Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Perfect for Groups

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A large house with a balcony, a fire pit, and a deck.
A spacious living room with a stone wall, a sectional sofa, a coffee table, and large windows.
A large, two-story house with a covered porch and a fenced deck, surrounded by a snowy landscape and leafless trees.
A modern kitchen with granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, and light wood cabinetry.
A forested path leading to a building with a porch.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Paddleboard available
    A rare find — hit the water on a paddleboard right here.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony
  • Spa pool on site
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Ben-way Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanley Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 6

4 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

1 Single Bed

4 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Office
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is 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. Discover the area's water adventures with nearby fishing, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Ben-way Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hanley Lake - 3 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 14.9 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 33 min drive - 41.0 km
  • Front Street - 51 min drive - 76.9 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Nugget In Ellsworth - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Rowe Inn - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Perfect for Groups pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Perfect for Groups?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Perfect for Groups?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Perfect for Groups?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lakefront Escape | Hot Tub, Dock + Sleeps 14 | Perfect for Groups located?

Situated on the waterfront, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Ben-way Lake and Hanley Lake. Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a great house for a group.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a beautiful home. Our entire group really loved the spacious layout and beautiful, serene setting. Would definitely here again!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Sept 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re thrilled that your entire group enjoyed the home, especially the spacious layout and peaceful setting. It was a pleasure having you stay with us, and we would absolutely love to welcome you back for another Northern Michigan getaway!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
House was big enough for 13 of us, 11 adults & 2 kids. Would have like more queen beds but we made it work with the beds we had. House was clean & about an hour away from multiple destinations.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful and very large and spacious property. Amazing how many bedrooms this house has and also a separate apartment with its own kitchen and laundry facility. Nicely equipped with a beautiful view to the lake. The kayaks and canoe were super nice as was the fire ring in the evening.It’s well situated out in the country and near some farm markets and a short drive to Charlevoix
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Aug 2026
Thank you so much for the wonderful review! We’re so glad you enjoyed the spacious layout, beautiful lake views, and the flexibility of having the separate apartment with its own kitchen and laundry. It’s also great to hear that the kayaks, canoe, and evenings around the fire were highlights of your stay. The peaceful country setting while still being an easy drive to Charlevoix and nearby farm markets really does make this property special. Thank you for choosing Bellaire Property Management. We’d love to welcome you back for another Northern Michigan getaway!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Spot

This house was perfect for what we needed and we really enjoyed our time at the property. Great setup for friends and family getaway.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Secluded Area

Came here with 12 guys and we all loved it. Plenty of space, hot tub was nice, many rooms for different activities.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful welcoming home! We had our siblings and families come from Texas, AZ, FL, NY and everyone enjoyed the peaceful spot on Central Lake!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thanks for staying!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Friends retreat

Great location to spread out, play cards, and watch a game together.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very nice

Great space for family reunion
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
GREAT!!except wifi coverage
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

College Friends Getaway

Very happy with the property. Provided myself and all of my friends with enough space to spread out but also great hanging out space in the 2 living rooms. Enjoyed the kayaks and the canoe and the location on the lake was private and quiet. Would definitely rent again!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2024
Thanks Grant! We would love to have you back sometime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This property was REALLY for or group of 8 people .... the entire house met our needs. Commnications with Sue were handled in a timely manner ... we'll be back!!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
For my husband's 60th birthday, he just wanted to spend time with his siblings and a few of our closest friends , so this house was perfect for our group of 12. This house is beautiful and spacious with gorgeous veiws!! Love the large dining room table! 10 seats and room for the counter stools to sit there too. Large game room was perfect for gathering around the tv for all the college football games. GO BLUE! Hot tub was clean and inviting. Beds were very comfy. Just a beautiful place!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2025
Thanks so much for the great review. I am glad the large space was perfect for you large group! Hot tubs are always a joy as well.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This home was beautiful and had enough space for multiple families. They have all the kitchen necessities, a regular coffee pot and Kruege. Two washers and two dryers and two kitchens. We also fit two boats at the dock. The homeowner was on top of my messages. Thank you for a beautiful family vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2025
Thank you for such a nice review!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome Getaway!

Gorgeous home! Pictures are very accurate to property. Tons of space to get together and hang out as well as areas to retreat for a little “me time”. The home is secluded. 25 min from downtown Charlevoix and other beautiful lake towns. Great communication with property manager. Very nice and helpful. Would book again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 12 June 2024
Thanks so much for the great review.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Christmas Cabin

We chose this house for our family's annual Christmas cabin. it was spacious. It has the open floor plan needed in the kitchen and dining room that opens up to the living room. For the older adults, there are plenty of bedrooms upstairs and another huge living space and bar downstairs for the younger crowd that might want to stay up and play games or watch movies. I'd recommend this place. it's a beautiful home in a beautiful location on the lake.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Dec 2023
Thank you so much! We appreciate reviews! Hope you can come again! 😊
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tired- Frankenstein house. Lots of rooms to spread out filled with dated furniture. Sat on deck and literally watched flying ants come out of wood in deck and take flight in a swarm into our faces. Stove top igniter didn’t work, shower handle wore out in master bath- the “pond” swamp thing
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Sept 2025
Robert, Not sure what you consider dated furniture?because you saw all of it in the listing pictures before you booked our place. It is not outdated at all. Luxury high type of furniture. As far as bugs, this is on a lake in up north michigan. I am not able to control the outdoors. Stove top works just fine, you were not doing it correctly, it can be troublesome if you have not ever tried one of these before. (you should have called me) The shower handle has been fixed in the master shower. I am very sorry you seem to use this type of description and words. I asked you how your stay was doing while you were there and this was your response. "I think everything is just great! Appreciate the note and will let you know if anything comes up." I really do not think this is a fair review, but I know from other reviews that the place is great!
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, communication

Great place

As the property is beautiful they just have not taken care of it. The house was not clean as we found food on floors and hair on floors and bathroom tub. Carpets not swept as items and food still on floor. Porches not kept up nor the outside furniture clean. Hot tub was broken only half of it worked and it has been broken for two years. It is too bad the property and house is not kept up. We contacted the property management company but they did not offer anything to help other then to send a guy out to look at hot tub to tell us it has been broken for two years. Several electrical codes outside taped together that should have not even been outside. The owners just need to know the property
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2025
I am sorry you had some issues during your stay. We did have some issue with the Hot tub During your stay, we encountered challenges with the company in obtaining the correct part. We did our best to keep you informed and to resolve the issue promptly. Since your visit, the hot tub has been repaired and is functioning well. Our grounds have been cleared and are looking beautiful, while the house is consistently maintained with meticulous cleaning. As reflected in other reviews, most guests have had wonderful experiences.
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Family Get Away

The house is beautiful and there was plenty of room for all 13 of us. There were plenty of kitchen utensils and dishes, bathroom amenities, etc. A couple of things that were a little frustrating - the first night we got there, we went to grill dinner and the grill was a mess, there was no propane in the tank and no grill tools. The host was prompt to answer she could come out later but we had a hungry family. We went and exchanged the tank ourselves and she dropped off grill utensils and another tank the next day. The basement living area had a lot of larger spiders in it and my adult children were uncomfortable sleeping down there and I have to admit I wouldnt. I know its in the woods but there were many!! I let the host know and said she would get someone in to spray. The driveway is private and narrow and was difficult to get our boat down and turn around, and the parking for it was just off the shoulder of the narrow road. I would not suggest hauling a boat if you dont have to. I didnt feel it was clear in the description. However, we did make the best of it, we enjoyed the firepit, boating, a trip on Torch lake and Charlevoix.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 16 June 2024
Thanks for the feedback about the driveway. I will definetely add that to the listing description. We have sprayed and will make sure to always make sure that grill is cleaned..
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quiet, peaceful location on a lake. The house was very nice and spacious with plenty of room for 12 people. Great local restaurant close by and an amazing small town with a small grocery store available. Disappointed the dock wasn’t available for our use, but the property manager was easy to communicate with and resolve any issues that we had quickly.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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