Bush Lake

The quiet shoreline along this stretch runs deep with water-access charm—homes here enjoy proximity to the lake with views from backyards, and the no-wake designation keeps things genuinely calm. A corner lot with sightlines across the water, mobile homes and updated ranches scattered across the area, and the kind of land where a fixer-upper or second home getaway actually makes sense: you're close enough to US 10 for easy access out, but set back enough that the noise doesn't follow you home. A nearby restaurant is just a five-minute walk, and an unnamed park sits eight minutes away on foot. The whole stretch feels designed for people who want the lake without the frantic summer-resort energy—year-round living is possible here, though many use it as a seasonal escape. About an hour and a half from downtown Grand Rapids, it's far enough to feel removed but not so far that a weekend trip feels like an expedition.