Private Sandy Beach, Dock, Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboat | Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly

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A rustic cabin with a gravel driveway, wooden exterior, and a metal roof.
A spacious living room with a large sectional sofa, a fireplace, and a kitchen in the background.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, white paneled walls, and large windows overlooking a body of water.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a white stove, and hanging pots.
Enjoy serene lake views from your private dock at The Dragonfly Cottage. Perfect for fishing, boating, kayaking, or relaxing, this peaceful spot on Intermediate Lake offers a tranquil escape with stunning sunsets and calm waters.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Bring your furry friends
    Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Near Intermediate Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Internet access

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪39 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Queen Beds

Loft

2 Single Beds

Primary Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area

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About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this cottage is on the beach. 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. Take in the nearby slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, or try out other outdoor activities such as ice skating and snowmobiling.
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Map
Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Torch Lake - 13 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 13 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 39 min drive - 47.3 km
  • Front Street - 56 min drive - 77.8 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 51 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Coffee Bar - ‬16 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Sandy Beach, Dock, Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboat | Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly pet-friendly?

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

How much is parking at Private Sandy Beach, Dock, Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboat | Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Sandy Beach, Dock, Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboat | Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Sandy Beach, Dock, Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboat | Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Sandy Beach, Dock, Kayaks, Canoe & Paddleboat | Sleeps 12 | Dog Friendly located?

This Central Lake cottage is on the beach, steps from Intermediate Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Hanley Lake and Ben-way Lake. The Chief Golf Course and The Legend are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 16 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 16 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 16 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to make memories. Great view. Has everything you need for an amazing lake vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful lake property our family enjoyed!
Stayed 14 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One of the best managed properties we have stayed at. Beautiful waterfront property with beach a dock. Thoughtfully outfitted and great communication with the host.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Older property but it was good. Excellent for the 5 kids.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great property on a beautiful lake. Loved the great room where we gathered 12 adults aged 21-50. Nice kitchen space and a table we could all sit at for meals! Outside was perfect with a walk in beach and dock for our rented pontoon. Very clean and great communication. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was a great cottage especially for us .. dog people.. great location… great open spaces..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was great for younger children. The swimming area was shallow and sandy
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

"Good times at the Dragonfly Cottage"

Our family vacation at the Dragonfly Cottage on Intermediate Lake was a great time for our whole family. The owners have thought of everything that makes for an extra special week of fun and good memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful lake surrounded by rolling hills

This is a beautiful part of Michigan. The lake is lovely, perfect for just sitting or paddling. The home is as described and feels like a family cabin shared through the generations. Thoughtful touches by the host including a dog bed, bowls and toys and a welcome basket for the humans.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Sept 2023
Thank you so much for staying at The Dragonfly and for the kind words, Jamie! We’d welcome you and your guests back any time!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing cottage

All was just as advertised. Plenty of room and beds for 8 adults as we joined for a family getaway. Lots of towels, fully stocked kitchen, games and outdoor activities. Steps away from the lake. <15 minutes to Bellaire. We had an incredible time!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great stay at The Dragonfly

Perfect Up North Michigan lakefront house. Everything is thoughtfully done (dog stuff- bowls, toys and a tie out/ human stuff- coffee bar, books and hammocks, a great view) it’s a beautiful, comfortable place. All communication with Amanda was easy, timely and helpful (she helped recommend a boat rental, and eased nerves about payment). It was a fantastic experience, and look forward to booking again.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very Nice

The cottage was very comfortable and could accommodate our 5 adults, 3 kids and 2 dogs very comfortably Things were as described and plenty of info was provided to facilitate our stay. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family vaca at the lake

We had an amazing time!! The cabin and lake were awesome and exactly how it is presented. Amanda has not let any detail go unnoticed. The kids so enjoyed the lake with the paddle boat, canoe and kayaks that were provided. They spent hours on the lake enjoying. The provided hammocks were so relaxing. It was an awesome vacatiion for my family!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfortable

Our family of seven adults, an 18 month old and two dogs had a nice time at the Dragonfly. The table in the dining area is wonderful- large enough for all of us to sit for a meal, play games, or do crafts. The lake is great- shallow for a distance so that our grandson and the dogs could jump around and touch bottom the whole time! Ample supply of outdoor games, sand toys, kayaks, canoe. Cooling system worked well for those too humid days. Communication with owner was outstanding! We had a great time at the Dragonfly!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house on a great lake

We recently stayed at the Dragonfly for a weeklong family vacation. Our group consisted of seven adults and children ages 4, 3, 2 and 1. The Dragonfly accommodated our family beautifully! There was plenty of room in each bedrooms and had everything you needed for storage and comfort. The mattresses were very comfortable. The gathering space worked great for our family too. There was plenty of room on the sectional and lots of room for the kids to play. We loved all the windows that face the lake to determine whether it was a good time for a kayak or paddleboard trip. We didn’t use the loft very much because the kiddos were small, but it would be a great place for preteens or teens to hang out. The kitchen provided everything we needed! Unlike many rentals, that don’t provide much in the way of cleaning products, this rental included everything we needed to keep the kitchen spotless. In addition, they provided a great coffee bar and a s’mores basket for us to enjoy. The set up outside worked great for our family. The beach runs the entire length of the property so the kids had a ton of fun playing in the sand. The dock was also great for fishing off. They provide a ton of outdoor sand toys and games for all ages. We used both the grill and fire pit and both worked terrific! I can’t say enough about the owners communication. Amanda replied immediately to any question or concern that we had. It was obvious to us that they want to provide a great stay for their guests!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2025
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