This authentic Scandinavian square-hewn log cabin, along with sauna & guest chalet are situated along the banks of the Michigamme river in South Republic. A great little spot just off M-95, so easily accessible & offers all of the modern amenities... electric, propane forced air heat, sewer, & drilled well for indoor plumbing!
Only owned by two families since it was built in 1930 this beauty has the look of a rustic camp but with everything you have at home! The current seller has had internet & cable via Starlink, but other services are all available & there is cell service here too!
Beautiful views on the river! Expansive lawn between cabins gives you lots of room for play. River is easy to jump into your kayak & paddle down or fish right from your own front yard. Main cabin has one bedroom, full bath, updated kitchen & a front porch that has been used as a dining area & additional bedroom when needed.
Large closet is perfect storage just off the entryway. Most updated windows & a metal roof updated about 15 years ago. The original square logs & the tin type ceiling add so much charm. Drilled well & new furnace 2023 is propane forced air. Laundry area is shared with the updated 3/4 bath.
The Guest Cottage/chalet is Adorable with 10x14 loft, exposed beams, windows that face the river. An additional storage area on the back of the guest cottage could make a great extra bedroom & bath one day. Although this cabin has electricity, it doesn't have water connection, but it could.
The sauna building is also original & has a small dressing area & a place for wood storage built behind it. Has electric but no water. The previous owner lived year-round in the main cabin, but current owner has used it solely as a wonderful weekend getaway.
New water heater in 2021. Updated electric panel. Very rustic cabins with lots of character & all on the riverfront!! 4.5 acres go from the riverfront clear across M95. The property across M95 has building site cleared & driveway put in! The property has perked & permits have been pulled for well & septic.
It is ready to build! Live in the cabin while you build your new home! A great Type 1 fishing stream, & The Witbeck Rapids stretch is close too, 2.5 mi long, & has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Thousands of acres of commercial forest & state land nearby & open for public use to walk on hunt, fish, etc.
Wildlife abounds ... whitetail deer, black bear, turkey, hare, & grouse hunting. Trail #5 is just a little ways away for winter snowmobiling & summer orv-ing. The Iron Ore Heritage Trail begins in Republic & runs all the way to Marquette! The Iron Ore Heritage Trail is 47-mi, multi-use, year-round trail designed for walkers, bikers, runners & snowmobilers.
The Republic Wetlands Preserve is nearby as well & boasts 2,300 acres of land with an array of wildlife. About 35 mi Marquette, 24 mi Ishpeming, 12 mi S of the M95/US41 intersection, 16 mi Van Riper State Park, 41 mi Iron Mtn.
