6841 Brown Bridge Road, Traverse City, MI 49696

Ranch Rudolf. A Four-Season 40-Acre Resort in Traverse City, Michigan Nestled in the heart of the Boardman Valley, along the banks of the scenic Boardman River, Ranch Rudolf offers a rare opportunity to own a historic four-season, 40-acre resort in Traverse City.

This unique property combines lodging, recreation, and event hosting, all surrounded by the natural beauty of the Pere Marquette State Forest. The resort features 15 motel units, a private house, and a full-service restaurant with seating for 147 guests complete with a liquor license.

Additional facilities include a 55-person meeting room, pavilion/game room which holds 113 people, 25 campsites with restroom/shower buildings, a canoe, Kayak and inner tube livery, laundry room, garage, and linen storage building. Guests enjoy a wide variety of amenities underground heated swimming pool, two stocked trout ponds, and 1,300 feet of private frontage on the Boardman River.

The property has become a well-known venue for weddings, conventions, company picnics, holiday parties, and family reunions, drawing both local and destination visitors. Seasonal attractions enhance its appeal with canoe and tube rentals in the summer and a winter snowmobiling haven with direct access to 100 miles of groomed trails in Grand Traverse County connecting with other groomed trail systems.

Cross-country skiing is also nearby with access to Muncie Lake Pathways, the VASA Trail, North Country trail and Sand Lakes Quiet Area. With its combination of lodging, dining, recreation, and event space, Ranch Rudolf is a one-of-a-kind Northern Michigan resort destination with endless potential for future growth. This piece of Northern Michigan paradise 16 miles from downtown Traverse City.