Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake

Bellaire, Michigan
$395 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 3

Bed

Bath 1

Bath

Home Cottage

Property Type

Sleep 7

Max Sleeps

Night 2 nights

Min Stay

Sandy Bottom Cottage is a classic Northern Michigan lakefront retreat on beautiful Intermediate Lake, perfectly located between Bellaire and Central Lake. This charming cottage offers everything families need for a relaxing, memory-making week on the water, with one of the area’s most loved features—a true, natural sandy lake bottom.

Unlike many lakes that advertise sand, guests consistently rave about the genuine sandy shoreline here, making it ideal for kids to wade, splash, and play. The water is clear with a gradual drop-off farther out, allowing parents to easily keep an eye on little ones. A large dock provides plenty of space for swimming, lounging, and accommodating up to two boats, perfect if friends or family plan to visit from across the lake.

Days are easily spent swimming, floating, kayaking, or simply soaking up the peaceful setting. Two kayaks with paddles are available for guests to enjoy. The shaded yard invites slow afternoons, naps, and quiet moments, while mornings bring beautiful sunrises over the water that guests return year after year to experience.

As evening settles in, gather near the shoreline fire pit for s’mores, stories, and a glass of wine as the sun dips below the horizon. Inside, the cottage is cozy and well-equipped for a comfortable stay, capturing the nostalgic spirit of an up-north cabin that families love.

A bonus bedroom with a queen bed located off the garage provides additional sleeping space and flexibility for guests. While there is no air conditioning, the shaded property and lake breezes help keep the cottage comfortable during summer stays.

2 kayaks with paddles available to use.

Please note: If not a family with kids, all guests must be 25 and older

Please Note: a refundable security deposit is required on all rentals ranging from $100 to $500 based on the place. This is refunded upon departure as long as no damages and the pool pass is present where applicable. If an Airbnb reservation, Airbnb will charge this fee when necessary.

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  • Feature Features
  • Map Map
  • School District Availability
  • Review Review

Feature Features

  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Near The Beach
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Not Reported (host Has Not Indicated Whether There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property; Consider Bringing A Portable Detector) Fire Extinguisher Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    3 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Unit Size: 850 Sq Ft (79 Sq M)
  • KITCHEN

    Coffee/tea Maker Cookware/dishes/utensils Microwave Oven Refrigerator Stovetop Toaster
  • PARKING

    Car Recommended Onsite Parking Options Include A Garage
  • INTERNET

    WiFi Available
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Porch Or Lanai
  • BATHROOMS

    1 Bathroom Hair Dryer Towels Provided
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Golf Nearby Kayaking Nearby Power Boating Nearby Swimming Nearby Water Skiing Nearby Water Tubing Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Living Room
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Smoke-free Property

CheckIn Check-in : 03:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 07:00 PM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 7

Map Map

School District Availability

Review Review

  • Barbara H.

    Submitted Aug 14, 2024

    Stayed Jul 27, 2024

    The property manager provides exceptional service. We have been coming to Intermediate Lake for years and have stayed in similar cabins. We choose this one because it offered a separate bedroom in a converted garage. We were 6 adults. Generally pleased with the cabin. but it is in need of a serious update. The carpet was stained and dirty, side table (1) and lamp (1) were very old and worn, living room lacked enough setting for 6 adults, the sunporch was great but again lacked enough seating. The dock and lake were wonderful. Sandy bottom with very little seaweed. Neighbors were very friendly.

  • Libby H.

    Submitted Aug 15, 2023

    Stayed Aug 8, 2023

    We loved having the extra space for extended family to stay at the lake! Thanks for a wonderful time!!!

  • Patrick M.

    Submitted Aug 30, 2021

    Stayed Aug 26, 2021

    The cabin was in an awesome spot on the lake. Great hosts!

  • Terrie S.

    Submitted Aug 16, 2021

    Stayed Aug 12, 2021

    Easy to rent. Cozy, Clean and wonderful neighbors.

  • Angela V.

    Submitted Aug 25, 2020

    Stayed Aug 6, 2020

    The cabin is right on the lake with an awesome dock and sandy area for the kids to play. We had everything we needed for a fun week of swimming and relaxing.

  • audrey e.

    Submitted Jun 18, 2020

    Stayed Jun 8, 2020

    We were looking for a place to accommodate 4 adults and three kids ages 8,3,2 that had a shallow. safe beach. This location on Intermediate Lake was great! Older grandkids could play in the sand and walk quite a distance in the shallow water. Enjoyed the fire ring and , new gas grill. We were thankful there was a covered area with a picnic table to eat on a rainy day. The cabin itself is small and rustic, but we made it work. Kitchen is equipped with all you need to cook for a family. The shower in the bath was very nice. It was not as clean as we would have liked, but after contacting the manager, they came out and cleaned it up.

  • Nitasha D.

    Submitted Jun 17, 2020

    Stayed May 23, 2020

    Upon checkin, we noticed the floors were dirty so I swept under the cupboards and along the stove. I ended up with a pile of old food and dirt. Later that night we we returned after some fun on the lake, we realized there were screws under the furnace and we had no heat. Immediately emailed property manager and never heard back. With 3 kids with us, we decided to “rough it out”. The 7 year old was up most of night complaining of the cold. When we woke up the next morning and still didn’t have a response from the manager, we left early. Got our stuff and left. The rooms had dead bugs in the corners of every room. I have lots of pics saved to my phone of what we experienced. The cabin location is great and the neighbors were friendly but this cabin is not as clean as it should be! Won’t book here again unfortunately. Property manager should have responded to the email about the heat and still to this day, I have heard nothing.

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$395+
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