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The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Booking NOW for Summer 2026!
Lakefront holiday home with kitchen and balcony
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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
8 bedrooms 4 bathrooms Sleeps 21 2760 sq ft
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Central Lake, MI
- Place, Intermediate Lake1 min walk
- Place, Torch Lake
- Place, A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort27 min drive
- Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)65 min drive
Rooms & beds
8 bedrooms (sleeps 21)
1st Floor Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Apartment Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Blue Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Green Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Lower Level Bedroom
2 Single Bunk Beds
Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
Road House Bedroom #2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Road House Master Bedroom
1 Queen Bed
4 bathrooms
Duck Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
First Floor Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Main Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Road House Bathroom
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
About this property
The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Booking NOW for Summer 2026!
Imagine drinking your morning coffee on a deck overlooking a beautiful all-sports lake while watching the hummingbirds feed on the nectar of the brilliant-orange trumpet vine next to the deck. The house is quiet. The lake is still. Soon the pitter patter of your family's feet will begin as they rise for another glorious day at The Lake House. You smile thinking about what lies ahead...a day filled with sun, swimming, games, and laughter and finished off around the bonfire roasting marshmallows and staring at the stars. This vacation can be yours when you stay at The Lake House.
The property consists of two homes: the 'Lake House' is a six-bedroom, three-bathroom, fully-furnished home; the 'Road House' sits behind the Lake House and is a completely renovated, two bedroom, one-bathroom cottage. Located on beautiful Intermediate Lake, The Lake House has 130 feet of lakefront and includes a dock, firepit, and huge custom grill. The water is shallow and sandy close to shore making it perfect for families with small children or adults who like to tie their rafts to the dock and soak in the sun.
The home is surrounded with decking in the front and backyards and has two picnic tables and lots of tables and chairs. Inside, you’ll find three fully stocked kitchens (including a dishwasher), four full bathrooms, eight bedrooms, two fireplaces (gas and natural), and a laundry room. In all, The Lake House has sleeping accommodations for 23 (four queens, two full, 3 bunks with full size lower bed, and one sofa bed). You supply the towels, bed linens and your toiletries.
The Lake House is located in Central Lake, Michigan which is just minutes from Bellaire, home of Short's Brewing. It is close to several championship golf courses, skiing, restaurants, shopping, casinos, wineries, and several northern 'hot spots': ten minutes from Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain, ten minutes from Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, 30 minutes from Charlevoix, and 40 minutes from Traverse City, Boyne City and Petoskey.
The Lake House is available year round for all of your recreation activities: swimming, boating, fishing, water-sports, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking, hunting, fall color tours, etc. Whether you like to be on the go or prefer to sit and relax, The Lake House offers you all the choices.
Keywords: #Vacation, #Short's Brewing, #Central Lake, #Intermediate Lake, #UpNorth, #FamilyVacation
The property consists of two homes: the 'Lake House' is a six-bedroom, three-bathroom, fully-furnished home; the 'Road House' sits behind the Lake House and is a completely renovated, two bedroom, one-bathroom cottage. Located on beautiful Intermediate Lake, The Lake House has 130 feet of lakefront and includes a dock, firepit, and huge custom grill. The water is shallow and sandy close to shore making it perfect for families with small children or adults who like to tie their rafts to the dock and soak in the sun.
The home is surrounded with decking in the front and backyards and has two picnic tables and lots of tables and chairs. Inside, you’ll find three fully stocked kitchens (including a dishwasher), four full bathrooms, eight bedrooms, two fireplaces (gas and natural), and a laundry room. In all, The Lake House has sleeping accommodations for 23 (four queens, two full, 3 bunks with full size lower bed, and one sofa bed). You supply the towels, bed linens and your toiletries.
The Lake House is located in Central Lake, Michigan which is just minutes from Bellaire, home of Short's Brewing. It is close to several championship golf courses, skiing, restaurants, shopping, casinos, wineries, and several northern 'hot spots': ten minutes from Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain, ten minutes from Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, 30 minutes from Charlevoix, and 40 minutes from Traverse City, Boyne City and Petoskey.
The Lake House is available year round for all of your recreation activities: swimming, boating, fishing, water-sports, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking, hunting, fall color tours, etc. Whether you like to be on the go or prefer to sit and relax, The Lake House offers you all the choices.
Keywords: #Vacation, #Short's Brewing, #Central Lake, #Intermediate Lake, #UpNorth, #FamilyVacation
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
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Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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 on a lake. 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.

Central Lake, MI
What's nearby
- Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Short's Brewing Company - 13 min drive - 13.7 km
- Lake Bellaire - 18 min drive - 17.7 km
- Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead - 20 min drive - 10.4 km
- A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 27 min drive - 28.2 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Short's Brewing Company - 11 min drive
- Torch Lake Cafe - 12 min drive
- Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - 11 min drive
- M88 Morning Grind - 12 min drive
- Blue Pelican Inn - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Siobhan & Sheila Gannon

We are two sisters following our life long dream of owning a piece of heavenly Northern Michigan!
Why they chose this property
We spent our family vacations renting cottages on Intermediate Lake. It didn't take long to fall madly in love with Intermediate Lake and its beautiful surroundings.
What makes this property unique
As long-time renters, we know what you're looking for in a vacation home. We're proud of the fact that we manage to provide the little things you're looking for...whether it's plenty of mirrors and lamps, blankets and pillows, wine openers and wine glasses, plastic storage containers and tin foil, or even a rolling pin...we've got it all covered. Outside, we've got the all sports lake, lots of decks, gas and bbq grills, tables and chairs, and, of course, a firepit. All you need is the ability to relax.
Languages:
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