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Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage 2026

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A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a bar area with stools, and a dining area with colorful chairs.
A cozy living room with a fireplace, a television, and a view of the outdoors.
beach area
Private kitchen
nice platform for laying out in sun

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • On the beach
    A rare beachfront property in the area - enjoy direct access to the beach and sea.
  • Discover nearby landmarks
    Close to Intermediate Lake

Popular amenities

  • On beach
  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Air-conditioning
  • Refrigerator

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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

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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 snowmobiling and sledging.
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Map
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
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 40 min drive - 47.4 km
  • Front Street - 53 min drive - 77.6 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage 2026 pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage 2026?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage 2026?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage 2026?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Mi, Critts Cove Cottage 2026 located?

Nestled on the beach, this Central Lake cottage is steps from Intermediate Lake and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Hanley Lake. Torch Lake and The Chief Golf Course 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. 66 out of 66 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 66 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 66 reviews

10/10

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
Very pretty,comfortable and relaxing.Host was very warm, welcoming and helpful- would definitely go back for a longer stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cheryl was an amazing host, felt like we were part of the family. Look forward to another stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 6 July 2026
Thank you Matthew and family, I enjoyed hosting you. Thanks for understanding about the washouts, and high lake levels due to the Thunderstorms that came thru, today the lake level has gone down appx 1.5 inches.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Couldn’t ask for a better host! Very easy to work with friendly down to earth. Comfortable place to stay, clean , and great price. I would 100 recommend. We are already thinking about our next trip! Thanks Cheryl
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
10/10 recommend! Ms. Cheryl is truly the hostess with the mostest! From check in to check out and everything in between she was fantastic. Critts Cove is truly a place to unwind, reset, spend time with family and enjoy all there is! The highlights from our kids: “EVERYTHING!” - swimming, fishing, playing on the playground, beautiful pontoon boat ride with Ms. Cheryl, movies at night, card games and reading - the list goes on! Cheryl even hung up a baby swing for our son which he LOVED. Would HIGHLY recommend Critt’s Cove!!! Oh almost forgot- onsite laundry was a huge bonus! Thanks again for one incredible week with our family!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!🌞
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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🤩
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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 review

10/10 Excellent

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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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

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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