Price Drop! Toasty, Bright Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts!

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A bedroom with a large window overlooking a lake and a deck.
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A dining area with wicker chairs, a glass table, and a vase with red flowers.
A wooden dock leading to a calm water body, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A wooden deck with a view of a lake and forest.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • By the lake
    Guests love the beautiful lakefront location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Intermediate Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Hanley Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Ben-way Lake
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Double Bunk Beds

Convertible bed(s)

1 Queen Futon

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as snowmobiling and sledging.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Hanley Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Intermediate Lake - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ben-way Lake - 2 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 8.4 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 35 min drive - 43.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget In Ellsworth - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Rowe Inn - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Price Drop! Toasty, Bright Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking at Price Drop! Toasty, Bright Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Price Drop! Toasty, Bright Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts!?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Price Drop! Toasty, Bright Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Price Drop! Toasty, Bright Lake Home: Country Living, Modern Comforts! located?

Nestled on the beach, this Central Lake holiday home is within 1 mi (2 km) of Hanley Lake, Intermediate Lake and Ben-way Lake. Torch Lake and Bauer Nature Preserve are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 134 out of 141 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 141 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 141 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 141 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 141 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Place on very nice small lake. Great for Kayaking speed limit on lake. The Kayak's and Paddle boards at the house were great. Very nice entrance to water. Yard and house were great for our Family of four and two dogs. Everything needed to cook, stay and play at the house. And I did cook every day. We had a wonderful stay. We would be willing to come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting. Great property.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short getaway to Hanley Lake Hideaway

We enjoyed our short stay at Hanley Lake Hideaway. Beautiful location, well-stocked house, and very pleasant, caring owners checking in on us. Would definitely recommend renting H.L.H!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This place is awesome

They are so nice and welcoming! We also very much appreciated the fact that they had so many toys for the kids already there. It was one less thing that we had to pack. Highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was our second stay. It was everything we remembered! Our dogs are still happily exhausted. Our daughters rate it as one of their favorite vacation destinations. Thank you for letting us create memories in a stunning setting.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relaxation

We had a wonderful stay, enjoyed all the rental had to offer and wanted for nothing!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place, great host. Will definitely stay here again!

Stayed with our family of 6. The kids really liked the bunk room, and the games. The house had everything we needed for as a base camp to explore the area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great lakeside home with wonderful host

We enjoyed our week long stay. Laurie's communication was outstanding and she provided everything we needed. Boat launch is nearby and we enjoyed both Hanley Lake and Intermediate Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Return vacationers!

Laurie and John are amazing hosts. This home has everything you need in a peaceful, idyllic setting right on the lake. We highly recommend it for a great family vacation.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fall Getaway

Such a Beautiful property, comfy cottage and So many amenities. Our host was gracious, welcoming and provided detailed instructions regarding the home and surrounding areas to explore.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had an awesome stay at this cozy lakeside cottage up in northern Michigan. It’s quiet, peaceful, and the perfect place to just relax and enjoy the outdoors. The cottage was clean, comfortable, and had everything we needed for a great stay.Really appreciated how dog-friendly it was — our two Frenchies had a blast hanging out by the water and exploring the property. There’s plenty of privacy from the neighbors, so it felt like our own little spot on the lake. Definitely a great place to unwind for a few days.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing

Just pack the family up and go. This house has everything you need for a get away and an awesome spot for pets with privacy.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May 2025
Great guests-hope to host them again!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hanley Lake Hideaway

We had a great vacation. Loved the location. The house had everything we could think of. My son and my pup throughly enjoyed their vacation! We will be back for sure.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved staying at this spot. My kids loved that there were a lot of toys. We did a bunch of kayaking and paddle boarding. The waterfront is on a pretty quiet part of the lake which made it great for swimming. We walked into town most days to go to the local ice cream and fudge shop. Also, the in town grocery market is very cute and had lot of good options. We so enjoyed this relaxing and fun up north vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Relax and unwind

Enjoyed being right on the water. My kids loved playing in the lake, using the kayaks and paddleboards. We enjoyed the fire pit also. The owners had anything and everything for you to enjoy your stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Wonderful to have you and look forward to a return visit, maybe during a new season to discover the beauty of fall colors, the peacefulness of winter, or the emergence of spring!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great views and comfortable

We had a wonderful time for my son's 9th birthday the house has everything you can think of that you might forget to pack. All you need is to pack your clothes and head out to the lake this house has everything you need!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North getaway

We had a wonderful long weekend at Hanley Lake Hideaway! The property is beautiful, and very clean! Our pups enjoyed the lake and we spent an afternoon just kayaking around the lake. Property owners are very easy to work with and extremely accommodating. It’s an easy trip to other area attractions, but also plenty to do locally.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Up North by the water

Great week in Central Lake. Secluded enough enjoy the quiet but close enough to get to beautiful places up north that we love to visit like Sleeping Bear Dunes, Charlevoix, Petosky, & Traverse City. Also played a lot of golf. Would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Hanley Hide Away

We keep coming back here because it's such a great place. Cozy vibes and everything you need to make the stay enjoyable. The host Laurie is gracious and we appreciate her having us. My husband and I bring our dogs to play in the snow and do some ice fishing. Thank you as always.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect

Wonderful. Everything was provided as stated. Our dog wants to live here permanently!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely stay in Central Lake Michigan

This lovely lake house sits right on Hanley Lake in the charming town of Central Lake. Water views are delightful and there are kayaks and canoes to enjoy the lake up close. Don't miss Bachman's General Store in town, or King Orchards which has the best cherry pies! Also be sure to visit the Bellaire Smokehouse to stock up on whitefish dips, sausages and fresh fillets! This house is centrally located, only 20 mins from Charlevoix, 30 mins from Traverse City and Petoskey, and 10 mins from Bellaire (and Short's Brewery!).
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

It was very relaxing. It was closer to neighbors than I thought it would be based on the pic of a wooded area. I thought there would be more space, but it was really just a little patch of trees. Other than that, the property was clean, we had a great time and I would definitely go back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Jun 2025
I appreciate the feedback, Robyn, and will make that clearer in the description. I'm glad it was a good visit. Look forward to hosting you again. You were great guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

The perfect hideaway

My family spend a quiet week at this pet friendly property and enjoyed every minute— the lake is perfect for paddle board and kayaking and the owner offers access to their 2 paddle boards, 2 single kayaks and 2 double kayaks. We prefer small lakes because they offer warmer temps for swimming. The house is fully stocked and they even offer things you might not think to bring. There are a few small towns nearby you can go to for groceries, restaurants, farms and sweets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Awesome cottage with tons of fun activities!

We had a blast at this great cottage on the lake! We came during mid-winter break, so tons of snow and the lake was frozen. Met some really nice kids who let us ice fish with them and sled together. The cottage itself was stocked with so many fun things -- after a day of snowboarding, our kids played board games and watched movies at night. This cottage offered everything we could possibly need for our quick getaway! Great place to stay and we definitely recommend it to anyone thinking of staying in the area!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
So glad you had a blast!
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Laurie- Your house was...

Laurie- Your house was fantastic, we had a great time. It snowed the entire time we were there, letting us take advantage of snowshoeing in the Jordan River Valley, snowboarding at Shanty Creek and sledding on your backyard hill as well as the large sledding hill on the way up to Shanty Creek. The house had more to offer than we could possibly need.
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Jul 2023
Fantastic. Come back and try tubing at Shanty Creek--there's even a tow lift to bring you back up each time!
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