Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Don't miss the fall Colors!

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 577.7 sq m

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Parking available
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Barbecue grill
Kitchen
Outdoor space
Air conditioning

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Bellaire, MI

Intermediate Lake
‪1 min walk‬
Short's Brewing Company
‪5 min drive‬
Lake Bellaire
‪8 min drive‬
Gaylord, MI (GLR-Gaylord Regional)
‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This rustic log cabin is the perfect northern Michigan retreat for you. It is rustic, yet clean and comfortable. It has a true 'up north' feel. The cabin sits on 203 feet of secluded frontage. Most of the opposite shoreline is undeveloped. You will enjoy beautiful views of the lake during the day and on those moonlit summer nights. The loons and eagles will be an added bonus.

In addition to the beautiful frontage, there are several championship golf courses, restaurants, wineries, and quaint shops nearby. Traverse City is just 40 minutes away and Charlevoix is only 20 minutes away.

Intermediate Lake is an all sports lake. The lake is seven miles long and offers excellent fishing for smallmouth, largemouth, walleye, pike and panfish. In addition, it offers great watersport activities. It is the southern most lake in the upper chain of lakes. We are located just around the bend in the lake on the south side. It's the quietest side of the lake and offers amazing colors in the fall. Due to the layout of the lake you can always find a calm spot to fish or play on windy days.

This property has a nice stable dock, lawn furniture, picnic table, and a fire pit. A row boat is available for guest use. We have a great beach area with lots of sand for the kids. The lake bottom is sandy with no weeks. The beach offers a gradual drop off. The bottom is 5' deep at the end of the dock (72 feet out). All in all, it offers great swimming for the kids. Sorry but pets are not allowed.

Also, we have a 15' Crestliner Canadian fishing boat with a 4 stroke 25hp engine available for rent. This boat is a fishing machine with scotty rod holders, live well, casting deck and many more great options. In addition, we have kayaks available to rent. Please ask about the details and pictures if interested in either of these.

Each year we surprise our guests with new updates. We have new couches for 2024.

Wireless Internet is available.

Keywords: LAKEFRONT COTTAGE

Property manager

Todd Patterson

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 2:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Sandy and very gradual drop-off in the water.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Allowed outside.

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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

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Bellaire

Located in Bellaire, this cabin is on a lake. 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. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

Intermediate Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Short's Brewing Company - 5 min drive - 4.7 km
Lake Bellaire - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
Torch Lake - 15 min drive - 12.8 km
Schuss Mountain - 20 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
‪Short's Brewing Company - ‬5 min drive
‪Bellaire Bar & Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
‪M88 Morning Grind - ‬6 min drive
‪Shanty Creek Resorts - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Don't miss the fall Colors! pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Don't miss the fall Colors!?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Don't miss the fall Colors!?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Intermediate Lake Log Cabin w/AIR. Don't miss the fall Colors! located?

Situated on a lake, this cabin is steps from Intermediate Lake and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Short's Brewing Company. Lake Bellaire and The Chief Golf Course are also within 6 miles (10 km).

9.8

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Andrea M.

6 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing vacation destination

Very serene and beautiful cabin. Enjoyed hearing the loons and sitting by the lake. Great place to vacation!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim O.

9 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We really enjoyed relaxing by the lake and spent more time than planned watching the boats pass by. It's a well maintained cabin with good beds, a decent kitchen, and a screened porch facing the lake. The warm sandy beach was a big plus.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

19 Sept 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful place to stay in the fall!!

The host are very accommodating and the property is very enjoyable, we had a wonderful time!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend getaway

This was are third yr staying at this property and we enjoy it there, and love the area!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

19 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love this cottage!!

Wow !! Another wonderful long weekend with beautiful weather at are favorite cottage. Can’t say anything thing bad , there wonderful owners that make sure your comfortable and are very accommodating! Thank you 😎for a

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

13 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful!

Very spacious, clean, and comfortable. Breathtaking views. LOVED listening to the loons. Enjoyed evening bonfires. Definitely returning to this one.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jennie S.

18 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Divine!

This property is so well done. If you’re looking for peace and quiet, this is it. Equipped kitchen, 3 BRs, extra blankets (thank you!), updates throughout, and a fabulous screened in patio, perfect for morning coffee. This is, by far, our favorite vacation home and we are already planning for next year!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

James S.

9 June 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing getaway!

Adorable log cabin in a private setting! We usually rent at different places every year but this year we came back here. This place has everything we love such as abundant wild life and great fishing! We really enjoyed our stay!

Stayed 6 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette M.

18 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice Cottage

It’s a beautiful cottage on a nice lake with owners that take pride in it. Easy renting through Vrbo!!!

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Steven W.

12 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Northern Michigan at it finest

Grew up coming to this cottage as a kid. It did not disappoint. Very quiet, very quaint. We enjoyed our stay. Thanks Todd

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Patrick D.

10 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Place!

I only gave this 5 stars because 10 weren't available. The cabin was super clean, quiet and private. The owners were very nice easily accessible and wonderful to work with. If your looking for a Northern MI lake cabin this is the place to be! Can't wait to come back soon.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mike B.

31 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Stay

Thank you! Thank you! Todd and Julie for the beauty and enjoyment we experienced as we stayed in your cottage this October. The warm and cozy fireplace, the lake view with visiting white swans and the bald eagle cruising over the water, are memories we will treasure. The peak of the fall colors from the screened-in porch was unbelievable! We were blessed with this opportunity you provided.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pete R.

10 Sept 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Location

Location is nicely situated about 3 miles north of Bellaire just off M-88 directly across from boat launch. Spent a week golfing and fishing. Plenty of courses nearby to choose from. Caught 6 different species of fish but nothing big enough to write home about. Loved the fire pit at night. You could tell that the owners put a lot of TLC into their home and grounds. All in all a very memorable stay.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Scott B.

14 July 2018

Great lake cabin on Intermediate Lake

We had a great vacation 4th of July week. The cabin was very clean and well kept. The owners take great care of their property. The lot was large and very private with a large nice sandy beach. The dock was real nice and both the aluminum boat and rental boat were perfect for families who like to fish. The fishing was really good. We caught smallmouth, largemouth, bluegill and perch. The owners were very personable and attentive to any questions we had; great to work with. We would highly recommend this lake cabin!

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2018

6/10 Okay

Craig O., Paw Paw, Mi.

4 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Relaxing fishing trip!

Nice home. Probably in need of minor updates. Owner was very responsive to questions, We had to supply our own bedding and towels. We were not aware that the home has a 36” wide shower stall only. We are all over 6 ft tall. Kind of a deal breaker for a return trip. Great Lake frontage, close to town. Overall a nice time! Slept well!

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amy R.

10 July 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Summer Getaway - location, location, location...

We were looking for a beach house to spend a week kayaking, paddle boarding & hiking. This location was perfect. Great sandy beach, beautiful lake connected to the chain of lakes, close to Bellaire with great food & drinks and close to Glacial Hills (excellent and well-marked hiking trails). It's also the perfect spot to sit and read a book and relax. Tucked away right off of M-88 in a lovely location with plenty of space for our vehicle loaded with kayaks & bikes. Very private. The firepit at night was a real treat in the cool evenings and the moon over the lake from the end of the dock - well, it was just spectacular. Todd was responsive and provided clear instructions pre-visit and during our stay. The lake house was exactly as described, rustic (super charming) and extremely clean. I can't think of one thing I would change from this trip. We would love to visit again as our calendar allows.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul L., Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

18 Oct 2023

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BEAUTIFUL LAKESIDE CABIN

My wife and I stayed at Todd and Julie's cabin for a week. There were as many as six adults staying at any one time. It was spacious enough for all of us to relax in. The property is very quiet with a beautiful view of Intermediate Lake. There is a nice outdoor sitting area around a firepit. It was very clean with all the basic amenities. There is only one bathroom, and the hot water heater has a limited capacity. So some coordination is needed as far as shower use. There is no washer/dryer, but a laundromat is located close by in Bellaire. Although the cabin is somewhat secluded, Bellaire is just down the road. We enjoyed breakfast at The Lunch Box restaurant and coffee at M88 Morning Grind. Short's Brewery is very well known. A large Family Fare supermarket is within a few minutes' drive. Todd is an excellent communicator and promptly answered questions before and during our stay. I recommend this vacation cabin very highly for a family stay as well as for just adults who want a quiet, peaceful lakeside cabin experience.

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beth H.

13 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Log Cabin

Beautiful, private property. Charming log cabin with nice beach area.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue H., Lowell MI

18 June 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great get away

Enjoyed our time at this quaint log cabin. The location is awesome. Very private lakefront home. Just 3 miles from downtown Bellaire with cute shops , Shorts Brewery, great bakery, ice cream shop, etc. Just a 15 minute ride to Dockside Inn on Torch Lake. While fishing wasn’t great, there is a lot of water to fish in. The boat launch is right across the lake from the cabin. Todd was great to communicate with . We plan to return

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elissa L., Cedar Springs, USA

20 Oct 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous view and property!

We had an amazing time at the cottage. The view of the lake is spectacular. Cottage has lakeview from back bedroom, living room, enclosed porch, dining room and kitchen! So relaxing to be able to watch the water throughout the day. There are so many amazing things about the cottage that I don't know where to start! The owners attention to detail is magnificent. A little shelf here, a hook there - so many places to "put" things which really is handy! The enclosed porch is phenomenal. Can sit and enjoy the water without worrying about bugs! The fire pit and set up is also out of this world. Dock is great. Beach is great. Everything so tastefully picked out! So close to Bellaire as well! Also, super private. The yard is just gorgeous, too! We would come back in a heartbeat. We just loved it and Todd is amazing to work with. He really made sure that we had everything that we needed. Can't recommend it enough!

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anke S.

15 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

2nd time

We absolutely love staying here, the property is secluded, the beach and swim dock is amazing. Fishing on the lake is incredible lots to see and do. It’s a tough place to leave, but glad we can take our memories with us. This is not a 5 star hotel, this is a quaint home with parts of the house that us over 6 feet have to duck under or hit our head, the shower stall is small for us bigger fellas, the house can get damp on very humid days. But my family absolutely loves it… late nights by the fire pit and early morning fishing…

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Richard H., Charlotte

19 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bellaire Getaway

We just returned from a great week long stay at this. It's obvious that the owner takes pride in the property, it is very well maintained and clean. Todd was very helpful and a pleasure to deal with. The setting on the lake was truly a great experience, and would have been better had the fish cooperated.. The cabin is clean and well stocked. We will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie R.

18 Oct 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Fall Getaway

We absolutely enjoyed our stay!! The cabin was clean and cozy and the kitchen was well stocked with everything we needed! Although the weather was rainy and chilly and the fish weren’t biting, we enjoyed going out on the boat and admiring the beautiful fall trees around the lake. The owners of the property were wonderful! They let us know what to expect when we got there and how to work everything and also checked to make sure that we were enjoying our stay. We loved the little town of Bellaire, where everyone we met was so friendly. We definitely recommend Shorts Brewery for their craft beer and food! We hope to be back sometime soon.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Blake G.

9 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend

We had a great time at the cottage and would return.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jaime S.

23 Aug 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Northern Michigan Getaway

We really enjoyed our vacation at this property. The cabin and outdoors were exactly as described in the listing. There were very few bugs outside which was awesome! The fire ring was perfect for roasting marshmallows and enjoying an adult beverage. Charcoal grill was clean upon arrival and worked great. There was ample outdoor seating. Cabin conditions were cozy and very clean. I was not sure what to expect during covid and it far exceeded my expectations. We rented the boat and kayaks. The boat ran great and the kayaks were fun for the kids to use! Todd had nicely combed the beach area prior to arrival and our 18 month old loved playing in the sand and the shallow water. My 7 and 11 year olds loved jumping off the swimming deck! Todd was super responsive to all questions prior to arrival and checking in to the property was seamless. Due to covid we made almost all meals at the cabin and it had all the pots and pan and utensils we could possibly need. We had no issues at all with swimmers itch. Cabin had amazing WiFi and while it had air conditioning we did not use it once as the temps were cooler the week we were there. Despite temperatures in the 70s and 80s lake temperature was extremely warm allowing the kids to be able to swim all days. All in all a perfect vacation and we’d consider coming back in the future!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

About the host

Hosted by Todd Patterson

We purchased this property in 2004. At the time, many would have torn it down. We rebuilt it from the ground up. We bought this with the intent of using it someday. While we rent it, most everything we take in is put back into updates of some kind. We constantly get compliments on our improvements. My wife and I do all the turn over and bookings as we take huge pride in the place.

Why they chose this property

The property is in a great location. Located just north of Bellaire in northwest Michigan is huge. Charleviox, Traverse City and Petoskey are all very close.

What makes this property unique

Peaceful, tranquil and private. It's like being in some remote setting in the Upper Peninsula. Due to to lack of cottages across the lake and south there is almost NO light pollution. The stars are incredible!

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