Long Island

A rare opportunity to own your very own island on a peaceful bay in the beautiful blue waters of Northern Lake Huron.

Legal: Drummond Island Township Section 33, Township 34 North, Range 05 East Island #6. Long Island is located in the Potagannissing Bay just a short distance (4½-5 miles) north of Drummond Island. From the Mackinac Bridge in Michigan, Upper Peninsula, take M75 to East M-134, continue to Detour Village (approximately 1½ hours). Take Drummond Island ferry to Drummond Island, continue on M-134 (Channel Road) for a few miles, follow signs to Yacht Haven, short boat ridge north/northwest to Long Island. Long Island, located in the pristine waters of the Potagannissing Bay, is a heavily forested 17 acres with 4,000-5,000 feet of shoreline.

Whether you are a boating enthusiast or you just want to enjoy the natural beauty of the surroundings, this Island offers a very peaceful setting with all kinds of fun activities right at your finger tips, including world class fishing, bird watching, sailing, hiking, 4-wheeling on the newly constructed trails, etc. The recently renovated house is approximately 2,880 sq. ft., with 5 cozy bedrooms, 2½ baths, and a 2-car detached garage. There is also a tool shed, sauna, and lots and lots of decking for lounging, game playing, or hosting any summer family event. The extensive multi-tiered decking surrounded by very attractive landscaping, provides plenty of outdoor space for sitting and viewing.

There is a boardwalk and footpath network that connects the house with the steel/concrete yacht basin, garage, shed, and the numerous decks facing gorgeous views of the Bay and the many other islands. The house has had many improvements and updates including: a new addition which has a handicapped bath and exercise room; the kitchen has been updated and has lots of counter space, natural wood cabinetry, Frigidaire appliances, and a propane cooking stove; the living room has been redecorated with knotty pine paneling on most walls and ceilings, ceiling fan, and very nice quality comfortable furniture.

There are two updated full baths on the main floor and a new half bath upstairs, 3 attractive dormers have been installed to allow lots of natural light to the upper level sitting room, and the 2 large bedrooms. The roof, siding, and classic fieldstone chimney appear to be in great condition. Oak hardwood floors and plush carpeting complete this home with comfort and style. There is a back up generator to the house, 50 amp power to the dockage, steel reinforced concrete yacht basin capable of hosting a 60ft boat, new floating docks with sloping boardwalk, and handrail for easy access to and from your boat. Overhead classic style pole lanterns provide ample outdoor lighting from the harbor to the house.

The current owner has installed a trail system which traverses approximately half of the Island, starting on the beautiful picturesque coastline and then crossing through the wooded areas on the way back to the house. All in all, Long Island offers a nice variety of fun activities from boating, fishing, swimming, ATV riding, saunas, sunbathing, snowmobiling to just relaxing and enjoying the scenery.

Details at a glance: Building Dimensions:

House=32ft x 60ft + second level Garage=28ft x 40ft Tool Shed=12ft 20ft Sauna=6ft x 6ft Game Deck (pool table, ping pong table, golf green and foosball) 32ftx 32ft First Floor Living/Dining Room=20ft x 18ft Kitchen=13ft x 6ft x 10ft x 6ft� Three bedrooms=11ft x 6ft x 10ft x 6ft Each Bath=11ft x 6ft x 7ft Bedroom, 1 Bath=9ft x 9ft Second Floor Sitting/TV Room=28ft x 14ft Two bedrooms=16ft x 14ft + each Half bath=4ft x 5ft

Special Features • Quality built spacious 5 bedroom, 2½ bath home with many upgrades, including some new windows, carpet, hardwood floors, knotty pine paneling, updated kitchen and updated baths, and exercise room and bath addition • Electric forced-air furnace • Two air conditioners (1 each floor) • High speed internet • Back up generator • Lake water pumping system for house and sprinkler system • Septic system • 50 amp power to yacht basin • House surrounded by beautiful landscaping • Extensive decking and outdoor sitting areas • Outdoor game deck equipped with pool table, ping pong table and Foosball table • Boardwalks connecting the house to the dock, yacht basin, tool shed and garage • Well protected steel boat harbor with floating docks (able to take up to a 60ft boat) • Nice newer sauna located just steps from the water • Elaborate trail system along the water and through the woods Included with the Sale (all in excellent condition) • All furnishings in the house minus pictures and personal items • 26ft Osprey boat (with enclosed cabin) and 18ft Whaler, both in excellent condition • Two snowmobiles with trailers • Snow coach • Two 2 seater jet skis • Two John Deere ATV/ORV’s with cargo wagons • Many, many other miscellaneous accessories • Tools in shed • Excluded: John Deere tractor and accessories, riding mower, pictures and personal effects

Since Long Island is accessed by boat from Drummond Island, it is worth mentioning to note some attributes about this wonderful Island. Drummond Island is the largest island in the Potagannissing Bay, and provides departure from Yacht Haven to Long Island by way of a short 15 minute boat ride. Drummond offers everything from a multitude of resorts, hotels, lodges, bars, and restaurants, to a tour of the historic Detour Lighthouse, kayaking, off-roading, scuba diving and snorkeling, golfing, bird watching, angling, and many services including: all building trades, boat marinas with servicing and storage, grocery stores, many interesting retail shops, party stores, bar/restaurants, information center, ferry service (between Detour Village and Drummond Island), and ambulance service, fire department, sheriff, State Police, family health clinic, medical center, DNR office, poison control center, and the Drummond Island Airport (runways are 4,000ft x 75ft [asphalt] and 2,900ft x 150ft)

Other Tidbits About Nearby Drummond Island • 249 square miles (129.1 square miles=land, 119.9 square miles=water) • Mostly forested with cliffs on eastern side • Two-thirds owned by State of Michigan • In 2000, there were 992 residents, 467 households, and 309 families • Deer are common, occasional bear, raccoons, weasels, woodchucks, rabbits, squirrels, chipmunks, rare sightings of bobcats, coyotes, wolves, and an occasional moose. There are many birds which may be seen among the islands such as woodpeckers, ruby-throated hummingbird, finches, sparrows, black birds, crows, ravens, owls, hawks, osprey, and eagles. Various species of fish are present in the pristine waters of the Potagannissing Bay. Long Island and the surrounding area is a nature lovers paradise with all the modern conveniences.