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8 Beds
9 Baths
10,000 sqft

$6,500,000

4082 M-185, Mackinac Island MI, 49757

Price per sqft$650.00
Built in1908
Property size10,000 sqft
Property typeResidential

Overview

Active

Listed Jun 10, 2026

Updated Jun 25

Silver Birches is a rare offering on Mackinac Island's breathtaking northeast shoreline. Widely regarded as one of the island's most significant historic estates, this extraordinary Adirondack-style retreat combines over a century of history, remarkable craftsmanship, and an unparalleled waterfront setting along Lake Huron. Constructed between 1906 and 1912 during Mackinac Island's golden era as a premier summer destination, Silver Birches was originally developed as an exclusive guest lodge and cottage compound. Today, it remains one of Michigan's finest surviving examples of Adirondack Arts & Crafts architecture, distinguished by massive log construction, cedar-shingled upper stories, expansive porches, handcrafted detailing, and a seamless connection to its natural surroundings. Throughout its history, Silver Birches has served as a resort lodge, private seasonal retreat, rental property, and summer camp. Its peaceful north shore location has long offered a secluded alternative to the island's more developed districts. Originally constructed between 1906 and 1912, this iconic Adirondack-style lodge retreat has been thoughtfully restored after an extraordinary preservation and restoration effort spanning more multi-year effort stabilized and restored the original lodge, rebuilt porches and upper levels, rehabilitated guest cottages, modernized infrastructure, and enhanced the grounds while preserving the property's historic character. Today, Silver Birches stands as a fully restored luxury compound and celebrated preservation success story. The estate features an approximately 8,000-square-foot main lodge with six bedrooms, elevator service, and handicap accessibility, complemented by two guest cottages totaling more than 2,000 additional square feet. Listed on Michigan's State Register of Historic Sites, Silver Birches presents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to own one of Mackinac Island's most iconic waterfront estates. Contact our team for more details.

$43,245/mo

Est. mortgage payment based on a $6,500,000 home price.

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Additional information

MLS® ID
479685

Interior Features

Bedrooms
8
Bathrooms
9
Heating
Yes
Basement
No

Exterior Features

Lot Size
0.23 Acres

Other Property Details

Taxes
$10,000
Tax Frequency
Annually
Municipality
Mackinac Island City
Waterfront
Yes
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Listed by Brad Conkey with Mackinac Straits Realty Group
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