Relaxing Year-Round Lakefront Retreat! Ideal Winter Getaway!

Central Lake, Michigan
$405 avg/night Minimum Stay 2 Nights
Bed 4

Bed

Bath 2

Bath

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Sleep 12

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Night 2 nights

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Book now for fall and winter! This is truly a year-round home, with plenty of activities nearby all year. In the summer, enjoy everything lakeside living has to offer! 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, Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV, Amazon fire stick, wifi, PS3 and XBox One, each with several games, for indoor fun on rainy days. Fully stocked and newly remodeled kitchen (spring 2024) 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.

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Feature Features

  • SKI

    Snowboarding And Cross-country Skiing Nearby
  • PETS

    No Pets Allowed
  • BEACH

    Beach Sun Loungers On The Beach
  • DINING

    Dining Table
  • SAFETY

    Carbon Monoxide Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Carbon Monoxide Detector On The Property) Deadbolt Lock Fire Extinguisher First Aid Kit Smoke Detector Installed (host Has Indicated There Is A Smoke Detector On The Property)
  • BEDROOM

    4 Bedrooms Bed Sheets Provided
  • GENERAL

    Recycling Unit Size: 2140 Sq Ft (199 Sq M) Uses Some LED Lighting
  • KITCHEN

    Blender Cookware/dishes/utensils Dishwasher Ice Maker Microwave Oven Refrigerator Spices Stovetop
  • LAUNDRY

    Laundry Facilities Near Laundromat Washing Machine And Dryer
  • PARKING

    Onsite Parking
  • INTERNET

    Free WiFi
  • OUTDOORS

    Barbecue Grill Firepit Garden Outdoor Furniture Patio
  • POOL/SPA

    Sauna
  • BATHROOMS

    2 Bathrooms Bathtub Or Shower Hair Dryer Shampoo Soap Toilet Paper Towels Provided
  • WORKSPACES

    Computer Monitor Desk Office Printer
  • LANGS SPOKEN

    English
  • THINGS TO DO

    Birdwatching Nearby Boat On Site Casino Nearby Golfing On Site Hiking/biking Trails Nearby Ice Skating Nearby Jet Skiing Nearby Kayak On Site Marina Nearby Rafting Nearby Snow Sports Gear Tennis On Site Water Skiing Nearby Water Sports Equipment Winery Tours Nearby
  • ENTERTAINMENT

    Arcade/game Room Books DVD Player Foosball Table Games Stereo Video Games Video Library Smart TV With Cable/satellite Service
  • LIVING SPACES

    Fireplace Living Room Wood Stove
  • CLIMATE CONTROL

    Air Conditioning Heating
  • FAMILY FRIENDLY

    Children's Books Children's Dinnerware Children's Games Children's Toys Highchair Stair Gate Travel Crib
  • LOCATION HIGHLIGHTS

    In The City Center Near A Health Or Beauty Spa On The Lake On The Waterfront
  • SERVICES AND CONVENIENCES

    Iron/ironing Board
  • SUITABILITY/ACCESSIBILITY

    Cobblestone Flooring In Public Areas If You Have Requests For Specific Accessibility Needs, Please Contact The Property Using The Information On The Reservation Confirmation Received After Booking. Smoke-free Property Wheelchair Accessible

CheckIn Check-in : 04:00 PM CheckOut Check-out : 11:00 AM
No Wheelchair No smoking No pets Children allowed
Occupancy Max occupancy : 12

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Review Review

  • Brian C.

    Submitted Feb 8, 2026

    Stayed Feb 5, 2026

    We had a great time at this cabin. All the amenities were a big plus. Host was also very accommodating and quick to respond to my questions.

  • Sara D.

    Submitted Jan 21, 2026

    Stayed Jan 16, 2026

    This is one of our favorite places to stay with this last time being our 4th time! The space is perfect for our 2 family trip (with 2 teenage boys). The location is great for skiing and other fun adventures. We love it and hope to stay again!

  • Nick L.

    Submitted Nov 24, 2025

    Stayed Nov 14, 2025

    Very nice property, and a very responsive host made everything a breeze for opening day!

  • Amy P.

    Submitted Oct 20, 2025

    Stayed Oct 17, 2025

    We had a wonderful stay. The house was perfect for our family of 12 and there were beds for everyone! Lots of seating in the living room for family games The kitchen had everything we needed to make large family dinners. Thank you for a lovely weekend of memories!

  • Kathleen S.

    Submitted Oct 17, 2025

    Stayed Oct 11, 2025

    It was a lovely home. Had everything we needed. Beautiful

  • Melissa W.

    Submitted Aug 22, 2025

    Stayed Aug 15, 2025

    It was a great stay, the house was clean and plenty of room. Our weather was a bit cloudy but still a nice week away with family!

  • Sheila B.

    Submitted Aug 17, 2025

    Stayed Aug 1, 2025

    We had a great stay at Angela's. The house was perfect for the 8 of us. The kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed. Nice beach area and dock. We would definitely stay again if we were in the area.

  • Kristen D.

    Submitted Jul 4, 2025

    Stayed Jun 27, 2025

    We had a lovely stay. The house is just as pictured. Plenty of room for our family & comfortable sleeping arrangements. The kitchen & living areas are very well equipped.The sandy beach front was great for swimming. The kayaks & paddleboards were a fun bonus & we appreciated they're availably for our use. We did bring a boat & docked at the house. The dock is very nice & there is a public boat ramp just around the corner.

  • Christine L. C.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2025

    Stayed May 17, 2025

    If you’re looking for a perfect get-a-way on a gorgeous lake then this place is for you, your love ones and friends. My husband with our out of state friends rented this house in mid-May. We do this every year and we all agree this is the best one yet. This house is big and fully stocked. You need not bring anything except your packed suitcase and perhaps beach towels. These hosts thought of everything for their guests’ comfort and entertainment. Very clean and roomy. The location is perfect, just a mile to a small town which has a grocery store and quaint boutiques, a 5&10 store and much more. The area has rolling green hills with curving roads that will take you to other lake towns. Kings Orchard Market is a must stop for fresh in season vegetables and bakery. The week we stayed had the most miserable cold rainy weather. We were not able to do any outdoor activities however we did everything we planned to do. The one day it was halfway decent we rented a pontoon from Bedell’s Crossing Marina. We paid @ 325 plus gas and tax for a full day. Note-cash only. Walt does not accept credit cards…at least in May. He also has all kinds of water craft for rentals. It’s best to reserve a boat. We saw 5 loon nests all occupied, we were thrilled! All in all we had a great vacay, albeit the poor weather but we highly recommend this VRBO! Loved every minute!

  • Brad P.

    Submitted Jan 8, 2025

    Stayed Dec 27, 2024

    Wonderful accommodations. Great place to stay. Comfortable and cozy and on the lake. Perfect. Our family was well-served.

  • Jennifer S.

    Submitted Oct 21, 2024

    Stayed Oct 17, 2024

    The property was perfect for a getaway with friends.The kitchen was well stocked just like the description. The beds were very comfortable. There were plenty of towels and washcloths supplied for everyone. Angela was very helpful and promptly answered our questions. We would love to come back again.

  • Dana H.

    Submitted Oct 3, 2024

    Stayed Sep 29, 2024

    This cottage is absolutely perfect. It was extremely clean, easy to get to and had everything we needed to have a comfortable stay. This would be a great place for couples, groups, families and anyone, young or older to stay. The yard would be good for kids and the beach is very nice and clean as well. Easy drives to Torch Lake, Elk Rapids, Traverse City and Charlevoix. I would highly recommend!

  • Pamela P.

    Submitted Aug 24, 2024

    Stayed Aug 16, 2024

    Perfect fit for our family. Beautiful lake view.

  • Stacie W.

    Submitted Jun 9, 2024

    Stayed Jun 6, 2024

    This house was perfect for our girls' weekend. A great location to go to Traverse City or Petosky for the day. The weather was disappointing so we weren't able to enjoy the lake or outdoors. That was a bummer, but we found plenty of other things to do. We would definitely stay there again.

  • Rich H.

    Submitted Jun 8, 2024

    Stayed Jun 2, 2024

    Incredible place to stay. Beautiful view, quaint downtown and close to many sites..Hosts are awesome and have a great attention to detail and make you feel at home in a relaxing atmosphere with so much to do or simply relax. You will want to return.

  • Jamie J.

    Submitted Jun 3, 2024

    Stayed May 31, 2024

    Thank you We had a great time. Your place was great. Bon fire, Lake, rented a pontoon locally.

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