Large Private Lakefront Home w/HOT TUB. SWIM/BOAT/SKI/RELAX! Open year-round!

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WELCOME TO THE UNSALTED MERMAID LAKEFRONT RETREAT!

Enjoy your days swimming, boating,tubing,fishing and RELAXING!

Catch some of the most beautiful starry skies and sunsets in Northern MI

Sandy bottom and beautiful colored water

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Amenities
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Location
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Exceptional

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15232.3 sq m

Popular amenities

Dryer
Hot tub
Washer
Barbecue grill
Parking available
Fireplace

Explore the area

Central Lake, MI

Intermediate Lake
‪13 min walk‬
Short's Brewing Company
‪14 min drive‬
Lake Bellaire
‪17 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 5

2 Double Futons

Downstairs Bedroom #2

2 Queen Beds

Lower Level #1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Bed

Main Floor Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

Upstairs Bedroom

2 Double Beds, 1 Single Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Unsalted Mermaid is sure to bring you, your family, and friends and unforgettable Northern Michigan vacation. This home sits on over 2 acres of private land leading to 100ft of your own private lakefront on all-sports Intermediate Lake! With over 2500sqft, 4 bedrooms, 2 baths and multiple gathering spaces inside and out. There is plenty of room for large extended families or multiple families. Equipped with a brand new 7 person hot tub (11/2024) to add to your relaxation vacation!
Enjoy fishing off the private dock, swimming in the hard sandy bottom water, kayaking with the Loons ( complimentary), paddle boarding, boating, and nightly bonfires. The Unsalted Mermaid is sure to fulfill all of you expectations of an “up-north experience”! Enjoy winter's skiing at Shanty Creek 6.7 miles, Boyne 25 miles, Nub Nob 50 miles!

Intermediate Lake is part of Northern Michigan’s Upper Chain of Lakes, offering over 9 miles of shoreline and 1500 acres. Torch Lake, Northern Michigan’s Lower Chain of Lakes is within minutes of the Unsalted Mermaid, but is not connected. The small quaint towns of Central Lake and Bellaire offer a variety of restaurants, boutiques, hiking/biking trails, wineries, farmer markets, orchards, breweries (Home of the infamous Shorts Brewery) and distilleries. The stars at night light up the sky and the sunsets never disappoint!

Property manager

Tracey Wittke

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Hot tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

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Beautiful aerial view of Intermediate Lake. This lakefront cottage is just steps from the lake, ensuring you have the best view possible!

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)

Two small dogs are okay. Please follow pet rules!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts

About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is on the waterfront. Short's Brewing Company and The Chief Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore 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 - 13 min walk - 1.1 km
Short's Brewing Company - 14 min drive - 8.2 km
Lake Bellaire - 17 min drive - 10.1 km
Torch Lake - 27 min drive - 18.8 km
Schuss Mountain - 27 min drive - 21.2 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬13 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬14 min drive
‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬14 min drive
‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬13 min drive
‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬20 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Large Private Lakefront Home w/HOT TUB. SWIM/BOAT/SKI/RELAX! Open year-round! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Large Private Lakefront Home w/HOT TUB. SWIM/BOAT/SKI/RELAX! Open year-round! ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Large Private Lakefront Home w/HOT TUB. SWIM/BOAT/SKI/RELAX! Open year-round! ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Large Private Lakefront Home w/HOT TUB. SWIM/BOAT/SKI/RELAX! Open year-round! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Intermediate Lake and within 6 miles (10 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Beals Lake. The Chief Golf Course and Lake Bellaire are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

John M.

20 July 2024

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

Great stay

We had 6 adults and 3 kids that all enjoyed our stay. The house was as advertised. The location is perfect to enjoy boating, hiking, biking, and much more.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

brant t.

12 June 2024

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

Unsalted mermaid

Had a great stay. Tracey was fantastic with communication.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon D.

26 June 2024

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

A+ experience

Communication was awesome, place was as advertised and zero complaints. A+ experience.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather M.

7 July 2024

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

Amazing!

We just spent a week at the Unsalted Mermaid. It is a very special spot for sure. We celebrated the 4th of July with family. The home is very accommodating. We had everything we needed. The lake and surrounding nature is beautiful. We kayaked, paddle boarded, swam and rented a pontoon to enjoy Intermediate Lake. We enjoyed fires and fireworks. Family members went in to Bellaire, Central Lake, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix and Traverse City during our stay…such a great location!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Laura P.

1 August 2023

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

Great gathering spot

Three families from three states enjoyed the location of this lovely home on Intermediate Lake. Peaceful location with lovely views and nice lake access. Very responsive owner. Definitely recommend.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shannon S.

20 February 2024

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

Fabulous ski getaway!

We had a great time at the Unsalted Mermaid! 3 families from school enjoyed the spacious home, played games, explored the outside space with walkie talkies, had a cool kids-only bunk room, each parent had their own bedroom, and it was less than 20 minutes from skiing and tubing at Schuss Mountain. Everyone is counting down the days until we can return.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amber M.

20 June 2023

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

Beautiful

We loved this property. The house was huge. The bedrooms were big as well. Loved the view . Kayaking was fun as well! Loved how many chairs there were. Also they provided the wood. Will definitely be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jake B.

28 August 2023

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

Great place to stay for a big group

This VRBO was perfect for our group! There was plenty of room and the sleeping situation was the best I’ve had for a group over 10 people. The only thing I would knock on it is the trip down to the lake. If you prepare to head down though you can be set by the water for hours. The view on the lake at sunset was the highlight of the property! Would 100% recommend!

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

2 July 2023

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

Absolutely Wonderful Experience!

The Unsalted Mermaid surpassed all our expectations. We came for a family trip and had the best time ever. The home is beautiful and spacious. The lake has a sandy bottom and we kayaked every day. Tracey helped us get in touch with a place to rent a pontoon boat at well. We would book again in a heartbeat! Communication was spectacular, easy check in and check out. Thank you for helping us make some beautiful family memories in Northern Michigan!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eric S.

13 August 2023

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

Family vacation

House and property were as advertised. Tracey was very responsive to any needs. The lake itself was not very crowded, which made it great for watersports. The distance from the lake was not an issue for us due to elevated walkway. The only negative for me was that the bass fishing was very difficult, as it appeared the lake was sprayed for weeds, which can't be controlled by Tracey! The kids loved the zip line and seeing deer and turkey often. Overall, it was great for 3 generations from age 2 to 65 and we would love to return!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

8 July 2023

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

A wonderful family vacation

The Unsalted Mermaid was, quoting my 6 yr old grandson, "The Best Cabin Ever"!!! The cabin was very clean and so well stocked with even more than we needed....even sippy cups for the baby. There was space for all. The kitchen was well appointed. Tons of (comfie) beds. And the full size washer/dryer was a huge bonus. What we really loved was the covered deck outside the main floor slider door.....it was completely safe for both the kids and the dogs, allowing us all to gather around the large table for meals and for the kids to play safely. The lake was shallow for a long way out and the dock was great. No sand for beach toys at the lake front, but the sand at the beach volleyball court and the zip line kept the grandsons busy. Tracey was a great host....very responsive and great communication.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonali B., Michigan

2 August 2023

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

Exactly as listing depicts!

We had a great time at the unsalted mermaid. The best part of the house was all the amenities it offered. With the lake, kayaks, games, and volleyball court, there was plenty to do and keep everyone amused for an extended family vacation. The kitchen was well stocked, and there were plenty of beds for all 14 of us to sleep comfortably. The house was represented well in the listing, and the pictures do the house justice. We loved that there were chairs everywhere so that we did not have to move extra chairs downstairs or to the dock. There were a few chairs that were broken down by the dock. But it wasn’t a big deal as there were so many other chairs to use. We really appreciated that there was already a wood pile there to build a fire so we didn’t even have to run out and find wood. Temperature in the upstairs room was definitely an issue as we could not cool the house more without freezing out the downstairs. Tracey did provide multiple fans and we were able to keep the room cooler with windows open as the temperature went into the 50s at night. However, I could see how it would be difficult to sleep up there when it’s a particularly hot week. Overall, we loved the lake and had a fantastic family vacation there. We would absolutely stay again. Thank you, Tracey, for taking care of the property so well, and for all the communication so that our check-in and checkout could go smoothly.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

John L.

18 July 2023

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

July 8-15 2023

Most all enjoyed the stay. AC worked good on the main floor. Lower level was very cold. Upstairs bedroom was not very cool. We brought our own window AC for that room.Need to obtain a window room AC. Thermostat only on the main floor. Nice to have campfire provided. Washer and Dryer worked great. Extra small frig in lower level was an added bonus. One lounge chair on upper deck was broke. Metal stools around counter in kitchen were loose. We tighted up two of them. The fourth stool was broke(missing bolt on bottom leg).Two lights over the dining room table were burned out as well as the outdoor light on the lower deck. Bathroom tub in main floor was not draining well. Would appreciated a wall clock on main floor. TVs and Internet worked fine.There was a small leak in the water line dispenser on the frig in the kitchen. Numerous night lights out on deck to water. Swim area was great. Diaappointed no fishing off the dock especially for the kids) By the way fishing was terrible on the lake during the week. Grill worked great. Could use some new chairs around table on upper deck. Some were sagging. Looks like a little TLC needed around the place. Someone should case the place in between rentals for minor repairs. Lawn mowing should be done after guests check out. Lawn was being cut one evening during our dinner time. Was not fond of the walk to the dock on the water. Most of us would like to return rent again perhaps.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Katherine B.

16 September 2022

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

Love this lake

The house was really nice and comfortable. So light and bright. We love this lake and will be back again!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

6 September 2022

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

Enjoyed our time

We did have a fantastic time while there. The Unsalted Mermaid was clean and had plenty of room. Nice private area. The lake was beautiful, water crystal clear. Would have like more of a sandy beach. Nice to have the two fire pits close to the house and by the water. Kayaking was nice and across the lake was the sand bar. We would recommend trying to find something to put down in place of the wood chips.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

About the host

Hosted by Tracey Wittke

My family moved to Northern Michigan over twenty years ago from a suburb of Detroit. I started investing in properties within the charming towns of Bellaire and Central Lake after we fell in love with Intermediate Lake. We plan on one day retiring there.

Why they chose this property

Intermediate Lake is one of the most beautiful lakes I’ve ever seen. Other than the magical color, sunrises and sunsets it also warms up quickly. My boys have been able to swim in it from Memorial Day through September! The unsalted Mermaid is about 250 steps from the water, making it nice with littles.

What makes this property unique

The Unsalted Mermaid allows for 2-3 families to sleep comfortably. The setup includes upstairs and downstairs living space and bedrooms. The property is situated on 2acres with only one neighbor on one side. It also offers 100ft of private lakeshore for all my guests to enjoy.

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Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Bedroom 5

Downstairs Bedroom #2

Lower Level #1

Main Floor Primary Bedroom

Upstairs Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

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