Do you own a cabin "up north"?

Question

My husband and I are considering buying a place up north (they're practically giving stuff away in this market). If you own a place up north, please share your advice, pros, cons, etc.

Answer 1

I agree with the previous poster, waterfront is the way to go.

The inlaws have a place in Gladwin on the Titabawasee River.  It's a really long wide river that accomodates all sorts of power boats, waverunners, etc.  There is a sand bar along the way and a lake at the end that is maintained with a dam.  There are miles of shoreline to cruise.

I have been to Torch Lake, Glen Lake, Houghton Lake, Higgins Lake, and these are all huge lakes and they are sandy and great for boating and swimming, but they are a little farther "up north" than the inlaws location.

On the other end of the spectrum, you could get a place with more serenity and quiet on a fishing river or a smaller lake.  You could canoe, fish, relax, and take in the scenery.  A totally different feeling.

Either way, you should take the opportunity to get on the water!

Answer 2

One of my best friends has a place in Port Austin - tip of the Thumb.  Take 53 straight north, stop in Marlette at Moore's Dairy Bar (there and back!!)...  Port Austin is great!!!  You can hang out at the beach or on the water or go shopping and there's great places to eat if you want to go out!!  Her dad goes up there to hunt and fish (ice and regular) too so it's not just used in summer.  THey go up north a lot!!  They even take me sometimes! lol

They go to the cabin to do heavy duty cleaning for summer and winter - a weekend of just cleaning and not a lot of fun.  They have to stock up on whatever's needed for the season they're getting ready for.  Her mom says their cabin is worth having now that they go all year...  They didn't use it much when they first got it.  One year they found raccoons living in their fireplace!!  Now they go up at least once a month.  That way they keep everything how it needs to be - and there's no raccoons in the house.

Answer 3

I would definitely buy in the tourist attraction region like Traverse City  (near or at waterfront) that way when you are not using it you can rent and if you ever want to sell it will have value.  

Answer 4

yes, I would look at strictly waterfront property.  

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Answer 6

If you do buy, go only for waterfront property or there really is no point to buying up there, or be very close to the water.  My opinion, Traverse City or Houghton Lake are good options.

Answer 7

Definitly go for the water front property in some of the more popular tourist areas. I will be very worth your while.