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3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’

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Fridge, microwave, stovetop, dishwasher
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, internet, bed sheets
Interior
Exterior
TV, DVD player, video library

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5118 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Central Lake, Michigan
  • Intermediate Lake
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪44 min drive‬

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About the area

Central Lake

In Central Lake .You'll find Torch Lake and Intermediate Lake within 3 miles (5 km) of this cottage. Also within 9 miles (15 km) are Lake Michigan and Bauer Nature Preserve.

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 4 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Torch Lake - 7 min drive - 3.9 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 18.9 km
  • Lake Bellaire - 21 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 52 min drive - 57.6 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Side Door Saloon - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Front Porch Cafe - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’

Quiet Surroundings | 17 Miles to Shanty Creek Resort Skiing

Are you ready for a Pure Michigan experience? Book this 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom Central Lake vacation rental for a peaceful stay, any time of year! If you're looking for adventure, head to Schuss Mountain and Summit Mountain for a wide variety of ski trails and terrian, or rent a snowmobile and explore The Jordan Valley Trail. When you need a more relaxing day, Downtown Central Lake is just 2 miles away!

-- THE PROPERTY --

SLEEPING ARRANGEMENTS
- Bedroom 1: 1 queen bed
- Bedroom 2: 1 queen bed
- Additional sleeping: 1 twin rollaway bed

INDOOR LIVING
- Flat-screen TV w/ DVD player
- Sectional sofa, board games
- Dining table w/ seating for 4, youth chair
- High table w/ seating for 2
- Updated interior

OUTDOOR LIVING
- Fire pit (wood provided)
- Outdoor dining area
- Spacious yard

KITCHEN
- Electric stove, oven, dishwasher
- Drip coffee maker, microwave, toaster
- Ice maker, hot water pot, Crockpot
- Cooking basics, dishes, flatware

GENERAL
- Free WiFi, (200 Mbps)
- Central heat + A/C
- Complimentary toiletries
- Towels/linens, hair dryer
- Washer & dryer

ACCESSIBILITY
- 3 steps required to access
- Single-story home

PARKING
- Unpaved driveway (4 vehicles)
- Boat parking available

-- THE LOCATION --

- Quiet countryside property with a spacious yard
- 3 miles to Lake Michigan: Swimming, boating, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, stand-up paddleboarding, water sports, public sandy beach
- 2 miles to Downtown Central Lake
- 20 miles to Charlevoix
- 3 miles to Cellar 1914
- 36 miles to Cherry Capital Airport

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you'll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we'll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we'll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Pets allowed
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Must be at least 25 years old to book
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- Camping on the property is not allowed
- The single-story property requires 3 steps to access

Property manager

Evolve

Languages

English, French, German, Spanish

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Smartphone

Things to do

  • Basketball nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,270 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

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3 Mi to Lake Michigan: ‘The Country Cottage’ Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 32 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 32 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 32 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 32 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Yuliya Z.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy

Very cozy and clean house. Location is so peaceful and with beautiful views nearby.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Love this cottage!

Cottage is super clean and has everything you need. The location is perfect. We absolutely love the property!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cozy cottage

This property is very clean and well maintained. It had everything we needed and is located in a great area. I would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene and special

The Country Cottage was just as described! The little extras provided by this host were such a nice surprise. Will definitely keep this property listing “on file” for any future trips to the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Zachary M., Nashville, Tennessee

Liked: Cleanliness

A Northern Michigan Gem

This was a beautiful place that was perfect for our family of four. The house was immaculate and had everything we needed. It was exactly as described in the pictures and in the post. The location is excellent. It sits next to a wide open field where we watched the animals all week. We spent every night of our trip cooking outside and sitting by the fire. The hosts were excellent and very responsive. It was one of our favorite places we’ve ever stayed. Couldn’t recommend it more.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrea S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage

Clean and comfortable cottage. It’s adorable and the property is beautiful. I loved walking the grounds. Very nice host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Adorable Cottage!

Such an adorable and very clean cottage! Had everything we needed. The extra goodies like the free wine flights, donuts, and smores kit were super nice. The location is perfect. Very peaceful!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Haleigh D., Lambertville, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Great stay

Highly recommend staying here. This cottage is in a great location, within minutes of lakes. It is clean, quiet, and has all the amenities. This was the ideal location for a long weekend away from home.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine M., Where do you live?

Liked: Cleanliness

Outstanding

Love the country cottage! We will be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

mary m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Serene Central Lake Retreat

We enjoyed the tranquil setting, cozy furnishings, comfy sleeping quarters, and cheery decor.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel R., Troy, MI, USA

Liked: Cleanliness

Great house!

The property is very nice! The place is peaceful and quiet. The house is very clean and welcoming. Even though we didn't meet the hosts in person (because they didn't want to disturb us in any way), we are convinced they are wonderful people, keeping in mind how clean and nicely decorated the house is! They left us a lot of treats and coffee. We cannot wait to come again!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Josh W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great experience!

Could not have asked for a better home away from home. You can tell owner takes pride in making this place perfect for guests. House was clean, organized, and had everything you could need an more. If you’re looking for a peaceful get away close to plenty of things to do, then this is your place!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ian O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Book this home now!!

Wonderful home and the owners thought of everything. Property is amazing and pictures do not due it justice. Close to many attractions and necessities but private with beautiful views. The owners were very responsive and respected our privacy. This is one of our favorite properties!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jessica G., Glenview, IL

Liked: Cleanliness

Cute and Cozy Home

Very clean home on a beautiful property. Lots of space to walk with our dog on the property with a woodsy back drop. Short drive to wineries, orchards, and downtown Bellaire. Great spot for a peaceful getaway with our family.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfectly Serene

Quaint two bedroom, only needed one. Older cottage recently updated but maintaining country charm. Out in the country but close enough to visit destinations from Fishtown to Petoskey and still enjoy relaxing in the evening. The trail behind the cottage was welcome excursion for my dog as well.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beyond Expectations

I can't say enough good things about this house! It is located on a large privately owned property, walking trails were mapped out and our dogs loved the walks. The house was extremely clean and they left little care packages for us. One of our favorite parts of the house was the fuzzy throw blankets we snuggled under while watching movies! 10/10 would recommend this house to anyone.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bradley C., Whitmore Lake, MI

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Place

Perfect cabin to get away and is pretty close to everything in the area. The walks on the property were fantastic.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful Home!

This property was wonderful! I only have good memories - it was spotless, tastefully decorated, all the amenities you'd need for a short term stay, cozy, convenient to any attractions or provisions we needed, roomy, thoughtful touches to inform the guests, reasonable pricing, communicative hosts, etc., etc..
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wendy E.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a beautiful property!

We had such a wonderful stay. The property is terrific and very clean. I typically don't sleep well away from home but the beds were very comfortable and the hosts were so very kind. We went to the local orchard and met the family who own's it and they gave us beautiful places to visit. We will for sure be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great choice!

This is a peaceful property that is within reasonable driving distance to many lakes and activities. The cleanliness was superb; and the little extras were a perfect touch, like the kit for starting a fire, s'more ingredients, food seasoning necessities, and a large snack pack.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice Getaway

The property was gorgeous. Had a great time exploring nature and the trails during the day. Nice and relaxed evenings and walking the property path multiple times.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kristine B.

Liked: Cleanliness

So cute!

My husband and I went up for a last minute trip to look at properties in the area and this place was so cute. Our puppy loved the property and loved running around the trail. It was in a nice remote location which was awesome to get away but not too far from things to do. The little touches like leaving a bag of chili was much appreciated since we got in so late and nothing was open. We were excited to have some food! I had never been to Cellar 1914 and it was great to get a flight of wine and discover a new favorite place. We would definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy M., Grandville

Liked: Cleanliness

Winter Getaway

We were there to embrace winter, watch the Olympics, go snowshoeing, wine and beer tasting, eat and explore. Get winter fun! Awesome place! We will be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kerry F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Stay

It’s immaculately clean! The country cottage has everything you need for a family stay. It’s super cute with thoughtful touches. It was perfect for our winter getaway. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely "Country Cottage"

We were in town for a wedding and truly enjoyed everything about this cute little "country cottage." I hope I have reason to visit it again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021