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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

8 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 212760 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

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Central Lake, MI
  • Intermediate Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Torch Lake
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪49 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Central Lake

This vacation home places you next to Intermediate Lake and within a 15-minute drive of Torch Lake. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Torch Lake - 12 min drive - 3.6 miles
  • Lake Bellaire - 20 min drive - 6.7 miles
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 23 min drive - 15.2 miles
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 53 min drive - 39.4 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 49 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬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.

The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Book now for Summer 2025!

Imagine drinking your morning coffee on a deck overlooking a beautiful all-sports lake while watching the hummingbirds feed on the nectar of the brilliant-orange trumpet vine next to the deck. The house is quiet. The lake is still. Soon the pitter patter of your family's feet will begin as they rise for another glorious day at The Lake House. You smile thinking about what lies ahead...a day filled with sun, swimming, games, and laughter and finished off around the bonfire roasting marshmallows and staring at the stars. This vacation can be yours when you stay at The Lake House.

The property consists of two homes: the 'Lake House' is a six-bedroom, three-bathroom, fully-furnished home; the 'Road House' sits behind the Lake House and is a completely renovated, two bedroom, one-bathroom cottage. Located on beautiful Intermediate Lake, The Lake House has 130 feet of lakefront and includes a dock, firepit, and huge custom grill. The water is shallow and sandy close to shore making it perfect for families with small children or adults who like to tie their rafts to the dock and soak in the sun.

The home is surrounded with decking in the front and backyards and has two picnic tables and lots of tables and chairs. Inside, you’ll find three fully stocked kitchens (including a dishwasher), four full bathrooms, eight bedrooms, two fireplaces (gas and natural), and a laundry room. In all, The Lake House has sleeping accommodations for 23 (four queens, two full, 3 bunks with full size lower bed, and one sofa bed). You supply the towels, bed linens and your toiletries.

The Lake House is located in Central Lake, Michigan which is just minutes from Bellaire, home of Short's Brewing. It is close to several championship golf courses, skiing, restaurants, shopping, casinos, wineries, and several northern 'hot spots': ten minutes from Shanty Creek and Schuss Mountain, ten minutes from Torch Lake and Lake Michigan, 30 minutes from Charlevoix, and 40 minutes from Traverse City, Boyne City and Petoskey.

The Lake House is available year round for all of your recreation activities: swimming, boating, fishing, water-sports, skiing, snowmobiling, golfing, hiking, hunting, fall color tours, etc. Whether you like to be on the go or prefer to sit and relax, The Lake House offers you all the choices.

Keywords: #Vacation, #Short's Brewing, #Central Lake, #Intermediate Lake, #UpNorth, #FamilyVacation
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 4 bathrooms, and a balcony. There's space to spread out with 8 bedrooms and a dining area. Guests can expect to find a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a sofa bed.

Property manager

Siobhan & Sheila Gannon

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 8 bedrooms
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 4 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Kayak
  • Snow sports gear
  • Tennis
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,760 square feet

Policies

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do around this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Central Lake, just steps from Intermediate Lake. Torch Lake is also within a driving distance of 3.5 mi.

Is there parking available at this vacation home?

No, there isn't parking available at the vacation home.

Is this vacation home next to a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Book now for Summer 2025!?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this lakeside vacation home include a fireplace and a kitchen along with tennis.

Are there hot tubs at The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Book now for Summer 2025!?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this vacation home.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at this vacation home?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this vacation home.

What is the closest airport to this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 26.9 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies at The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Book now for Summer 2025!?

Yes, every accommodation at The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Book now for Summer 2025! comes with a balcony.

The Only Thing We Overlook is Intermediate Lake...Book now for Summer 2025! Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 22 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 22 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Beth Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Friends in the Mitten

We invited out-of-town friends for their first visit to Michigan and the house was perfect for our big, all ages group. The view and water access was lovely. The location was convenient to other fun areas like Mackinac Island, Charlevoix, and Traverse City. There were farm stands, local stores, restaurants, and more all nearby. The hosts were welcoming and helpful when we needed to be in touch during our stay. We definitely recommend this spot to anyone considering!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Michael m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good time

Good
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Julie H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Relaxing, quiet lake visit

The house really had everything you would need. We had three families stay, including 6 adults and 10 kids aged 8-16. The house is located conveniently near Clear Lake. If you can't find what you need in Clear Lake, you can take a 10 minute drive to Bellaire, which has a larger grocery store, more restaurants, and more shops. The main floor of the home had 1 bedroom (at the front of the home, next to the bathroom), 1 full bath, an open living, dining, kitchen area and the laundry room. The basement had a large sectional-type sofa, a small kitchen table, a TV and two bunk beds (both full on the bottom, twin on top). The second floor of the home had 4 bedrooms, 2 full baths (one with a tub shower, one with a very small shower) a kitchen and a living area. One bedroom, the kitchen, living area and bathroom were comparable to an efficiency apartment above the garage and laundry rooms. The full bath (with the small shower) to be used by those in the "apartment," was a jack and jill-type bath room, adjoined to one of the previously mentioned bedrooms. In order to access the "apartment," you had to walk through the bathroom-adjoined bedroom. And, there was no lock between this bedroom and the "apartment" bathroom. However, there was a lock on the other door of that bedroom, so it could be private from the other two bedrooms and bathroom. There is a separate entrance to the "apartment," from outside. To attempt a better explanation, if I were to walk up the stairs, to the left is a large master bedroom with a small balcony, facing east. If I turn to the right, to go towards the "apartment," there is a full bath (with tub shower) on my left and a bedroom on my right. Straight ahead of me, after turning right at the top of the stairs is a bedroom. If I walk through that bedroom, I enter the jack and jill bathroom (small shower). From that bathroom, you enter the living area and kitchen off of which is the fourth upstairs bedroom. Finally, there is a guest house, behind (near the road, away from the lake) the main house. It has a full kitchen, living area, enclosed porch, full bath and two bedrooms, one with a queen-sized bed and one with a bunk (full on the bottom, twin on top). The property managers were easily accessible and kind to answer all questions, quickly. The lake was quiet and a perfect spot for us amateur boaters to use the rented pontoon boat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrea P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Good Times

We had a wonderful week with friends. We had 4 families (8 adults, 9 kids (2-12 year old) and had plenty of space for everyone. The water was a great temperature and nice and shallow for the younger kids but also got deep enough for the older kids who wanted to kayak and paddle board. The lake is perfect for boating (we rented a pontoon for part of our stay). We had a very warm week and had some trouble keeping it cool in the main house but the apartment and Roadhouse seemed fine. We also had the pleasure of losing power due to a wicked storm but the Irish Twins were VERY helpful in keeping us informed on when power would return and offered to get a generator if needed. Thank you so much for being easy to contact for anything we needed. We had a very enjoyable week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

John O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lake get away

Nice property with rooms for all. We were able to juggle around sleeping arrangements based on a few nights in. The cool lake breeze each night cooled the house down with the provided fans. We enjoyed being able to jump in the lake or sit in the chairs or come into a level to hang out while others were in different areas. The roadhouse was a perfect thing for the teens that wanted to setup a movie screen or play board games until the late night hours. Finally the lake had low traffic and nice beach area to hang around to float.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Beth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

great house for multiple families

we had 4 different families, all related staying together and no one felt on top of each other! the multiple kitchens were great for privacy and enjoyment times
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Debby R., Northville

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable Week

The property worked really well for our group. We had three different families and there was plenty of beds for everyone. The older girls stayed in the Roadhouse and all the kids would go out there in the evening to have their 'own space' away from the parents. We had one minor issue with the dishwasher and the owners promptly responded and it worked fine the rest of the week. We rented a pontoon boat and two jet skis which I highly recommend, the lake is beautiful. We have friends on the lake about 1mile south so spent a lot of time going back and forth.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kendra S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great place!

Had a wonderful time. Weather was great plenty of room for our whole family & lots of little kids. The dryer stopped working but the owners were quick to get a new one to us. Great location to Torch Lake, Charlevoix, and Bellaire. Would love to come back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

tracey o.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family vacation

The Irish Twins lake house was great! We had a large group all week and everyone was very happy. The lake was fun not a lot of boat traffic We rented a pontoon boat & enjoyed hanging out at the sandbar The kids had a blast swimming & really enjoyed the nightly bonfires .
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Jake V.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Lakehouse is Awesome!

This property is awesome! Has all the amenities you can think of! Great location! Great neighbourhood! Irish Twins are great to deal with!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rick H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Family time

We loved our stay! Great location, beautiful lake and plenty of space for 5 kids (5.5 and younger) perfect little beach front with some shallow water for playing. Only problem was the weather. Hot hot hot. But we made sleeping adjustments. Hosts were very responsive.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elaine K.

Liked: Cleanliness

Summer Bliss

We rented this property because my mom wanted to celebrate her 80th birthday with her entire family under one roof. Our hosts communicated with us well before our week, giving us an accurate idea of what to expect. The property's location is stunning and the amenities were just as promised. Four generations enjoyed the home, the lake and the neighborhood- a pontoon and jet-ski rental were easily arranged. Thank you for a wonderful week!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019