1281 River Rd, Beulah, MI 49617

Welcome to "Benzie Basecamp" - a peaceful & recently updated riverfront home on the beautiful Platte River. Enjoy it as a year round residence or Up North cottage with option to short term rent (property is a 5 star "Guest Favorite" on Airbnb with successful rental history). Plenty of room for family & friends to spread out with 3 bedrooms plus a 4th non-conforming bedroom and two bathrooms. Spacious primary ensuite with tiled walk-in shower and new vanity. Other updates throughout include new flooring and trim in main living space; paint throughout; landscaping & riverside deck. The oversized two car garage plus two sheds provide plenty of space for storing recreational toys/gear. The family room with sliding glass door leading out to the back deck overlooking the river is sure to be a popular gathering spot in any season. The gas stove creates cozy ambiance for snowy winter days (enjoy a wood burning fireplace in the living room as well!). The river on this stretch is shallow and sandy, perfect for kids to splash around. A very short wade upstream is a proven spot for catching brown trout & rainbow trout. In the spring and fall, enjoy the excitement of watching salmon & steelhead push upstream. The idyllic dirt road leads right to a nice hiking trail on public land - enjoy a short hike down to the Platte River State Forest Campground which offers additional river access points and is a nice place to go for a walk. Named "Benzie Basecamp" because the location is the perfect jumping off point for enjoying the best of Northern Michigan. .. 15 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & Lake MI beaches; 10 minutes to the charming village of Beulah; 15 min to the village of Lake Ann; 30 min to Traverse City. Many furnishings available for purchase (fully equipped kitchen; newer Nectar mattresses + bedroom furniture; dining set) to make this a mostly move-in ready property. Seller is a licensed real estate salesperson in MI.

2,073 sq ft, 3 br 2ba ranch with 180' of private frontage on the Platte River. Perfect for a year-round home, up north getaway or as an investment property (short term rental allowed). 24' x 24' detached 2 car garage and 2 storage buildings. Well maintained, built in 1985 with recent remodeling and updates. Wood burning fireplace and gas stove. Heated ceramic tile floors in family room and guest bathroom, laminate floors throughout the rest. .. .No carpet here! Master suite with a large walk in shower with 2 shower heads. Cathedral ceilings. Central AC. Huge deck for the lovely river views. All appliances stay including washer, dryer, mini-fridge and chest freezer. One of the best laundry/mudrooms you'll ever see. New septic/drain field installed in 2018. Fenced in yard ideal for dogs. Potential 4th bedroom is currently a dreamy office overlooking the river and in the past has been used as a hot tub room. Previous owner had the home set up as handicap accessible. .. .all that is needed to be used so again is for a ramp to be re-added. An overall terrific value for a private waterfront home in Northern Michigan.