61851 Ochala Drive, Jones, MI 49061 (MLS# 26025729)

61851 Ochala Drive, Jones, MI 49061

$525,000

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Property Type: Residential Bedrooms: 3 Baths: 2 Square Footage: 1,754 Lot Size (sq. ft.): 40,104 Status: Active

Current Price: $525,000 List Date: 6/01/2026 Last Modified: 7/05/2026

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: 299.32
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 Name	Length	Width	Level
Kitchen	10.00	14.00	Main
Living Room	16.00	18.00	Main
Primary Bedroom	10.00	15.00	Main
Primary Bathroom	6.00	9.00	Main
Dining Area	10.00	14.00	Main
Bedroom 2	13.00	14.00	Upper
Family Room	25.00	14.00	Lower
Bedroom 3	10.00	13.00	Lower
Bathroom 2	6.00	7.00	Lower
Laundry	6.00	5.00	Lower
Utility Room	9.00	12.00	Lower

Listing Office: Chuck Jaqua, REALTOR

Listing Agent: Kate J Norman

Last Updated: July - 05 - 2026

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