Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!

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A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, stainless steel appliances, and a large island with bar stools.
A lakeside property with a house, outdoor seating, and a hammock.
A spacious living room with a large sofa, a dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a fireplace, and a stone accent wall.
A modern living room with a gray sectional sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a kitchen area with wooden cabinets and a microwave.
A building with a stone facade, a wooden porch, and a small tower-like structure on the roof.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area

Highlights

  • Cook, dine, and unwind
    Top-rated for its fully equipped kitchen, perfect for every meal.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Walk to Intermediate Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Kitchenette
  • On-site fitness centre
  • Toys
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanley Lake
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 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
Number of living rooms
Garden
Dining area

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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. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the snowmobiling and ice skating.
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Map
Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Hanley Lake - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 37 min drive - 44.8 km
  • Front Street - 52 min drive - 75.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Bellaire Smokehouse - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

As of 29 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway! on 2 November 2026 start from NZ$1,334, 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 Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway! located?

Located in Central Lake, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre and within 1 mi (2 km) of Intermediate Lake and Hanley Lake. Ben-way Lake is 2.3 mi (3.8 km) away.

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. 70 out of 75 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 75 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 75 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 75 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 75 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
This was, without doubt, the most restful space we’ve stayed in. Wonderful vacation. Highly recommend!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time staying at the Flying Fish! The lake is beautiful, good location and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Angela our host was very helpful. House was nice. We did a lot of cooking at the house because of the really nice kitchen. All in all a good week.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
This house was amazing! The view was beautiful. Our only issue was the location, the property came up with our search for traverse city which was about 45-50 minutes away, so we didn’t do their wine tours but the owner Angela provided me with a list of other options and we had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location. Clean. Several household amenities. Host is very responsive. 5 out of 5
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time at this cabin. All the amenities were a big plus. Host was also very accommodating and quick to respond to my questions.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is one of our favorite places to stay with this last time being our 4th time! The space is perfect for our 2 family trip (with 2 teenage boys). The location is great for skiing and other fun adventures. We love it and hope to stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very nice property, and a very responsive host made everything a breeze for opening day!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great stay, the house was clean and plenty of room. Our weather was a bit cloudy but still a nice week away with family!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a lovely home. Had everything we needed. Beautiful
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay at Angela's. The house was perfect for the 8 of us. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Nice beach area and dock. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful stay. The house was perfect for our family of 12 and there were beds for everyone! Lots of seating in the living room for family games The kitchen had everything we needed to make large family dinners. Thank you for a lovely weekend of memories!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake vacation

We had a lovely stay. The house is just as pictured. Plenty of room for our family & comfortable sleeping arrangements. The kitchen & living areas are very well equipped.The sandy beach front was great for swimming. The kayaks & paddleboards were a fun bonus & we appreciated they're availably for our use. We did bring a boat & docked at the house. The dock is very nice & there is a public boat ramp just around the corner.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Archival

8/10 Good

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
Response from VrboOwner on 23 March 2020
Glad you all had a great time! Come back anytime!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
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