Tucked away on 10 peaceful acres between Manistee and Onekama, this 3 bedroom, 2.5 bath home offers the peaceful Northern MI lifestyle sought after by many. With cedar shake siding, a fenced-in garden and meandering trails throughout the property it truly feels like a storybook setting. Inside, refinished pine floors, new upstairs carpet and an updated master bath add comfort, while major systems including the furnace, water heater, AC, and water treatment have all been recently updated for worry-free living. Other recent updates include a new dishwasher, new water softener and new water filtration system. Easy main floor living with a main floor primary suite and main floor laundry, with two additional bedrooms and a full bath upstairs. The screened-in porch is sure to be your new favorite morning coffee spot. Highlights in the living room include a pine board ceiling, huge picture windows and a pellet stove. The unfinished basement provides great storage space, home gym space or potential to be finished to your liking. Outside, there is a 2 car garage plus a barn with heated workshop and closed in lean-to‚ ¦ perfect for those with lots of gear, boats/campers and hobbyists. A fenced-in garden is ready for your homesteading dreams and established trails throughout the property feel like your private hiking paths. Surrounded by mature trees, the property backs up to a setting that feels miles from everything yet is just minutes to Portage and Bear Lakes, Lake Michigan, Crystal Mountain, and Caberfae Peaks. Hiking trails, orchards, farm markets, and blue ribbon trout streams are all nearby, and Bear Creek is within walking distance - perfect for anyone craving a Northern Michigan lifestyle built around the outdoors.