Location
| Project | Steelhaven |
| Containers | 3 containers (3x 40ft) |
| Bedrooms | 3 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Estimated property price | $580,000 (2025) |
| Area | 1,000 sq ft (93 sqm) |
| Location | Mancelona, Michigan |
| Year | 2022 |
A strikingly contemporary woodland retreat crafted entirely from shipping containers has come onto the market in Northern Michigan, offering a stylish and distinctive escape for $580,000.
Situated amid mature trees in the upscale Mancelona community of Lakes of the North, the compact residence includes three bedrooms, two bathrooms, and a bright, open-concept living area designed to bring the outdoors in.
Completed in 2022 and named “Steelhaven,” the home was built using three 40-foot shipping containers. Two containers form the spacious main level, while the third sits above, containing two of the bedrooms.
This clever arrangement not only optimizes the interior footprint but also creates room for an expansive rooftop deck. The deck can be reached either through a door between the upstairs bedrooms or by a spiral staircase leading up from the garden.
From the rooftop, panoramic views stretch across the surrounding landscape—including Boyne Mountain and Schuss Mountain, just 25 minutes away.
Nature enthusiasts will find plenty to admire within an hour’s drive of Torch Lake, a long-time favorite destination for both residents and visitors.
Closer still, the home sits on a 0.62-acre lot and features a generous ground-level patio equipped with a hot tub, outdoor dining space, and a gas grill—perfect for enjoying the scenery right at your doorstep.
Large windows throughout flood the home with daylight, and in the upstairs bedrooms, floor-to-ceiling glass at the foot of each bed creates the feeling of sleeping among the treetops.
Although the location is somewhat secluded for year-round living, the listing highlights its potential as either a private retreat or an income-generating vacation rental:
“Ideal for a personal escape or as a successful short-term rental investment.”
Heating and Cooling
- Cooling Features: Wall Unit(S)
- Fireplace Features: Living Room
- Heating Features: Heat Pump
Utilities
- Sewer: Septic Tank
- Water Source: Well
Location
Address 9500 Wilamont Cir, Mancelona, MI 49659, USA
Links
https://www.realtor.com/news/unique-homes/michigan-house-shipping-containers-chic/
https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M9044385942