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$ 2,500,000
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8 Baths
2,395,800 SqFt
$ 2,500,000
Est. payment | /mo
8 Baths
2,395,800 SqFt
Key Details
Property Type Commercial
Sub Type Business
Listing Status Active
Purchase Type For Sale
Square Footage 2,395,800 sqft
Price per Sqft $1
Municipality Aetna Twp
MLS Listing ID 26041928
Full Baths 8
Annual Tax Amount $10,460
Tax Year 2026
Lot Size 95.000 Acres
Acres 95.0
Lot Dimensions Irregular, see attached documents (POLP)
Property Sub-Type Business
Source Michigan Regional Information Center (MichRIC)
Property Description
BE SURE TO WATCH VIDEO! Sarns Family Resort — Central Michigan Recreational Property Established and operated since 1990, Sarns Family Resort offers a rare opportunity to own approximately 95 acres of open and heavily wooded Central Michigan property featuring trails, ponds, playgrounds, and approximately 2,600 feet of South Mitchell Creek frontage. The resort includes a 100-site campground, 5 furnished cabins, office/camp store, game room, laundry, accessible bath houses, pavilion, gazebo, garage/workshop, barn, park model, mobile home, and owner's residence. Full-hookup and water/electric campsites are available, with approval for an additional 60 sites. Located approximately 30 minutes from Big Rapids and 45 minutes from Grand Rapids. The property also currently has a Consumers Energy license for approximately ¼ mile of Muskegon River frontage, 84 boat slips, and a beach area. Buyer will be responsible for negotiating any future license with Consumers Energy. Sarns Family Resort — Established Central Michigan Campground & Recreational Property. A Rare Opportunity to Own an Established Family Resort and Campground. Sarns Family Resort is an established recreational property that has been operated since 1990. Located in Central Michigan, the property encompasses approximately 95 +/- acres of land with trails, recreational amenities, campsites, buildings, and approximately 2,600 feet of frontage along South Mitchell Creek, approximately 65+/- acres is heavily wooded (gravel opportunities here). The property is conveniently located approximately 30 minutes from Big Rapids and 45 minutes from Grand Rapids, offering an excellent combination of peaceful outdoor recreation and accessibility. This Campground Resort currently features all of the following PLUS: approximately 100 campsites (all sites fully rented each season for many many years), offering Full-hookup sites: Lots #45-54 and #71-100 Water and electric sites: Lots #1-44 and #55-70 - Permission has been granted for an additional 60 campsites - 3 wells, 6 septic systems, Playgrounds, Basketball court, Ponds with fountains, Pavilion and gazebo's rented for weddings, reunions, etc., meandering South Mitchell Creek goes on forever, also has parking area for the Dragon Trail located across the road. The property includes a wide variety of buildings and improvements developed over the years, with major improvements and additions continuing through approximately 2010. There are 5 fully furnished cabins all located along South Mitchell Creek and feature water and electric service, multiple Port-a-Potties available. Awesome camp store offers guests everything they need and the complete existing inventory is included. Newer building has 2 dedicated Game Rooms.... one for the children and one for the adults including pool tables, games, gaming systems, and other fun recreational equipment.... and yes you guessed it.... all of these items are included. Also included is a commercial camera/security system. Laundry Facility with coin-operated washers and dryers provide convenient amenities for campground guests. Two full accessible bath houses are strategically located on the grounds. Each facility includes men's and women's sides, with two stools and large showers on each side. Both are handicap accessible. Oversized Garage / Workshop insulated, heated, electrically serviced garage features cement floors and three sections, providing workshop and storage space. Revamped barn with basement provides additional storage and utility space. A Park Mode 2010 single-wide home with attached newer insulated sunroom. Also included is a Mobile Home / single-wide with a nice addition, improvements to this home include a new furnace installed in 2025, new water heater installed in 2025, and a Generac generator. Owner's Residence The owner's residence is a manufactured home situated on a walkout basement and includes a three-season sunroom and a large deck extending across the back of the home overlooking beautiful Mitchell Creek (3 safes located in the basement are included in the home). Some of the equipment Included for the operation of the resort are the newer commercial security camera system, 2 golf carts, one standard cart and one beverage cart, 2 zero-turn mowers and a John Deere 4320 tractor. Big Muskegon River Marina Opportunity; the current owner has had in their name a license with Consumers Energy since 1990 (the family since 1931) for approximately ¼ mile of Muskegon River frontage, including approximately 84 boat slips (all docks / equipment / improvements are the property of the current owner). Important: The marina / license is renewed annually and the current Seller is willing to assist and advise the new owners as to the process. Seller does not own the property and so therefore cannot convey the license to the new owners. Sarns Family Resort — Established Central Michigan Campground & Recreational Property. A Rare Opportunity to Own an Established Family Resort and Campground. Sarns Family Resort is an established recreational property that has been operated since 1990. Located in Central Michigan, the property encompasses approximately 95 +/- acres of land with trails, recreational amenities, campsites, buildings, and approximately 2,600 feet of frontage along South Mitchell Creek, approximately 65+/- acres is heavily wooded (gravel opportunities here). The property is conveniently located approximately 30 minutes from Big Rapids and 45 minutes from Grand Rapids, offering an excellent combination of peaceful outdoor recreation and accessibility. This Campground Resort currently features all of the following PLUS: approximately 100 campsites (all sites fully rented each season for many many years), offering Full-hookup sites: Lots #45-54 and #71-100 Water and electric sites: Lots #1-44 and #55-70 - Permission has been granted for an additional 60 campsites - 3 wells, 6 septic systems, Playgrounds, Basketball court, Ponds with fountains, Pavilion and gazebo's rented for weddings, reunions, etc., meandering South Mitchell Creek goes on forever, also has parking area for the Dragon Trail located across the road. The property includes a wide variety of buildings and improvements developed over the years, with major improvements and additions continuing through approximately 2010. There are 5 fully furnished cabins all located along South Mitchell Creek and feature water and electric service, multiple Port-a-Potties available. Awesome camp store offers guests everything they need and the complete existing inventory is included. Newer building has 2 dedicated Game Rooms.... one for the children and one for the adults including pool tables, games, gaming systems, and other fun recreational equipment.... and yes you guessed it.... all of these items are included. Also included is a commercial camera/security system. Laundry Facility with coin-operated washers and dryers provide convenient amenities for campground guests. Two full accessible bath houses are strategically located on the grounds. Each facility includes men's and women's sides, with two stools and large showers on each side. Both are handicap accessible. Oversized Garage / Workshop insulated, heated, electrically serviced garage features cement floors and three sections, providing workshop and storage space. Revamped barn with basement provides additional storage and utility space. A Park Mode 2010 single-wide home with attached newer insulated sunroom. Also included is a Mobile Home / single-wide with a nice addition, improvements to this home include a new furnace installed in 2025, new water heater installed in 2025, and a Generac generator. Owner's Residence The owner's residence is a manufactured home situated on a walkout basement and includes a three-season sunroom and a large deck extending across the back of the home overlooking beautiful Mitchell Creek (3 safes located in the basement are included in the home). Some of the equipment Included for the operation of the resort are the newer commercial security camera system, 2 golf carts, one standard cart and one beverage cart, 2 zero-turn mowers and a John Deere 4320 tractor. Big Muskegon River Marina Opportunity; the current owner has had in their name a license with Consumers Energy since 1990 (the family since 1931) for approximately ¼ mile of Muskegon River frontage, including approximately 84 boat slips (all docks / equipment / improvements are the property of the current owner). Important: The marina / license is renewed annually and the current Seller is willing to assist and advise the new owners as to the process. Seller does not own the property and so therefore cannot convey the license to the new owners.
Location
State MI
County Mecosta
Direction Old 131 / Northland Drive to 4 Mile Road, north of Morley, south of Stanwood, west to Newcosta Avenue, north to Sarns Resort sign and iron gate on east side of road.
Body of Water Mitchell Creek
Interior
Heating Forced Air, Space Heater
Cooling Central Air, Window Unit(s)
Inclusions Other, Real Estate, Non-Applicable, Licenses, Inventory, Furniture, Equipment
Exterior
Utilities Available Electricity Available, Electricity Connected, Propane, Extra Well
Waterfront Description Pond,River,Stream Creek
View Y/N No
Roof Type Composition,Metal
Street Surface Paved
Building
Building Description Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding,Metal Siding, Barrier Free,Bath Common Area,Expandable,Multi User Facility,Security System
Sewer Septic Tank
Water Well
Structure Type Vinyl Siding,Wood Siding,Metal Siding
New Construction No
Schools
School District Morley Stanwood
Others
Tax ID 54-13-007-006-003 (POLP)
Acceptable Financing Conventional, Other, Cash
Listing Terms Conventional, Other, Cash
Listed by Always McIntyre Realty, LLC
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