RESORT CAMPGROUND HUNTING RETREAT EVENT VENUE FAMILY ESTATE Discover the possibilities with this unique 15-acre property featuring a private pond, 5 cabins, 12 established campsites, trails, a large pole barn/ garage, and a new pavilion with a metal roof with a cement floor. Whether you envision a resort, campground, hunting retreat, event venue, family compound, or income-producing property, this property offers an incredible foundation to bring your vision to life. Four cabins are cozy and efficiently designed, each features beds, a refrigerator, a microwave, a heater, and a private outdoor deck. The larger cabin, "LOVE," offers a full kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, living and dining areas, and a private deck. The property also includes 12 campsites and trails providing opportunities for recreation, lodging, events, and outdoor activities. Improvements include 400-amp electrical service, commercial well, and fully equipped septic system.
Courtesy: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
269-782-2877
RESORT • CAMPGROUND • HUNTING RETREAT • EVENT VENUE • FAMILY ESTATE Discover the possibilities with this unique 15-acre property featuring a private pond, 5 cabins, 12 established campsites, trails, a large pole barn/ garage, and a new pavilion with a metal roof with a cement floor. Whether you envision a resort, campground, hunting retreat, event venue, family compound, or income-producing property, this property offers an incredible foundation to bring your vision to life. Four cabins are cozy and efficiently designed, each features beds, a refrigerator, a microwave, a heater, and a private outdoor deck. The larger cabin, "LOVE," offers a full kitchen, full bathroom, bedroom, living and dining areas, and a private deck. The property also includes 12 campsites and trails providing opportunities for recreation, lodging, events, and outdoor activities. Improvements include 400-amp electrical service, commercial well, and fully equipped septic system. Development began in 2020. The property is currently used for Airbnb accommodations and event parking, offering established use with plenty of room for future growth. Located directly at a snowmobile trailhead and across the road from state land with excellent hunting, this property is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts. Just 25 minutes from the Indiana state line and approximately 2½ hours from Chicago, it combines recreational appeal with accessibility. THE POSSIBILITIES ARE ENDLESS! Create a unique destination, event venue, private retreat, or income-producing property with this versatile and exceptional offering.
Courtesy: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
269-782-2877
WATERFRONT PROPERTIES LIKE THIS RARELY COME ALONG—100 FEET OF PRIVATE SHORELINE WITH OVER A HALF ACRE ON ONE OF SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN'S MOST DESIRABLE ALL-SPORTS LAKES! THIS EXCEPTIONAL DONNELL LAKE PROPERTY OFFERS WATERVIEWS, ABUNDANT SPACE FOR OTHER ACTIVITIES, AND EVEN ANOTHER DWELLING. This property offers a great opportunity to create your ideal lakefront retreat. This parcel includes a 2-bedroom main home, a large detached 2-car garage, a screened-in three-season sitting room, a firepit, and a boathouse, allowing you to enjoy everything the lake offers while planning for the future. Whether you envision updating the existing home, building your dream lake house, or creating a unique investment property, the possibilities are exceptional. Located on 246-acre Donnell Lake, an all-sports lake known for boating, fishing, swimming, and year-round recreation. Large lakefront parcels with this much acreage, frontage, and privacy are exceptionally hard to find. Enjoy the tranquility of waterfront living while remaining conveniently located approximately 2 hours from Chicago and just 30 minutes from shopping, dining, and the University of Notre Dame.
Courtesy: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
269-782-2877
THIS ATTRACTIVE WATERFRONT PROPERTY OFFERS 50 FEET OF PRIVATE SHORELINE ON SOUTHWEST MICHIGAN'S POPULAR ALL-SPORTS DONNELL LAKE! Over a quarter acre of property, this parcel provides a peaceful setting with lake views and plenty of yard for other activities. The property features a 3-bedroom home, a large 2-car attached garage, a storage room, and a spacious deck overlooking the lake. If you're looking for an affordable lakefront property with potential for future improvements, this property offers plenty of possibilities. Located on 246-acre Donnell Lake, known for boating, fishing, swimming, and recreation. Enjoy peaceful lakefront living while still being conveniently located approximately 2 hours from Chicago and just 30 minutes from shopping, dining, and the University of Notre Dame. LAKEFRONT PROPERTIES WITH THIS MUCH SPACE, PRIVACY AND POTENTIAL DON'T COME ALONG AT THIS PRICE OFTEN! COME SEE ALL THAT THIS DONNELL LAKE PROPERTY HAS TO OFFER!
Lake life is calling! Enjoy 80' of frontage on beautiful Shavehead Lake, a 289-acre all-sports lake in Vandalia, MI, just 2.5 hours from Chicago. This 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home is perfect as a year-round residence or weekend lake retreat. Enjoy a large waterfront yard and large deck ideal for entertaining family and friends, plus an outdoor shower and fire pit. The attached 2-car garage includes an additional toilet room. Most furnishings are included along with the pier, pontoon lift and double WaveRunner lift, making this a nearly turnkey lake home. Recent updates include a new water heater, new window coverings and professional painting throughout. Spend your days boating, swimming and relaxing, then gather on the deck or around the fire at night. Ask the listing broker for details on interior items not included.
Courtesy: Creekstone Realty
574-293-4060
Lake life is calling! Enjoy 80' of frontage on beautiful Shavehead Lake, a 289-acre all-sports lake in Vandalia, MI, just 2.5 hours from Chicago. This 3-bedroom, 2-full-bath home is perfect as a year-round residence or weekend lake retreat. Enjoy a large waterfront yard and large deck ideal for entertaining family and friends, plus an outdoor shower and fire pit. The attached 2-car garage includes an additional toilet room. Most furnishings are included along with the pier, pontoon lift and double WaveRunner lift, making this a nearly turnkey lake home. Recent updates include a new water heater, new window coverings and professional painting throughout. Spend your days boating, swimming and relaxing, then gather on the deck or around the fire at night. Ask the listing broker for details on interior items not included.
Welcome to this Beautiful Birch Lake Home with 6 bedrooms, 3 1/2 baths and 108' OF PRIME, SANDY WATERFRONT offering spacious year-round living, timeless character, and exceptional indoor-to-outdoor connections. Warm pine ceilings, abundant natural light, and the best views on the lake welcome you throughout the home. The main level features a spacious living room with engineered hardwood floors, lakeside windows, a striking stone fireplace and impressive 18-foot pine ceilings. The adjoining kitchen is designed for both everyday living and entertaining, with Corian countertops, a large island with seating, pine cabinetry, stainless steel appliances, pantry, and recessed lighting. A bright dining area and an inviting three-season room with stone tile, screened windows, a cathedral ceiling, and a ceiling fan provide additional spaces to relax and gather. The main level also offers a half bath, a large office/library with hardwood floors and built-ins, a mudroom, and a laundry/utility room
This four-bedroom, three-bath, 2,645-square-foot home overlooks all-sports Birch Lake with 50 feet of water frontage. The main level with beautiful wood floors has a living area w/ fireplace, three season room w/ deck access, kitchen w/ snack bar seating, bedroom/office, and a full bathroom. Upstairs is a primary bedroom, primary bathroom, two bedrooms, full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus room/bunkroom. This home also has a two-car attached garage. 290-acre Birch Lake is two hours from Chicago, 30 minutes from Notre Dame.
Courtesy: Lake Life Realty
269-445-8877
This four-bedroom, three-bath, 2,645-square-foot home overlooks all-sports Birch Lake with 50 feet of water frontage. The main level with beautiful wood floors has a living area w/ fireplace, three season room w/ deck access, kitchen w/ snack bar seating, bedroom/office, and a full bathroom. Upstairs is a primary bedroom, primary bathroom, two bedrooms, full bathroom, laundry, and a bonus room/bunkroom. This home also has a two-car attached garage. 290-acre Birch Lake is two hours from Chicago, 30 minutes from Notre Dame.
Year Round 1 bedroom Cottage on Birch Lake. Large Deck and Deck with Firepit with views of Birch Lake. Property has Association Access and an Association Assigned Boat Slip. Birch Lake is a 300 acres Spring Fed All Sports Lake, 2 hours from Chicago and 30 mins to Notre Dame. Experience Lake Living without the high property taxes.
Courtesy: Lake Life Realty
269-445-8877
Year Round 1 bedroom Cottage on Birch Lake. Large Deck and Deck with Firepit with views of Birch Lake. Property has Association Access and an Association Assigned Boat Slip. Birch Lake is a 300 acres Spring Fed All Sports Lake, 2 hours from Chicago and 30 mins to Notre Dame. Experience Lake Living without the high property taxes.
This home is absolutely turn-key, stunning, and has quality workmanship and upgraded details throughout. It is also furnished with quality items including a new $44k pier. Andersen windows, granite counter-tops, quality cabinets, 2 pole barns, & large parking area. Lakeside patio with motorized awning provides instant shade on sunny days. Covered porch is very cozy and cool. Professional landscaping complete with paver edging. Plenty of parking and storage. Hardwood & tile floors and tile bathrooms. Has propane gas for fireplace --natural gas is at street along with municipal water if you want to connect. 246 Acre lake that has gin-clear waters, an island, connects to Lewis Lake and is simply a gorgeous lake. The Donnell Lake Conservation Club provides year around social and family events that are rarely equaled in other lake communities. Extra deep lot at over 400' with 50' of sand beach plus a concrete sea wall. Kitchen island & many upgrades. Current taxes do not reflect future taxes after purchase. Lines on aerials are rough approximates and not a survey.
No showings without a realtor. House is occupied. Welcome to 17812 Arnwine Drive in Vandalia, Michigan--an absolutely stunning waterfront retreat on beautiful Paradise Lake. Enjoy breathtaking water views from expansive windows that flood the home with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The open-concept design seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living with both a walkout deck and walkout basement, making it easy to entertain or simply relax while taking in the peaceful surroundings. Situated on an all-sports lake, you'll have endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and making lifelong memories on the water. Every detail of this home offers a perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and serenity--where mornings begin with lake views and evenings end with spectacular sunsets. This is more than a lake house--it's a lifestyle.
Courtesy: 616 Realty LLC
616-272-3707
No showings without a realtor. House is occupied. Welcome to 17812 Arnwine Drive in Vandalia, Michigan--an absolutely stunning waterfront retreat on beautiful Paradise Lake. Enjoy breathtaking water views from expansive windows that flood the home with natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere throughout. The open-concept design seamlessly connects indoor and outdoor living with both a walkout deck and walkout basement, making it easy to entertain or simply relax while taking in the peaceful surroundings. Situated on an all-sports lake, you'll have endless opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and making lifelong memories on the water. Every detail of this home offers a perfect balance of luxury, comfort, and serenity--where mornings begin with lake views and evenings end with spectacular sunsets. This is more than a lake house--it's a lifestyle.
Lewis Lake (20+/- acres)(no wake lake) is a good fishing lake that is connected to Donnell Lake which is 246 acres. The natural channel is navigable by pontoons or tri-toons with power trim (also with I/O speed boat trimmed up and add a trolling motor for power) so enjoy Lewis as a quiet fishing lake and Donnell with all-sport. 1997 Lake home built with the lake in mind. Fabulous open floor plan with lakeside great room & dining area overlooking the lake, but it gets even better: Large Lakeside screened and covered porch, 50 ft deck, and 3 of 4 bedrooms all view the lake! High-end materials throughout including Pella windows, Corian kitchen countertop, hardwood and tile floors, wifi thermostat, walk-in closets, new deck & expanded porch, whole-house surger, and many extras. Wood burning marble- faced fireplace, Primary bedroom with suite bathroom with separate shower and jet tub. Large laundry room with counter-tops and cabinetry. 0.90 Acre site with 104' on the lake and 400' deep. Extra concrete parking area and concrete driveway. Lower level walkout with large family room, more bedrooms, & a bonus room ready to be finished. Recently paved private dead-end road means virtually no traffic ideal for kids and privacy. Lakeside brick paver fire-pit and fenced garden . Extra large septic system, new roof iin 2014, 5" water well, 82 gal. water heater plus spare included, stone landscaping and wooded area to the South. Lines drawn on aerials are not survey & general estimates only. Current homestead taxes do not reflect future taxes or non-homestead millage rates after a purchase. Private road maintenance less than $100 per year. In 2025 , seller paid proportional share to pave road at $4,700. 10 x 12' shed included.
A TRULY RARE LAKEFRONT FIND ON ONE OF SOUTHERN MICHIGAN'S MOST DESRIABLE AND POPULAR ALL SPORTS LAKES! With an incredible 250 feet of private shoreline and nearly one acre of deep, beautifully wooded property, this is the kind of waterfront parcel that rarely becomes available. The expansive setting offers breathtaking views, endless room to build, and the privacy to create an extraordinary lakefront retreat. Whether you dream of a luxury waterfront estate, a multi-home family compound, or an investment opportunity, the land itself provides unlimited potential. LARGE INLAND LAKE PARCELS of this size and caliber in Southwest Michigan are EXCEPTIONALLY HARD TO FIND! The property also includes two existing homes, a detached two-car garage, a three-season sitting room house, a boathouse, and a fire pit, allowing you to enjoy the property immediately while planning for the future. Located on Donnell Lake, a 246-acre all-sports lake known for boating, fishing, and recreation.
Courtesy: Cressy & Everett Real Estate
269-782-2877
A TRULY RARE LAKEFRONT FIND ON ONE OF SOUTHERN MICHIGAN'S MOST DESRIABLE AND POPULAR ALL SPORTS LAKES! With an incredible 250 feet of private shoreline and nearly one acre of deep, beautifully wooded property, this is the kind of waterfront parcel that rarely becomes available. The expansive setting offers breathtaking views, endless room to build, and the privacy to create an extraordinary lakefront retreat. Whether you dream of a luxury waterfront estate, a multi-home family compound, or an investment opportunity, the land itself provides unlimited potential. LARGE INLAND LAKE PARCELS of this size and caliber in Southwest Michigan are EXCEPTIONALLY HARD TO FIND! The property also includes two existing homes, a detached two-car garage, a three-season sitting room house, a boathouse, and a fire pit, allowing you to enjoy the property immediately while planning for the future. Located on Donnell Lake, a 246-acre all-sports lake known for boating, fishing, and recreation. This exceptional property combines peaceful waterfront living with convenience, just 2 hours from Chicago and approximately 30 minutes from shopping, dining, and the campus of Notre Dame!
Courtesy: Discover Michiana
Tina Young
269-476-9815
Enjoy the best of both worlds with this beautifully updated lakefront home on peaceful Lewis Lake, with convenient access to all-sports Donnell Lake. Offering approximately 60 feet of scenic lake frontage, this property provides the perfect setting for relaxation and recreation. Spend your days fishing, cruising on a pontoon, or taking a short ride over to Donnell Lake for boating and water sports. The home has been recently and thoughtfully remodeled, providing modern comfort while maintaining its lakeside charm. Additional highlights include a two-car garage and a prime location that offers both tranquility and easy access to outdoor activities. This is a rare opportunity to own your own slice of lakefront paradise.
Vandalia is located in Michigan. Vandalia, Michigan has a population of 353. Vandalia is more family-centric than the surrounding county with 39.19% of the households containing married families with children. The county average for households married with children is 26.5%.
The median household income in Vandalia, Michigan is $52,000. The median household income for the surrounding county is $60,725 compared to the national median of $69,021. The median age of people living in Vandalia is 26.4 years.
The average high temperature in July is 83.3 degrees, with an average low temperature in January of 17 degrees. The average rainfall is approximately 39 inches per year, with 60 inches of snow per year.
