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Located at the waterfront, this vacation home features 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, accommodating 6 guests. It includes 1 hot tub and offers lake views. Enjoy outdoor spaces with a patio, porch, and deck while engaging in nearby skiing, swimming, and fishing activities. Explore attractions like Intermediate Lake and Sixmile Lake.
Highlights
The great outdoors
Guests love the outdoor space here.
Garage parking available
Enjoy the convenience of garage parking - a rare offering in the area.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6
Popular amenities
Spa pool on site
Garage parking available
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue
Dock
Explore the area
Central Lake, MI
Ben-way Lake
Place, Ben-way Lake
1 min walk
Torch Lake
Place, Torch Lake
10 min drive
Boyne Mountain
Place, Boyne Mountain
33 min drive
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
55 min drive
Where you'll sleep
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Single Bunk Bed
Master Bedroom Loft
1 Queen Bed
2 bathrooms
First Floor Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Master Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Jetted bathtub
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Dining area
About this property
Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub
Beautiful and very clean 2000 vacation home located on the Chain o Lakes in Antrim county between traverse city and Charlevoix in the town of Central Lake . Just minutes away from Bellaire and all it’s shops and restaurants including SHORTS BREWERY. Benway lake is a 130 acre all sports lake with great fishing and ideal for water skiing and wakeboarding . You will find that typically there just are not any boats on the lake ! Total of 6 lakes all connect including 11,000 acre Intermediate Lake. This is a year round vacation home that welcomes downhill skiers , (1/2 hour from Schuss and BOYNE Mountain) cross country skiers , hunters , snow mobilers , golfers , fishermen , boaters , mountain bikes /road bikes and people looking for a secluded peaceful getaway in Michigan’s North Western rolling hills. Our 4 person Jacuzzi hot tub is located on the covered back porch and is open all year for guests to enjoy. The cottage has three bedrooms and two full baths. Master bedroom is a loft with cathedral ceiling , two ceiling fans , master bath is equipped with a lovely whirlpool jetted tub. This home features a beautiful stone fire place, full kitchen with dishwasher , laundry room with washer , dryer and laundry tub, cable internet with Wifi. This beautiful vacation home has a 50 foot long dock ,a large deck next to the lake and a wooden pathway through the woods to the lake. 2 Kayaks , 1 canoe, BBQ grill, DVD Blu ray , flat screen . It is close to golf courses , 2 major snow mobile trails, Jordan Valley snow and ski trail and also close to Boyne Mountain and Shanty Creek . Grass river natural area, Charlevoix paved bike path and Glacier Hills hiking trails. This is the place that singers write songs about !
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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 are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances 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
About the area
Central Lake
Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Boswell Stadium, or consider a night out at Castle Farms. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive
Restaurants
Torch Lake Cafe - 16 min drive
The Nugget In Ellsworth - 15 min drive
Central Lake Tavern - 6 min drive
Mammoth Distilling - 5 min drive
The Rowe Inn - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub ?
As of 19 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub on 18 Jan 2027 start from AU$733, 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 Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub ?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub ?
Checkout is at noon.
Where is Lake Front Northern Michigan Cottage with Hot Tub located?
Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ben-way Lake and Hanley Lake. Intermediate Lake is 2.5 mi (4 km) away.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
This was the perfect getaway for my boyfriend and I! The hosts made everything very smooth, the property is so beautiful and peaceful!! Truly couldn’t have been better. We hope to be back!
This weekend stay was exactly what we hoped for. It’s well suited for children and provides something for everyone, (a dock to fish from, good internet, close to lots of local things to do, and only a few miles drive from our favorite place to hunk for rocks ). Thanks so much for the opportunity.
This place is always a great stay! Hot tub was heated up and ready for us upon arrival. Great place to stay if you like to fish and bring your own boat. Dock is very convenient with power hookup, I was able to charge the boats batteries overnight. Grill was great and fire pit down by the lake was top notch. Even got to see the northern lights from the dock. 10 out of 10 would stay anytime.
Nice place to stay. Loved watching the snow floor sitting by the warmth of the fireplace.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review
4/10 Poor
Debbie T.
7 Sept 2026
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
The place has a musty smell coming from the fireplace. The owner should have it cleaned and not allow use due to the smell OR list it as rustic …..which accounts for no air conditioning. As a southerner, I appreciate A/C and don’t know to look for it as an amenity. This cabin has no A/C and not all rooms have ceiling fans so you can use the provided BOX fans where are old and loud. Which brings me to the bedding, if you can survive the non-air conditioning, no ceiling fans and the noise, good luck sleeping on the mattress that’s prob older than the couch. So disappointing.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
I am sorry you didn't read our listing properly. The communication with this guest was very poor. Not once did she reach out to us. I generously offered her a refund even though I didn't have to since not knowing we don't have AC is entirely her fault. The other complaints are just false. Our mattresses are new, we have a dehumidifier to cut down on humidity. We take pride in our cleaning and to suggest otherwise does not align with all our other happy customers.
Our host communicated wonderfully! Everything was clean. The hot tub was perfect, with a beautiful winter view! A fantastic cozy cottage where we even got to see deer grazing outside our windows in the morning!
Excellent rental. Interior was well stocked and taken care of. Lots of amenities available for use. The view is amazing.Good proximity to stores with food & household supplies.Hosts did an excellent job providing suggestions, notes, and guides. Hoping to return again with my friends soon :)