Michigan Waterfront Homes for Sale in Rapid River Delta County, Delta County

UPPER PENINSULA of MICHIGAN Whitefish River Property For Sale - This historic property is located on a 1.25 +/- Mile of Whitefish River frontage in Delta County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula! The Whitefish flows southward for about 50 miles and mixes rapids and slow water as it winds through unspoiled countryside teeming with wildlife, and then flows into Little Bay de Noc on Lake Michigan. It is a destination for springtime canoeists looking for its nice variety of water and the scenery (a pretty mix of marshland and low-lying cedar, pine, and hardwood forest) that attracts resident Bald Eagles. Besides good Brook and Rainbow Trout fishing, the river hosts dependable runs of Steelhead, Chinook Salmon, Brown and Coaster Brook Trout, as well as Splake. The eastern border of the property is adjacent to The Hiawatha National Forest.

Michigan Riverfront Parcel For Sale - "Trout Madness" is 6.82+/- acres in size, and has 300+/- feet of frontage on a bend of the Escanaba River. - It is located in Escanaba Township, in south western Escanaba County in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. - The name of the river has two possible meanings derived from an Ojibwa (Chippewa) Indian name meaning “Flat Rock” for the river that flows over a bed of flat rock, or another interpretation taken from the Indian word "Eshkonabang" which means "the land of the red buck". - Native Americans paddled upstream on this river, which was through one of their historic hunting grounds. - Today this fertile area has become settled by farmers, year-round, and seasonal home dwellers. - The river is a large scenic river with a challenging variety of pools, bends, riffles, and rapids - The water has a golden brown to orange color because it travels through areas that have the presence of iron deposits. - It is a challenge river anglers - and is known for Brook, Brown, and Rainbow trout. - About 5 +/- acres of the property Offered For Sale is beautifully wooded with deciduous forest type trees. About 1.4 +/- acres along the river is woody wetlands, which provides habitat for ducks, geese, and other shore birds. You can see river Islands from the shoreline! - About 1 +/- acres is an open cleared area. This open area provides parking for 10 campers and a picnic area. The level lot will be ideal for building, and a driveway is already in place. Power is about 700 feet away from this parcel. - If you are seeking a beautiful river parcel to enjoy every season of the year, come see this one soon!

PRIVATE ISLAND FOR SALE - WITH TURN-KEY HOME, IN THE WILD AND SCENIC UPPER PENINSULA OF MICHIGAN! - This 9.38 Acre Island is located in AuTrain Township in central Alger County, in the Heart of the Hiawatha National Forest. Sixteen Mile Lake is one of 413 lakes, located within the 894,836 Acre Hiawatha National Forest. It is a natural spring fed 443-acre flooded headwater area with a channel that serves as a tributary to the Sturgeon River. This Sturgeon River flows south to Nahma, Michigan where it flows into Big Bay de Noc in the northern part of the Green Bay estuary of Lake Michigan. The Springs are located in the northern portion of the lake, and water ranges from 1 to 12 feet in depth throughout the lake. Approximately 80 percent of the lake is less than 7 feet in depth. The All Sport Lake is mostly undeveloped and contains fish species typical of inland lakes in northern Michigan. Northern pike, Yellow perch, and Bass are the primary species found. Called Angel Island, this tree covered property is the ONLY Island in the Western section of the lake, and there are Three Islands in the Eastern section. The Island is 9.38 +/- Acres in size – with nearly a half mile of shoreline. The Owners have thought of everything, for future development opportunities for the Island. They had it surveyed and secured the necessary approvals to divide it into four parcels. Parcel A is 2.293 Acres in size (with 566+ Feet of shoreline), and is where the beautiful Home is located. Parcel B is 2.408 Acres in size with 671+ Feet of shoreline. Parcel C is 2.535 Acres in size with 608+ Feet of shoreline. Parcel D is 2.148 Acres in size with 641+ Feet of shoreline. An underwater power line from the mainland brings electrical service to the island, and a Transformer has been installed in the center of the island to allow a “service drop” to all four surveyed parcels. A 1.417 Acre surveyed mainland parcel provides an area to build a pole barn for storage of boats, trailers, toys, and vehicles See Survey Parcel F. There is a 30-foot-wide easement along the southern edge of a mainland lot for launching of boats and the installation of a seasonal dock. See Survey Parcel E. The Beautiful home was built for Year-Round living and is located only about a 1/10th mile boat or snowmobile trip from a mainland dock to the island dock for easy access all year. The 3,400+ square-foot Log Sided Home features a large Main Floor open concept Living Area with a prow-front window wall made of triple glass patio doors that reach to the peak of the vaulted-ceiling, and a large stone facia woodburning fireplace. The Kitchen features custom hickory cabinetry, a spacious raised snack bar for casual dining with handcrafted log stools. The adjoining Dining area Patio doors provide access to the deck which offers spectacular lake, sunset and sunrise views, throughout the season. The deck extends around the entire home, so there is lots of room for outdoor dining and relaxation, and views of the surrounding forest. The Main Floor also includes two Bedrooms with sliding glass doors for deck access, Full Bath, and Laundry Room with man door to the deck. The Upper Level includes a 13 x 17 Loft overlooking the Great Room, the Main Bedroom with on-suite Full Bath with a jetted tub, electric sauna, and a large Walk-In Closet. The Lower Level has a 26 x 28 Entertainment Room with an electric fireplace, and walkout to an under-deck patio, a Custom Bar, an Office/fourth Non-Conforming Bedroom, and Full Bath. The property’s outdoor highlights include a dock for launching your pontoon, sail, and fishing boats, a beach area for swimming, a fire pit, gardens landscaped with natural materials and perennial flowers, and trails for exploring the island. A unique Chapel is located on “The Point” at the north-eastern corner of the Island (On Parcel B). This chapel is visited by boaters who pass by, and are invited to sign a Book to memorialize their experiences on this special lake. The island comes with power from the mainland, high-speed DSL service, an approved septic system, and is equipped with a backup generator system. A large detached Workshop/Shed provides a place for doing projects and storage, and a large wood shed keeps campfire wood dry. Angel Island is the perfect escape, but you can get there easily. The Villages of Chatham (to the west) and Munising (to the northeast) are located approximately 10 and 12 miles, respectively, from Sixteen Mile Lake along M94. This superlative private island can be yours – Contact us for an appointment today!

Looking for a beautiful, remote waterfront summer home? This is it! This lakefront home was built by the sellers to be their dream summer home. With two gas fireplaces supplying the needed heating, this well-constructed home has vaulted ceilings, 2x6 walls, and absolutely perfect craftsmanship that you'll notice immediately. Enter this home from the back entrance into a beautiful kitchen with an open concept into the dining area and living room. Walk out of the dining area slider to an eye-catching metal gazebo that sits up on a large deck with a great view overlooking the lake. Walk back into the living room to find a gas fireplace that sits in the most attractive two story chimney you have ever seen, with hand-crafted stonework and a perfect mantle. As you move upstairs to the loft, you'll find a lovely styled and well-constructed two-bed bedroom. To enjoy hosting and for your own entertainment , head to the lower level to find a free-standing fireplace to cozy up, or enjoy your music on an elegant Wurlitzer Jukebox that sits aside the gorgeous bar to have a refreshment. From there, travel through the walk out sliders and sit outside to view the lake on the bench swing. Long Lake has an inlet and outlet the holds walleye and perch, two of the best eating fish for your grill. Also, you'll enjoy the acreage for great hunting and side-by-side trails to enjoy. There is a 11x26 storage area/work bench/utility room in the lower level that could also be used to created a laundry room. The entire home is off-the-grid, completely powered by a large solar panel with a Kohler back-up generator and $4,500 worth of newly purchased batteries. Sellers are leaving appliances, beautiful furnishings outside of personal belongings, a reliable loader/backhoe and dump truck both in good running condition, power washer, riding lawn mower and possibly a few more convenient living items. ALL INCLUDED WITH THIS SALE! Schedule your showing now!