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Tranquil waterfront cottage in Central Lake

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Terrace/patio
Interior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Aerial view

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 81440 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Intermediate Lake
    18 min walk
  • Torch Lake
    11 min drive
  • Sixmile Lake
    19 min drive
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    52 min drive

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A serene wooden dock stretches into Intermediate Lake, just a few hundred yards from the house

Central Lake Cozy Retreat | AC | Boat Launch | Fire Pit

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
The price is $129
per night
$533 total
includes taxes & fees
Dec 9 - Dec 10
Central Lake Cozy Retreat | AC | Boat Launch | Fire Pit

About the neighborhood

Central Lake

With a stay at this cottage in Central Lake, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake. .This cottage is 9.5 mi (15.4 km) from Lake Michigan and 5.7 mi (9.2 km) from Bauer Nature Preserve.
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What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Torch Lake - 11 min drive - 5.7 miles
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 23 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Schuss Mountain - 30 min drive - 18.2 miles
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 55 min drive - 37.7 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Side Door Saloon - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬13 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Tranquil waterfront cottage in Central Lake

In this cozy 3-bedroom cottage in Central Lake, you will have serene lakefront views and you're close to breathtaking views of Torch Lake, Lake Michigan, and Lake Bellaire. Enjoy the cozy ambiance of the deck, front porch, fireplace, and stay connected with the free WiFi. Indulge in the convenience of a fully stocked kitchen, complete with a stove, oven, refrigerator, grill, and all the necessary appliances and utensils. Unwind in the spacious living room or take advantage of the on-site laundry facilities. Entertain the kids with the selection of games, books, and toys, or step outside and enjoy the water views, porch, fire pit, and outdoor play area. With beach loungers, towels, and outdoor furniture, you'll have everything you need for a memorable vacation. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an adventure-filled getaway, our cottage offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience to make your stay truly unforgettable.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace and a Smart TV. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

jennifer Brant

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Bicycles
  • Boat
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Bicycles
  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,440 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Tranquil waterfront cottage in Central Lake Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 22 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 22 reviews" "

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jamey C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice relaxing stay
The house and property were exactly as advertised. The description and photos capture it perfectly. The house was incredibly clean, well equipped with towels, dishes, really nice Blackstone grill, well maintained kayaks, and most everything we wanted. Owners were also fantastic and genuinely seem to care about not only the property but also us having a wonderful experience. Highly recommend the chain of lakes trip, right from their dock!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central Lake gem
Beautiful home, clean, updated, all the amenities you could want on a lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Home to vacation on the lake!!!!!!
Loved house and its set up and space. Loved the property and dock(s) access. The ENTIRE house was well equipped (didn't need to bring much of anything)! All house operations were clearly marked as well as explained in notebook (attic fan, lights, switches, etc). Quiet property and neighborhood. Friendly neighbors. Convenient location. Clean lake(s). We enjoyed our stay-never long enough....lol Only semi complaints- 1)House was clean except cobwebs in many corners. (I understand this is a norm in a wooded lot home. But maybe a little more attention to that). 2)Some windows did not open. Some wouldn't close all the way. And a screen on 3 season room would be perfect. But none of these semi complaints are REAL problems, just more FYI!!!! We had a wonderful time and a great experience. The host was also EXTEMELY responsive when reached out to. Thank you Jennifer!!!!!! Excellent hostess!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steven H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay very peaceful lake
Great stay, we enjoyed family time around the fire pit with a peaceful lake view. Close to nice beaches and wineries.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Week- Wonderful House!!
We had such a great time at this lovely home. The owners were always very responsible when we had any questions. Tons of activities with kayaks and puzzles and games, We spent hours out by the water Kayaking and fishing. This house exceeded our expectations.So many Wonderful things that the owners thought about, like specialty lighting in the rooms that was fun for the kids, And such comfortable beds. Thanks again for a wonderful vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great week!
Loved staying here!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent Cottage
This was our fifth year in a row staying at this cottage and we had another amazing stay. Excellent location on a quiet lake with access to a more wide open lake in Intermediate Lake. Fits our 2 families of four perfectly. Would highly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R., Dayton, Ohio

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice Northern Michigan Lake House
Really enjoyed our mid-June family stay at this nicely furnished lake house. Loved the quiet lake for kayaking and even catching a few pike. The little beach was perfect for our grandson to play. And the yard games along with the nice lake side fire pit for camp fires and s'mores was great. Also, central location in Northern MIchigan is perfect for trips to Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Mackinac Island, Torch Lake, Traverse Bay, and the many fruit stands, orchards, and wineries in the area. Thanks for offering your home for a wonderful time!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Dad's Birthday Trip
We had stayed at this house twice before. My dad requested that we travel to northern Michigan and stay at this house again for his birthday weekend. The hpuse has everything needed for a comfortable stay. We even enjoyed some of the family games in the closet. The view of the lake never gets old. My husband enjoyed some fishing time while we were there. Its a great place to stay for an up north getaway! The owners are very responsive, too! Thank you for sharing your comfortable house with us!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
Enjoyed a very relaxing 4 day getaway. Close to glacial hills for hiking/biking. Property was as advertised, communication with host was great!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kam S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
A great place to relax and enjoy the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location in a quiet neighborhood
We enjoyed our stay on pretty Hanley Lake. We did not do as much kayaking as planned due to weather, but visited nearby Glacial Hills mt. biking trail system numerous times. We also biked around the lake several times. The cottage was clean, very adequate, and the owner a fantastic communicator. Thanks Jennifer!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dp R.

Liked: Cleanliness
August Family Vacation
Since some of our family members had a great experience renting this house in December, we rented it for our bi-annual family vacation. The house and location were perfect! The property owners were excellent to work with. We were blessed with beautiful weather and were able to enjoy water play, fishing in the lake, and touring Central Lake and East Jordan.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Northern Michigan Location
Fourth year in a row we stayed at this cottage. Just as good as the previous years. Nice quiet lake and easily accessible to intermediate lake for more recreational activities. New owners had some nice upgrades. Hope to stay there again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in this cozy and quaint waterfront cottage!
Our family had the most wonderful summer vacation at this beautiful cottage. The house was cozy and clean with more than enough room and amenities for our family of 5. The property was beautiful and the location was perfect. Plenty to do in the surrounding areas. We had a wonderful time fishing off of the dock and caught plenty of fish. All in all, it was a great rental and we'd definitely be interested in returning. Thank you for sharing your vacation home with our family. Great memories were made!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lake stay
Nice house on Central Lake. Has all the amenities you would wish for.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Winter Getaway
We loved our winter stay here. This house was cozy, nicely laid out, well organized, and was on a lovely, quiet street. The house had everything we needed. We came up for a winter weekend getaway after Christmas with our 4 kids (teenage to young 20-something). There was plenty of room for us all. The weather was warmer than we expected, but we were still able to do some winter activities. We went ice skating in Traverse City and the boys went skiing at the near by Shanty Creek Resort. Traverse City was close enough for a trip to Costco -who can go without Costco (Ha Ha) and a pit stop for craft supplies for the girls at Hobby Lobby - Barefoot Nook is not too far from anything you might want or need. One day we walked downtown Central Lake and visited a few shops and later stopped in the conveniently located local grocery store to pick up a few things for baking -the grocery store was charming and reminded me of the small town grocery store I frequented as a child when visiting my grandma. On New Year’s Eve we enjoyed a fire in the fireplace, played board games, watched football and then watched some of the neighbor’s fireworks near midnight- that was a fun surprise! We enjoyed our stay. They had a large pantry in the kitchen that we filled with foodies we had brought from home. The host was terrific (great communication), everything was easy to find in the house, and the whole process of staying and checking out was very straight forward. We would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect family getaway!
Our family of 8 enjoyed our time at this house. My father uses a walker and was able to get around the house easily. He also had the master bedroom with a private bathroom. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed to make meals. We were very thankful for the coffee they had because we forgot to bring it! We had questions answered quickly and we plan to go back in the summer! Thank you for providing us a great place to stay. We look forward to enjoying the lake and other summer amenities!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Great communication with new owners, clean, very well appointed. Very comfortable! If you have never been to Central Lake Chain of Lakes you will love it. This home is in a very private area - its lovely. Seriously has it all!
Stayed 13 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Four sisters visiting their brother.
The home was very clean and inviting. More than enough room for our group. Definitely had the feeling of our own vacation home. The peacefulness of the lake and and beautiful scenery was perfect. Although we didn’t use all of the amenities, ( row boat, Kayak, bikes, water toys) they would be perfect for a family vacation. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mollie P., Oakland California

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot for small kids!
We stayed a week at the cottage and it was lovely! There were lots of toys (indoor and outdoor) for all ages and the location was great for our young toddler. The lakefront was perfect to play in the sand and wade into. The kitchen and rest of the house had everything we needed to enjoy our stay and the hosts were generous in communicating with us as the property had just switched ownership. The town of Central Lake is cute and this property is very close to Torch Lake and Lake Michigan.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

8/10 Good

andrew g.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful good fishing
Nice , convenient, close to town but felt private
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022