This property is is on the market for $4,750,000, listed with Pat Leavy Real Estate

A longtime, multi-generational islander describes Cairngorm Cottage as “the best house on the island", and it's not hard to see why.

The jewel of the Great Lakes, the historic Mackinac Island is located in Lake Huron, between Michigan’s Upper and Lower peninsula.

Preserved in time, this summer destination attracts thousands of tourists each year, drawn to the scenic island’s car-free streets full of horse-drawn carriages.

The gorgeous Victorian-era cottage was built in 1888 to resemble the island’s infamous Grand Hotel, and offers stunning lake views from its wrap-around porch.

Offered as is, the museum-quality home has been completely renovated and comes with period furnishing collected over a lifetime by the previous owner, who had lived at Cairngorm Cottage for 75 years, since he was 8 years old.

A truly unique home from a bygone era, the 8000-square foot Cairngorm offers 7 bedrooms and 6 baths with beautiful period features throughout with rich wood-panelled detailing with hand-crafter oak and muraled walls.

The remodelled Carriage House provides an additional 2 bedrooms and 2 baths, overlooking the lush grounds with multiple sitting areas, as well as a swimming pool and a hot tub with an outdoor wet bar.

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