#2518 Adorable little log cabin on a remarkably beautiful, wooded 4 1/2 acre lot on Lake Michigan between Manistee & Ludington with 160 feet of Lake Michigan frontage. Lower bluff & wide sandy beach. Viewing deck & shared beach stairs. This has been used as a guest cottage/rental & can be purchased mostly furnished/turn key. No leases in writing, so buyers could use this summer or keep rental income. Situated in a peaceful, wooded setting nestled in the Manistee National Forest. Lot could be split & cabin possibly moved to make room for new lakefront home. Shared well.
Single-familyProperty Type
1950Year Built
4.95 acresLot Size
$1,115Est. Price/Sq.Ft.
Listed by Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Waterfront and Luxury Home Sales Crossman• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
Bought with Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt Waterfront and Luxury Home Sales Crossman• Coldwell Banker Woodland Schmidt
#2518 Adorable little log cabin on a remarkably beautiful, wooded 4 1/2 acre lot on Lake Michigan between Manistee & Ludington with 160 feet of Lake Michigan frontage. Lower bluff & wide sandy beach. Viewing deck & shared beach stairs. This has been used as a guest cottage/rental & can be purchased mostly furnished/turn key. No leases in writing, so buyers could use this summer or keep rental income. Situated in a peaceful, wooded setting nestled in the Manistee National Forest. Lot could be split & cabin possibly moved to make room for new lakefront home. Shared well.
SW Michigan MLS #135581
Nov 12, 2004
Sold
$617,500
$1,029/sq ft
Jan 12, 2004
Listed
$629,900
$1,050/sq ft
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Remarks:Adorable Little Log Cabin On A Remarkably Beautiful, Wooded 4 1/2 Acre Lot On Lake Michigan Between Manistee & Ludington With 160 Feet Of Lake Michigan Frontage. Lower Bluff & Wide Sandy Beach. Viewing Deck & Shared Beach Stairs. This Has Been Used As A Guest Cottage/Rental & Can Be Purchased Mostly Furnished/Turn Key. No Leases In Writing, So Buyers Could Use This Summer Or Keep Rental Income.
REALCOMP #67000135581
Nov 12, 2004
Sold
$617,500
$1,029/sq ft
Jan 12, 2004
Listed
$629,900
$1,050/sq ft
As the MLS and public records start to fill up, we'll list the details here.
Public record
Beds
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Baths
1
Stories
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Lot width
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Lot depth
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Lot size
4.9 Acres
Year renovated
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Sq. Ft.
690
Year built
1920
Style
Single Family Residential
County
Mason County
APN
006-112-009-00
Parking Spaces
—
Basement
—
Accessible
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HOA Dues
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Garage
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Features
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Last updated by owner on Sep 2, 2026.
Property details
Interior
Bathroom Information
# of Full Bathrooms: 1
Heating & Cooling
Has Heating
Heating: Baseboard
Interior Features
Interior Features: Gas/Wood Stove
# of Rooms Total: 4
Fireplace Features: Wood Burning
Appliances: Microwave, Oven, Range, Refrigerator
Window Features: Window Treatments
Room Information
Basement: Slab
Room 1 Information
Room Type: Kitchen
Room 2 Information
Room Type: Dining Area
Room 3 Information
Room Type: Living Room
Room 4 Information
Room Type: Primary Bedroom
Exterior
Building Information
Architectural Style: Log Home
Building Area Total: 600
Construction Materials: Log
Exterior Features
Year Built: 1950
Roof: Composition
Land Information
Road Surface Type: Unimproved
Lot Information
Lot Features: Wooded
Lot Size Acres: 0.0
Lot Size Area: 0.0
Lot Size Units: Acres
Other Structures: Shed(s)
Is Waterfront
Water Body Name: Lake Michigan
Property Information
Property Type: Residential
Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Water Source: Well
Living Area: 600.0
Financial
Tax Information
Tax Year: 0
Tax Annual Amount: $999
Utilities
Utility Information
Utilities: Electricity Available
Location
School Information
High School District: Manistee
Location Information
Directions: Turn West off 31, South of Manistee, onto County Line Rd. (at golf course), left or South on Morton, right (West) on Sass. Follow around to Old Freesoil Rd. Turn left and go a little over a mile to Log Haven.
Public facts
Beds: —
Baths: 1.0
Sq. Ft.: 690
Stories: —
Lot Size: 4.9 acres
Style: Single Family Residential
Year Built: 1920
Year Renovated: —
County: Mason County
APN: 006-112-009-00
Home facts updated by county records on Sep 2, 2026
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Mason County Central Upper Elementary
Public 3-5 • Assigned • 14.4mi
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Mason County Central M.S.
Public 6-8 • Assigned • 14.3mi
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Academy of Science Math and Technology Early College High School
Public 11-12 • Assigned • 13.7mi
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Minimal risk of a flood reaching the building in the next 30 years
1/10 Fire Factor
Unlikely to be in a wildfire in next 30 years
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7 days above 93° expected this year, 13 days in 30 years
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Estimated sale price
$636,000 – $770,000
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