House in Central Lake, MI

Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!

Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!

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Tons of outdoor fun right at your fingertips!
Pine ceilings and wood-burning stove for great up-north charm
Lake from upper deck. Plenty of flat yard space for games!
120 feet of sandy frontage on all sports Intermediate Lake!
Fishing from the dock

Overview of Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!

10 out of 10 Exceptional
4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12199 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

Check out the area

Central Lake, MI
  • Popular LocationIntermediate Lake1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTorch Lake13 min drive
  • Popular LocationA-Ga-Ming Golf Resort24 min drive
  • AirportGaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)56 min drive

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 4

2 Single Bunk Beds

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Master Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Master Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

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

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Outdoor Shower

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Office
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!

Book now for all seasons! This is truly a year-round home, with plenty of activities nearby all year. In the fall, enjoy the colors on the lake and in nearby towns and country roads. Visit local wineries, breweries, meaderies, and distilleries on the Torch Lake Tour. Go apple and pumpkin picking at King Orchards (they have what seems like miles of Honey Crisp trees for u-pick!) There are plenty of local trails for hiking and biking in the spring, summer, and fall and cross-country skiing in the winter. We are 15 minutes from Shanty Creek and half an hour from Schuss Mountain and Boyne Mountain for skiing and tubing in the winter! There is a fire-pit outside and a wood-burning stove inside. The lower level floors are also heated in the winter. We also aim to update the decor for each season, including a Christmas tree and decorations.

The Flying Fish is a family friendly, fully equipped 4 bedroom, 2 bath home on the hidden gem, all sports, Intermediate Lake. Bring your clothes and start the relaxation! We have thought of everything. Boat enthusiasts can dock right at the house. We provide kayaks and an adult and child-sized paddle-board to enjoy the lake, beach toys, yard games, hammock and fire pit outside. Foosball table, board games, puzzles, cable TV, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon fire stick, wifi, PS3 and XBox One, each with several games, for indoor fun on rainy days. Fully stocked kitchen with gourmet items including Kitchen Aid mixer, blenders, waffle maker, crockpot etc. Located within walking distance to grocery, restaurants, bar, and boat rental. Explore the Upper Chain of Lakes from the front yard or travel down the street for Torch Lake and the entire Lower Chain of Lakes.

Central Lake is located approximately 10 minutes from Bellaire, 30 minutes from Charlevoix , 45 minutes from Traverse City and Petoskey, and around 1 1/2 hours to Mackinaw City or the Sleeping Bear Dunes. A week at the Flying Fish offers plenty of relaxation and fun at the beach and on the lake, as well as a chance to explore all that northern Michigan has to offer.

Property manager

Angela Fleishans

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 26
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Very kid friendly. 2 pack&plays, toys, &high chair

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Prior approval required

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
All trash in blue rolling bin prior to checkout. Cans to the curb on Thurs night. Recycling goes in black rolling bin and must be put out on Mon night
Please strip beds and start as many sheets and towels as you can prior to checkout, without overfilling machines.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 20
Note from host: Prior approval required
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is in the city centre and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk
  • Torch Lake - 13 min drive
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 24 min drive
  • Schuss Mountain - 30 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 57 min drive

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 59 min drive

Restaurants

  • Torch Lake Café - 12 min drive
  • Side Door Saloon - 18 min walk
  • Bellaire Smokehouse - 14 min drive
  • Central Lake Tavern - 17 min walk
  • Club - 17 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat!?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! located?

Located in Central Lake, this beachfront holiday home is in the city centre, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Intermediate Lake, and within 9 mi (15 km) of Torch Lake and Sixmile Lake. Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead and Short's Brewing Company are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Family Retreat
This was a perfect place for our family to gather and spend time playing games and enjoying nature. The house has a nice gathering area around a big kitchen overlooking the lake and many comfy beds. Everyone loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Doug K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Family Reunion
We had a great week staying here. It is nicely located so that Traverse City and Petosky are easy drives. A relatively short 90 minute drive has you in the parking lot for the ferry to Mackinac Island. The cabin itself is beautifully located with a nice lawn leading to the lake. It is very spacious and nicely laid out with two bedrooms having views of the lake. The kitchen is well stocked with most any utensil you may need and there was a good supply of everyday condiments and household/bath necessities that you may need. There are lots of games downstairs and the large kitchen table was great for family game night. Outside in the yard there is a nice bonfire pit that we made use of (probably best to buy dry wood from somewhere) and despite it being October our daughters even took one of the kayaks out on the lake for good while. The only hitch we had was being able to reach Angela after we booked but that was a VRBO issue and not an Angela issue, lol. After we finally got in touch with her, communication was very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We'd love to come back!
Women's kayak group stayed for a long weekend of kayaking. The kitchen had everything we needed to prepare our potluck dinner, and this home is comfy and cozy. The location is great! Our first day we traveled to St Clair Lake to launch, kayaked through Six Mile Lake and back; very beautiful. Second day we planned to launch from the beach, but it was too rainy, windy and cold for any kayaking. But there's plenty to do in the area. Some went hiking, some went shopping and beachcombing, some just exploring. When I got back to the house after a long day beachcombing in the rain and wind, I got a warm fire burning in the wood stove in the great room, sipped my tea and looked out at Intermediate lake from my comfy perch on the sofa.. We'll definitely come back!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Solid Stay in Northern Michigan
We had a nice stay at this property. Convenient location, sand beach was nice with a rake to clean up the lake debris, all the y out ya you’ll need, and lots of sleeping options. We had two under 3 with us downstairs, and the other adults upstairs. Worked well! Two fridges for groceries and drinks. One situation we had was lots of wasps from the apple trees in each corner of the property. These apples would also surprise you as they fell into the porch. Certainly a seasonal condition. This didn’t impact anytime at the beach but you needed to be sure footed closer to the house.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Angela Fleishans

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The Flying Fish is owned by Angela and Tim and Angela's dad, Rick. Angela and Tim are the proud parents (and Rick the proud grandpa) of 2 daughters, ages 14 and 10. We all have fond memories of visiting family cabins in northern Michigan. We want the same for our children and we hope to extend the memories to your family and friends as well. We purchased the Flying Fish because life is busy! It’s hard to find time to truly unplug and focus on having fun together as a family and with our extended family and friends. We know that this is just going to get more challenging as the kids age and become involved in more and more activities. Our goal is to create an environment at the house where the kids want to go and spend time and have fun with us and where we all want to come with our friends to have fun and reconnect.

Why they chose this property

We have been traveling to various locations in Northern Michigan our whole lives. Tim grew up on a lake in Lapeer and has always dreamed of owning a place on the water. Angela learned to ski at Shanty Creek, Boyne Mountain, and Boyne Highlands. We also enjoy trips to Traverse City as a family and Charlevoix, Petoskey, Mackinaw City and the Sleeping Bear Dunes are always fun as well. The location in Central Lake on Intermediate Lake combines all of these amenities in the yard or within a short drive.

What makes this property unique

We loved this home from the minute we walked through the door. Wonderful lake views from the wrap-around deck, with multiple french doors to catch the breeze off the lake. The pine ceiling and wood floors give the up-north cabin feel we were looking for in a vacation home. We have tried to think of everything to make your stay enjoyable and relaxing. There is plenty to do outside and in - 3 kayaks, 2 paddleboards, plenty of beach toys, a hammock, a foosball table, many board games, and several video game systems. We also have several toys for babies and small children and 2 pack and plays and a high chair, so you won't have to lug everything with you! There is fun for the whole family! We have updated the lower level with new flooring and we have purchased new furniture in much of the home. The upper kitchen and lower bar area are fully stocked even adding some more gourmet items like a Kitchen Aid mixer, for the chefs in your group. Let us know if you would like something added to the house. We are constantly trying to update and add amenities for all to enjoy!
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