If you’ve been waiting for a sign that the Western Upper Peninsula has fully woken up from winter — this is it. This weekend is bringing a mix of opening days, warm temps, and a few things worth knowing before you head up. Here’s your Friday roundup from Vault Ventures…
More updates are coming soon—and there’s a lot in motion.We’re getting ready to roll out:Adventure Cabin #3 & #4Final steps on Thor’s Den (the second half of Jake’s Bed & Bar)Ongoing sales and projects that continue to push things forwardBut today… we take a second to enjoy the shift.Spring is…
It’s always amazing how quickly a space starts to come to life. What was once open studs, drafts, and a shell of a structure is now taking shape with fresh insulation and drywall—and just like that, you can finally see it. Rooms start to feel like rooms.Spaces start to make…
We at Vault Ventures are proud to support and sponsor the Area 39 Special Olympics team here in the Western Upper Peninsula. This is a group that represents hard work, dedication, and community—and we’re excited to help spread the word about an upcoming event that supports their mission. 📍 Special…
Jake’s Apartment: Where It All Began Every project has a story—and some are better than others. Jake’s Apartment is one of those. Before we get into what it has become, we’re going to start with where it began. A long time ago, the apartment behind the bar served as housing…
When people hear “real estate,” most assume one thing: Buying houses and renting them out. And while long-term rentals are a big part of what we do at Vault Ventures… they’re just one piece of the puzzle. We’re a Real Estate Operations Company, and that means we’re involved in multiple…
This is the time of year we have a love-hate relationship with. Furnished rentals slow down—which isn’t great for income—but it opens the door for what really drives long-term growth: upgrades, renovations, and improvements. The challenge?More money going out than coming in… and this year, even more on the plate…
We caught some great daytime shots of one of the fox hanging around the property—always a good sign that things are starting to shift as we move toward spring.
Sundays are usually reserved for family time and a bit of reflection—looking back at what the week brought and setting the tone for what’s ahead. The funny part is… even that’s getting busy. We’ve got showings lined up this evening for clients coming in from Ohio, and it’s a great…
A trail cam photo of a coyote popped through this morning — and honestly, it was the reminder we needed. It’s time to get back to posting, back to sharing, and back to capturing what makes life up here so unique. Now that we’ve pushed through the first quarter and…