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Pine ceilings and wood-burning stove for great up-north charm
Newly remodeled kitchen (spring 2024)!
Come celebrate Christmas at the Flying Fish!
Put your feet up by the fire and enjoy watching the snow fall on the trees
Tons of outdoor fun right at your fingertips!

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 122140 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

1 Twin Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Twin Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!

Book now for fall and winter! This is truly a year-round home, with plenty of activities nearby all year. In the summer, enjoy everything lakeside living has to offer! In the fall, enjoy the colors on the lake and in nearby towns and country roads. Visit local wineries, breweries, meaderies, and distilleries on the Torch Lake Tour. Go apple and pumpkin picking at King Orchards (they have what seems like miles of Honey Crisp trees for u-pick!) There are plenty of local trails for hiking and biking in the spring, summer, and fall and cross-country skiing in the winter. We are 15 minutes from Shanty Creek and half an hour from Schuss Mountain and Boyne Mountain for skiing and tubing in the winter! There is a fire-pit outside and a wood-burning stove inside. The lower level floors are also heated in the winter. We also aim to update the decor for each season, including a Christmas tree and decorations.

The Flying Fish is a family friendly, fully equipped 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on the hidden gem, all sports, Intermediate Lake. Bring your clothes and start the relaxation! We have thought of everything. Boat enthusiasts can dock right at the house. We provide kayaks and an adult and child-sized paddle-board to enjoy the lake, beach toys, yard games, hammock and fire pit outside. Foosball table, board games, puzzles, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon fire stick, wifi, PS3 and XBox One, each with several games, for indoor fun on rainy days. Fully stocked and newly remodeled kitchen (spring 2024) with gourmet items including Kitchen Aid mixer, blenders, waffle maker, crockpot etc. Located within walking distance to grocery, restaurants, bar, and boat rental. Explore the Upper Chain of Lakes from the front yard or travel down the street for Torch Lake and the entire Lower Chain of Lakes.

Central Lake is located approximately 10 minutes from Bellaire, 30 minutes from Charlevoix , 45 minutes from Traverse City and Petoskey, and around 1 1/2 hours to Mackinaw City or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. A week at the Flying Fish offers plenty of relaxation and fun at the beach and on the lake, as well as a chance to explore all that northern Michigan has to offer.
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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Very kid friendly. 2 pack&plays, toys, &high chair
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Prior approval required
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Start laundry and do as much as possible prior to checkout. Not necessary that it is all complete but it helps the cleaners if at least some is done. Thanks!
Put any moved furniture back to its original location - we often only have 1 cleaner who isn't able to move heavy things by herself.
Turn off heated floors and let us know you're checked out so we can adjust the heat/A/C depending on cleaner's schedule.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Place trash cans to the end of the driveway on Thurs night. Recycling goes in blue rolling bin with recycling symbol and must be put out on Mon night.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Prior approval required
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this vacation home is in the city center and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 38 min drive - 42.4 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark - 40 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 55 min drive - 68.2 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Blue Pelican Inn - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Bellaire Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Side Door Saloon - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

As of Apr 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway! on Apr 19, 2026 start from $315, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway! located?

Located in Central Lake, this beachfront vacation home is in the city center, steps from Intermediate Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bauer Nature Preserve and Beals Lake. Torch Lake and Sixmile Lake are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 68 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 68 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brian C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this cabin. All the amenities were a big plus. Host was also very accommodating and quick to respond to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sara D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of our favorite places to stay with this last time being our 4th time! The space is perfect for our 2 family trip (with 2 teenage boys). The location is great for skiing and other fun adventures. We love it and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home. Had everything we needed. Beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melissa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay, the house was clean and plenty of room. Our weather was a bit cloudy but still a nice week away with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was perfect for our family of 12 and there were beds for everyone! Lots of seating in the living room for family games The kitchen had everything we needed to make large family dinners. Thank you for a lovely weekend of memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sheila B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Angela's. The house was perfect for the 8 of us. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Nice beach area and dock. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

Wonderful accommodations. Great place to stay. Comfortable and cozy and on the lake. Perfect. Our family was well-served.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lake vacation

We had a lovely stay. The house is just as pictured. Plenty of room for our family & comfortable sleeping arrangements. The kitchen & living areas are very well equipped.The sandy beach front was great for swimming. The kayaks & paddleboards were a fun bonus & we appreciated they're availably for our use. We did bring a boat & docked at the house. The dock is very nice & there is a public boat ramp just around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful view

Thank you We had a great time. Your place was great. Bon fire, Lake, rented a pontoon locally.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quiet picturesque getaway

Incredible place to stay. Beautiful view, quaint downtown and close to many sites..Hosts are awesome and have a great attention to detail and make you feel at home in a relaxing atmosphere with so much to do or simply relax. You will want to return.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our 3 generation family

Perfect fit for our family. Beautiful lake view.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Family Retreat

This was a perfect place for our family to gather and spend time playing games and enjoying nature. The house has a nice gathering area around a big kitchen overlooking the lake and many comfy beds. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage

This cottage is absolutely perfect. It was extremely clean, easy to get to and had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. This would be a great place for couples, groups, families and anyone, young or older to stay. The yard would be good for kids and the beach is very nice and clean as well. Easy drives to Torch Lake, Elk Rapids, Traverse City and Charlevoix. I would highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful family vacation

This property was very spacious and well-equipped. We had hours of fun in the water and on the sand, and we especially enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. We ate most of our meals on the deck with the beautiful lake view. The foosball table was a nice bonus for the kids in the evenings. We had a great stay and would love to return!
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend with friends

The property was perfect for a getaway with friends.The kitchen was well stocked just like the description. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of towels and washcloths supplied for everyone. Angela was very helpful and promptly answered our questions. We would love to come back again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

May Trip

The Flying Fish was a great find on Intermediate Lake. Angela was quick to respond and very helpful. Great location on lake, and loved the view. Cottage /house was very clean and everything stated on site. Enjoyed kayaks, corn hole, fooseball, fire pit and deck along with everything else available! Would stay again!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls' Weekend

This house was perfect for our girls' weekend. A great location to go to Traverse City or Petosky for the day. The weather was disappointing so we weren't able to enjoy the lake or outdoors. That was a bummer, but we found plenty of other things to do. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Archival

8/10 Good

Mary T.

Private, quiet oasis on Intermediate Lake

Our family of 10 enjoyed our stay at The Flying Fish. The home was comfortable and spacious with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The kayaks, paddle boards, hammock, and the lakefront were all big hits! Angela was a gracious host, and communicated really well about all The Flying Fish had to offer. Intermediate Lake is a clean, quiet lake with plenty of space to explore.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Liese P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Labor Day at the Flying Fish

What a perfect location!!! The cabin was very roomy plenty of room for my family. The beds were very comfortable they provided sheets and towels.....Loved the sheets! Best part we were able to bring our tritoon and tie up at the dock. They have a wonderful sandy beach where we could sit with our feet in the water and watch the sunsets. They also provide kayaks, paddle boards and life jackets. My family had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back next year!!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emily F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Book This House! This is IT!

100/100. We absolutely love this home and will book again in the future. Not one item or need not covered at this home. It is perfect!! We had a mixed group of family and everyone loved it. We played board games every night and cooked and ate together. We made memories. The hosts are WONDERFUL and kind and helpful. I highly recommend them.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A.

A great time had by all.

My family of 11 had a great time. We found the 2 separate living areas wonderful. The kids had a space where they could go and the adults had a separate space. The outdoor shower was a great addition! It helped to keep the sand out of the house. With a group as large as ours it was nice to have the extra fridge downstairs. The water was sandy until about the end of the dock. Great outdoor area for the kids.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We'd love to come back!

Women's kayak group stayed for a long weekend of kayaking. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our potluck dinner, and this home is comfy and cozy. The location is great! Our first day we traveled to St Clair Lake to launch, kayaked through Six Mile Lake and back; very beautiful. Second day we planned to launch from the beach, but it was too rainy, windy and cold for any kayaking. But there's plenty to do in the area. Some went hiking, some went shopping and beachcombing, some just exploring. When I got back to the house after a long day beachcombing in the rain and wind, I got a warm fire burning in the wood stove in the great room, sipped my tea and looked out at Intermediate lake from my comfy perch on the sofa.. We'll definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Solid Stay in Northern Michigan

We had a nice stay at this property. Convenient location, sand beach was nice with a rake to clean up the lake debris, all the y out ya you’ll need, and lots of sleeping options. We had two under 3 with us downstairs, and the other adults upstairs. Worked well! Two fridges for groceries and drinks. One situation we had was lots of wasps from the apple trees in each corner of the property. These apples would also surprise you as they fell into the porch. Certainly a seasonal condition. This didn’t impact anytime at the beach but you needed to be sure footed closer to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Reunion

We had a great week staying here. It is nicely located so that Traverse City and Petosky are easy drives. A relatively short 90 minute drive has you in the parking lot for the ferry to Mackinac Island. The cabin itself is beautifully located with a nice lawn leading to the lake. It is very spacious and nicely laid out with two bedrooms having views of the lake. The kitchen is well stocked with most any utensil you may need and there was a good supply of everyday condiments and household/bath necessities that you may need. There are lots of games downstairs and the large kitchen table was great for family game night. Outside in the yard there is a nice bonfire pit that we made use of (probably best to buy dry wood from somewhere) and despite it being October our daughters even took one of the kayaks out on the lake for good while. The only hitch we had was being able to reach Angela after we booked but that was a VRBO issue and not an Angela issue, lol. After we finally got in touch with her, communication was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christine L. C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

House, Lake & Loons

If you’re looking for a perfect get-a-way on a gorgeous lake then this place is for you, your love ones and friends. My husband with our out of state friends rented this house in mid-May. We do this every year and we all agree this is the best one yet. This house is big and fully stocked. You need not bring anything except your packed suitcase and perhaps beach towels. These hosts thought of everything for their guests’ comfort and entertainment. Very clean and roomy. The location is perfect, just a mile to a small town which has a grocery store and quaint boutiques, a 5&10 store and much more. The area has rolling green hills with curving roads that will take you to other lake towns. Kings Orchard Market is a must stop for fresh in season vegetables and bakery. The week we stayed had the most miserable cold rainy weather. We were not able to do any outdoor activities however we did everything we planned to do. The one day it was halfway decent we rented a pontoon from Bedell’s Crossing Marina. We paid @ 325 plus gas and tax for a full day. Note-cash only. Walt does not accept credit cards…at least in May. He also has all kinds of water craft for rentals. It’s best to reserve a boat. We saw 5 loon nests all occupied, we were thrilled! All in all we had a great vacay, albeit the poor weather but we highly recommend this VRBO! Loved every minute!
Bye!
Beautiful Lake
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

About the host

Hosted by Angela Fleishans

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The Flying Fish is owned by Angela and Tim and Angela's dad, Rick. Angela and Tim are the proud parents (and Rick the proud grandpa) of 2 daughters, ages 15 and 11. We all have fond memories of visiting family cabins in northern Michigan. We want the same for our children and we hope to extend the memories to your family and friends as well. We purchased the Flying Fish because life is busy! It’s hard to find time to truly unplug and focus on having fun together as a family and with our extended family and friends. We know that this is just going to get more challenging as the kids age and become involved in more and more activities. Our goal is to create an environment at the house where the kids want to go and spend time and have fun with us and where we all want to come with our friends to have fun and reconnect.

Why they chose this property

We have been traveling to various locations in Northern Michigan our whole lives. Tim grew up on a lake in Lapeer and has always dreamed of owning a place on the water. Angela learned to ski at Shanty Creek, Boyne Mountain, and Boyne Highlands. We also enjoy trips to Traverse City as a family and Charlevoix, Petoskey, Mackinaw City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes are always fun as well. The location in Central Lake on Intermediate Lake combines all of these amenities in the yard or within a short drive.

What makes this property unique

We loved this home from the minute we walked through the door. Wonderful lake views from the wrap-around deck, with multiple french doors to catch the breeze off the lake. The pine ceiling and wood floors give the up-north cabin feel we were looking for in a vacation home. We have tried to think of everything to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. There is plenty to do outside and in - kayaks, paddleboards, plenty of beach toys, a hammock, a foosball table, many board games, and several video game systems. We also have several toys for babies and small children and 2 pack and plays and a high chair, so you won't have to lug everything with you! There is fun for the whole family! We have updated the lower level with new flooring and we have purchased new furniture in much of the home. The upper (newly remodeled!) kitchen and lower bar area are fully stocked even adding some more gourmet items like a Kitchen Aid mixer, for the chefs in your group. Let us know if you would like something added to the house. We are constantly trying to update and add amenities for all to enjoy!

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