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Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub

Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and patio

View from the dock over looking Benway lake. Great fishing hole!

hot tub on covered porch open year round

Living room with functional wood burning fireplace.

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Amenities
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Location

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61100 sq ft

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Barbecue grill
Fireplace

Explore the area

Central Lake, MI

Place, Intermediate Lake
‪5 min drive‬
Place, Torch Lake
‪14 min drive‬
Place, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
‪28 min drive‬
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪67 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Master Bedroom Loft

1 Queen Bed

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Master Bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Dining area

About this property

Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub

Beautiful and very clean 2000 vacation home located on the Chain o Lakes in Antrim county between traverse city and Charlevoix in the town of Central Lake . Just minutes away from Bellaire and all it’s shops and restaurants including SHORTS BREWERY. Benway lake is a 130 acre all sports lake with great fishing and ideal for water skiing and wake boarding . You will find that typically there just are not any boats on the lake ! Total of 6 lakes all connect including 11,000 acre Intermediate Lake. This is a year round vacation home that welcomes downhill skiers , (1/2 hour from Schuss and BOYNE Mountain) cross country skiers , hunters , snow mobilers , golfers , fishermen , boaters , mountain bikes /road bikes and people looking for a secluded peaceful getaway in Michigan’s North Western rolling hills. Our 4 person Jacuzzi hot tub is located on the covered back porch and is open all year for guests to enjoy. The cottage has three bedrooms and two full baths. Master bedroom is a loft with cathedral ceiling , two ceiling fans , master bath is equipped with a lovely whirlpool jetted tub. This home features a beautiful stone fire place, full kitchen with dishwasher , laundry room with washer , dryer and laundry tub, cable internet with Wifi. This beautiful vacation home has a 50 foot long dock ,a large deck next to the lake and a wooden pathway through the woods to the lake. 2 Kayaks , 1 canoe, BBQ grill, DVD Blu ray , flat screen . It is close to golf courses , 2 major snow mobile trails, Jordan Valley snow and ski trail and also close to Boyne Mountain and Shanty Creek . Grass river natural area, Charlevoix paved bike path and Glacier Hills hiking trails. This is the place that singers write songs about !

Our prices include all fees. No hidden fees.

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Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Washing machine

Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 12:00 PM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

We have a strict no pet policy.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Hot tub uses bromine

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Castle Farms. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

Intermediate Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Sixmile Lake - 12 min drive - 7.3 km
Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 28 min drive - 28.5 km
Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 39.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬16 min drive
‪The Nugget In Ellsworth - ‬15 min drive
‪Blue Pelican Inn - ‬8 min drive
‪Tapawingo - ‬9 min drive
‪The Rowe Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub?

Checkout is at 12:00 PM.

Where is Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Intermediate Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Torch Lake and Sixmile Lake. Bauer Nature Preserve and Beals Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Leo G.

9 Oct 2025

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

Great house on inland lake. Very good value. Kids loved the hot tub, kayaks and canoes.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth P.

15 Sept 2025

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

Such a little gem! We were up north for the Paddle Antrim event and this was a perfect place to stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

23 Sept 2025

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

We had a great stay, everything was accurate on the listing. We used the hot tub almost every night, which was a great perk, and made use of the kayaks and canoe too. Overall everything was perfect for our family of 4 and the kitchen was stocked nicely too- we cooked dinner in almost every night

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ava p.

13 Aug 2025

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

Everything went very smoothly with check-in and check out, and we really enjoyed our stay! Being right on the lake was wonderful and we were able to use the kayaks and canoes. While the cottage doesn’t have AC, once you open the windows and turn on some fans it was completely fine! I would definitely choose to come here again.

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

25 Aug 2025

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We enjoyed our stay at this lovely house! It was just right four our family of four plus a grandparent. The location is excellent with views of the lake front the house. The path down to the lake is well maintained, and the dock was beautiful. Kayaks and canoe were a big plus - we loved exploring the lake and the rivers! The house had everything we needed for our week stay. It was an easy drive to Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. We would recommend staying here and enjoying everything this part of Michigan has to offer.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

24 Jun 2025

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

Weekend

We had an amazing weekend at this property! This has been our favorite VRBO rental ever booked! Extremely clean, cozy, and the hot tub was a big bonus! We plan to book many stays in future! Absolutely an amazing weekend getaway!

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

9 Apr 2025

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

Relaxing and quiet

We had a nice time at this up north cottage on the lake. It was quiet and the hot tub was enjoyable. Great to get away from it all.

Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

24 Feb 2025

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

Nice House, Great Location

We had a very nice stay in this clean, cozy house. It is in a great location to go to Charlevoix, East Jordan, many restaurants, ski resorts, wineries, breweries, and the quaint town of Central Lake.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

16 Mar 2025

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

Awesome

Great location..Awesome owners...house is sooo cute...very clean! Pics dont do it justice...id love to come in the summer! Beaur8ful and very convenient location to go many places!

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

8 Oct 2024

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

Beautiful property

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay so peaceful and relaxing. We loved the hot tub and taking the canoe out on the lake.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

3 Jan 2025

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

Winter Weekend Getaway

My partner and I stayed here for a weekend in between Christmas and New Years and it was lovely! The cottage is very close by the Charlevoix and other towns. We had a ton of fun exploring during the day and then coming back in the evenings to relax by the fireplace and in the hot tub.

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carmen B.

12 Mar 2020

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

It was amazing, just what we needed. Clean, peaceful and good location.

Will definitely go again.

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2020

6/10 Okay

Sydney G.

9 Jul 2025

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Not awful but not great

The first issue we had was the bunk bed safety. My 7 year old climbed to the top upon arrival and the railing was not attached and he went right over landing on his head. Thankfully he wasn't injured. If you plan to swim here off shore it's weedy and mucky. The refrigerator and coffee pot were pretty gross too. To add a very cloudy hot tub

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn E.

12 Nov 2023

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

Comfortable and quiet.

Just what we were looking for - a quiet getaway.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dwight G.

2 Oct 2023

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

Relax and Refresh

Wonderful weekend fishing trip location. Great location and all the amenities of home.

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chip W.

17 Jul 2023

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

Great getaway cottage!

The property seemed to be well maintained, the check in and check out process was easy and all communication was positive. We had a very relaxing time and thoroughly enjoyed our stay! Definitely thinking about going back!

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bethany G.

8 Jan 2024

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

Wonderful winter getaway

The Cottage was cute, clean, and cozy. The hot tub was heavenly. Centrally located to Boyne, Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petosky. Perfect for a cozy winter weekend.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leigh H., Utica,Michigan US

21 Mar 2023

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

Great wintertime visit

We stayed at the cottage for 3 nights. We completely enjoyed our visit. The cottage was clean, had what we needed and the hot tub was amazing! We enjoyed watching it snow and enjoying winter weather while relaxing . We would definitely love to stay here again.

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charles T.

20 Jun 2024

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

As advertised

All the good reviews about this rental are true. It was just what we expected and worked out well. The hot tub was especially nice and communication with the owners was easy and very helpful.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

26 Feb 2023

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

Cozy Winter Getaway

Eric’s cottage was a perfect getaway for what we needed. The hot tub was awesome! Close to multiple towns. Spent a day in TC and a day in Charlevoix and Bellaire all within 30-60 minute drive.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Annette M.

16 Jan 2023

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

Cute and homey

Really a wonderful experience, we felt ‘at home’ immediately. We went skiing, then warmed up in the hot tub and tucked in for a nice night. Everything was provided and within east reach.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

4/10 Poor

Noah L.

21 Feb 2024

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

Nice Place.. But don’t stay if have a wasp allergy

Nice place and nice powerful hot tub. Had no trouble holding temp in 30 degree weather. Convenient to Shanty creek and cross country trails. The only issue is the wasps. There were a few dead ones on floor when we arrived. Once we turned up heat a couple live ones emerged. They continued to do so over next couple days and were falling from ceiling of loft (as they did not have much energy). Owner says he didn’t know about wasps in the winter and is having an exterminator come out. But they do at least know that they are around and they mention that they treat for them in house instructions. Also the light on porch is filled with dead ones. If you are allergic I wouldn’t chance it. I would have given a higher rating if the owner had voluntarily offered something close to a free night. They did give me $50 off but only after I asked. Seems a little cheap if you ask me.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Phil B.

13 Sept 2019

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

Very nice rental, nice place to visit!

We had a very nice weekend get away. There were 6 of us, plenty of room, nice lake with canoe and kayaking! Enjoyed the fire pit at night and the beautiful sunsets! The area around the lake was fun traveling to. We did have a problem with bald headed wasp. One of the party was stung with a wasp while sleeping and had a severe anaphylactic reaction to it. So we spent a few hours in the emergency room at 2:00 am! A suggestion would be to post urgent care, emergency room address on the refrigerator for easy access. Hopefully no one will require it, but it would have saved several critical minutes if there was easy access to the information. Not sure where the wasp came from, we didn’t find a hive, could have been in the eves or the attic., since it was in the loft bedroom where they were stung. We wanted to use the propane grill, but unfortunately there was no propane for it. The washing and drying of towels, sheets took a lot longer than anticipated, normally at any other rental we have been to, as long as you pile the towels and sheets in the laundry room and start a load, you can leave. We waited several hours for the towels to dry, before we could leave. Other than a few quirks, we did like the rental and the area!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Spencer G.

12 Oct 2025

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

Very nice hot tub. Everything was clean

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

MaryJo S.

5 Oct 2025

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

Clean, comfortable, and wonderful fishing! Adequately supplied home. Would highly recommend!!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

Master Bedroom Loft

2 bathrooms

First Floor Bathroom

Master Bathroom

Spaces

About this property

Northern Michigan, genuine on the lake up north cottage with hot tub

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Amenities

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2-bedroom cottage sleeps 5 just a short walk to Torch Lake

House Rules

Children

Events

Pets

Smoking

Important information

You need to know

About the area

Central Lake

What's nearby

Getting around

Restaurants

Frequently asked questions

Reviews

Exceptional

9.4/10

10/10

9.8/10

10/10

9.8/10

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Leo G.

Leo G.

10/10 Excellent

Mary Beth P.

Mary Beth P.

10/10 Excellent

Erika C.

Erika C.

10/10 Excellent

ava p.

ava p.

10/10 Excellent

Kristina C.

Kristina C.

10/10 Excellent

Kyle V.

Weekend

Kyle V.

10/10 Excellent

Shannon W.

Relaxing and quiet

Shannon W.

10/10 Excellent

Kathy A.

Nice House, Great Location

Kathy A.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Awesome

Lisa F.

10/10 Excellent

Eric K.

Beautiful property

Eric K.

10/10 Excellent

Jenna W.

Winter Weekend Getaway