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NORTHERN MICHIGAN | 2019
MANISTEE COUNTY’S MARVELS
We definitely have WATER! Manistee County actually has
three ports: Manistee Lake, Portage Lake and Arcadia Lake.
Bring your large boats and channel out from your home or
condo to Lake Michigan. And our prices are some of the best
around. For some reason, we are still a hidden gem. To be
able to walk out your door to the sandy beachfront for under
$600,000 seems crazy—but we have it! And views galore of
freighters coming in off Lake Michigan into the Big Manistee
River—a sight everyone needs to witness at least once. Even
after living here for 25 years, I still stumble on some incredibly
special locations—back along the Manistee River trails there
are overlooks beyond belief. And do you really know how
special it is to have the North Country Trail right out our back
door? Again, if you haven’t experienced it yet, you definitely
want to add that to this summer’s to-do list.
—Suzanne Riley, Owner/Broker of CENTURY 21 Boardwalk,
Manistee/Onekama, c21boardwalk.comA FIND ON THE FRINGE
At the tip of the mitt, Douglas Lake is a very affordable and
wonderful lake. It’s still a little remote—yet you are not far from
Harbor Springs, Cheboygan and Indian River—and because
the University of Michigan owns a significant amount for their
research and teaching facility, much of the southern shoreline
remains undeveloped and in its original condition.
—Wally Kidd, Associate Broker and Partner at Kidd & Leavy Real
Estate in Petoskey, wallykidd.comTAKE ME TO THE RIVER
Let the Betsie River be your year-round “basecamp” to enjoy
Northern Michigan. You will fall in love with the privacy, the
endless wildlife and the quiet, peaceful surroundings. Look for
non-bluff Betsie River frontage and you can literally kayak or
canoe right outside your door. The wildlife enjoys calling this
property home also—there are endless salmon swimming in
the river, beautiful bald eagles soaring above, deer and turkey
roaming the land, and most of all, peaceful quiet. The Natural
Rivers Act protects the natural beauty of the Betsie River and
creates value for those who truly appreciate and enjoy nature,
wildlife, and outdoor recreation.
—Jon Zickert, Lead Realtor, The Jon Zickert Group at Real Estate
One, Beulah, jonzickert.comSTELLAR SMALL-TOWN SCHOOLS
Leland, Michigan, is a dream coastal town, known for its charm-
ing fishing village vibe. It wows visitors, summer residents and
full-time locals with its unmatched beaches. But many might
not know about its excellent education opportunities. Leland
Public School houses grades K-12 in one building, and prides
itself on nurturing children as they evolve in school and the
community. LPS is an International Baccalaureate World School
for kindergarten through 10th grade and is well known for its
outstanding academics and extracurricular activities. Leland
also provides life-long learning with its library, the Leelanau
Historical Society Museum and the Leelanau Community
Cultural Center (the Old Art Building)—all of which are
neighbored on the picturesque Leland River.
—Kimberly Bork, Realtor/Partner, Venture Properties, Leland,
VenturePropertiesMI.com PHOTO BY TAYLOR BROWN