About 1281 River Road
Welcome to "Benzie Basecamp" - a peaceful & recently updated riverfront home on the beautiful Platte River. Enjoy it as a year round residence or Up North cottage with option to short term rent (property is a 5 star "Guest Favorite" on Airbnb with successful rental history). Plenty of room for family & friends to spread out with 3 bedrooms plus a 4th non-conforming bedroom and two bathrooms. Spacious primary ensuite with tiled walk-in shower and new vanity. Other updates throughout include new flooring and trim in main living space; paint throughout; landscaping & riverside deck. The oversized two car garage plus two sheds provide plenty of space for storing recreational toys/gear. The family room with sliding glass door leading out to the back deck overlooking the river is sure to be a popular gathering spot in any season. The gas stove creates cozy ambiance for snowy winter days (enjoy a wood burning fireplace in the living room as well!). The river on this stretch is shallow and sandy, perfect for kids to splash around. A very short wade upstream is a proven spot for catching brown trout & rainbow trout. In the spring and fall, enjoy the excitement of watching salmon & steelhead push upstream. The idyllic dirt road leads right to a nice hiking trail on public land - enjoy a short hike down to the Platte River State Forest Campground which offers additional river access points and is a nice place to go for a walk. Named "Benzie Basecamp" because the location is the perfect jumping off point for enjoying the best of Northern Michigan... 15 min to Sleeping Bear Dunes National Park & Lake MI beaches; 10 minutes to the charming village of Beulah; 15 min to the village of Lake Ann; 30 min to Traverse City. Many furnishings available for purchase (fully equipped kitchen; newer Nectar mattresses + bedroom furniture; dining set) to make this a mostly move-in ready property. Seller is a licensed real estate salesperson in MI.
Features of 1281 River Road
| MLS® # | 1934399 |
|---|---|
| Price | $450,000 |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2.00 |
| Square Footage | 2,073 |
| Acres | 0.40 |
| Year Built | 1985 |
| Type | Residential |
| Sub-Type | 1 Story |
| Status | Active |
| Lake | Platte River |
| Association | ROSA'S PLATTE RIVER RESORT |
Community Information
| Address | 1281 River Road |
|---|---|
| Subdivision | ROSA'S PLATTE RIVER RESORT |
| City | Beulah |
| County | Benzie |
| State | MI |
| Zip Code | 49617-9418 |
Amenities
| Utilities | Private Well |
|---|---|
| # of Garages | 2 |
| Garages | Detached, Door Opener, Paved Driveway |
| Is Waterfront | Yes |
| Waterfront | Priv Frontage (Wtr Side), River, Water View |
| Has Pool | No |
Interior
| Interior Features | Skylights, Mud Room, Den/Study, Drywall |
|---|---|
| Appliances | Refrigerator, Oven/Range, Dishwasher, Microwave, Washer, Dryer, Exhaust Fan, Blinds, Drapes, Curtain Rods, Ceiling Fan, Electric Water Heater |
| Heating | Forced Air,Baseboard,Central Air,Propane |
| Has Basement | No |
| Basement | Crawl Space, Block |
| Fireplace | Yes |
| Fireplaces | Fireplace(s), Gas, Wood, Stove |
Exterior
| Exterior | Vinyl |
|---|---|
| Exterior Features | Deck, Fenced Yard |
| Windows | Not Applicable |
| Roof | Asphalt |
| Construction | Manufactured/HUD, Frame |
School Information
| District | Benzie County Central Schools |
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Additional Information
| Date Listed | May 29th, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Days on Market | 134 |
| Zoning | Residential, Rental History |
| Short Sale | No |
| RE / Bank Owned | No |
Listing Details
| Office | 250 |
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