from which to enjoy the multiple year-round recreational opportunities offered by the northern Manistee County Lake Michigan shoreline.

Asking $725,000.

Boasting 137' Lake Michigan water frontage, this exquisitely rendered Lake Michigan waterfront home, faithful to the Arts & Crafts philosophy of architecture that stresses functional simplicity & quality craftsmanship utilizing natural materials,  provides 3850 square feet finished living space & wonderful views of Lake Michigan from both levels. To the south of the home, providing great privacy, rises an undeveloped wooded dune on the property of the Manistee Golf & Country Club. Main level of home features high ceilings, custom solid cherry doors & trim, maple hardwood floors with inlaid cherry & tumbled marble mosaic design in foyer plus custom cherry built-in cabinetry & sound system serving all levels & outside patios…this entry level is allocated to Great Room with fireplace & soaring maple ceiling; dining area overlooking Lake Michigan; food prep area with island & bar; den; master suite; laundry/mudroom &additional guest bath. Food prep area features handsome granite counters, Viking cook top, Bosch dishwasher, two ovens & two sinks as well as built-in planning desk & Stickley bar stools. First floor master suite includes heated marble floored bath with Jacuzzi tub & large shower, commodious 17x14 walk-in closet with custom cherry wood built-in shelving, drawers & hanging space plus access to lakeside deck. Walk-out lower level with nearly 10’ ceilings faces lake & is dedicated to four bedrooms, two baths, a steam shower, family room with fireplace set within built-in shelving & storage cabinetry plus kitchenette. All woodwork & cabinetry on this level are maple. Outside a large brick terrace borders entire lower level & features hot tub with infinity view of Lake Michigan, natural gas grill & remote controlled retractable awning. From there a winding path leads gradually downward to beachfront decks with kayak & beach gear storage & only 24 steps to the beach…and great views of Historic Manistee North Pier Light as well as Great Lakes freighters entering Manistee Harbor. Attached 2-½ garage is heated & offers hot & cold water plus attic storage. 

Asking $995,000.

All the possibilities of water sports are available to the owner of this well-maintained contemporary chalet style cottage with deeded share of beach & dock area on the shore of Big Bass Lake, a well known Lake County all sports lake. Offered fully furnished… including dock, canoe, paddle boat, fishing boat & pontoon!…this cottage is turnkey ready for new owner. Main level includes open, vaulted ceiling gathering room with large glass spaces & access to lakeside deck, kitchen with snack bar & containing microwave, range,refrigerator/freezer, 14x12 master bedroom, full bath & laundry room; second level is comprised of two light-filled & charmingly decorated bedrooms plus full bath with ceramic floor. Separate two-car garage provides ample storage. The large open yard offering great areas for games of volleyball, badminton, etc.completes the picture of an ideal up-north lake cottage for the family. Asking $175,000.

Beech Knolls Trail, a private road, meanders through the wooded dunes of Forest View Shores Subdivision south of Portage Lake in Onekama… leading to this handsome, superbly constructed custom home. Stately evergreen trees line the driveway which rises gradually to the two-story main entrance.  Centered on two landscaped acres with 150’ Lake Michigan frontage, this 4612 square foot, five bedroom home is also less than 1000’ from an easily accessed
private association beach overlooking Portage Lake Pier.  Main level entertainment & food prep areas enjoy wonderful views of Lake Michigan as does second level master suite which features a gas fireplace in the 20x18.5 bedroom, commodious walk-in closet and master bath measuring 13x12.5.  The rooms throughout are spacious… 32x19.5 living room; 18x16 kitchen with pecan cabinets, cook-top island, bar & solid-core countertops; 16x12 dining room opening to lakeside deck… with 9' 9"ceilings, 7' doorways & large glass expanses, bathing all rooms with light & a sense of the out-of-doors. Main level also includes a 19x12.5 bedroom,11.5x6 full bath & a 15x11 utility room.  Upper level offers three bedrooms & two full baths in addition to master suite. Lower walk-out level of 1617 square feet includes 29x16 recreation room, workshop, ½bath & access to covered patio. A second driveway enters the three-car garage located at this level.  Furnishings available. 

Asking $997,000. 

For those who would seek an easy care retreat within walking distance of superb Lake Michigan beaches this unit is a great option. Overlooking outdoor/indoor pools & fitness facilities as well as the beautiful Harbor Village marina and, oh yes, Lake Michigan & Manistee Harbor North Pier Light, this efficient condo offers both personal enjoyment & investment opportunity. Entry grounds are attractively landscaped with charming bridge walkway over meandering creek bed. Main level Gathering Room includes 11x8 food prep space with snack bar & maple cabinetry; 7x8 dining space that accesses deck. Three-sided gas log fireplace warms & separates dining & 11x18 entertainment space. Upper level 13x16 bedroom features sitting alcove offering fine views of the Harbor Village community rimmed by Lake Michigan; hence sunsets are wonderful. Owners can use this condominium as a base from which to access all the great outdoor activities available in Greater Manistee Area, be it boating, sailing, kayaking, fly fishing, skiing, biking, golfing…or just hanging out at the beach.

Asking $139,000.

Situated in secluded woodland area within five minutes of Magoon Creek Natural Area on the shore of Lake Michigan, close by Manistee City, this very fine horse facility includes a 70x176x14 lighted/mirrored indoor riding arena wing designed for dressage with adjacent viewing room, sawdust room; 36x90x14 horse barn with full hayloft, grain area, wash rack with hot & cold water & heat lamps, feed room, well, septic & electric service, eight stalls with fenced turnouts & individual hay drops plus 12x12 goat pen, tack room, half-bath, storage area; 44x60x16 storage building with three 12x14 overhead doors. Facility includes fenced pasture area & dry lot.

Asking $400,000.

Exemplifying late ‘60’s Northwood contemporary styling, this year-round,lovingly maintained cottage offers an unexpected amount of privacy and broad, unobstructed views of Lake Michigan. Boulders & split-rail fencing line curving driveway & a venerable rhododendron cascades from roofline of home to sunken lawn & walkout level below. A continuum of covered & open redwooddecking that follows design contours of cottage connects 660 square foot garage & attached 8x11 storage room with11x34 south deck, ultimately leading to 10x32 lakeside deck. The latter then wraps north side of home with formal entry & steps to sunken lawn. Approximately 672 square feet of main level is occupied by open plan entertainment space with a warm atmosphere highlighted by wide expanses of glass, wood-burning fireplace & a wall ofcustom built-in cherry wood cabinetry with wet bar. The remaining 656 square feet of this level encompasses master suite with walk-in closet & private deck as well as an additional bedroom & bath. Walkout lower level finished area of 328 square feet includes laundry area, den, full bath & 13x19 bedroom with wall of storage. Located in Lake Land, a unique association offering 135-acre common land woodlands with hiking and cross-country trails, private Lake Michigan beach, clubhouse/tennis court area a short distance north of the Nordhouse Dunes Wilderness Area.

Offered with most furnishings included at $585,000.

A visionary renovation of original three bedroom, two bath ranch home with the creation of 836 square foot Great Room incorporating an eclectic mix of contemporary lighting & flooring with elements reminiscent of a Victorian beach cottage has resulted in the feel of loft style living at the shore of Lake Michigan. This Great Room space features knotty pine plank cathedral ceiling, individually designed & shaped historic art glass windows & window sash detail, specially milled continuous lighting soffit system, lake rock Rumford fireplace & “White Water Hickory” flooring. As a humorous touch, the screen doors have been set to slam with the sound of an old lake cottage! Uniting the exterior of the structure, home has been resided with cedar bevel siding & wood trim surmounted by a handsome metal roofing system. Residence sits well toward lakefront portion of wooded 1.1 acre parcel & is totally screened from roadside view by enormous spruce trees through which entry drive meanders. Marvelous views of Lake Michigan are had both from within & without this imaginative home. Grounds adjacent to home have naturalized landscape plan with pathways leading to lakeside viewing deck as well as to winding stone step pathway accessing sandy private beach.

Asking $639,000.