Michael Travis

Island Real Estate

Rattlesnake Island on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire  Sleeper Island on Lake Winnipesaukee, New Hampshire  Pistol Island in Tuftonboro on Lake Winnipesaukee

There are some 365 islands on Lake Winnipesaukee-only 252 are habitable.

No stranger to island living, my family owned a 1.3 acre island in McGregor Bay, Canada, 9 miles by boat to get to in uncharted waters from the landing and 28 miles by car to the nearest town called Little Current—which was an over statement.  I learned from when I was a skinny red-headed freckled face 11-year-old the real appeal of island living as part of a family of seven. I learned to drive a boat—even build a boat, before I learned to drive a car.  I grew up learning about nature, fishing holes, camp fires, boating rules, sail boat races, swimming — and so much more.  Island life is the good life. Enjoy.

 

Below is a list of all the islands on Lake Winnipesaukee with their size in acres

Long Island-1,186 acres;  Bear Island-780 acres;  Cow Island-522 acres;  Governors Island-504 acres;  Rattlesnake Island-368 acres;  Welch Island-187 acres;  Little Bear Island-143 acres;  Stonedam Island-141 acres;  Timber Island-136 acres;  Sleepers Island-113 acres;  Mark Island-102 acres;  Barndoor Island-88 acres;  Black Cat Island-75 acres;  Pine Island-74 acres;  Whortleberry Island-69 acres;  Sandy Island-67 acres;  Jolly Island-50 acres;  Three Mile Island-47 acres;  Round Island-43 acres;  Lockes Island-42 acres;  Diamond Island-37 acres;  Dow Island-32 acres;  Big Beaver Island-30 acres;  Camp Island-28 acres;  Mink Island-26 acres;  Birch Island-25 acres;  Six Mile Island-23 acres;  Farm Island-21 acres;  Melody Island-20 acres;  Chases Island-19 acres;  Worcester Island-18 acres;  Keniston Island-18 acres;  Pitchwood Island-15 acres;  Ganzey Island-15 acres;  Nineacre Island-13 acres (Which makes you wonder how Nineacre Island-got its name) acres;  Five Mile Island-13 acres;  Ragged Island-12 acres;  Badger Island-11 acres;  Treasure Island-10 acres;  Hull Island-9 acres;  Joes Island-8 acres;  Glines Island-7 acres;  Beaver Island-7 acres;  Little Barndoor Island-6 acres;  Little Camp Island-6 acres;  One Mile Island-6 acres;  Little Whortleberry Island-6 acres;  Kinneho Island- 5 acres;  Half-Mile (western section) Island-5 acres;  Christmas Island-4 acres;  Whaleback Island-4 acres;  Fish Island-4 acres;  Half Mile Island-(eastern section) 4 acres

  •  Largest 53 islands (which are listed above) = 5198 acres (8.1 square miles)
  • All remaining islands = 107 +/- acres

  • Grand Total = 5305 acres (8.3 sq mi)

  • Only 73 islands are 2 acres or more

  • 18 Islands are 1-2 acres.

  • 16 islands are 1/2 to 1 acre

  • 24 islands are 1/4 to 1/2 acre

  • 14 islands are 1/10 to 1/4 acre

 

Starr Island And First Point Road Moultonborough NH 03254

MLS Number 4992188

  • Land
  • Acreage 1.46
  • Utilities None
  • PricePerSqFt 1986301.37
  • Waterfront 991

ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY!! Now is your chance to own a mainland parcel plus your OWN PRIVATE ISLAND!!! This property includes a fabulous Lake Winnipesaukee .88 acre WATERFRONT lot with 300 feet of waterfrontage with a newer dock and beautiful mountain views AND Starr Island, a .58 PRIVATE ISLAND with 691 feet of waterfront with a cute cabin and multiple docks! This mainland lot has a roughed in driveway and an ideal location spot for a new home. Starr Island is a magical private oasis that is truly one in a million. Enjoy exploring this extraordinary island and all its offerings including secret swimming spots, walking paths, sunrises and sunsets!! Fantastic location by car and boat! Under 2 hours from Boston, an hour and 10 minutes from Manchester.

Listed by Rachel Xavier of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Meredith

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Starr Island And First Point Road Moultonborough NH 03254

MLS Number 4992187

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Square Feet 252
  • Acreage 1.46
  • Stories 1

ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity!! Now is your chance to own a mainland parcel plus your OWN PRIVATE ISLAND!!! This property includes a fabulous Lake Winnipesaukee .88 acre WATERFRONT lot with 300 feet of waterfrontage with a newer dock and beautiful mountain views AND Starr Island, a .58 PRIVATE ISLAND with 691 feet of waterfront with a cute cabin and multiple docks! This mainland lot has a roughed in driveway and an ideal location spot for a new home. Starr Island is a magical private oasis that is truly one in a million. Enjoy exploring this extraordinary island and all its offerings including secret swimming spots, walking paths, sunrises and sunsets!! Fantastic location by car and boat! Under 2 hours from Boston, an hour and 10 minutes from Manchester.

Listed by Rachel Xavier of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Meredith

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1 Little Beaver Island Meredith NH 03253

Meredith, NH1 Little Beaver Island

Price$2,900,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 4963409

  • Residential Single Family
  • Full Bath 1
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathroom 1

A once in a lifetime opportunity to own an entire Winnipesaukee Island - close to paradise. Nestled with total privacy among the Beaver Islands, Little Beaver Island is protected from winds by its unique lake location. Offering long lake and mountain views, but tucked away from boat traffic, Little Beaver Island offers the quiet lake living of an era long past. The purchase includes mainland docking at the Beaver Management docks on Veasey Shore Rd., just 4 minutes away by boat.The dock accommodates up to a 23 ft. boat with 2 parking spaces for cars. Also included in the purchase is shared, undivided interest in 11+/- ac. & 1200 ft. of waterfront on Big Beaver Island with a beautiful mile walking path. A main cottage with 341 ft. open porch and a 197 ft. screen porch for lakeside dining is at one end of Little Beaver Island and a boathouse & 2 docks are at the other end of the island. Blueberry bushes surround the island ready to be picked after a morning swim. The island has little beaches, 2 sheds and a "Honeymoon Cottage" which sleeps 2. In total the island comfortably sleeps 9 and is being sold fully furnished. Enjoy sunsets, moon rises, an out-door shower, and some of the best swimming and boating areas on the lake. Shopping, hiking trails, gyms, spas and golf are all within 15 minutes. Manchester Airport is an hour by car and 2 hrs. to Boston.

Listed by Nicole Watkins of BHHS Verani Meredith

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196 Black Cat Island Road Moultonborough NH 03254

MLS Number 5012799

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 4
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,792

Discover a rare opportunity to own a piece of tranquility on Black Cat Island, located in the charming town of Moultonborough, NH. This property features over 100 feet of pristine, spring-fed waterfront in a sheltered inlet, offering expansive, uninterrupted views of the water and mountains, extending to the Red Hill fire tower. Boating enthusiasts will appreciate the great deep-water docking with a sandy bottom, featuring three slips (4' x 30' and 6' x 30' piers with a connecting walkway) for all your watercraft. The residence includes a two-car insulated garage with electric door openers and a paved driveway for added convenience. The top two floors have been completely remodeled, including new windows, granite countertops, tile and carpet. In the last 10 years, a full, new forced hot air heating system with central air conditioning has been installed, ensuring year-round comfort. The home also features an on-demand gas hot water heater, a new water tank, and a lift pump for a reliable domestic water supply. The property is equipped with a state-of-the-art, 4-stage water filtration system with UV treatment, ensuring the highest quality water throughout the home. A new septic system and leach field were installed 10 years ago, and the system was inspected, pumped out, and had a new septic pump installed just last year. The house is being sold fully furnished and has been lovingly maintained by just two owners remaining in the same family for the past 40 years.OH 9/7 10-12

Listed by Sara Hazel of KW Coastal and Lakes & Mountains Realty/Meredith

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27 Pitchwood Island Meredith NH 03253

Meredith, NH27 Pitchwood Island

Price$1,250,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 4995751

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 1
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,456

A rare point of land with an unbelievable 320' of waterfront on beautiful Pitchwood Island with sunrise to sunset views. A state approved 4 BR septic onsite, 2 homes, one newer and modern and one a step back in time vintage 1910, a great restoration project or tear down. The waterfront has an oversized u-shaped dock, and a third dock, sandy bottom swimming, beautiful ledge outcroppings to sit on in many areas of the 320' of water frontage. The main house (c. 1910), has a great enclosed wrap around porch windows all around, lots of beautiful woodwork including original beadboard, and a fireplace. The second house is beautiful post and beam, pine floors, cute bath and kitchen, spiral staircase to a cute bedroom with cathedral ceilings and a nice balcony. Lots of deck space. There is a shed with a garage door and a deck, great for storage. A cute bunkhouse for overflow sleeping. Looking out to the Weirs you get a front row seat to the fireworks every week, watch the Mount go by. Close to so much, kayak over to Stonedam Island for a hike, go out to eat in Meredith and so much more.

Listed by Ellen Mulligan of Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH

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448 Rattlesnake Island Alton NH 03810

Alton, NH448 Rattlesnake Island

Price$995,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

Active With Contract

MLS Number 5006542

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,054

HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER location on Rattlesnake Island, Lake Winnipesaukee. The completely updated two bedroom home sits mere steps from the lake. Situated on the western side of the island and south of the peninsula, the property is protected from the prevailing winds, boasts all-day sun, 180 degree stunning views, and crystal clear water. From the moment you idle your boat into your covered slip, you will notice the attention to detail both inside and out. Lakeside offers multiple docks for guests, several different seating areas, and a meticulously landscaped shoreline. The expansive deck offers a perfect extension to your living area with custom wire railings and plenty of room for entertaining. Inside, the house is tastefully updated, with two large bedrooms both offering sliders out to the deck with beautiful lake views. Mini splits will keep you comfortable no matter what the temperature is outside. Truly island living with all the comforts of home. A backup generator is wired in the tool house, just in case. Rattlesnake Island also offers hiking trails right from the back of this property. From sunrise to sunset, the scenery of this Island Retreat will take your breath away!! This property does not miss a beat when it comes to Lakefront Living!! BACK UP OFFERS BEING ACCEPTED. We will continue to show.

Listed by Jen McCullough and Betty Ann Bickford of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

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18 Diamond Island Gilford NH 03249

Gilford, NH18 Diamond Island

Price$899,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 5010031

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 460

As unique as it gets! This spacious boat house with living quarters above offers 146 feet of waterfront and a southwest exposure is located on Diamond Island, Lake Winnipesaukee. Step off of your boat into the expansive boathouse providing complete protection for your boat from the elements. The large dock on the lower level has plenty of room for relaxing in the sun and enjoying a swim in the crystal clear water. The living quarters above complete with a full-size bedroom, kitchen, spacious living/dining area, and loft was designed with expansive windows that frame the panoramic views of the Lake. Off the living room is direct access to your over-the-water deck for a front row seat to the lake's ever-changing moods. Another deck to the rear of the boathouse provides additional space, perfect for dining, game night, or simply relaxing. The charming bunkhouse, steps away, boasts a large sleeping area and three-quarter bath. Diamond Island is rich with history, including the U.S. Navy conducting underwater experiments in 1947. It is said to be a great area for diving. Come and experience living over the water with your boat protected below and enjoy falling asleep to the waves. Truly one of a kind!

Listed by Jen McCullough and Betty Ann Bickford of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

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246 Bear Island Meredith NH 03253

Meredith, NH246 Bear Island

Price$749,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 5007699

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,069

Motivated Sellers! Still time to enjoy the 2024 season! Tucked on the shores of Bear Island, on the inlet fondly referred to as "French Cove", lies this treasure of an island home. Remodeled in 2008, and pristinely maintained by the owners, this Winnipesaukee cottage feels brand-new. There is beautiful woodwork throughout the interior and large windows bringing in natural sunlight. The open-concept floor plan with kitchen, dining, and living room, is ideal for hosting family and friends. Two spacious bedrooms allow for ample sleeping areas. Recent upgrades to note: a state-approved septic system installed in 2007, exterior of the cottage repainted in 2023, a UV water filtration system installed, and a new 6' X 40' seasonal dock as of 2021. Off the 75' of shorefront, is crystal clear water. With southern exposure, there are beautiful views of Mark island, and beyond. The sun lingers to make for a long day at the lake, perfect for cocktail hour on the dock! On the interior of Bear Island are many walking trails, some of which leading to the well-known St. Johns on the Lake Chapel, offering weekly summer services. All furnishings and appliances will remain with this meticulously maintained cottage, including a washer and dryer, making this completely move-in ready. New lakeside memories and stories awaiting to unfold, will come for some new, and very fortunate, owners.

Listed by Becky Fuller of Maxfield Real Estate/Meredith

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244 Sleeper Island Alton NH 03810

Alton, NH244 Sleeper Island

Price$725,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 5008597

  • Residential Single Family
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 1
  • Square Feet 1,178

Great location on Sleeper Island, Lake Winnipesaukee, Alton Bay, NH. The home is situated on a level lot, is just steps to the lake, provides breathtaking long-range views, crystal clear water, and is protected from the prevailing winds. Whether you're enjoying your morning coffee or hosting a barbecue, the large deck provides a perfect setting to soak in the tranquil scenery. The open concept living area boasts a stone fireplace and looks out to the lake. Two bedrooms and a bath complete the first floor. Upstairs is another bedroom and sleeping loft, providing lots of room for friends or family. Recent updates to the home include a brand new dock, septic, and roof. All that is left is your own personal touches. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or an adventurous lakeside experience, this Sleeper Island property offers it all. Mainland Slip in Minge Cove is available as a separate sale.

Listed by Jen McCullough and Betty Ann Bickford of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

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60 Sleeper Island Alton NH 03810

Alton, NH60 Sleeper Island

Price$699,900

Est. Mortgage: $/month

Active With Contract

MLS Number 5011072

  • Residential Single Family
  • Full Bath 2
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 3
  • Bathroom 2

Start making your dream of island living on Lake Winnipesaukee a reality at this lovely, Western facing 3 bedroom, 2 bath cottage on Sleeper's Island on the market for the first time in 35 years. This beloved family camp is waiting for its next family to create new memories. The deep-water docking system is fantastic offering plenty of room for multiple watercraft w/ an 11x30 covered center slip and 2 outside docking areas. Steps off the dock lead to a walk-in sandy swim area, offering easy access for swimming and water activities. Take in the views from the sundrenched dock, open deck or from the large covered front porch. You are perfectly positioned for beautiful sunsets from this property, what a way to end your day! The cottage, with its solid wood beam architecture, offers 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, with one of them an ensuite primary for privacy. The vintage-inspired main living area is open and airy, overlooking the lake from every angle. The eat-in kitchen is well appointed, including a dishwasher and lots of cabinet and counter space. The living room is cozy and inviting, whether on a warm summer's day or a chilly fall morning with the woodstove burning. For added comfort, there is also a washer and dryer. Another perk is its proximity to the mainland--a quick and easy boat ride from the shore. Rounding out its convenience is a level lot leading to the house from the dock along with lots of covered storage under the cottage for water toys and lawn furniture.

Listed by Kristin White of Coldwell Banker Realty Center Harbor NH

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6 Bear Island Meredith NH 03253

Meredith, NH6 Bear Island

Price$685,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 5009118

  • Residential Single Family
  • Full Bath 1
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 2
  • Bathroom 2

Quintessential camp only 20 feet from waters edge located on Bear Island, Lake Winnipesaukee. Located at the northern tip of the island, the property looks out to mesmerizing long-range lake and mountain views. The waterfront boasts a large dock with decking for several chairs and offers plenty of privacy on both sides. The dockside steps lead into crystal clear water with a beautiful sandy bottom. Enter the cabin into the welcoming screened porch, a place you'll likely spend a significant amount of time. Inside you will find an open concept living, kitchen, and dining. The living area opens up to another very private deck perfect for socializing, grilling or sitting back with a good book. The main bedroom has its own 1/2 bath. A second bedroom and full bath complete the cabin. For additional space, an adorable bunkhouse sits behind the cabin complete with its own half bath. Bear Island has an abundance of trails easily accessible steps behind the bunkhouse. On Sundays, you can follow some of these trails to the well known "St. John's on the Lake Chapel". If you're lucky enough to live on Bear Island for the entire summer, the mail boat comes in just five properties away! Your island treasure awaits! (Seller also has a 15 Foot Whaler available, the perfect commuting boat)

Listed by Jen McCullough and Betty Ann Bickford of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

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886 Rattlesnake Island Alton NH 03810

Alton, NH886 Rattlesnake Island

Price$685,000

Est. Mortgage: $/month

MLS Number 5010416

  • Residential Single Family
  • Full Bath 1
  • Village Alton Bay
  • Construction Existing
  • Bedrooms 3

Superbly located on the broadside of Rattlesnake Island, Lake Winnipesaukee, this 3-BR home offers spectacular lake and mountain views. With over 100' of waterfront, you'll enjoy sandy-bottom swimming around a large breakwater in crystal-clear water. The 34' U-dock has a high-capacity boat lift and framing for a custom canopy. The multi-tier deck starts at the shore and leads up to a spacious wrap-around porch. Lush pink rose bushes decorate the grounds between the shore and the stone patio below the house, where you'll roast marshmallows over the fire pit. The grandfathered footprint is closer to the waters edge than new codes allow. Inside, the open-concept home is bright and comfortable, with vaulted ceilings, knotty pine and custom built-ins. Three sliding glass doors give expansive lake views. A reading nook/loft is the perfect spot on a rainy day or to escape the sun. The kitchen has granite countertops, a stainless refrigerator, a 30-bottle wine cooler and recessed lighting. Up a 1/2 flight of stairs are 3 BRs and a full bath. Includes abundant storage underneath the home and a workshop with laundry off the deck. As a Rattlesnake Island member, you'll have access to inner-island trails that lead to the highest point on Lake Winnipesaukee, with a view of the entire lake. The island assoc. owns mainland property w/ 2 parking lots, a boat launch and 2 docks. A mainland slip in Wolfeboro is available for immediate transfer. Make your home on Lake Winnipesaukee today.

Listed by Jen McCullough and Betty Ann Bickford of Maxfield Real Estate/Wolfeboro

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