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Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage Great News open!

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northern entrance to driveway
Master bedrm
View of lake from your patio area {walkout Lower Level Cottage}
seating cottage area
your outdoor eating area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Onsite parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Other (See Description)

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage Great News open!

2026 GREAT NEWS OPEN FOR ANOTHER SEASON, I decided to reopen the cottage for another season, with changes,here at CCC, laundry room and 1/2 bathroom added 2021, cottage flooring updated....2021 I am offering a private entrance lakeside to the lower level walkout of my home, {I LIVE IN THE UPPER UNIT} on 100 feet of private beach on this all-sports lake, which is part of the Chain of Lakes in the quaint towns of Bellaire and Central Lake. All rooms have windows lakeside,{except bathroom} beautiful views of lake, beautiful sunsets.
SLEEPS SIX{6} Fire Pit w/ wood.
Master Bedroom has King size bed, Second bedroom has A QUEEN-size bed, 1 twin, I also have 1 twin bed located in the living quarters off in its own little corner with privacy screen. One and half bathrooms, Kitchen, dining and living area all open. Outside table with umbrella and chairs, seating under semi protected area. Beautiful sunsets, two public accesses for launching your boat very close {2 & 4 miles} Front row seats on my beach for 4th of July Central Lake fireworks.

Dock space for your boat, row boat available to use, life jackets provided..

We are 10 miles from downtown Bellaire, two miles from downtown Central Lake, 20 miles from Charlevoix, 33 miles to Gaylord,42 miles from Traverse City and 36 miles from Petoskey.

This is the place to be if you don't mind Owner residing in the upper level. Lower level is completely private from rest of house, you have your own private entrance lake side and privacy door on interior separating upper and lower levels. You have as much privacy as you want. Outside security cameras on the property.

Check in: 5pm check out 10am min stay 4 nights during prime time, 2 night min during off season, otherwise ask if questions. Bed linens, one set per bed PROVIDED, and pillows, based on reservation, bath towels PROVIDED., bring your own beach towels, bring your own pillows if you prefer..

Check back often for my off season {September/October] vacation and weekend packages



Keywords: Cottage, Intermediate Lake, all sports lake , fun in the sun, children's sandy playground, fishing is great, great cottage in Central Lake, MI

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About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledging and snowmobiling.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Torch Lake - 10 min drive - 9.8 km
  • Boyne Mountain - 38 min drive - 46.3 km
  • Traverse City Beach - 48 min drive - 72.2 km
  • Front Street - 53 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Toonies Fish & Steakhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Fireside Lounge - ‬15 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

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10/10 Excellent

Karin J.

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Wonderful property and host!

We had such a fantastic time at Critt's Cove! Cheryl is an amazing host and very accommodating. We loved the property and our stay. We highly recommend!!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Shannon D.

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Absolute Perfection!!!

First of all, like you have read over and over again, Cheryl is amazing! She was accommodating in every way you can think of. Our family of 5 were very comfortable in the space, and would have had room for more. We ventured out most days to explore everything around us. Our favorites were Sleeping Bear Dunes, Dark Sky Park, Mackinac Island, and visiting Charlevoix for the Apple Fest. The cinema in Bellaire was also a nice addition to our trip, along with apple and raspberry picking. The kiddos even went for a little swim in the 50 degree water and loved playing on the beach. Thanks for the hospitality! We hope to be back sooner than later.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Oct 2021
Thank you! It was my pleasure getting to know you and family, so glad you were able to enjoy the beauty Michigan has to offer! Thank you for choosing Critt's Cove Cottage as your Michigan destination!🌞
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10/10 Excellent

Tim D.

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Wonderful Experience

We had an excellent experience. Beautiful home, very hospitable owner who went above and beyond to make sure we had an enjoyable stay, property has lots to offer. Five stars all around, I highly recommend staying with Cheryl. Thank you for making our vacation so wonderful!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Bernice T.

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Fabulous stay at Critt’s Cove

Very clean and well-stocked cottage. Lake is super clear and has beautiful sunsets. Super relaxing time. Easy trip to Charlevoix and Mackinaw Island. Owner, Cheryl, is very helpful and kind and treated us to a tour of Intermediate Lake on her pontoon boat. Thanks for a fabulous place to rejuvenate and get to know our future daughter-in-law better!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan C.

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What an amazing lake getaway!

To begin, Cheryl is an amazing property owner and overall great person. Upon our arrival, it was evident she takes pride in her property and the focus is providing everything that any family would need on vacation. The rental property was meticulously maintained inside and out. We really enjoyed the 75 yard long dock that was great to fish from. The kids enjoyed the beach and the swim platform a few yards from the end of the dock. We had a campfire every night listening to the fire crackle amidst the backdrop of a perfectly still lake. Check out Short's Brewery in Bellaire...just a 10 min drive away. Amazing food and drink. Thank you Cheryl! We hope to be back next summer!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Maisa N.

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Encountered a small disaster but still everything I had hoped for!! Thanks Ms. Cheryl

We were greeted at arrival by the owner, Ms Cheryl. She showed us the rental and had made a welcome sign for us (which was so i thoughtful ). On the first night we had a bon fire and as instructed, we turned the hose on and kept it near just in case. Well turns out the hose was frozen and the water exploded into the basement which is the rental part of the house! It totally flooded the unit so we spent the better part of our late night/early morning hours helping to shop vac and dry it up. She was so apologetic about the inconvenience. But what started as a disaster turned into great conversations and late nite pancakes with Ms. Cheryl. The night ended around 3:30am. We were booked to stay thru Sunday but decided to leave on Sat evening instead so she could make the necessary repairs to her home without anyone being in her way. The home was clean and welcoming. Everything well stocked. The property was exactly what was promised and the home owner was an incredible host. My family and I will most definitely be back to see ms. Cheryl. It was one of our best quick family getaways for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Kelly S.

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Cheryl and her cabin were wonderful

My husband is a contractor and needed to rent a place for a month to work on a job. We stumbled upon this cabin and man are we glad we did! The lake is stunning, the cabin is pristine, and Mrs.Cheryl is just the sweetest and most helpful host ever! The cottage is spectacularly clean and there is a ton of space for everyone! Lots of blankets and sheets and towels for your stay. The kitchen was also fully stocked with everything you could possibly need for a weekend getaway or a month long retreat! We would 110% stay at Mrs.Cheryl’s cabin again!!! Thank you for a wonderful experience for everyone in our group!
Stayed 28 nights in Mar 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Jeremy F.

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Better than expected!

Cheryl made our trip even better than planned! Everything is clean and well stocked- feels like a luxury hotel. She was overly accommodating and made the kids’ experience memorable with her extra efforts. We appreciate her greatly and had one of our best trips yet!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa H.

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Amazing get away!

My family stayed at Cheryl’s place over New Years weekend, and it was the perfect way to start 2021! The apartment is spotless and incredibly well-stocked and Cheryl is such an accommodating and welcoming host. We had a blast and can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Jennifer M.

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Relaxing and Worry Free

We had a great long weekend this winter staying at Critt's Cove. It was absolutely amazing. Plenty for everyone to do. Lots of outdoor fun just minutes away! Cheryl was wonderful too! She had a sled and we were able to have a bonfire in the snow. A little too early in season for the lake to be frozen, but it was beautiful just to look at. Really needed the change of scenery. Plenty of space for my 3 teen/tween boys to stretch out. Very safe and clean. Cannot wait to rent again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Dec 2020
Thank you Jennifer, so happy you and your family enjoyed your stay! It was so nice meeting you all🤩
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10/10 Excellent

Sandy B.

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Cheryl was an amazing host , felt like family even though we’re in this Covid time .

Extreme helpful and most gracious. Property was beautiful and well manicured. Loved every moment being there
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

VICKY C.

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Wow!

Cheryl provides a perfect Home away from home. The home is so well stocked the only thing you need to bring is your clothes. We couldn’t have asked for a more pleasant and friendly hostess!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Dawn K.

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Everything Perfect😊

Absolutely wonderful stay!! Very, very clean home. We (7 of us) comfortably moved right in & felt very welcomed & cozy with Plenty of room!! There was everything we needed in the kitchen & bathroom! While we were out one day, Cheryl built a beautiful fire ready to go for us when we returned that evening & it was awesome!! My words can't express enough as to what a wonderful place this is, so my suggestion issssss........ YOU HAVE TO JUST CHECK IT OUT FOR YOUR SELF!!! IM SURE YOU'LL LOVE IT, JUST AS WE DID!! ❤ THANKS CHERYL FOR A PERFECT VACATION!🤗 SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!! 😁
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Carly S.

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Perfect family getaway

The location is incredible. The view of Intermediate Lake is breathtaking; especially at sunrise and sunset. The location is perfect as a home base for day trips to Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix (all in under one hour). The property is as we described and has just about everything you need with the exception of an on site washer/dryer. The host is incredible and communicates with you throughout the stay. It was great having her there as this was our first trip to this area of Michigan. She also provided a personal tour of the lake on her pontoon. It was a great stay and I highly recommend Critts Cove.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

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A delightful and much needed getaway

Our family really enjoyed their time away at our last-minute and very fortunate booking at Critt's Cove! Cheryl, the owner, is a very generous host and the cabin was equipped with everything that our family of 3 kiddos (3, 5, 7) needed. Kids enjoyed the immediate access to the beach front swing set, paddle boat and endless sand toys. Though we ventured out a few days, it was lovely to come back and have a 'beach/lake day' in between. This is the vacation where our 7 year old learned how to fish -- Cheryl even supplied the worms! We truly felt relaxed and taken care of, and have arrived home refreshed. The extra perks like a pontoon boat tour by Cheryl and nightly bonfires truly helped us embrace lakelife. Thank you again, we really enjoyed it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Sara H.

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Summer 2020

We stayed at this property July 11-18. Cheryl communicated well with us up to arrival and was there to greet us and help get our luggage unloaded. The pictures really don’t do the place justice...the accommodations and lake are even better in person. Everything was clean and organized. She had lots of things for the kids to do, indoors and out. She was kind enough to take us on a tour of the lake on her pontoon, and face great local recommendations for restaurants, sightseeing, etc. We left with wonderful memories and would absolutely recommend Critts Cove to anyone looking for a fun and relaxing vacation!
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10/10 Excellent

Angela E.

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Perfect getaway for a family.

We wanted to get away to place that once we got there didn’t need to leave to find entertainment. The on site beach and swing set was all our three littles (2-8yo) needed. The property had everything you need from dining to play. We didn’t need to venture out at all. The owner, Cheryl who live above is truly the hostess with the most-est! My youngest is still talking about the pontoon boat ride Cheryl took us on. Absolutely perfect and peaceful. Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Kevin S.

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Wonderful relaxing getaway

Looking to getaway this was a perfect experience with a wonder hostess. The property was extremely clean and comfortable and all members of our family enjoyed the relaxing experience Cheryl provided for us. We would come again for years to come
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10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

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Our Michigan getaway

We had a very pleasant stay on Cheryl’s property. It is centrally located to the places we wanted to visit. It has a beautiful lake view, with a play area for our grandchildren, a sandy beach for swimming, and a fire pit to enjoy in the evening. Cheryl was a gracious host and took us around the lake on her private pontoon boat which we all enjoyed. We are sure that anyone would enjoy a stay here!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan B.

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Very nice place

Property had everything we needed. Kids LOVED the beach, paddle boat and rowboat. Wish the water would have been warmer!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa P.

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One of our best VRBO stays!

This property was well stocked and very clean. Cheryl was so accommodating and helpful! We really enjoyed our stay! This was definitely one of the best VRBO experiences we have had and we've stayed at several different places now. Thank you again, Cheryl!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2019
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10/10 Excellent

patrick s.

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fantastic getaway

nothing short of perfection
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2019
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10/10 Excellent

rob r.

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Cheryl is an amazing host, very helpful with advice on the surrounding area. Perfect location.

Property is excellent with plenty of room and easy walk out access to lake. Swimming was perfect for kids with long dock and a floating platform. Close proximity to Bellaire (Shorts Brewing), Torch Lake, and surrounding Traverse City.
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10/10 Excellent

Nathaniel O.

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Great host with a great home!

Cheryl has a lovely place on Intermediate Lake and is a wonderful host. The place is very clean and has everything you could need (towels, dishes, cookware, etc). There is a nice beach area with chairs and a swing set that our son had fun playing with. Cheryl was also kind enough to take us out on her pontoon boat, which we really enjoyed. I very highly recommend staying here!
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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Great location and setting!!

Cheryl was awesome and the property was perfect! The water was a little too cold but our kiddos had a great time on the beach!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019
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