Island Number 2 Gitche Manitou Island Beach Michigamme, MI 49861
Listing Courtesy of: MIREALSOURCE / Great Lakes & Land Of Marquette, Inc.

  Island Number 2 Gitche Manitou Island Beach Michigamme, MI 49861

Active (168 Days)
$998,000 (USD)
4
BED
2
BATH
1,200
SQFT

Description

MICHIGAN ISLAND FOR SALE! Discover the ultimate private paradise retreat on Gitchee Manitou Island. The island, stretching nearly a quarter mile, offers a breathtaking 9.5± acre wooded sanctuary nestled in Lake Michigamme in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Just an hour west of Marquette and a mere 8-minute boat ride from the mainland, this turnkey island oasis offers unparalleled seclusion with your nearest neighbor over a mile away across the water. The island features high rocky cliffs and 3,000 feet of boulder-lined shoreline, beautifully forested with oak, maple, and cedar trees, while the forest floor teems with ferns, blueberries, and raspberries. The property's centerpiece is a main log cabin overlooking the majestic lake, complemented by three additional guest cabins providing sleeping quarters for family and friends. The listing specifies a total of 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, with 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom located in the main cabin, and the remaining 3 bedrooms and 1 bathroom situated among the outbuildings. Modern conveniences with appliances that have all been replaced within the past 12 months include a utility room with washer/dryer and full bath facilities, a pump house with redundant water systems, a Bullfrog 6 person hot tub, and a well-stocked maintenance/tool shed. Starlink Internet ensures high-speed connectivity even in this remote location. A fantastic dock system on the southwestern side welcomes you to the island, where an impressive 30-ft man-made waterfall pumps 10,000-12,000 gallons per hour over a natural cliff into Glacier Bay. A fully operational freight elevator effortlessly transports up to 4,000 lbs from the dock to cabin level, making island living convenient and accessible. Outdoor entertainment is elevated with a brick-bordered area featuring a propane-fed fire pit, wooden decks, and seating for al fresco dining. Modern amenities include full island power via a professional one-mile submarine electrical cable and 5-bar cellular service providing internet connectivity. The purchase includes an impressive fleet of watercraft: a 30-foot customized three-log Lowe Pontoon boat, a Sunfish Sailboat,18-foot Wellcraft Excel I/O Ski Boat, 18-foot Hobie Cat, aluminum Grumman canoe, two Yamaha Wave Runners, and various water toys. The facility also includes a dedicated seaplane dock and lift. - Lake Michigamme itself offers 4,360 acres of recreation with depths over 70 feet and 95 miles of shoreline dotted with 27 picturesque islands. Renowned as a UP Fishing Destination, the lake teems with diverse fish species while massive mineral outcroppings attract hikers and rock hounds. This truly turnkey opportunity includes all furniture and household items—simply bring your food and personal belongings to immediately begin enjoying your private island paradise in Michigan's breathtaking Upper Peninsula! (See Associated Documents For Building Sizes. Main Building Floor Plan will be available when lake access becomes available.)

MLS #:
50175428
Taxes
$17,279(2024)
Lot Size
9.74 acres
Type
Single-Family Home
Year Built
1997
Style
Cottage
Views
Water
School District
Republic Michigamme Schools
County
Marquette County
Community
No

Listed By

Tim Keohane, Great Lakes & Land Of Marquette, Inc.
Source
MIREALSOURCE
Last checked Nov 4 2025 at 7:31 AM GMT+0000
Bathroom Details
  • Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features
  • Cable/Internet Avail.
  • Refrigerator
  • Gas Water Heater
  • Range/Oven
Subdivision
  • No
Lot Information
  • Treed
  • Wooded
  • Rolling Slope
  • Sloped
Heating and Cooling
  • Electric
  • Propane
  • Other
Utility Information
  • Utilities: Cable Available, Electricity Connected, Phone Available, Water Available, Propane
Stories
  • 1
Living Area
  • 1,200 sqft

Listing Price History

Date
Event
Price
% Change
$ (+/-)
Sep 26, 2025
Price Changed
$998,000
-33%
-482,000
May 20, 2025
Original Price
$1,480,000
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