This charming cottage captures everything people love about Northern Michigan living, offering 2 cozy bedrooms plus a spacious 6x28 loft perfect for kids or extra guests after a day on the water. The covered porch offers Higgins Lake views, and the large 24x24 detached garage provides plenty of space for bikes, kayaks, lake toys, and all the essentials for up-north adventures. Just a short stroll away, the public road-end dock off Mason Avenue makes it easy to spend your days swimming, fishing, boating, or watching the sunset over one of Michigan's most beloved lakes. Whether you're looking for a summer escape, a place to gather with family, or a cottage to start your own traditions, this is the kind of Northern Michigan retreat people dream about owning.

Welcome home to the heart of Northern Michigan charm in Alanson. This inviting 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom home sits on a spacious corner lot within city limits, just one block from the iconic Inland Waterway, a breathtaking 38+ mile chain of rivers and lakes connecting Pickerel Lake to Lake Huron. Enjoy easy access to boating, fishing, kayaking, and waterfront recreation, all just moments from your doorstep. Inside, you'll find a home that's been thoughtfully updated for comfort and peace of mind. Home improvements include new doors and windows, upgraded insulation, a high-efficiency natural gas furnace, well pressure tank, new kitchen appliances, and fresh paint throughout. Step outside and picture evenings spent on the wonderful patio, surrounded by natural landscaping that offers a peaceful setting for relaxing, entertaining, or letting kids play freely. The detached 2 car garage adds convenience and plenty of storage for vehicles, tools, and all your Northern Michigan gear. Location is everything, and this home delivers. You're just minutes from local parks, schools, and small-town amenities, with quick access to the shops, dining, and waterfront areas of Petoskey and the charm of Harbor Springs and Indian River. From boating season to snow days, this area offers year-round activities the whole family can enjoy. This home is truly move-in ready and waiting for its next chapter.

PRICE IMPROVEMENT!! Located in the Veterans Community of Camp Curnalia, this cozy lakefront retreat combines modern upgrades with timeless tranquility. This gem has two spacious bedrooms with a versatile bonus room to host additional guests. The sellers have made meticulous updates to the home including durable vinyl siding, a new metal roof, contemporary flooring, and fully renovated kitchen with brand new cabinets, Fisher Paykel appliances and new windows. Wake up to unobstructed views of Higgins Lake and enjoy the private access to shared frontage complete with boat mooring. For added convenience ample parking is just steps away on a neighboring lot, reserved for Laingsburg Legion residents. Must be a Veteran to purchase in the community-must provide DD-214 as proof. Cash offers only.

Live Every Day at the Lake This beautifully updated 2-3 bedroom, 2 bath lakefront home combines rustic cabin charm with modern comfort. Warm knotty pine, a stone fireplace, and lake-view windows set the tone for relaxation. Step outside to 9 feet of pristine shoreline, multi-level decking and a special ordered permanent dock ready for your boat. Cranberry Lake is a 165-acre all-sports private lake, known for bass, pike, bluegill, perch, and crappie fishing, with depths reaching 20-30 feet -- perfect for swimming, kayaking, tubing, or simply drifting across the water on a summer afternoon. After a full day on the lake, unwind on the observation deck or gather around the brick fire pit as the sky turns pink. With a Generac generator, updated bath, newer carpet, a 19x12 barn shed, 12X24 carport and painted exterior, this home is ready for year-round comfort. Whether you're seeking a personal retreat, a family gathering spot, or a proven Airbnb investment, this lakefront home delivers the peaceful, easy living everyone dreams about. Home warranty offered for a piece of mind. Motivated Seller!

LOCATION, LOCATION - Enjoy natural gas heating, a brand-new furnace, and ample room for guests to spread out. Located just a 6-minute walk from public access to stunning Burt Lake, this property is a gateway to four seasons of adventure. Whether it's boating, snowmobiling, fishing, hunting, hiking, or skiing--Indian River has it all. Golf courses and scenic trails are just minutes away. Centrally positioned for quick trips to Mackinac Island, Gaylord, Petoskey, Cheboygan, and Harbor Springs--est. within a 30-minute drive.

This classic brick ranch has been refreshed with recent upgrades and is move in ready. Featuring 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom, it offers a functional, comfortable layout in beautiful downtown Gaylord. Enjoy being close to schools, shopping, dining, and everyday conveniences. Whether you're looking for a home or an investment, this property offers a desirable opportunity in the heart of Gaylord.

This spacious 4 bedroom 2 bath ranch with private setting is priced to sell!!! Nicely wooded lot, fenced-in back yard, 2 car detached garage with heated workshop, and private access to Big Wolf Lake. Many recent updates include metal roof, NG furnace & A/C, water softener and some recent painting. Home layout includes master suite, living room and family room. Over 1.5 acre lot in quiet subdivision close to town. Generator and air compressor to stay with home. Schedule you private tour before it's too late!

Completely renovated cottage with deeded access to Houghton Lake and mooring rights! This move-in ready home features a new metal roof, new vinyl plank flooring, updated kitchen & bath with in-floor heat in the bathroom, granite countertops, Lily Ann cabinets, new windows, tankless water heater, updated plumbing and electrical, new exterior doors, fresh exterior paint and more. Enjoy landscaped outdoor spaces with patio areas in both the front and back. Includes a 1-car garage, a recently added 16x40 shed with electric and overhead door, plus an 8x12 shed. Easily Lived in year-round with the thermostat controlled gas stove and fireplace or perfect as a second home, with easy potential to convert to a 3-bedroom. This one checks all the boxes, call today for your private tour!

Bigger than it looks, this spacious ranch home is perfect for anyone! The open, main floor has 2 living areas with fireplaces, 3 BR's, 2 full baths and loads of storage everywhere! And the kitchen has a convenient traffic flow, so no one is under foot. The partially finished basement is nice & bright and includes furnishings offering more living space for the growing family and has lots of storage and hobby space too! Laundry facilities are conveniently located on the main floor, and additionally there are hookups in the basement. Fully fenced yard has deck & patio, perennials, and lots of room for a hot tub or pool. Many upgrades since 2018 include central air, furnace, water heater & roof. Hardwood floors are under most carpeting waiting for you to uncover them and enjoy!

Turn-Key Up North Living! This Adorable chalet features 3 BRs, 2 baths, fireplace, deck & covered porch, and is MOSTLY FURNISHED! Natural gas, municipal water & sewer and nearby Village Services are also super convenient for the new owner, with no HOA fees! Situated on the 17th Tee of Thunder Bay Resort, on 2 beautiful, wooded lots with plenty of privacy and room to add a garage and outbuildings. Two Transferable Lifetime Family Golf packages are also available. Hillman is popular with outdoor enthusiasts for its many lakes, hunting lands and never-ending ATV & Snowmobile trails!