Cub Lake — Kalkaska County

Cub Lake — Kalkaska County

Intimate, low-profile lakefront living

Overview

Cub Lake is compact and closely held, offering one of the most intimate lakefront settings in the county.

Lake Character & Lifestyle

Extremely quiet, suited for paddling, swimming, and nature-focused enjoyment.

Shoreline & Water Considerations

Small scale and low exposure make ownership simple.

Zoning, Preservation & Long-Term Value

Limited availability contributes to long-term stability.

Best Fit Buyer

Cub Lake is ideal for buyers seeking maximum quiet, privacy, and low-impact recreation.

Lake Size & Key Facts

• Surface area: approx. 80 acres
• Average depth: approx. 12 feet
• Water type: inland lake
• Drive time to Traverse City: ~50 minutes

Cub Lake — Kalkaska County

4 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 1945521 MLS ⋅ Black Bear Sub BLDG.

Nestled on the shores of Cub Lake with 100 feet of private frontage, this inviting Kalkaska retreat offers the perfect blend of waterfront living and year-round recreation. Enjoy peaceful lake views from multiple decks, relax on the covered front porch, or unwind in the bright four-season room overlooking the water. The home features an attached two-car garage plus an impressive 24x32 detached garage and workshop, providing plenty of room for vehicles, toys, hobbies, and storage. Inside, the finished lower level includes a second kitchen, creating an excellent space for entertaining guests, hosting extended family, or accommodating flexible living arrangements. Outdoor enthusiasts will love the easy access to all-sports Bear Lake, the Blue Bear Trail, local horse and hiking trails, and thousands of acres of state land. You'll have endless opportunities to boat, fish, hunt, hike, snowmobile, and explore everything Northern Michigan has to offer across all four seasons. Whether you’re searching for a full-time residence or a vacation getaway. This Cub Lake property delivers space, scenery, and adventure right outside your door.

10477 NE Black Bear Road, Kalkaska

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Gordon Liechti

Whether you are considering a home or condo in town or a vacation waterfront home in northern Michigan, Gordon and the team at The Mitten Group are involved every step of the way using the latest real estate software tools to help manage your purchase or selling of real estate. As your Buyer's Agent, Gordon’s experience in using state of the art AI based software search tools will find listings that meet your exact requirements moments after a new home is posted on the MLS. With years of experience in sales negotiation, Gordon will work to deliver the best terms and purchase price which will help the often-stressful steps of purchasing real estate much easier and more efficient than if you did it all yourself. He will assist you in finding the best financing sources, inspectors, surveyors and/or contractors which will help prioritize the paperwork and detail to guide you and saving valuable time. As your Sellers Agent, the detail prep work in selling a house on your own can be an overwhelming task. There's advertising to plan and budget for, open houses and private showings to arrange, purchase offers to negotiate, contract contingencies to worry about, and complicated paperwork to fill out. Make it easy on yourself by putting your home in the hands of an experienced former sales executive, business owner and professional realtor. The attention to detail begins with the process of creating a comprehensive market analysis study to determine the most appropriate price for your home, an essential first step. Gordon and his team will provide home staging advice and suggest landscaping changes that will help draw buyers. We'll take professional photos, video and advertise your home through a variety of methods, including local & national publications, social media and online MLS listings. When it comes to negotiating a purchase offer, Gordon will make sure that you get the best price the market will allow. He'll help you understand contract contingencies and details of the closing process, title work in addition to handling all of the paperwork. Essentially, he's here to represent you throughout the entire selling process, and to make sure that your real estate transaction is a positive and profitable experience. A little more about Gordon; After graduating from college with degrees in Biology and Business, Gordon was recruited by Texas Instruments with positions in strategic sales on the west coast, working with C-Level executives for over two decades, traveling around the world. After re-locating four times in his career, Gordon retired from high tech. Finally, as many others before him that have grown up in southern Michigan and vacationing in northern Michigan, Gordon relocated his family “up north” and purchased a lakefront home in Bowers Harbor, Old Mission Peninsula. At the same time he purchased a successful contracting business in Traverse City working closely with many of the area’s residential and commercial architects and builders. The company thrived offering customers top notch customer service. After building a large base of residential and commercial clients for almost a decade, the company was sold to a local contractor. Gordon began a career in real estate and has been enjoying helping clients from all over the country find their dream home in northern Michigan. Why choose Gordon as your realtor; There are of course many choices of fine realtors in Traverse City. Finding a common bond with your realtor is essential. A great realtor asks many questions as they must know their clients inside and out. Investing time with your realtor and having patience is important. With a love of architecture and attention to detail, Gordon’s first goal is to closely listen to his client, processing every detail. If it’s a requirement for a sunrise view over morning coffee or a sunset view with a glass of wine, the attention to detail is a top priority. Gordon becomes personally involved in both your personal and family life style requirements. If your objective is to sell your property, he has the experience of the area and its amenities to assist your lifestyle requirements.

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