61851 Ochala Drive, Jones, MI 49061

$560,000
Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,754 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,104 Status: Active
Current Price: $560,000 List Date: 6/01/2026 Last Modified: 6/12/2026

Overview

Description

Turn-Key Short-Term Rental Investment Opportunity! Rich in rustic character, the authentic log construction and natural wood finishes create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. Both the main and lower levels open to covered wraparound decks overlooking the 200-acre all-sports lake, surrounded by woods and a beautiful natural setting. Spend cool evenings by the indoor fireplace or gather around the flagstone lakeside patio while taking in the peaceful scenery and abundant wildlife. This fully furnished lakefront cabin, complete with an established 5-star rating short-term rental history, sleeps up to 10 guests and is located just 45 minutes from Kalamazoo and South Bend, and approx 2 hours from Chicago. Enjoy breathtaking views of Bair Lake from both the main living area and the lower-level game room. The home features a well-equipped kitchen, updated bathrooms, and ample space for guests to relax and unwind. Sold fully furnished with an acceptable offer!

Listing Details MLS# 26025729

Location Property Info

County
Cass
Street #
61851
Street Name
Ochala
Suffix
Drive
State
MI
Zip Code
49061
Zip (4)
9781

General Property Info

New Construction
No
Lot Measurement
Acres
Lot Acres
0.92
Lot Square Footage
40104
Lot Dimensions
irregular
Year Built
1985
Road Frontage
60
Garage Y/N
Yes
Garage Spaces
Yes
Fireplace
No
Income Property
Yes
Total Rooms AG
5
Total Fin SqFt All Levels
1754
SqFt Above Grade
1754
Building Total SqFt
1754
Total Beds Above Grade
2
Total Bedrooms
3
Full Baths
2
Total Baths
2
Main Level Primary
Yes
Stories
3
School District
Three Rivers
Association YN
Yes
Waterfront
Yes
Body of Water
Bair Lake
Statewide Lakes & Rivers
Bair Lake
Basement
Yes
Below Grade Finished SqFt
0
Below Grade Unfinished SqFt
0

Tax Info

Tax ID #
14-080-450-006-00
Taxable Value
126000
SEV
126000
For Tax Year
2025
Seller's Annual Property Tax
4024
Tax Year
2024
Spec Assessment & Type
None Known
Homestead %
0

Remarks Misc

Directions
From M60, turn SE onto Bair Lake Street, Right onto Ochala. House is on the left just before the A frame. No sign in yard.

Waterfront Options

Water Access Y/N
Yes
Water Frontage
74

More Information

Access Feat

Accessibility Features
No

Upper Rooms

Upper Bedrooms
Yes
Upper Level Square Feet
182
Total Baths Above Grade
Yes

Main Rooms

Main Bedrooms
Yes
Main Full Baths
Yes
Main Level SQFT
840

Location & Property Info

Cross Streets
Bair Lake Rd and end
Property Sub-Type
Single Family Residence
Municipality
Newberg Twp

Office/Contract Info

On-Market Date
2026-06-01
Auction or For Sale
For Sale
List Price/SqFt
319.27
Ownership Type
Private Owned

Remarks & Misc

Public Remarks
Turn-Key Short-Term Rental Investment Opportunity! Rich in rustic character, the authentic log construction and natural wood finishes create a warm, inviting atmosphere throughout. Both the main and lower levels open to covered wraparound decks overlooking the 200-acre all-sports lake, surrounded by woods and a beautiful natural setting. Spend cool evenings by the indoor fireplace or gather around the flagstone lakeside patio while taking in the peaceful scenery and abundant wildlife. This fully furnished lakefront cabin, complete with an established 5-star rating short-term rental history, sleeps up to 10 guests and is located just 45 minutes from Kalamazoo and South Bend, and approx 2 hours from Chicago. Enjoy breathtaking views of Bair Lake from both the main living area and the lower-level game room. The home features a well-equipped kitchen, updated bathrooms, and ample space for guests to relax and unwind. Sold fully furnished with an acceptable offer!
Legal
409-39 672 6-13 OCHALA HEIGHTS THAT PART LOTS 6, 7 & 8 DESC AS, COM S 35 DEG 52' E 178 FT, S 14 DEG 35' E 84.93 FT & N 71 DEG 25' E 100 FT FRM NW COR LOT 8, TH N 71 DEG 25' E 74.31 FT, N 294.6 FT TO NE COR LOT 6, N 81 DEG 52' 6'' W 211.4 FT TO NW COR LOT 6, S 10 DEG 42' 36'' W 59.76 FT TO SW COR SD LOT, S 44 DEG 1' E 237.57 FT, S 7 DEG 16' 40'' W 119.6 FT TO BEG ALSO LAND BETW SD DESC & LAKE.

Water Type

Lake
Yes

Water Fea. Amenities

All Sports
Yes
Dock
Yes
Private Frontage
Yes

Lot Description

Rolling Hills
Yes

Street Type

Public
Yes

Util Avail at Street

Electricity Available
Yes

Utilities Attached

High Speed Internet
Yes

Sewer

Septic Tank
Yes

Water

Well
Yes

Terms Available

Cash
Yes
Conventional
Yes
FHA
Yes
Rural Development
Yes
VA Loan
Yes

Mineral Rights

Unknown
Yes

Association Info.

Approx. Assoc Fee
200
Assoc. Fee Payable
Annually

Laundry Features

Laundry Room
Yes
Lower Level
Yes

Exterior Material

Log
Yes
Stone
Yes

Assoc. Fee Incl.

Other
Yes

Roofing

Metal
Yes

Parking Features

Detached
Yes

Heat Source

Propane
Yes

Sale Conditions

None
Yes

Heat Type

Forced Air
Yes

Air Conditioning

Wall Unit(s)
Yes

Lower Rooms

Lower Bedrooms
Yes
Lower Full Baths
Yes
Lower Finished SQFT
732
Total Lower SQFT
840

Basement Rooms

Basement Finished SQFT
0
Total Basement SQFT
0

Driveway

Asphalt
Yes
Gravel
Yes

Substructure

Full
Yes
Walk-Out Access
Yes

Windows

Insulated Windows
Yes
Screens
Yes

Kitchen Features

Center Island
Yes

Additional Items

Gas/Wood Stove
Yes
LP Tank Rented
Yes
Sump Pump
Yes
Vaulted Ceilings
Yes
Window Treatments
Yes

Appliances

Bar Fridge
Yes
Dishwasher
Yes
Dryer
Yes
Microwave
Yes
Range
Yes
Refrigerator
Yes
Washer
Yes
Water Softener Owned
Yes

Water Heater

Electric
Yes

Exterior Features

Balcony
Yes

Patio and Porch Features

Patio
Yes
Deck
Yes

Flooring

Tile
Yes
Wood
Yes

Security Features

Security System
Yes

Landscape

Flower Garden
Yes
Shrubs/Hedges
Yes
Terraced Yard
Yes

Architectural Style

Log Home
Yes

Possession

Close Of Escrow
Yes
See Remarks
Yes

Property Features

Water Type: Lake Laundry Features: Laundry Room; Lower Level Exterior Material: Log; Stone Roofing: Metal Windows: Insulated Windows; Screens Substructure: Full; Walk-Out Access Lot Description: Rolling Hills Sewer: Septic Tank Water: Well Utilities Attached: High Speed Internet Util Avail at Street: Electricity Available Kitchen Features: Center Island Additional Items: Gas/Wood Stove; LP Tank Rented; Sump Pump; Vaulted Ceilings; Window Treatments Appliances: Bar Fridge; Dishwasher; Dryer; Microwave; Range; Refrigerator; Washer; Water Softener Owned Heat Source: Propane Heat Type: Forced Air Air Conditioning: Wall Unit(s) Water Heater: Electric Exterior Features: Balcony Flooring: Tile; Wood Patio and Porch Features: Deck; Patio Security Features: Security System Landscape: Flower Garden; Shrubs/Hedges; Terraced Yard Parking Features: Detached Architectural Style: Log Home Driveway: Asphalt; Gravel Street Type: Public Mineral Rights: Unknown Terms Available: Cash; Conventional; FHA; Rural Development; VA Loan Possession: Close Of Escrow; See Remarks Sale Conditions: None

Room Information

Room NameLengthWidthLevel
Kitchen10.0014.00Main
Living Room16.0018.00Main
Primary Bedroom10.0015.00Main
Primary Bathroom6.009.00Main
Dining Area10.0014.00Main
Bedroom 213.0014.00Upper
Family Room25.0014.00Lower
Bedroom 310.0013.00Lower
Bathroom 26.007.00Lower
Laundry6.005.00Lower
Utility Room9.0012.00Lower
IDX
Listing Office: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR
Listing Agent: Kate J Norman
Source MLS Verified
Last Updated: June - 12 - 2026
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