Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Taking fall bookings now.

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 578 sq m

Popular amenities

Hot tub

Fireplace

Kitchen

Barbecue grill

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Explore the area

Bellaire, MI

Short's Brewing Company5 min drive
Lake Bellaire8 min drive
Schuss Mountain20 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)57 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This rustic log cabin is the perfect northern Michigan retreat for you. It is rustic, yet clean and comfortable. You will feel like you are 'up north.' The cabin sits on 203 feet of secluded frontage. There are no homes directly to the south and a wooded barrier to the north. Most of the opposite shoreline is undeveloped. In the morning, you will hear the loons on the lake. You will enjoy beautiful views of the lake during the day and on those moonlit summer nights. Please make note that we only use VRBO for rental bookings.

Regarding covid-19 you can see that our property is socially distanced based on the privacy you have. Please feel free to ask us about what we are doing for covid-19. My wife and I don't outsource the cleaning. As proud owners, we personally do all the cleaning and turnover.

In addition to the beautiful frontage, there are several championship golf courses, restaurants, wineries, and quaint shops nearby. Traverse City is just 40 minutes away and Charlevoix is only 20 minutes away.

Intermediate Lake is an all sports lake. The lake is six miles long and offers excellent fishing for smallmouth, largemouth, walleye, pike and panfish. In addition, it offers great watersport activities. It is the southern most lake in the upper chain of lakes. This lake warms up much faster than some of the surrounding bigger lakes. It runs parallel to Torch lake. Torch lake is listed as one of the most beautiful lakes in the world.

This property has a swim platform, nice stable dock, lawn furniture, picnic table, and a fire pit. A row boat is available for guest use. We have a great beach area with lots of sand for the kids. The lake bottom is sandy with no weeks. The beach offers a gradual drop off. The bottom is 5' deep at the end of the dock (72 feet out). All in all, it offers great swimming for the kids. Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Also, we have a newer 15' crestliner fishing boat with a 4 stroke 25hp engine available for rent. This boat is a fishing machine with scotty rod holders, live well, casting deck and many more great options. In addition, we have kayaks available to rent. Please ask about the details and pictures if interested in either of these.

Each year the owners take pride in some type of update. 2019 included a refinished screened in porch as well as a 12,000 BTU Carrier split air conditioning system.

Wireless Internet is available.

Keywords: LAKEFRONT COTTAGE

Property manager

Todd Patterson

Amenities

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

Outdoor space

Barbecue grill

Private lake front, beach, sand bottom and a place for your boat!

Hot tub

Kitchen

Free WiFi

Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Sandy and very gradual drop-off in the water.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed outside.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is on a lake. 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.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk
Short's Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Lake Bellaire - 8 min drive
Torch Lake - 15 min drive
Schuss Mountain - 20 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

McDonald's - 7 min drive
Shanty Creek Resorts - 13 min drive
Short's Brewing Company - 5 min drive
Side Door Saloon - 9 min drive
M88 Morning Grind - 6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Taking fall bookings now. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Taking fall bookings now.?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Taking fall bookings now.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Taking fall bookings now. located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Intermediate Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Short's Brewing Company. Lake Bellaire and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

31 Oct 2023

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

Beautiful Stay

Thank you! Thank you! Todd and Julie for the beauty and enjoyment we experienced as we stayed in your cottage this October. The warm and cozy fireplace, the lake view with visiting white swans and the bald eagle cruising over the water, are memories we will treasure. The peak of the fall colors from the screened-in porch was unbelievable! We were blessed with this opportunity you provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

18 Oct 2023

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

BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE CABIN

My wife and I stayed at Todd and Julie's cabin for a week. There were as many as six adults staying at any one time. It was spacious enough for all of us to relax in. The property is very quiet with a beautiful view of Intermediate Lake. There is a nice outdoor sitting area around a firepit. It was very clean with all the basic amenities. There is only one bathroom, and the hot water heater has a limited capacity. So some coordination is needed as far as shower use. There is no washer/dryer, but a laundromat is located close by in Bellaire. Although the cabin is somewhat secluded, Bellaire is just down the road. We enjoyed breakfast at The Lunch Box restaurant and coffee at M88 Morning Grind. Short's Brewery is very well known. A large Family Fare supermarket is within a few minutes' drive. Todd is an excellent communicator and promptly answered questions before and during our stay. I recommend this vacation cabin very highly for a family stay as well as for just adults who want a quiet, peaceful lakeside cabin experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

6/10 Okay

Craig O., Paw Paw, Mi.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing fishing trip!

Nice home. Probably in need of minor updates. Owner was very responsive to questions, We had to supply our own bedding and towels. We were not aware that the home has a 36” wide shower stall only. We are all over 6 ft tall. Kind of a deal breaker for a return trip. Great Lake frontage, close to town. Overall a nice time! Slept well!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

17 Sept 2023

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

Weekend getaway

This was are third yr staying at this property and we enjoy it there, and love the area!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

12 Sept 2023

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

Northern Michigan at it finest

Grew up coming to this cottage as a kid. It did not disappoint. Very quiet, very quaint. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Todd

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Todd Patterson

We purchased this property in 2004. At the time, many would have torn it down. We rebuilt it from the ground up. We bought this with the intent of using it someday. While we rent it, most everything we take in is put back into updates of some kind. We constantly get compliments on our improvements. My wife and I do all the turn over and bookings as we take huge pride in the place.

Why they chose this property

The property is in a great location. Located just north of Bellaire in northwest Michigan is huge. Charleviox, Traverse City and Petoskey are all very close.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful, tranquil and private. It's like being in some remote setting in the Upper Peninsula. Due to to lack of cottages across the lake and south there is almost NO light pollution. The stars are incredible!

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