PEACE AND QUIET! 1,000 ft. of water frontage with bogs & iris glades on beautiful little Round Lake in Michigan's Eastern Upper Peninsula. Peaceful retreat and wildlife refuge of natural four-season beauty: 54 +/- acres of woodland, rock formation of the Niagara Escarpment with Karst features, such as an impressive sinkhole with a stream trickling from a beaver dam. The wide mix of trees includes maple, beech, hemlock, pine, spruce, cedar, cherry, & birch. This secluded estate comprises 2 furnished cabins, and a 120 sq.ft. ''Lillstugan''; a bathhouse, outdoor kitchen, woodshed, chicken coop and tool shed make up the rest of the outbuildings and would make for a spectacular kids camp or family retreat. The cozy cabin was remodeled in 2006-2009 and is lived in year-round. The second lakeside cabin/bunkhouse was built in 2011 and lies appx. 300 ft away from main camp. This serene location allows for off-grid living at its finest. Access to fast Internet is by smartphone or laptop via hotspot. Solar installation with new lithium-ion battery packs provide power w/generator as back-up. An abundance of hardwood feeds the wood stove, the primary source of heat, but there is also a propane ventilated wall heater. The large bedroom and galley kitchen in the main cabin overlook the lake as does the open concept dining/living room.
There is a small room off the bedroom for office space or tv room. Kitchen is fully equipped. The Bathhouse was built in 2014 and houses the washer, shower, toilet and sink with an on-demand water heater. There is an outdoor shower nestled in the trees. The bunkhouse is approx. 800 sq ft. with one bedroom downstairs and a loft w/bunk beds. It is beautifully built with cedar throughout, has a composting toilet inside plus an outhouse nearby. Like in the main cabin, electricity provided by solar panels. A woodstove in the main living area heats the entire cabin. The estate, one of the more fortunate spots in the world with the absence of any traffic noise, is located 25 miles NE of the Mackinac Bridge/St Ignace, one mile back from Simmons Road reached by a gravel road and a good two-track which ends at Round Lake. If you wish to live surrounded by nature then you may come and take a personal tour. You might hear a welcome from the loons who nest every year on the lake or even see a beaver swim by!
For sale
$395,000
4550 E Simmons Rd, Hessel, MI 49745
1beds
2,068sqft
Est.:
Single Family Residence
Built in 1950
54 Acres Lot
$-- Zestimate®
$191/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Outdoor showerWide mix of treesWater frontageComposting toiletBogs and iris gladesImpressive sinkholeGalley kitchen
- 226 days |
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Zillow last checked: 8 hours ago
Listing updated: November 12, 2025 at 08:47am
Listed by:
Melissa Townsend 906-643-9242,
Mackinac Properties, Inc 906-643-9242
Source: WWMLS,MLS#: 201834584
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Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 1
- Bathrooms: 2
- Full bathrooms: 1
- 1/2 bathrooms: 1
Primary bedroom
- Level: First
Heating
- Electric, Propane, Wall Furnace, Wood, Wood Stove
Appliances
- Included: Washer, Range/Oven, Refrigerator, Dishwasher
- Laundry: Other
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
Interior area
- Total structure area: 2,068
- Total interior livable area: 2,068 sqft
- Finished area above ground: 2,068
Property
Parking
- Parking features: RV Access/Parking
Accessibility
- Accessibility features: Covered Entrance
Features
- Patio & porch: Deck, Patio/Porch
- Exterior features: Dock, Garden
- On waterfront: Yes
- Waterfront features: Lake
- Body of water: Round
Lot
- Size: 54 Acres
- Dimensions: 54 acres
- Features: Natural
Details
- Additional structures: Guest Quarters/Apt, Shed(s), Workshop
- Parcel number: 00742400420; 00742500900
- Zoning: Residential 401
- Other equipment: Portable Generator
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Architectural style: Other
- Property subtype: Single Family Residence
Materials
- Foundation: Crawl, Slab
Condition
- Year built: 1950
Utilities & green energy
- Sewer: Septic Tank
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: T43N R2W
Location
- Region: Hessel
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $191/sqft
- Date on market: 5/16/2025
- Listing terms: Cash,Conventional Mortgage
- Ownership: Owner
- Road surface type: Dirt, Gravel, Maintained
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
$1,409/mo
Price history
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 8/9/2025 | Listed for sale | $395,000-5.7%$191/sqft |
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| 7/25/2025 | Contingent | $419,000$203/sqft |
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| 5/15/2025 | Price change | $419,000-11.8%$203/sqft |
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| 2/28/2024 | Price change | $475,000+9.2%$230/sqft |
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| 11/29/2023 | Price change | $435,000-1.1%$210/sqft |
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Public tax history
Public tax history
Tax history is unavailable.BuyAbility℠ payment
Est. payment
$2,362/mo
Principal & interest
$1882
Property taxes
$342
Home insurance
$138
Climate risks
Neighborhood: 49745
Nearby schools
GreatSchools rating
- 5/10Pickford High SchoolGrades: PK-12Distance: 7.6 mi
Schools provided by the listing agent
- Elementary: Les Cheneaux
- High: Les Cheneaux
Source: WWMLS. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.
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