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Listing of the Week: This $3.9M gated Lake Huron estate offers 928 feet of shoreline, a private airstrip, and a luxury family compound on Manitoulin Island

Published: March 2, 2026

Drone view of the waterfront property at 221 Pennie Avenue on Lake Huron, with rocky shoreline and the lodge set back among trees.
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Aerial view

Aerial view of the main lodge and lawn at 221 Pennie Avenue, with outdoor seating and forest surrounding the property.
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Drone view

Bright great room with log walls, a vaulted ceiling, and a large white sectional facing wide windows overlooking the trees.
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Great room with log walls

Open-concept living area with a stone fireplace, exposed wood beams, and seating arranged for gathering.
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Open-concept living space with stone fireplace

Spacious open-concept interior with exposed timber beams and a grand piano set in the centre of the great room.
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Open-concept great room with grand piano

Open-concept space with a bar-height counter and stools, exposed wood beams, and a lounge area beyond.
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Bar-height counter and lounge area

Stone fireplace and mantel in the lodge, looking into a bright open-concept interior with timber beams and seating.
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Fireplace

Dining space with a long table and modern chairs, set against log walls with large windows looking out to the trees.
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Dining area

Kitchen view with stainless-steel refrigerator, white cabinetry, open shelving, and exposed wood beams overhead.
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Galley-style kitchen

Walk-in pantry with metal shelving stocked with pantry items, plus additional storage and prep space.
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Walk-in pantry

Bright bedroom with a double bed, log accent wall, and doorway leading to an ensuite bathroom.
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Bedroom with ensuite

Bathroom with a walk-in shower, dark vanity with sink, round mirror, and log wall accent.
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Ensuite bathroom

Laundry area with stacked washer and dryer, concrete floors, and a door leading outside.
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Laundry area

Bedroom with a vaulted ceiling, large windows, a desk workspace, and a bed set beneath the sloped roofline.
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Loft bedroom

Spacious ensuite bathroom with a freestanding tub by a picture window, double vanity, and exposed timber beams.
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Primary ensuite

Finished lower-level family room with a large sectional sofa, wall-mounted TV, and recessed lighting.
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Lower-level family room

Cozy living room with log walls, exposed wood ceiling, seating area, and a woodstove near the window.
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Guest house living room

Dining area with a table and chairs, log walls, and tall windows bringing in natural light.
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Guest house dining area

Entry/mudroom area with laundry machines, log walls, and a door leading outside.
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Guest house mudroom with laundry

Bathroom with a vanity, toilet, and log walls, with a window above the sink.
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Guest house bathroom

Bedroom with a bed and dresser under a sloped, vaulted ceiling with windows on either side.
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Guest house bedroom

Covered deck with an outdoor dining table and chairs, looking out toward the water and treed shoreline.
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Covered deck with outdoor dining

Outdoor stone patio with a dining table and umbrella set alongside the lodge exterior.
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Stone patio dining area

Stone patio area with a built-in barbecue and outdoor prep space beside the lodge.
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Outdoor lounge and barbecue area

191–221 Pennie Avenue, Tehkummah, ON P0P 2C0

  • Lake: Lake Huron
  • Bedrooms: Lodge: 3. Guest house: 4
  • Bathrooms: Lodge: 4. Guest house: 3
  • Lot size: 116 acres (928 ft frontage). Lodge: 9,000 sq. ft. Guest house: 3,000 sq. ft.
  • Frontage: 928 ft.
  • Asking price: $3,999,000
  • Previous asking price: $4,950,000
  • Taxes: $29,957/yr
  • Date listed: May 1, 2025
  • Listing agent: Bryan Coxworth, Broker. Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage
  • View the online listing

About the property

The Estate on Michael’s Bay, Manitoulin Island is a gated 116-acre waterfront compound with 928 feet of Lake Huron shoreline. It includes a 9,000-sq. ft. log home, a 3,000-sq. ft. guest house, a heated workshop, and a private airstrip, plus the rare advantage of being adjacent to more than 500 acres of protected land for an added sense of privacy and permanence.

Main selling features

  • Ultimate family compound designed for multi-generational living, entertaining, and hosting with multiple residences and gathering spaces.
  • Arrive by plane, boat, or road: a rare private airstrip and Lake Huron frontage offer unmatched accessibility for a remote estate.
  • A true legacy property combining privacy, recreation, and conservation-protected surroundings for long-term enjoyment and stewardship.

What makes this property unique?

  • Private aviation access with a 2,500-ft airstrip, enabling direct arrivals from Toronto in approximately 85 minutes.

Recent upgrades

  • Extensively renovated over the past few years.
  • Commercial-grade construction throughout.
  • Heated floors throughout.
  • Luxury kitchen.
  • Massive ensuite.

Listing agent contact info

Bryan Coxworth, Broker

Sotheby’s International Realty Canada, Brokerage
34 Bluff Point Rd, Waubaushene, ON L0K 2C0
705.790.7629

bcoxworth@sothebysrealty.ca
bryan@cottageliferealty.com

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