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Description
Discover your dream Up North escape with this one-of-a-kind rustic waterfront cabin on 60± acres in Branch, Michigan. Tucked away on a private road just east of Ludington, the property features over 1,200 feet of frontage on spring-fed Cartier Lake, including 800 feet with dock access. A large, elevated hill offers natural privacy and stunning views of the surrounding landscape, while a network of meticulously maintained trails provides easy access throughout the rolling woods, wetlands, and open clearings. The charming log home, originally built in 1947 with a 1997 addition, features 1 bedroom, 1 full bath, a spacious family room with lake views, a cozy wood stove, and laundry area—perfect for both weekend escapes and year-round use. A 26×42 heated pole barn with dual overhead doors, electric, and a poured concrete floor offers secure storage for boats, ATVs, snowmobiles, and more. Enjoy exceptional deer, turkey, and waterfowl hunting, plus incredible fishing on the private, all-sports lake. Located just 11 miles from Scottville and minutes from Round Lake, Tallman Lake, Ford Lake, and the Lincoln River, this property is also only 5.4 miles from tens of thousands of acres of Manistee National Forest. Whether you’re seeking a peaceful retreat, a sportsman’s paradise, or a legacy property to pass down for generations, this secluded Mason County gem offers the perfect blend of privacy, recreation, and natural beauty. Schedule your private showing today at 4185 N Taylor Rd, Branch, MI 49402. Buyer & Buyers Agent to verify all information.
Property Details and Features
Appliances & Equipment
- Appliances: “Dryer”, “Range”, “Refrigerator”
Basement
- Basement: “Slab”
Bathrooms
- 1 full bathroom
- 1 total bathroom
Bedrooms
- 1 total bedroom
Building
- Architectural Style: “Cabin”
- Building Area Total: 803
- Construction Materials: “Log”
- Living Area: 803
- Year Built: 1947
- 1 story
Fireplaces
- Features: “Gas/Wood Stove”
Garage
- Garage Included
- 4 garage spaces
Water Features
- Water Body Name: Cartier/L.Bass
- Waterfront Features: “Lake”
- Waterfront Property
Heating
- Heating: “Forced Air”, “Wood”
- Heating Included
Interior Features
- Features: “Pantry”
Laundry
- Features: “Gas Dryer Hookup”, “In Garage”
Listing
- Listing Contract Date: 2025-08-13
- Listing Id: 25041624
- Listing Terms: “Cash”, “VA Loan”, “Conventional”
- Mls Status: Active
- Modification Timestamp: 2025-08-18 15:27:26
- On Market Date: 2025-08-15
- Standard Status: Active
- Status Change Timestamp: 2025-08-15 20:38:34
- 10 days on market
Location
- City: Branch
- State Or Province: MI
- County Or Parish: Mason
- Postal Code: 49402
- MLS Area Major: MasonOceanaManistee – O
- MLS Area Minor: MasonOceanaManistee – O
Lot
- Features: “Recreational”, “Tillable”, “Wooded”, “Wetland Area”, “Rolling Hills”
- 60 acres
- Area: 60
- Dimensions: 1320’x1144’x165’x375’x97’x154′
- 2,613,600 square feet
Parking
- Features: “Detached”
Property
- Parcel Number: 012-022-014-01 & 012-022-009-00 & 012-022-011-10
- Property Sub Type: Single Family Residence
Roof
- Roof: “Metal”
Additional Rooms
- Rooms Total: 5
Schools
- Middle Or Junior School District: Mason Cnty Eastern
Sewer
- Sewer: “Septic Tank”
Taxes
- Annual Amount: $7,732
- Tax Year: 2025
Utilities
- Utilities: “Phone Connected”
- Water Source: “Well”