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A dock with a clear view of a lake, surrounded by greenery and a clear sky. - Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! (Central Lake)
A golf course with sand bunkers, a flagstick, and a clear sky. - Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! (Central Lake)
A two-story house with a balcony, outdoor seating, and a grill area. - Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! (Central Lake)
A golf course at sunset with a clear sky, a flag on the green, and a path leading to the hole. - Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! (Central Lake)
A hallway with a wooden floor, a black rug, a door, and a poster of a boat on the water. - Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! (Central Lake)
A firepit, a garden, and laundry facilities are just a few of the amenities provided at Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX!. Adventurous travelers may like the boating and kayaking at this vacation home. For some rest and relaxation, visit the hot tub. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 15232 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot tub
  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX!

  • The Unsalted Mermaid is sure to bring you, your family and friends an unforgettable Northern Michigan vacation! This home sits on over 2 acres of private land, leading to 100ft of your own private lakefront on all-sports Intermediate Lake equipped with a 7 person hot tub!
    The home boosts 2500 sqft+ , 4 bedrooms and 2 baths. Enjoy fishing off the dock, swimming in the hard sandy bottom water, kayaking, boating, and s'mores by the lakeside fire pit. Winter months offer skiing;15 minutes to Shanty Creek,great ice fishing and hot tub soaking!

    This large family home has ample space for three families (15 guests) to enjoy a Northern Michigan retreat. The main floor features a king size master bedroom, full bath, large living room complete with fireplace, fully stocked large kitchen, dining area and laundry room. Walk out the sliders onto the covered deck that overlooks Intermediate Lake and a beautiful deep lot with mature trees surrounding both sides of the property, providing natural privacy.
    The walk-out level provides an additional family room, two bedrooms and full bath. One bedroom has two queen beds while the other bedroom has a queen and full bed. The slider leads out to another porch area, equipped with plenty of seating, bbq, and fire pit(s). Take a stroll down the dock and enjoy sunbathing, kayaking (provided), boating (rentals available on the lake) and swimming in the hard, sandy bottom shores of Intermediate Lake.
    The upper floor of the home features a very large loft like bedroom consisting of a full bed, queen/single bunk, twin daybed and a twin bunk bed.

    Guests will access the home using a keypad. the code will be given within 24hrs of arrival.
    There is ample space on the property for cars, boats, jet ski- whatever it is you may want to bring to make this your perfect vacation!

    I am a phone call or text away at all times during your stay. I like to give all my guests their space! Unless you request me to be present at the property, I wont be there.

    This is a private home located on Intermediate Lake. The home is in Central Lake, a charming Northern Michigan town. Central Lake is a few miles from Bellaire-home of Shorts Brewery and many other small town boutiques, restaurants, taverns and wineries. The home is located within 45 mins of Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix and Elk Rapids. You are able to boat, dock and walk to downtown Central Lake where you will find a tavern, distillery, fudge/ice cream shop, grocery store, pizza shop boutique and BachMann's! Torch Lake is also minutes away with several boat launches and rentals.

    The lake house sits directly across from the Intermediate Lake sandbar and Recreation Point.

    Intermediate Lake is part of Michigan's Upper Chain O' Lakes. This location allows you to explore both the Upper and Lower Chain O' Lakes. Though they are not connected , boat launches are within minutes to explore the lower chain.

    This home sits on 100ft of private frontage on Intermediate Lake. Intermediate Lake is a 1500+ acre all sports lake spanning nine miles. Intermediate Lake is part of Northern Michigan's Upper Chain of Lakes. The lake is great for boating, jet skiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, fishing or just relaxing and listening to the loons over your morning coffee. The frontage has very shallow water while gradually getting deeper, catering to both young children and adults.

    The Unsalted Mermaid is located in the heart of wine country, minutes to Short's Brewery, Shanty Creek Golf and Ski Resort, quick drive to Torch Lake, Traverse City, Charlevoix, Petoskey, Elk Rapids and Lake Michigan Beaches.

    My family and I have been enjoying Intermediate Lake for over twelve years! My children have been able to swim in the lake most years from Memorial Day thru September.

    The cottage is nestled on a two acre partially wooded lot. We do our best to keep insects, mice and other small pesky critters out of the cottage, but some may sneak in now and then. Guests accept that this is part of nature in Northern Michigan and will let me know immediately if they encounter problems that need attention so that I can quickly resolve them.

Property amenities

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Dock
  • Firepit
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 3 steps to reach entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Foosball table
  • Kayak
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours 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: 2,500 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you complete the following before checking out:
Start the dishwasher
Gather used towels
Remove leftover food and drinks and take out the trash
Turn off the lights and lock the doors
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in Central Lake, this vacation home is on the waterfront. Short's Brewing Company and The Chief Golf Course are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Enjoy the area's slopes with cross-country skiing and snowboarding, and don't miss out on the sledding and ice skating. Visit our Central Lake travel guide
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What's nearby

  • A wooden dock extending into a calm lake at sunset with trees framing the view.
    Lake Bellaire
    11 min drive - 12.6 km
  • A clear turquoise lake with a forested island in the background.
    Torch Lake
    15 min drive - 15.6 km
  • A hillside with autumn-colored trees and a clear blue sky.
    Boyne Mountain
    37 min drive - 45.1 km
  • Intermediate Lake
    5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • The Chief Golf Course
    12 min drive - 13.3 km

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    9 min drive
  • Shanty Creek Resorts
    14 min drive
  • Short's Brewing Company
    14 min drive
  • Coffee Bar
    14 min drive
  • The Shanty
    14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX!?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Private Lakefront, Dog Friendly w/HOT TUB Home!SWIM/SKI/RELAX! located?

Situated on the waterfront, this vacation home is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Intermediate Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Short's Brewing Company and Hanley Lake. Beals Lake and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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