Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Newly Remodeled Kitchen!

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Entire home

Tons of outdoor fun right at your fingertips!

Pine ceilings and wood-burning stove for great up-north charm

Lake from upper deck. Plenty of flat yard space for games!

120 feet of sandy frontage on all sports Intermediate Lake!

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4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12198.8 sq m

Popular amenities

Beach view
Dryer
Parking available
Barbecue grill
Washer
Fireplace

Explore the area

Central Lake, MI

Intermediate Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Torch Lake
‪13 min drive‬
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
‪24 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪60 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Kitchenette

Office

Garden

Dining area

About this property

Book now for fall and winter! This is truly a year-round home, with plenty of activities nearby all year. In the summer, enjoy everything lakeside living has to offer! In the fall, enjoy the colors on the lake and in nearby towns and country roads. Visit local wineries, breweries, meaderies, and distilleries on the Torch Lake Tour. Go apple and pumpkin picking at King Orchards (they have what seems like miles of Honey Crisp trees for u-pick!) There are plenty of local trails for hiking and biking in the spring, summer, and fall and cross-country skiing in the winter. We are 15 minutes from Shanty Creek and half an hour from Schuss Mountain and Boyne Mountain for skiing and tubing in the winter! There is a fire-pit outside and a wood-burning stove inside. The lower level floors are also heated in the winter. We also aim to update the decor for each season, including a Christmas tree and decorations.

The Flying Fish is a family friendly, fully equipped 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on the hidden gem, all sports, Intermediate Lake. Bring your clothes and start the relaxation! We have thought of everything. Boat enthusiasts can dock right at the house. We provide kayaks and an adult and child-sized paddle-board to enjoy the lake, beach toys, yard games, hammock and fire pit outside. Foosball table, board games, puzzles, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon fire stick, wifi, PS3 and XBox One, each with several games, for indoor fun on rainy days. Fully stocked and newly remodeled kitchen (spring 2024) with gourmet items including Kitchen Aid mixer, blenders, waffle maker, crockpot etc. Located within walking distance to grocery, restaurants, bar, and boat rental. Explore the Upper Chain of Lakes from the front yard or travel down the street for Torch Lake and the entire Lower Chain of Lakes.

Central Lake is located approximately 10 minutes from Bellaire, 30 minutes from Charlevoix , 45 minutes from Traverse City and Petoskey, and around 1 1/2 hours to Mackinaw City or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. A week at the Flying Fish offers plenty of relaxation and fun at the beach and on the lake, as well as a chance to explore all that northern Michigan has to offer.

Property manager

Angela Fleishans

Premier Host

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 26

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Very kid friendly. 2 pack&plays, toys, &high chair

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties

Prior approval required

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

All trash in blue rolling bin prior to checkout. Cans to the curb on Thurs night. Recycling goes in black rolling bin and must be put out on Mon night

Please strip beds and start as many sheets and towels as you can prior to checkout, without overfilling machines.

Important information

You need to know

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

Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20

Note from host: Prior approval required

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

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 in the city centre and on the beach. 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 - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Torch Lake - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
Lake Bellaire - 19 min drive - 18.0 km
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 24 min drive - 23.4 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 57 min drive - 62.2 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

‪Torch Lake Café - ‬12 min drive
‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬18 min walk
‪Side Door Saloon - ‬18 min walk
‪Bellaire Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬16 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Newly Remodeled Kitchen! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Newly Remodeled Kitchen!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Newly Remodeled Kitchen!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Newly Remodeled Kitchen! located?

Located in Central Lake, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, steps from Intermediate Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Bauer Nature Preserve and Beals Lake. Torch Lake and Sixmile Lake are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Brad P.

8 January 2025

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

Great Place!

Wonderful accommodations. Great place to stay. Comfortable and cozy and on the lake. Perfect. Our family was well-served.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela P.

24 August 2024

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

Our 3 generation family

Perfect fit for our family. Beautiful lake view.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dana H.

3 October 2024

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

Lovely cottage

This cottage is absolutely perfect. It was extremely clean, easy to get to and had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. This would be a great place for couples, groups, families and anyone, young or older to stay. The yard would be good for kids and the beach is very nice and clean as well. Easy drives to Torch Lake, Elk Rapids, Traverse City and Charlevoix. I would highly recommend!

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer S.

21 October 2024

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

Weekend with friends

The property was perfect for a getaway with friends.The kitchen was well stocked just like the description. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of towels and washcloths supplied for everyone. Angela was very helpful and promptly answered our questions. We would love to come back again.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jamie J.

3 June 2024

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

Beautiful view

Thank you We had a great time. Your place was great. Bon fire, Lake, rented a pontoon locally.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rich H.

8 June 2024

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

Quiet picturesque getaway

Incredible place to stay. Beautiful view, quaint downtown and close to many sites..Hosts are awesome and have a great attention to detail and make you feel at home in a relaxing atmosphere with so much to do or simply relax. You will want to return.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S., Gurnee

2 January 2024

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

Perfect Family Retreat

This was a perfect place for our family to gather and spend time playing games and enjoying nature. The house has a nice gathering area around a big kitchen overlooking the lake and many comfy beds. Everyone loved it.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Stacie W.

9 June 2024

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

Girls' Weekend

This house was perfect for our girls' weekend. A great location to go to Traverse City or Petosky for the day. The weather was disappointing so we weren't able to enjoy the lake or outdoors. That was a bummer, but we found plenty of other things to do. We would definitely stay there again.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karla B.

13 June 2023

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

Wonderful family vacation

This property was very spacious and well-equipped. We had hours of fun in the water and on the sand, and we especially enjoyed the kayaks and paddleboards. We ate most of our meals on the deck with the beautiful lake view. The foosball table was a nice bonus for the kids in the evenings. We had a great stay and would love to return!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

21 May 2023

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

May Trip

The Flying Fish was a great find on Intermediate Lake. Angela was quick to respond and very helpful. Great location on lake, and loved the view. Cottage /house was very clean and everything stated on site. Enjoyed kayaks, corn hole, fooseball, fire pit and deck along with everything else available! Would stay again!

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Liese P.

23 September 2023

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

Labor Day at the Flying Fish

What a perfect location!!! The cabin was very roomy plenty of room for my family. The beds were very comfortable they provided sheets and towels.....Loved the sheets! Best part we were able to bring our tritoon and tie up at the dock. They have a wonderful sandy beach where we could sit with our feet in the water and watch the sunsets. They also provide kayaks, paddle boards and life jackets. My family had a wonderful time, and we will definitely be back next year!!

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Mary T., Plymouth, MI

19 August 2017

Private, quiet oasis on Intermediate Lake

Our family of 10 enjoyed our stay at The Flying Fish. The home was comfortable and spacious with plenty of room for everyone to spread out. The kayaks, paddle boards, hammock, and the lakefront were all big hits! Angela was a gracious host, and communicated really well about all The Flying Fish had to offer. Intermediate Lake is a clean, quiet lake with plenty of space to explore.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Emily F., Fort Wayne Indiana

31 December 2022

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

Book This House! This is IT!

100/100. We absolutely love this home and will book again in the future. Not one item or need not covered at this home. It is perfect!! We had a mixed group of family and everyone loved it. We played board games every night and cooked and ate together. We made memories. The hosts are WONDERFUL and kind and helpful. I highly recommend them.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Amanda A., Lansing

14 August 2017

A great time had by all.

My family of 11 had a great time. We found the 2 separate living areas wonderful. The kids had a space where they could go and the adults had a separate space. The outdoor shower was a great addition! It helped to keep the sand out of the house. With a group as large as ours it was nice to have the extra fridge downstairs. The water was sandy until about the end of the dock. Great outdoor area for the kids.

Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

10 October 2023

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

We'd love to come back!

Women's kayak group stayed for a long weekend of kayaking. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our potluck dinner, and this home is comfy and cozy. The location is great! Our first day we traveled to St Clair Lake to launch, kayaked through Six Mile Lake and back; very beautiful. Second day we planned to launch from the beach, but it was too rainy, windy and cold for any kayaking. But there's plenty to do in the area. Some went hiking, some went shopping and beachcombing, some just exploring. When I got back to the house after a long day beachcombing in the rain and wind, I got a warm fire burning in the wood stove in the great room, sipped my tea and looked out at Intermediate lake from my comfy perch on the sofa.. We'll definitely come back!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny D., Royal Oak

4 September 2023

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

Solid Stay in Northern Michigan

We had a nice stay at this property. Convenient location, sand beach was nice with a rake to clean up the lake debris, all the y out ya you’ll need, and lots of sleeping options. We had two under 3 with us downstairs, and the other adults upstairs. Worked well! Two fridges for groceries and drinks. One situation we had was lots of wasps from the apple trees in each corner of the property. These apples would also surprise you as they fell into the porch. Certainly a seasonal condition. This didn’t impact anytime at the beach but you needed to be sure footed closer to the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

6 November 2023

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

Family Reunion

We had a great week staying here. It is nicely located so that Traverse City and Petosky are easy drives. A relatively short 90 minute drive has you in the parking lot for the ferry to Mackinac Island. The cabin itself is beautifully located with a nice lawn leading to the lake. It is very spacious and nicely laid out with two bedrooms having views of the lake. The kitchen is well stocked with most any utensil you may need and there was a good supply of everyday condiments and household/bath necessities that you may need. There are lots of games downstairs and the large kitchen table was great for family game night. Outside in the yard there is a nice bonfire pit that we made use of (probably best to buy dry wood from somewhere) and despite it being October our daughters even took one of the kayaks out on the lake for good while. The only hitch we had was being able to reach Angela after we booked but that was a VRBO issue and not an Angela issue, lol. After we finally got in touch with her, communication was very good.

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen K., Metro Detroit

2 June 2019

Large but cozy retreat ready for a peaceful getaway or a family gathering

Flying Fish is a delightful gem! One step inside this clean and updated home, you’ll see many windows and doors open onto a view of the lake (that never gets old!). You also realize the owners have thought of everything: the unique long bench just inside the door, hooks, benches and mirrors in every room, a fully stocked kitchen, comfortable new furniture (inside & out) and extensive entertainment options. You’ll also find fun touches throughout, such as a wall mounted bottle opener ( it works!), wood headboards and skis on the wall. The second living space is cool and would be ideal if we had another family or our kids with us. We didn’t detect the typical lower level smell you’ll find in many waterfront homes. After driving down the idyllic pine needle covered driveway, sitting on the expansive quiet deck or spending time on the sandy beach, you’d never believe a grocery store, marina, old fashioned 5 & dime, pizza or ice cream shop are only a few minutes drive away .... but they are! You’ll also find good restaurants, bars and dessert options nearby (check out Short’s, Mammoth Distillery and Ruthann’s Bakery). There is much to do in the area- we enjoy Barnes State Park for swimming in Lake Michigan or just walking along the shore. Flying Fish is an inviting home where you can truly relax and get comfortable. The owner, Angela, is terrific- communication is easy and fast. She emailed helpful specifics about the property, but was also happy to answer my questions. We hope to come back- next time with our kids. Thank you Angela and Tim for sharing Flying Fish!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elsine W.

21 September 2022

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

Older ladies

Had a wonderful time. Great view and enjoyed the fire pit each night

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerry S.

4 September 2022

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

Family memories

Great place in a great location! Everything a family needs to enjoy a stay at the lake.

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda P.

29 August 2022

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

Excellent stay

The flying fish exceeded our expectations over and above! My family had a great time! We skied, tubed, went fishing, went Kayaking had sunset boat rides and had a fire every night. Angela was easy to communicate with and answered any questions that we had. Would highly recommend this place. We are hoping to come back next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

16 June 2022

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

Family Fun at Flying Fish!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Flying Fish - we had everything we needed for a fantastic week of fishing and family fun! Angela was the most responsive of any host we’ve ever rented from - and everything was just as expected…and did not disappoint!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

3 April 2022

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

Great house and experience

We just stayed for 2 days, visiting our parents but it was a great house. Very spacious, lots of beds for all of our kids. The owner responded and communicated quickly, if I had a question. The house was clean, well stocked and perfect for our quiet weekend.

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah V.

7 January 2022

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

Cozy cabin

Perfect spot. Super close to Bellaire, skiing, etc. We love it here.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sandi S., Ada

17 June 2021

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

Just perfect!

This place was PERFECT for our family vacay. Every year we rent a house for the whole family to get together and make memories. We all agree that this place was the best of all the places we have stayed. We really enjoyed the layout, it was very open and we were able to all be together as a group whenever we wanted to be. The kids loved all the games and the Foosball table was a big hit! We would definitely stay here again and we will be recommending it to our friends. Angela was great to work with and responded quickly to all of my emails while planning our trip.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Angela Fleishans

The Flying Fish is owned by Angela and Tim and Angela's dad, Rick. Angela and Tim are the proud parents (and Rick the proud grandpa) of 2 daughters, ages 15 and 11. We all have fond memories of visiting family cabins in northern Michigan. We want the same for our children and we hope to extend the memories to your family and friends as well. We purchased the Flying Fish because life is busy! It’s hard to find time to truly unplug and focus on having fun together as a family and with our extended family and friends. We know that this is just going to get more challenging as the kids age and become involved in more and more activities. Our goal is to create an environment at the house where the kids want to go and spend time and have fun with us and where we all want to come with our friends to have fun and reconnect.

Why they chose this property

We have been traveling to various locations in Northern Michigan our whole lives. Tim grew up on a lake in Lapeer and has always dreamed of owning a place on the water. Angela learned to ski at Shanty Creek, Boyne Mountain, and Boyne Highlands. We also enjoy trips to Traverse City as a family and Charlevoix, Petoskey, Mackinaw City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes are always fun as well. The location in Central Lake on Intermediate Lake combines all of these amenities in the yard or within a short drive.

What makes this property unique

We loved this home from the minute we walked through the door. Wonderful lake views from the wrap-around deck, with multiple french doors to catch the breeze off the lake. The pine ceiling and wood floors give the up-north cabin feel we were looking for in a vacation home. We have tried to think of everything to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. There is plenty to do outside and in - kayaks, paddleboards, plenty of beach toys, a hammock, a foosball table, many board games, and several video game systems. We also have several toys for babies and small children and 2 pack and plays and a high chair, so you won't have to lug everything with you! There is fun for the whole family! We have updated the lower level with new flooring and we have purchased new furniture in much of the home. The upper (newly remodeled!) kitchen and lower bar area are fully stocked even adding some more gourmet items like a Kitchen Aid mixer, for the chefs in your group. Let us know if you would like something added to the house. We are constantly trying to update and add amenities for all to enjoy!

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4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

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Bedroom 4

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Master Bedroom 1

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2 bathrooms

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