Honeymoon Lake
Surrounded by nature
Median $180K·Walkability 1.5/10·Schools 3.7/10
Early morning light on the water—that's when this stretch really sings. Cabins and cottages cluster around the lakes here, most of them the kind of place where a back deck and a fireplace feel like all you need. You'll find newer plumbing and rewired electrics alongside knotty pine interiors and screened porches; some are turnkey, others waiting for a little elbow grease and imagination. The area sits in a pocket of thick forest and open water, where summers mean fishing and relaxation, winters bring snowmobiles onto the trails, and fall and spring give you reasons to keep coming back. About 7 minutes on foot gets you to Manistee National Forest, and hundreds of federal acres spread across this region—plenty of room to roam. It's roughly two hours north from downtown, far enough to feel genuinely removed but close enough for a real weekend escape. The Chain of Lakes draws people here year after year; once you've caught the view from a bluff overlooking the water, it's hard to stay away.
Why people love it here
Lake life
- Honeymoon Lake within walking distance
- 5 parks within 1 mile
- Orchard Lake: 6 min bike
- Shonenya Lake: 8 min bike
$180K median
- 1 recent sale
Lake facts
MI DNRDepth, fish species, and motor restrictions sourced from MI DNR — coming soon.
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Median home price in Honeymoon Lake
Estimated Monthly Payment
$1,221/mo
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Flood Risk
None
Not in flood zone
Nearest Park
Lake Township Park
0.8 mi
Parks Nearby
5
within 1 mile
Based on 3 rated schools nearby
Range: 3/10 to 4/10
School District: Baldwin Community Schools
Walkability
Car-dependent
Overall walkability score out of 10
Based on actual walk/bike/drive times to nearby amenities via Mapbox
Orchard Lake
+1 more
Crime in Honeymoon Lake is reported at the city level, not the neighborhood level. The FBI doesn't publish reliable crime rates for individual neighborhoods, and within any community crime varies street to street. For an accurate, comparable picture, see the jurisdiction-wide figures for Lake County.
Lake County crime & safety stats →To buy a median-priced Honeymoon Lake home (around $179,900) at today's 6.49% 30-year fixed rate with 20% down, you'd need roughly $32k/year in household income to qualify — an estimated monthly payment of $1,197 (principal, interest, property tax est., and insurance).
| Down payment | Monthly payment | Income needed |
|---|---|---|
| 20% | $1,197/mo | $31,908 |
| 10% (+PMI) | $1,378/mo | $36,737 |
| 5% (+PMI) | $1,438/mo | $38,351 |
Estimates use a 6.49% 30-year fixed rate (current Freddie Mac average), an aggressive ~45% housing-to-income ratio (roughly what FHA underwriting can allow for a buyer with no other monthly debts — your number depends on your debts and credit), this area's median sale price, plus estimated insurance and PMI below 20% down. Not a commitment to lend, and not an APR — your actual rate and payment will vary.
Solar potential
~$894/yr in electricity from a typical rooftop solar system
Produces ~6,258 kWh/yr · offsets ~60% of a typical home's use
Utility, solar, and service details for Honeymoon Lake are compiled from public records, municipal sites, and NREL / U.S. data.gov, and can change. Electric/gas can vary by address — confirm with the provider before relying on them.
Frequently asked about Honeymoon Lake
- What do homes cost in Honeymoon Lake?
- The median home value in Honeymoon Lake is about $179,900. Individual prices vary by street, size, and condition.
- How active is the Honeymoon Lake housing market?
- no homes are listed in Honeymoon Lake right now, and 1 home sold here in the last 12 months. Listings refresh throughout the day from the MichRIC MLS.
- What schools serve Honeymoon Lake?
- Honeymoon Lake is served by Baldwin Community Schools. Its highest-rated assigned school is Baldwin Elementary School (4/10).
- Is Honeymoon Lake walkable?
- Honeymoon Lake scores 1.5/10 for walkability — a measure of walking, biking, and driving access to groceries, dining, parks, schools, and transit.
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