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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 14265 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor space

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Clam Lake
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪56 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lakefront Retreat on Intermediate Lake | Sleeps 14 • Firepit Dogs

Summary:

Gather the whole family—or multiple families—for an unforgettable lakefront escape on Intermediate Lake. This spacious 4-bedroom, 3.5-bath retreat sleeps up to 14 guests, features a private sandy beach, two fire pits, and is dog-friendly—making it the perfect destination for winter ski trips, summer lake vacations, and everything in between. From ice fishing in winter to swimming and boating in summer, this home delivers year-round Northern Michigan magic.



The Space:

Bring everyone together at this bright, spacious lakefront home designed for connection, comfort, and fun across all seasons.

Main Living Area

• Large, light-filled living room with panoramic lake views

• Multiple Smart TVs for movie nights & streaming

• High-speed Wi-Fi

• Board games & family game space

• Cozy seating for the whole group



Kitchen & Dining

Cook, gather, and celebrate together in the fully equipped kitchen with:

• Refrigerator, stove/oven, microwave & dishwasher

• Keurig + standard coffee pot

• Tea kettle

• All cookware, dishware & utensils

• Large dining table seating up to 14 guests

Take your morning coffee out to the lakeview deck and watch the water come alive.



🛏 Sleeping Arrangements – Sleeps 14

• Bedroom 1: 1 King Bed

• Bedroom 2: 1 Queen Bed

• Bedroom 3: 1 Full Bed

• Lower Level Bunk Room:

o 4 Queen Bunk Beds

o 1 Full Bed

o Smart TV + games

o Full Bathroom

With 3.5 bathrooms total, large groups stay comfortable and stress-free.



🎮 Lower-Level Family Hangout

Perfect for kids and teens:

• Game space

• TV streaming

• Board games

• Relaxed hangout energy for rainy days or quiet nights



🌲 Outdoor Living – Winter & Summer

This property truly shines outdoors:

• Private sandy lakefront beach

• Two fire pits for s’mores & stargazing

• BBQ grill

• Waterfront deck with seating

• Room for yard games & lake lounging

• Ice skating & ice fishing right outside your door in winter

• Bring or rent bikes, kayaks, and water toys



Guest Access:

Guest Access & Entry

• Easy self-check-in via lockbox

• Full access to entire home

• Large mudroom with washer & dryer

• Plenty of storage for coats, boots & lake gear



The Neighborhood:

📍 The Neighborhood

This home is perfectly positioned for four-season adventure:

❄️ Winter

• Skiing & sledding at Schuss Mountain

• Ice fishing & skating on Intermediate Lake



☀️ Summer

• Swimming & boating from your private beach

• Lake days on nearby Torch Lake

• Hiking, biking & brewery hopping in Bellaire



🐶 Pet-Friendly

Dogs are welcome—bring your furry family member along for the adventure.

There is a pet fee per stay





If you're looking for something more relaxing, try fishing with the provided poles. You can also swim, float, or just cool off in the lake. Or, if you prefer, sit back, relax, and enjoy the view from our Adirondack chairs. Kids will love playing in the sand and splashing around in the shallow water by the shore. The yard is set up for some fun games such as corn hole or frisbee or just toss the football.



As the sun goes down, gather around one of the two fire pits by the shoreline or closer to the house, complete with Adirondack-chair seating. Make memories and s'mores or tell some fun ghost stories



1.67 ACRES W/ 237' OF FRONTAGE ON BEAUTIFUL ALL SPORTS INTERMEDIATE LAKE! IT IS AN ABSOLUTE OASIS! ENJOY THIS TRANQUIL SETTING W/STUNNING LANDSCAPING/SPRINKLERS ON LAKE SIDE-NUMEROUS DECKS AND PATIOS-2 FIRE PITS-FULL PRIVATE SAND BEACH - 120' L-SHAPED DOCK-



Getting Around:

🚗 Getting Around & Nearby Attractions



This lake home offers a fantastic central location for both relaxation and adventure. You’re just 8 minutes from downtown Bellaire, where you can explore local favorites like Short’s Brewing Company, Mammoth Distilling, and charming cafés, bistros, and boutique shops.



For lake lovers, the public boat launch on Intgermediate Lake is just just down the street, making it easy to plan boating and sandbar days. You’re also only 13 minutes from Shanty Creek Resort for skiing, golf, tubing, and year-round resort fun.



Looking to explore the region? Popular scenic day trips include:

• Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore

• Mackinac Island

• Charlevoix

• Petoskey

• Traverse City

A personal vehicle is recommended to enjoy everything the area has to offer—from golf courses, ski hills, wineries, cider houses, and hiking trails to lakes, beaches, and charming small towns.



Other Things to Note:

House Rules (Thank You for Helping Us Be Great Neighbors!)

• Quiet hours: 10:00 PM – 7:00 AM so everyone can enjoy a peaceful stay

• No large parties or events to help maintain the calm, family-friendly atmosphere

• Small gatherings such as birthdays or baby showers are warmly welcome

• Please be mindful of neighbors when enjoying outdoor spaces, especially in the evenings

We truly appreciate your cooperation—it helps us keep this a wonderful place for guests and neighbors alike. 💛



⚠️ Important Information

• Lakefront Safety: No lifeguard on duty—swim & boat at your own risk

• Pontoon Boat Rental Available On-Site (please inquire once you book)

o Rent by the day or week

o Pricing available upon request

o Signed waiver required



✅ Why Guests Love This Home

✔ Sleeps 14 comfortably

✔ Private sandy lakefront beach

✔ Two fire pits for evening fun

✔ Dog-friendly

✔ Winter ski + ice fishing access

✔ Summer swimming + boating

✔ Massive family-friendly dining space

✔ Lower-level kid hangout

✔ Pontoon boat rental on site

✔ Close to Schuss & Bellaire and centrally located to Boyne





If You Need Information On Anything, Such as "Best Golf Courses In Bellaire, MI, Things To Do Near Shanty Creek Resort or Where To Eat In Downtown Bellaire", Just Ask.



Interaction with Guests:

The property manager will be available 24/7 during your stay for any of your needs.

We look forward to you adding us to your travel adventures!
During your stay at this holiday home, you're just a quick walk from Intermediate Lake. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The holiday home includes amenities such as a kitchen and 3.5 bathrooms.
  • Air-conditioned home with kitchen, washing machine and 3.5 bathrooms
  • Amenities include laundry facilities
  • Steps from Intermediate Lake and 10 minutes by car from Beals Lake
As a guest of Lakefront Retreat on Intermediate Lake | Sleeps 14 • Firepit Dogs, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Office

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 23 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Optional golf privileges
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Recycling
  • Unit size: 2,850 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

Information 1. Smoking: Smoking is not allowed inside of the premises. 2. Pets: Dogs are allowed for an additional fee of $50.00 at time of ...

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 50 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.
  • Note from host: Charge may apply

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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Lakefront Retreat on Intermediate Lake | Sleeps 14 • Firepit Dogs Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 12 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property is lovely! It is the second time we have stayed here over the Christmas holiday to go skiing. Other than a few unforeseen maintenance issues, which the property manager addressed immediaely it was a wonderful stay. She generously offered a very nice discount for our next booking to compensate for the minor issues that she was able to manage immediately and with due diligence, especially with the added challenges of it being a holiday week. It was a wonderful week after the holiday, and everyone had a great time!
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carrie F.

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

Wonderful property

Great property!! Very clean, spacious and the lake was exceptional. Would definitely recommend this for a large group.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

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

Perfect for our family

Perfect size for our children and grandchildren to be in one location for a family vacation on a beautiful lake. Home was clean and well supplied with all the essentials.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jon A.

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

Beautiful lake house

Everything was truly great. House is very nice and clean and has everything you could need for some fun on the water.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mike L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful place to host a family gathering! The littles enjoyed the water & going out on the boat and the house’s location made for an easy trip to Traverse City on the rainy day. The hosts were always available to answer any questions. Easy check in, house beautifully kept. Lots of good memories were made here!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori C.

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

Great experience

Overall very relaxing and beautiful.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

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

Family vacation

The property and house were incredible!! Great for a large group, very well maintained and excellent communication!! Everything was perfect for our trip
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Malinda V.

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

Extended Family Vacay

We loved the house and its location! There were 14 of us, and there was plenty of room for everyone to sleep as well as spread out as needed. The kitchen was updated with great appliances and good prep space. It was great having 3.5 bathrooms with this large of a group. We loved the direct access to the lake and were able to rent their pontoon boat for some great fun on the lake along with paddle boards and other water stuff. We were also close to a grocery store and Torch Lake. All in all we loved our vacation spot!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family vacation-We spent a week here (ages 5-79/3 generations). The 10 of us had plenty of room to spread out. The home and grounds were clean and well maintained.The beach is small, but more than adequate for the little ones. The lake is great. We rented a pontoon boat from a local company (Up North Pontoon Rentals) since the owners boat was out of service.The kitchen is equipped for a large crowd. There is a beverage fridge on the lower level and a bonus “garage” refrigerator.There were no issues with communication or check-in.The lake was so beautiful that we only went to town(Bellaire) one evening for dinner(Chloe’s- reservation) and walked about. There’s a great candy store for the littles.I booked a week stay again for Summer, 2026 before we left!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

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

Peaceful Oasis

This is a beautiful house and location with every convenience needed. There were 8 adults in our party with plenty of room to move around. The master suite with its king size bed was comfortable and beautifully decorated. Although comfortable, the beds in the other bedrooms were smaller, maybe full size. The property was open and allowed enough room for everyone to have their own space. It was a little pricey but worth it. I would definitely recommend this property and would consider renting it again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lori E.

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

End of summer getaway

The house is just as pictured. It gave my family the room we needed. The kitchen had everything we needed for all our cooking needs. Loved the lake. It stayed shallow for quite a ways out. My only concern is it seems a portion of the beachfront has been left to have the grasses grow into the beach. In the picture the beach area is longer more of a rectangle. I would be disappointed if more of the sandy beach would be lost. My grandchildren loved playing in the sand. Overall, it was perfect.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

4/10 Poor

Scot D.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
The house itself was as described. We enjoyed the large dining room, the living room, and the spacious bedrooms. The condition the house is currently in is where we ran into numerous problems.1. Upon arrival, there were dead ants on the floor in the kitchen and dining areas. We encountered live ants all weekend mainly in the dining area and kitchen, but a few were also found in the bedrooms, one of our guests even found an ant crawling up her sleeve while eating dinner. There are ant traps scattered all around the house on the floors, so this is obviously a known issue to the owner or property manager. 2. The locks on the exterior doors of the house do not feel secure, and look like they have been tampered with in the past. This was unsettling for the safety of our guests.3. When we first arrived, the fridge was warm and was displaying "E" on the display. After pulling out the fridge and unplugging it from the wall, the fridge appeared to work as expected. On the last morning of our stay, we woke up to the fridge being warm again and displaying another "E" on the display. The fridge must've shut off overnight because all of our food was no longer cold and had to be thrown away. This was very unfortunate and wasteful.4. The kitchen fan was covered in dust5. Dishes and utensils had old food debris left on them and needed to be rewashedThere are more issues to mention, but VRBO has a max character limit on reviews.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane B.

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

Amazing!

I booked this property at the very last minute due to an issue with the home we previously rented in the area. Sue at Blair Management quickly responded to my booking request and answered all our questions ensuring we were able to relocate in less than 24 hours. The house was immaculate! It was very clean and well stocked with everything we could possibly need plus little extras i.e. an apple charging station, and throw blankets in the living rooms, etc. The kitchen had everything a family would need to cook and feed a large group and a table that comfortably sat everyone! The mud room with a washer and dryer in this space was ideal for a big group of skiers and snowboarders to take off their wet gear and put it directly in the washer. The living rooms and bedrooms, including the bunk space in the basement, were well laid out and put together. I can't say enough about this property! It was gorgeous and perfect for our group of twelve. This is definitely one of the best homes I have rented from VRBO. The owner and management team covered every detail a family would need while vacationing. Although we were there for winter sports the lake and lakefront of this property would be wonderful for a summer vacation as well. The lawn and outer property area is beautiful and ample enough for summer lawn games or just hanging out. We will be coming back in December 2025 and hopefully for a summer vacation in the near future. I highly recommend this property for any season!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024