Lakefront Cottage on the Hill – Little Long Lake, Hale Michigan
List price: $325,000
By appointment only: Call 989-619-4358
With 2,000 square feet of rustic charm this custom-built, four-bedroom, two-bath home, sits on a spacious 1.3 acre lot with 100 feet of lakefront on beautiful Little Long Lake. The meandering driveway, the towering pines and hardwood trees and the gradual hill that descends to the waterfront offer a private setting unique to the Lakefront Cottage on the Hill. You will definitely want to put this one on your "must see" list!
The main floor offers an open-air-floor plan with full kitchen, living room, two bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. A short walk through the breezeway leads you to the upstairs attached garage suite with a full kitchen, studio bedroom, two additional bedrooms and a 3/4 bath. With room to roam, the Cottage on the Hill is the perfect northern retreat offering comfortable living and privacy for family and guests alike.
Whether you are relaxing in an Adirondack chair or hammock on top of the hill, gathered with friends and family around the firepit or enjoying activities like kayaking, fishing, jet skiing, tubing or a pontoon cruise, the Cottage on the Hill gives you access to all things northern Michigan. With panoramic views of Little Long Lake, if you love lake life and being surrounded by nature, you have found your up north getaway for all four seasons.
In addition to the variety of recreational opportunities Little Long Lake offers, there are activities just minutes away, providing even more for outdoor enthusiasts. Miles of rugged trails for dirt bikes, snowmobiles and other off road adventures are easily accessible through the national forest and county trail networks. Attractions such as Lumberman’s Monument, the winding AuSable River, River Road National Scenic Byway as well as trails and wilderness for exploring, hunting and adventuring are all nearby! When you have a need for “big city” amenities, a half hour drive will lead you to movie theaters, more restaurants and big box stores, just head west to West Branch or east to Oscoda and Tawas along the stunning Lake Huron shoreline.
Whether you are looking for a place to call home, a relaxing getaway or a weekend warrior retreat, the Lakefront Cottage on the Hill offers all the comforts and good times complimented by the serenity of lake life in the north. You will find it is more than a cottage on Little Long Lake, it is a place where traditions begin, memories are made and it's waiting for your up north story to begin.
By appointment only: Call 989-619-4358 to arrange a private showing
Lakefront Cottage on the Hill At-a-Glance
- Waterfront
- 100' of private beach
- Lot size: 1.4 Acres
- 2,000 square feet
- 4 Bedroom(s)
- 2 Bath(s)
- Attached upstairs garage studio
- 1 car attached garage
- Two storage sheds
- Fishing and boat docks
- Firepit
- Wooden playset
For sale by owner
$325,000
8127 Long Lake Rd, Hale, MI 48739
4beds
2,000sqft
Unknown
Built in 1950
-- sqft lot
$-- Zestimate®
$163/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Two-bath homeFishing and boat docksMeandering drivewayRustic charmTwo storage shedsAttached upstairs garage studioWooden playset
What the owner loves about this home
The Lakefront Cottage on the Hill offers the perfect up north getaway whether you are looking for an active weekend of boating and tubing or a more tranquil time of kayaking and fishing. The long driveway that leads to the cottage is lined with towering hardwood trees and pines giving you that up north feeling the instant you pull in. The cottage sits on a hill with beautiful views of Little Long Lake in all directions. The layout of the cottage allows for quiet times and fun times gathering with family and friends. In a fast-paced world, The Lakefront Cottage on the Hill offers the opportunity to live life slow while taking in nature's beauty and enjoying the benefits of lake life up north in all four seasons.
- 26 days
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Listed by:
Property Owner (989) 619-4358
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- 3/4 bathrooms: 2
Heating
- Other, Propane / Butane
Cooling
- Other
Appliances
- Included: Dryer, Microwave, Range / Oven, Refrigerator, Washer
Features
- Flooring: Other
- Basement: None
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total interior livable area: 2,000 sqft
Property
Lot
- Size: 1 Acres
Details
- Parcel number: 07000540000900
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: Unknown
Condition
- New construction: No
- Year built: 1950
Community & HOA
Location
- Region: Hale
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $163/sqft
- Tax assessed value: $214,600
- Annual tax amount: $1,788
- Date on market: 9/4/2026
Estimated market value
Not available
Estimated sales range
Not available
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Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/4/2026 | Listed for sale | $325,000$163/sqft |
Source: Owner Report a problem | ||
Public tax history
| Year | Property taxes | Tax assessment |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $1,788 -8.6% | $107,300 +24.5% |
| 2025 | $1,956 +2.9% | $86,200 +0.3% |
| 2024 | $1,900 +26.7% | $85,900 -0.6% |
| 2023 | $1,500 -6.2% | $86,400 +1.5% |
| 2022 | $1,599 +2.6% | $85,100 +4.8% |
| 2021 | $1,559 | $81,200 +0.9% |
| 2020 | $1,559 | $80,500 +1.1% |
| 2019 | -- | $79,600 -6.9% |
| 2018 | -- | $85,500 +1.3% |
| 2017 | -- | $84,400 |
| 2016 | -- | $84,400 -2.3% |
| 2015 | -- | $86,400 -1.5% |
| 2014 | -- | $87,700 +5.4% |
| 2013 | -- | $83,200 -6.5% |
| 2012 | -- | $89,000 |
| 2011 | -- | $89,000 -4.5% |
| 2010 | -- | $93,200 |
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