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 !
Property manager
Eric Cole
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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.
Central Lake, MI
What's nearby
Intermediate Lake - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Torch Lake - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
Lake Charlevoix - 24 min drive - 21.4 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 Café - 16 min drive
Tapawingo - 15 min drive
The Blue Pelican Inn - 8 min drive
Side Door Saloon - 8 min drive
Front Porch Cafe - 15 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).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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!
My 90yr old Auntie wanted a lakeside cottage vacation. Amazingly beautiful and serene, our stay proved a totally complete destination. Clean, stylish, and filled with SO many amenities, we ALL enjoyed it. Host provided ALL the necessities required for a stress proof stay.
2nd year staying here. WE LOVE IT!!!! The walkway to the lake is my favorite. My husband loves the fishing. The house is just like it reads. The kitchen has all you need. Its our favorite place.
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.
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!
Loved it! It's perfect place for winter or summer. Everything was easy, from check-in to check-out. Hosts are amazing and we would stay again and again. Cheers
What you see is what you get. Property was as described in listing. Host provides great detail for all aspects of the property.
Matthew S.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
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
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.
I had a great stay at Eric's place. The location was wonderful for fall colors and the house was clean. I really enjoyed relaxing in the hot tub. There is a wonderful seating area at the lake to spend time as well.
We enjoyed our stay! It was a cute little cottage and from the upstairs loft you can see the lake which is a great view. Definitely will be going back!
We had a wonderful time and enjoyed the amenities of the property! The hot tub was wonderful. The private dock was lovely to have some morning coffee and evening fire. We had enough space for 5 adults to spend time together, and also have some of our own space. The location is central to a lot lovely town, hiking, wineries, and petoskey stone hunting spots :)
The house is clean, well maintained, adorable, and has everything you need for a nice getaway. You can tell the owners take pride in their home. Communication was quick and friendly. Instructions for checking in and opening the house were clear and easy to follow.
I can't wait to come back in the summer and use the kayaks and enjoy the lake.
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.
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!
It was a very beautiful setting. The neighbors had a loud party the second night but otherwise it was very nice and quiet. The lake was gorgeous and taking the canoe out was a lot of fun.
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.
Charles T.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
About the host
Hosted by Eric Cole
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