7-Acre Private Lake, Sandy Beach, Dock & Kayak
Mancelona, MI, US
About this property
Private 7-acre lake on 150 secluded acres with sandy beach, dock, kayak, and canoe. This solar-powered 1950s cabin features a screened porch for dining and sleeping, indoor fireplace, and fire pit by the water. Swim, fish, paddle, or take a day trip to Torch Lake (25 min) or Bellaire (15 min). Built for couples, families, and dog owners seeking total privacy and an authentic Up North experience.
KEY FEATURES
- 1 Bed / 1 Bath Cabin + Screened Porch (sleeps 5)
- Private 7-acre lake on 150 secluded acres
- Sandy beach, dock, kayak, canoe, floats
- Screened-in porch with dining and extra sleeping
- Starlink WiFi
- Solar powered — authentic Up North experience
- Convenient Location:
Mancelona — 10 min
Bellaire — 15 min
Torch Lake — 25 min
Traverse City — 50 min
Boyne City — 45 min
Shanty Creek / Schuss Mountain — 15 min
BEDROOM
- Bunk beds with trundle + separate twin bed (sleeps up to 4 indoors)
BATHROOM
- Full bath — linens provided
KITCHEN & DINING
- Fully equipped — air fryer, crockpot, blender, toaster, coffee maker
- Cooking essentials provided
LAKE FRONT
- Private dock
- Sandy beach for swimming
- Kayak + Canoe + floating devices
- Fire pit area by the water
SCREENED PORCH
- Dining area + twin bed for sleeping under the stars (screened, not open air)
This cabin has been styled with preserved 1950s character and is powered by solar — it's not a luxury property, but it's an authentic one. The privacy is unmatched: 150 acres with no neighboring properties in sight, and your own 7-acre lake. Summer days here run on a simple rhythm: coffee on the porch, morning swim, kayak around the lake, afternoon nap, fire at sunset.
Torch Lake is 25 minutes away for a day trip to the sandbar. Bellaire's downtown and Short's Brewing are 15 minutes. Traverse City is under an hour.
A rental agreement is required. Outdoor security camera at entry.
Guests have full access to the main cabin, screened in porch, fire pit, and lake. There are a few outbuildings that are unavailable for guests to use.
The quickest and best way to reach me is through the platform messenger. Please reach out if you have any questions!
If there is an emergency, please call 911 FIRST, then reach out to me over the platform.
- Cell service in the area is not very good. Make sure to have the keycode and WiFi information handy before arriving
- You will have to drive on a dirt road to get to the property, so please plan accordingly.
- Smoking is NOT allowed indoors. Any evidence of smoking inside will result in a surcharge.
