10/10 Excellent
Katie D.
27 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Katie D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Entire home
Remodeled Gem. Kayaks + Lake Access. Perfect Family Fun in Central Lake!
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 81200 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Central Lake, MI
- Intermediate Lake5 min walk
- Torch Lake
- A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort27 min drive
- Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)66 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 3
4 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Remodeled Gem. Kayaks + Lake Access. Perfect Family Fun in Central Lake!
PRIME LOCATION
Just a short walk across the street brings you to shared access on stunning, all-sports Intermediate Lake—perfect for swimming, boating, or simply soaking in the views.
Herrick Field Athletic Complex - 0.5 mile - tennis/pickleball courts, baseball field, track
Glacial Hills Hiking & Biking Trails - 6 miles
Downtown Bellaire (Short's Brewing Co.) – 7 miles
Shanty Creek Resort (golf/ski) – 10 miles
Charlevoix - 20 miles
Boyne Mountain + SkyBridge – 26 miles
Traverse City / Petoskey – 40 miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes – 65 miles
Fishtown / Leland – 65 miles
COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES
Inside, you’ll find a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom. The home sleeps up to 8 guests with two queen bedrooms and a bunkroom featuring four twin beds. Free Wi-Fi and a portable A/C unit in the main room keep things cool and connected.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
Enjoy on-site kayaks for lake adventures, sip your morning coffee on the spacious deck, and gather in the evening around the large picnic table and fire pit—perfect for roasting marshmallows.
LAKE ACCESS & RECREATION
Take advantage of shared access to Intermediate Lake’s sandy-bottom shoreline—great for swimming, fishing, or a relaxing boat ride. Cruise down to the popular sandbar for a fun day on the water.
A free public boat launch is just a mile away at the nearby campground.
Herrick Athletic Complex (.5 mile away) offers tennis/pickleball courts.
Glacial Hills trails (6 miles away) offers hiking and biking trails.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Explore charming Central Lake and Bellaire, grab a pint at Short’s Brewing Company, or venture to Boyne Mountain for the SkyBridge and Avalanche Bay Waterpark. Tennis courts, hiking, and biking trails are also nearby.
Book your stay today and experience the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation in Northern Michigan!
Just a short walk across the street brings you to shared access on stunning, all-sports Intermediate Lake—perfect for swimming, boating, or simply soaking in the views.
Herrick Field Athletic Complex - 0.5 mile - tennis/pickleball courts, baseball field, track
Glacial Hills Hiking & Biking Trails - 6 miles
Downtown Bellaire (Short's Brewing Co.) – 7 miles
Shanty Creek Resort (golf/ski) – 10 miles
Charlevoix - 20 miles
Boyne Mountain + SkyBridge – 26 miles
Traverse City / Petoskey – 40 miles
Sleeping Bear Dunes – 65 miles
Fishtown / Leland – 65 miles
COMFORTABLE LIVING SPACES
Inside, you’ll find a cozy living room, a fully equipped kitchen, and a full bathroom. The home sleeps up to 8 guests with two queen bedrooms and a bunkroom featuring four twin beds. Free Wi-Fi and a portable A/C unit in the main room keep things cool and connected.
OUTDOOR AMENITIES
Enjoy on-site kayaks for lake adventures, sip your morning coffee on the spacious deck, and gather in the evening around the large picnic table and fire pit—perfect for roasting marshmallows.
LAKE ACCESS & RECREATION
Take advantage of shared access to Intermediate Lake’s sandy-bottom shoreline—great for swimming, fishing, or a relaxing boat ride. Cruise down to the popular sandbar for a fun day on the water.
A free public boat launch is just a mile away at the nearby campground.
Herrick Athletic Complex (.5 mile away) offers tennis/pickleball courts.
Glacial Hills trails (6 miles away) offers hiking and biking trails.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Explore charming Central Lake and Bellaire, grab a pint at Short’s Brewing Company, or venture to Boyne Mountain for the SkyBridge and Avalanche Bay Waterpark. Tennis courts, hiking, and biking trails are also nearby.
Book your stay today and experience the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation in Northern Michigan!
Property manager
Jen Young
Languages
English
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
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
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Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
Central Lake
Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is on a lake. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. 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 walk - 0.5 km
- Short's Brewing Company - 15 min drive - 14.8 km
- Lake Bellaire - 20 min drive - 18.8 km
- A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 27 min drive - 27.8 km
- Torch Lake Park - 34 min drive - 37.8 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Short's Brewing Company - 12 min drive
- Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - 12 min drive
- Torch Lake Café - 12 min drive
- The Blue Pelican Inn - 3 min drive
- Side Door Saloon - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
9.0/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Kelli L.
17 Jul 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kelli L.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Jen Young
Languages:
English
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