7817 Needmore Rd, Lake Ann, MI 49650

A cozy, modern, cabin sitting on 2.5 acres! Located 20 min to Traverse City, 15 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & 8 min to the village of Lake Ann. This home would make an excellent primary year-round residence, Up North cabin or short term rental. Enjoy 700 sqft of single story open concept living space with an additional 20X20 loft accessed by a newly constructed rolling stairway. High ceilings & lots of natural light make the home feel spacious & airy. The wraparound porch creates additional outdoor living space, perfect for watching gorgeous sunrises/sunsets, the Milky Way & Northern Lights. Fully equipped kitchen features quality built hickory cabinets, hand-built open shelving & newer stainless steel appliances. The home is energy efficient & offers affordable utilities, while being nearly off the grid thanks to in floor radiant heat, private well & septic (both serviced in 2021) & a passive solar layout w/ south facing windows. New energy efficient Hearthstone Green Mountain wood stove installed November ’22. The 2.5 acre lot is mostly open. Enjoy regular sightings of Sandhill Cranes, deer, turkey, loons & pollinators. A 12x18 shed provides nice storage space for garden tools or toys. Just down the road is Pearl Lake Natural Area which features hundreds of acres of public land, trails & public boat launches for kayaking or boating. Other nearby recreational opportunities include Ransom Lake Natural Area, Lake Ann State Park and the famed Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore. The property has been used intermittently as a short term rental (new owner will need to apply to renew STR license). The summer 2022 season generated $24K gross revenue from June 1-Sep 15, with a 90% occupancy rate and avg nightly rental rates between $250-350. The airbnb listing had a strong year-round booking history, excellent reviews & several repeat & longer stay guests.