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Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC

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A lakeside hotel with a dock, colorful Adirondack chairs, and a stone staircase leading to the building.
A lakeside lodge with a dock, outdoor seating, and a flag.
A lakeside dock with kayaks and a paddleboard, a sandy beach, and a grassy area with chairs.
A calm lake with boats docked on the shore, surrounded by autumn-colored trees.
A lakeside setting with colorful Adirondack chairs, a stone wall, and a dock with a boat.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the sand and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Intermediate Lake
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 16

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 16)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Double Beds and 1 Single Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed and 1 King Bed

Game Room

1 Queen Bed and 2 Double Beds

Living Room

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC

This is it!!! There is so much fun to be had at this vacation home and its surrounding area. Visit in the Summer, Winter, Fall or Spring and find so much to do and so much beauty... The property consists of a four-bedroom, two bathroom, fully-furnished home. It is located on beautiful Intermediate Lake and has BOTH 100 ft of lakefront and BEACHFRONT. Also has a dock, kayaks, fire pit, fireplace, walk out basement, paddle boat and huge wrap around deck. 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 has a covered picnic table, a swing, and lots of tables and chairs. Inside, you’ll find a fully equipped kitchen that also includes a dishwasher. In addition to that you will find a laundry room, two bathrooms(one shower and one bath/shower combo, large living room, dining room and game room. Inside the game room you will find a fuze ball, direct tv, Wii and large flat screen tv. Also, don't 'sweat it' if you need to get out of the heat enjoy the air conditioning in one of the living/dining rooms and two upstairs bedrooms. The basement always stays cool... Between the four bedrooms, game room, and living room this vacation home can accommodate 16 (two kings, one toddler bed, two queens, one set of full bunk beds with trundle, two full beds, and one twin bed).

The location is prime as it is located in Central Lake, Michigan which is just minutes from Bellaire. 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, 40 minutes from Traverse City and Boyne City, 40 minutes from Petoskey.

This house is available year round for all of your recreation activities: swimming, boating, fishing, ice fishing, water-sports, skiing, mushrooming, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking, hunting, fall color tours, etc. Across the street you will also find a track, football field, baseball diamond and tennis courts. Take your pick, lounge around and relax or keep busy with all of your options. With this home you get it all!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 30
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is not a baby gate for stairway
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds, gather used towels and store extra beds
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Make sure grill and blackstone have been thoroughly cleaned and covered.
Make sure paddle boat and kayaks have been turned upside down pulled on to the beach.
Patio tables have been wiped down
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 440513vb
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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Jet skiing and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hunting and cycling nearby.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 8.3 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 27 min drive - 38.5 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 39 min drive - 49.2 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 47 min drive - 71.1 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 60 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Lounge - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC?

As of 6 August 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC on 3 October 2026 start from NZ$4,944, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Enjoy the lake, beach, colors, golf or slopes!By Bellaire,Charlevoix,Petoskey&TC located?

Nestled on the beach, this Central Lake holiday home is steps from Intermediate Lake and 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Hanley Lake. Torch Lake and Ben-way Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 40 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 40 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 40 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 40 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Lori F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The house, property and lake were fine. The house had everything we needed and everything was clean when we arrived. We had a fantastic week. The kitchen was stocked and the grills worked great! The house does need some upkeep on the windows and doors. The host was quick to respond when I messaged.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia D.

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

Great amenities and beach

Family enjoyed the space and location. Beach area was great for young kids. Beautiful sunrise views.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rhoda H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Others than rain entire trip was wonderful
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

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

Great Location

We loved being right on the lake. The house was a perfect size for our group, and all the water toys were a great bonus!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Todd N.

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

Great place, great value

We had a wonderful stay. Mandy was very much on top of things and very responsive. The place worked great for 3 families to stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rob C.

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

Great Family Getaway.

A great combination of lakeside and roominess. Location was a great central point to explore the area from and great to relax and recoup at afterward. All descriptions accurate.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary B.

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

Location was perfect

The property manager was very attentive.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
Thanks for staying with us and so happy you enjoyed yourself and the location! You were a pleasure to work with.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carrie S.

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

Best lake house

This stay was perfect. The beach was better than we could have asked for. The kayaks, paddle boards and peddle boats made for many options on the water. Our family of 12 enjoys floating, kayaking, paddle boarding, fishing, volleyball, and so much more without leaving the property. The grill and blackstone made eating in easy.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K.

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

Family Get Away

It was amazing, we had the time of our life! The only grip which is a small one is they need new pans, but we mostly grilled outside.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Marsha D.

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

Wonderful times!

Very family friendly. Lots is sleeping areas. A whole lot of inside activities with games and toys. Beach area was great! Lots of family memories made. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Steven G.

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

Lake house experience

The sandy beach and lake were fun experience for our three grandchildren( ages 8, 6,4 ). This was important to us as grandparents.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Betsy V.

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

Family vacation

This is property was great. It was supplied with all the extras you may need but forget to bring with you from bandaids to a full kitchen. We had plenty of space for 8 adults and 2 children. There was plenty to do from board games to kayaks. We had a wonderful time and made lots of memories!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Michelle B.

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

1198 W Intermediate Lake Road

We loved it! The beach front to the lake is wide and a great place for kids to play. There are plenty of places within the property both inside and outside to be together as a group, or just by yourself. We loved the paddle boards and the kayaks that are provided. Also provided is a paddle boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 August 2022
So glad you had a great time this year and excited for you to come back and enjoy the lake and home again next year! Thanks for taking such good care of our home while you made great memories.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina W.

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

Summer of 2024

Our family (10 people) had a wonderful stay at this cabin. It could accommodate more. Great location. Good communication between owner and myself. A little dated.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Matthew B.

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

HIDDEN GEM

For a group of people around 6-10 people this place is amazing. If you and a group TRULY want to get AWAY I very highly recommend this place. The lake is gorgeous and the property is spacious, peaceful, fun, and comes with all the amenities of a perfect up north experience. The property owner was great with communication, very nice and accommodating. The blackstone grill was a great touch. We cooked on it every day. 10/10 dont miss this place.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Raylene C.

Excellent for Large Family!

Me and my family of 14 adults and 3 kids stayed for a week at this house and loved it! The house was perfect size big enough we did not feel crowded but also had enough seating to all eat dinner together either inside or on the large deck! The front yard was great for yard games and the back yard was so peaceful with the lake and docks we could sit on and enjoy the view! The location of the house is also close enough to grocery stores that we could run out and grab what we needed without having to be gone long! Having laundry facilities right at the house also was a big plus with having three little kids! We are looking forward to going back again next year!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary Neliza J.

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

Great Mini Vacay at Michigan

We made a right choice booking this home for our short mini vacay in Michigan. Mandy was very attentive with all our questions regarding the home and location. Home was clean and love the location of the home as well, we all enjoyed overlooking the lake and able to watch the kids the whole time while they play in the water , the kids enjoyed it as they can play the whole time on the sand and by the lake, we wished it was warmer when we went but it was good we still enjoyed it. Its equipped with all essential needs if needed although we brought our own already anyways, only downside was the washer wasnt working the weekend we stayed but it worked out well. We will for sure plan to come back there the next time we plan to go to michigan again, Thank you Mandy for a great short vacay for our family. Will for sure recommend this home to our friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 18 June 2021
We are so glad you had a great time! It was a pleasure working with you and definitely wished we could have had the washer fixed. That battle has been frustrating with part and service lead times given the current environment. Enjoy the rest of your summer... We hope to see you again down the road! -Mandy
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

LINDA H.

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

4th of July 2019

We booked this vacation for ourselves and extended family. We had 9 adults and 3 kids, two under 5 years old. We had plenty of room for everyone to gather and also have their own privacy. The beach was great for the kids and the deck was awesome for the adults. We rented a jet ski for a day also that was delivered and picked up right down the road. It was fantastic. Fishing off the dock was great too! They caught two pike. We were able to watch the local fireworks from the front yard and then people shot them off over the lake. We took day trips to Traverse City, Charlevoix, and Petosky. Overall our family made wonderful memories and just had a lot of fun!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Timothy C.

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

Fun Family Rental

This is the seventh cottage our family has rented on Intermediate Lake and it is now our favorite. Communication with the host/property manager was friendly and efficient. All of our questions were answered quickly. We were traveling with our 3 sons, their wives, and our 4 month old grandson. The 4 bedrooms gave each family space and privacy. The kitchen and 2 large family rooms gave us lots of spots to play games. The sandy beach, kayaks, paddle boards, and volleyball court were all a huge hit! Our kids played tennis across the street every morning. The next time we rent on Intermediate Lake, this will be the first property we try to book. Hopefully, the price won’t increase because it’s very expensive to rent for the week.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Carol K.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a very beautiful location with very nice private beach which all the kids in our family just loved. It was one of the most lovely areas we've ever stayed in as a family of 14. The property manager, Mandy, was very responsive with issues and questions. When a maintenance person was required, he arrived promptly and solved the problem.We were disappointed in the house as it has not been maintained and updated very well. One of the window ACs did not work. Screen doors were either out of the track or did not operate easily. We also had a backup in one of the bathrooms in the tub and the toilet did not flush. Fortunately these problems were resolved by the maintenance person.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2025
Thank you so much for sharing both your positive and constructive feedback. We’re so glad your family enjoyed the beautiful location, the private beach, and spending time together — that’s exactly what we love most about this place, too. We’re a family who loves this cabin and enjoy sharing it with others, and we’re always working to make it better each season. Last year, we added a new mini-split system and plan to install units in the remaining upstairs bedrooms before next summer. We’re also replacing an upstairs toilet, updating the slider screens, and having a plumber do a full inspection to stay ahead of any hidden concerns. Some things, like plumbing or other emergencies, can’t always be predicted, but we’re proud of how quickly our maintenance team respond when something comes up. We weren’t aware of the AC issue during your stay, but we’ll have that checked right away. Your feedback truly helps us keep improving, and we’d love to have the chance to welcome you and your family back to experience the updates in the future.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenine G.

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

Great family vacation spot, cleanliness for arrival should have been better.

There were 9 adults and 9 kids. We all had places to sleep comfortably. The beach and deck were great to have as well as the dock for our boat rental. We loved our days on the water and relaxing in the sun. There was plenty of seating and games. Negatives- could tell the showers were not scrubbed very well to santize and clean, shower curtains were full of stains and not clean, all ceiling and box fans were full of dust, air conditioners smelled musty, trash cans were full when we arrived and only pick up is Thursday. We left Saturday and filled every one up so the next group will not have cans to use. Also walls were filthy in basement bedroom with twin bed on the wall. Appeared like a liquid or someone threw up and it was not cleaned well as it went all down the wall to the baseboard. I would have expected that to have been better especially since an additional two hours were added due to Covid and wanting extra time to clean and sanitize. All in all we enjoyed the location and space and would go back in hope the negatives were improved.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2020
For the past 8 years we have hosted hundreds of families many of which have returned year after year. Thus far we have received great feedback, some of which can be seen on this site for those who don't book direct or a different site and utilize VRBO. We have always been very responsive and if any issues arise at check in or during a stay we are prompt to provide resolution. In this situation, we did not hear about some of these items until the review (which is very unfortunate because they would have been addressed immediately). We did hear about something else that broke late one evening and it was addressed by the following morning. We did find multiple broken things upon check out that were never disclosed to us during the check in walk through, and we still didn't withhold any of the security deposit because we understand accidents happen. The other negatives that we were unaware of are currently being addressed. Unlike many rental properties, we strive to be available for our renters at all times, and we always encourage communication with us during their stay so we know our clients are happy (please see other reviews). We appreciate the 4 star review, but we are disappointed that all the issues experienced were not communicated with us immediately so we could remedy them as soon as possible.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

robin m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The cottage was roomy enough for our large group to congregate for meals and games but also lots of space to get some alone time. Cottage was very clean and well stocked
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Deana B.

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

Great lake week!

We travelled with three families including 5 young children. The outdoor space is awesome with the beach and use of paddleboards, kayaks, and docks. The lake was a great size. We were able to bring our boats without issue. We liked the black stone grill and outdoor seating. Property manager was easy to contact.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kerry D.

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

Great Stay

Loved our stay at HiLo Shore! Everything we needed was there! Great access to the lake. Property managers were accessible & could not have been more accommodating. We look forward to renting the property again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Check-in, location

Worn out furnishings and minimal supplies

The beds - and furniture were worn and old. Everything about the furnishings were cheap and mismatched. Towels - sheets - blankets - cookware - knives - everything seemed to be well worn and cheep. There was no soap or shampoo - no laundry or dish soap. Given the price paid for a week stay, they need to out some money back into this house and upgrade the experience. The location was great. We loved the lake and Bellaire and Central Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 August 2021
Thank you for your review and feedback. We very much agree on the importance of putting money back in to the house which we do every year. We are very sorry you didn't notice it. Just last year we refinished and repainted the very large wrap around deck, purchased a large Blackstone grill and put in a coffee nook. Just in the past 4 years we have put brand new flooring through the entire house both upstairs and downstairs, purchased new washer, dryer, refrigerator, dishwasher and oven with stovetop, did a complete remodel of the entire basement including the bathroom. We purchased all new blankets for all 15 beds this past year and also purchased another large flat screen TV that will be installed for the upcoming season. Please remember we are not a hotel but rather a 3500 sqft home that is not going to have all matching furniture. Most seasons we have to replace towels, bedding, and many pieces of kitchenware because so many large groups have stayed with us and things happen. They accidentally get thrown away, damaged or taken by accident. With that being said it is by design that we do not have the top of the line of any of those housewares or linens. However, what we have has always been sufficient for renters with no complaints. We have received many great reviews from past renters on VRBO and other sites and have several groups that have been with us for several years that do not go through this site to post positive reviews but rather their repeat business year after year tells the story. Our repeat customers have seen the many improvements we have made each year and have made so many great memories at the lake which is what we always aim for. This is a home designed to bring families together of all ages and have a fantastic time. Sincere apologies if our furniture etc. didn't meet your expectation but there should have been no surprises as every room is pictured on this site for what you can expect (other than the pool table/air hockey because it was broken during a rental). I am very glad you enjoyed the area though. It is beautiful with so much to do.

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