Enjoy the Up North lifestyle in this meticulously maintained home with two bedrooms plus a loft, two and a half baths and attached two car garage located across the street from sparkling and clear Burt Lake. The Maple Bay boat launch is one block away, offering quick and easy access to the famed Inland Waterway-an exceptional value for lake living without the waterfront price. Designed for easy ownership, the low-maintenance exterior features vinyl decking, a paved drive, and simple, attractive landscaping. The whole house generator, natural gas, fiber optic internet and many updates check all the boxes for an ideal move in ready home. Above the garage are two heated, finished rooms -great for overflow guests, a home office, studio space, or additional storage. Perfectly positioned near US-31 and I-75, this central location provides effortless access to all that Northern Michigan has to offer. Hundreds of acres of State and Conservancy lands surround the area, offering abundant wildlife, natural beauty, and year-round recreation. The Burt Lake Trail begins at Maple Bay while the Maple River Blue Ribbon trout stream is just down Brutus Road. Golf and ski enthusiasts will appreciate being only 15 minutes from The Highlands and Nubs Nob. Centrally located to Cheboygan, Mackinac City, Harbor Springs, Petoskey, and Indian River, this property makes an ideal year-round residence or vacation getaway.