
Land with Home for Sale in Watersmeet, Michigan
18751 Big Lake Rd, Watersmeet, MI 49969
Experience unparalleled luxury on the legendary Cisco Chain of Lakes. Tucked away on 5.65 private acres adjoining U.S. Forest Service lands, this newly built 3 BDRM/3.5 BA architectural masterpiece boasts 626 feet of sand-bottom frontage on Big Lake's coveted Michigan Bay. Offering a grand main residence and a private, fully renovated log guest cottage, this Northwoods estate represents the absolute pinnacle of waterfront living. The main home was designed to maximize expansive lake views. The Great Room features soaring 28-foot ceilings, a majestic full-height stone fireplace, a dry bar, and a lakeside wall of custom windows. There is a fully equipped chef's kitchen with a premium walk-in pantry, flowing seamlessly into the main living spaces. The main level primary suite features expansive lakeside views, a spa-like bath, and an oversized walk-in closet. Enjoy the massive screened porch equipped with its own gas fireplace, ideal for bug-free evenings by the water. There is also a dedicated home office, mudroom, and a large laundry room. The upper level has two private guest suites connected by a cozy loft reading area. A full basement and an oversized 3-car detached garage connected to the main house by a covered breezeway round out the features of the main home. On the property is also a renovated Historic Log Guest Cottage. This gives you the opportunity to provide your guests or extended family with their own private retreat. This has 2 bedrooms on the main floor, full bath, open loft, and a screen porch that overlooks the water. From the crystal-clear sand-bottom shoreline to the infinite privacy of the neighboring national forest, this estate offers an unmatched setting for boating, fishing, and peaceful seclusion on one of the Midwest's most famous lake chains.
Location
- Street address
- 18751 Big Lake Rd
- County
- Gogebic County
- Zip code
- 49969
- Elevation
- 1,709 feet
Directions
From Watersmeet, East on US 2 4 miles to left on Thousand Island Lake Rd (TIL Rd). Go approx. 9 mi to a right turn to stay on TIL Rd. Continue approx. 3.5 mi to left on Big Lake Rd. Go 0.5 mi to left at the Y. Go 0.1 mi to E18751.
Property details
- Acreage
- 5.658 acres
- MLS #
- GNMLS 217704
- Posted
Parcels
- 06-31-601-800
Legal description
SEC. 16 T44N R41W MAP NO. GL4B BEG AT W MC OF GOVT LOT 4; TH N 329.78 FT; TH "S89 DEG 13'35""E 583.34 FT; TH S 462.33 FT TO SH OF BIG LK; TH W'LY ALG LK SH " 624 FT TO POB. 312/158 488/28 666/948 666/951 682/257 699/65
Details and features
Listing
- Type
- Residential
- Subtype
- Single Family Residence
Lot
- Waterfront
- Lake Front
Exterior
- Parking
- Garage
- Features
- Dock
Structure
- Condition
- Under Construction
- Stories
- 2
- Water
- Well
- Sewer
- Septic Tank
- Heating
- Forced Air, Propane
- Cooling
- Central Air
- Materials
- Frame, Stone, Wood Siding
- Roof
- Composition, Shingle
Interior
- Rooms
- Basement, Bathroom x 4, Bedroom x 3, Dining Room, Laundry Room x 2
- Flooring
- Carpet, Tile, Wood
- Fireplaces
- Yes
- Appliances
- Dishwasher, Dryer, Electric Water Heater, Gas Oven, Gas Range, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
- Features
- Additional Living Quarters, Bath In Primary Bedroom, Cathedral Ceilings, Ceiling Fans, Dry Bar, High Ceilings, Main Level Primary, Vaulted Ceilings, Walk In Closets, Wet Bar
Property utilities
| Category | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Gas | Propane | Connected |
Nearby schools
| Name | Type |
|---|---|
| GO Watersmeet | Elementary |
Listing history
| Date | Event | Price | Change | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | New listing | $3,490,000 | — | GNMLS |


































































