3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’

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Central Lake Vacation Rental | 2BD | 1BA | 1,270 Sq Ft | 3 Steps Required

Exterior | Spacious Yard | Quiet Property

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5118.0 sq m

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Parking available
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Pet-friendly
Kitchen
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Central Lake, Michigan

Intermediate Lake
‪4 min drive‬
Torch Lake
‪7 min drive‬
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
‪19 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2 (Birds Eye Maple)

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

About this property

Quiet Surroundings | 17 Miles to Shanty Creek Resort Skiing

Are you ready for a Pure Michigan experience? Book this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Central Lake vacation rental for a peaceful stay, any time of year! If you're looking for adventure, head to Schuss Mountain and Summit Mountain for a wide variety of ski trails and terrian, or rent a snowmobile and explore The Jordan Valley Trail. When you need a more relaxing day, Downtown Central Lake is just 2 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Additional sleeping: 1 twin rollaway bed

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV w/ DVD player
- Sectional sofa, board games
- Dining table w/ seating for 4, youth chair
- High table w/ seating for 2
- Updated interior

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Fire pit (wood provided)
- Outdoor dining area
- Spacious yard

KITCHEN
- Electric stove, oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, microwave, toaster
- Ice maker, hot water pot, Crockpot
- Cooking basics, dishes, flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi, (200 Mbps)
- Central heat + A/C
- Complimentary toiletries
- Towels/linens, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps required to access
- Single-story home

PARKING
- Unpaved driveway (4 vehicles)
- Boat parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet countryside property with a spacious yard
- 3 miles to Lake Michigan: Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, water sports, public sandy beach
- 2 miles to Downtown Central Lake
- 20 miles to Charlevoix
- 3 miles to Cellar 1914
- 36 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

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-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Camping on the property is not allowed
- The single-story property requires 3 steps to access

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 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

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 and a first aid kit

About the area

Central Lake

Central Lake is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like hiking.

Central Lake, Michigan

What's nearby

Intermediate Lake - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
Lake Bellaire - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

‪Torch Lake Café - ‬7 min drive
‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬3 min drive
‪Side Door Saloon - ‬3 min drive
‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬15 min drive
‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’ pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’ located?

Situated in Central Lake, this cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Intermediate Lake and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Torch Lake. Lake Michigan and Bauer Nature Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya Z.

1 December 2024

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

Cozy

Very cozy and clean house. Location is so peaceful and with beautiful views nearby.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

5 September 2024

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

Love this cottage!

Cottage is super clean and has everything you need. The location is perfect. We absolutely love the property!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

22 August 2024

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

Cozy cottage

This property is very clean and well maintained. It had everything we needed and is located in a great area. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haleigh D.

12 May 2024

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

Great stay

Highly recommend staying here. This cottage is in a great location, within minutes of lakes. It is clean, quiet, and has all the amenities. This was the ideal location for a long weekend away from home.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Scheibs

6 July 2024

Great Place

Great place! Quiet, clean, newer appliances, central air was wonderful this hot summer. Would definitely book again

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

4 November 2023

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

Serene Central Lake Retreat

We enjoyed the tranquil setting, cozy furnishings, comfy sleeping quarters, and cheery decor.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

12 July 2024

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

Beautiful cottage

Clean and comfortable cottage. It’s adorable and the property is beautiful. I loved walking the grounds. Very nice host.

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

5 June 2024

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

Adorable Cottage!

Such an adorable and very clean cottage! Had everything we needed. The extra goodies like the free wine flights, donuts, and smores kit were super nice. The location is perfect. Very peaceful!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

17 August 2024

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

Serene and special

The Country Cottage was just as described! The little extras provided by this host were such a nice surprise. Will definitely keep this property listing “on file” for any future trips to the area.

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

6 July 2023

Great rental

Really nice home and layout, owners where very accommodating and you can see they take great pride in their rental. Very clean and great location, would definitely return.

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Where do you live?

27 January 2024

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

Outstanding

Love the country cottage! We will be back.

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G.

2 January 2023

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

Cute and Cozy Home

Very clean home on a beautiful property. Lots of space to walk with our dog on the property with a woodsy back drop. Short drive to wineries, orchards, and downtown Bellaire. Great spot for a peaceful getaway with our family.

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

30 July 2023

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

Great experience!

Could not have asked for a better home away from home. You can tell owner takes pride in making this place perfect for guests. House was clean, organized, and had everything you could need an more. If you’re looking for a peaceful get away close to plenty of things to do, then this is your place!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian O.

11 July 2023

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

Book this home now!!

Wonderful home and the owners thought of everything. Property is amazing and pictures do not due it justice. Close to many attractions and necessities but private with beautiful views. The owners were very responsive and respected our privacy. This is one of our favorite properties!

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M.

21 July 2024

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

A Northern Michigan Gem

This was a beautiful place that was perfect for our family of four. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. It was exactly as described in the pictures and in the post. The location is excellent. It sits next to a wide open field where we watched the animals all week. We spent every night of our trip cooking outside and sitting by the fire. The hosts were excellent and very responsive. It was one of our favorite places we’ve ever stayed. Couldn’t recommend it more.

Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R.

13 August 2023

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

Great house!

The property is very nice! The place is peaceful and quiet. The house is very clean and welcoming. Even though we didn't meet the hosts in person (because they didn't want to disturb us in any way), we are convinced they are wonderful people, keeping in mind how clean and nicely decorated the house is! They left us a lot of treats and coffee. We cannot wait to come again!

Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brianne A.

6 July 2021

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Clean, Chic, Country Cottage!!

We absolutely loved staying here. We were the first guests and the home was literally immaculate! Kay, our host, was so kind and inviting. She set out snacks, water bottles, fresh locally picked cherries, and face masks for any places still with Covid restrictions. They even had a basket full of brochures with things to do in the area! We all loved the decor, the new appliances, and the fact it was in the vicinity of all the fun things we had in store for us. The backyard with the fire pit was a beautiful place to watch the sun setting in the horizon. I could not say enough about how wonderful this property and host were, you guys will definitely have to see it for yourselves! We can’t wait to be back, thank you so much for having us Kay! :)

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

16 October 2022

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

Perfectly Serene

Quaint two bedroom, only needed one. Older cottage recently updated but maintaining country charm. Out in the country but close enough to visit destinations from Fishtown to Petoskey and still enjoy relaxing in the evening. The trail behind the cottage was welcome excursion for my dog as well.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

9 October 2022

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

Beyond Expectations

I can't say enough good things about this house! It is located on a large privately owned property, walking trails were mapped out and our dogs loved the walks. The house was extremely clean and they left little care packages for us. One of our favorite parts of the house was the fuzzy throw blankets we snuggled under while watching movies! 10/10 would recommend this house to anyone.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C., Whitmore Lake, MI

22 July 2022

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

Fantastic Place

Perfect cabin to get away and is pretty close to everything in the area. The walks on the property were fantastic.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

11 July 2022

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

Wonderful Home!

This property was wonderful! I only have good memories - it was spotless, tastefully decorated, all the amenities you'd need for a short term stay, cozy, convenient to any attractions or provisions we needed, roomy, thoughtful touches to inform the guests, reasonable pricing, communicative hosts, etc., etc..

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

7 July 2022

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What a beautiful property!

We had such a wonderful stay. The property is terrific and very clean. I typically don't sleep well away from home but the beds were very comfortable and the hosts were so very kind. We went to the local orchard and met the family who own's it and they gave us beautiful places to visit. We will for sure be back!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laura T.

18 June 2022

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Great choice!

This is a peaceful property that is within reasonable driving distance to many lakes and activities. The cleanliness was superb; and the little extras were a perfect touch, like the kit for starting a fire, s'more ingredients, food seasoning necessities, and a large snack pack.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

31 May 2022

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Nice Getaway

The property was gorgeous. Had a great time exploring nature and the trails during the day. Nice and relaxed evenings and walking the property path multiple times.

Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

24 April 2022

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

So cute!

My husband and I went up for a last minute trip to look at properties in the area and this place was so cute. Our puppy loved the property and loved running around the trail. It was in a nice remote location which was awesome to get away but not too far from things to do. The little touches like leaving a bag of chili was much appreciated since we got in so late and nothing was open. We were excited to have some food! I had never been to Cellar 1914 and it was great to get a flight of wine and discover a new favorite place. We would definitely stay again!

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

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2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2 (Birds Eye Maple)

1 bathroom

Full Bathroom

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