Centennial Craftsman Style, two story Family Farmhouse located in Mason County near Pentwater, Ludington and Shelby. Spacious and charming, newly renovated. Rooms include: large living room with electric fireplace and TV/DVD. Kitchen with microwave, stove, refrigerator, Keurig, pots and pans, adjustable table with stools, separate dining room area, mud room, (milk, eggs, OJ, and breakfast options provided), 2nd floor Family Room/game room (with electric fireplace and TV), 2 full bathrooms, 3 bedrooms on first floor and 2 bedrooms on second floor, (additional 2 twin air beds provided for extra sleeping spaces), large enclosed porch, garage with handicap/wheelchair ramp (please check in with owner on measurements of the wheelchair). Stackable washer and dryer available. Outdoor fire pit, wood and seating provided, spacious yard area for outdoor games.
This home was recently remodeled, and special efforts were made with the remodeling to keep the original footprint of the Century-Old Craftsman Style home while updating electric, plumbing, restored wood floors throughout the house, and refurbished original radiators throughout the house.
Beginning with the Swedish homesteaders in the late 1800s, six generations have farmed this scenic property in Riverton Township. Approximately 100 years as a dairy farm and more recently a crop farm with just a few Angus steers.
**A "Welcome Basket" will be furnished with local products.
You can also utilize SHIPT and other delivery food services to this address.
We strive to make your stay…wonderful! Please contact us for amenities you might need.
Closely located to Michigan State Parks, sand dunes, wineries, Lewis Farms (petting zoo-open Spring through Halloween), museums, fishing, hiking, biking, boating and State of Michigan ORV trails and snowmobile trails. 1 1/2 hour from Grand Rapids, Traverse City, and Sleeping Bear Dunes. Many local seasonal events throughout the year.
Peaceful country setting with beautiful beaches and state parks close by. Pentwater Lake and Mears State Park beaches, 10 minute drive, Ludington Stearns Park beach is 25 minutes away, Ludington State Park and Hamlin Lake beaches are 35 minutes away. Shelby Silver Lake Dunes and beaches are 35 minutes away.
Ludington has the Badger Car Ferry that crosses Lake Michigan to Manitowoc, Wisconsin in the summer months.
Local arts/crafts shows, seasonal events, take place in the spring, summer and fall months throughout the Mason, Lake, Manistee, and Oceana County area. Farmers markets and U-Pick fruit are additional seasonal opportunities. Ludington area is also home to Historical White Pine Village and Sandcastle Children’s Museum, Children's Water Park located at Copeyon Park in Ludington.
Ludington, a "Top 10 Places to visit in Michigan," offers state parks, beaches, museums, outdoor activities, wineries, cider, and craft breweries (tastings available).
Please visit the Chamber sites for up-to-date info. We will also have local updated events available for you at The Farmhouse.
Also to note: Many craft beers, wineries, ciders are available for tastings in Mason County as well as Oceana, and Manistee Counties.
Pentwater is a small Village just 6 miles away with a beautiful lake for water sports, fishing, and access to Lake Michigan. Pentwater has seasonal events on most weekends all year for families and friends.
Pentwater also hosts the Pentwater Homecoming event and will take place on August 11-14, 2022, as well as Art Shows many weekends throughout the year.
A paved biking, running, walking trail is nearby (8 min), beginning in Hart and continuing to the Whitehall area.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes - 30 minutes.
Lewis Farms, near Shelby, just 30 minutes away, offers a carousel, train, animal petting zoo for families as well as many seasonal events and delicious food items.
Double JJ Ranch/Indoor Water Park-located near Shelby -30 minute drive.
Little River Casino located in Manistee is 35 minutes away.
West Shore Community College is a 25-minute drive, and offers a variety of events: Grammy award-winning music productions, theater, ice skating, hockey, Wellness Center with pool, hiking trails, and the Manierre Dawson Art Gallery.
Something for all…..a quiet place to get away and/or work from home, as well as participating in the many local events and outdoor activities within our small communities.
We wish you a comfortable and relaxing stay at The Green Door Farmhouse - Established Fall, 2021.