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Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit!

Central Lake vacation home with kitchen

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A house with a fire pit and four Adirondack chairs in the yard.
A living room with a sofa, armchair, and television, featuring a herringbone wood floor and peach-colored walls.
A two-story house with a garage, a front yard with a wooden fence, and a large tree.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a chandelier, a painting on the wall, and a console table with a lamp.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stainless steel refrigerator, a washing machine, and a gas stove.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 61400 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Intermediate Lake
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Hanley Lake
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪53 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Central Lake

In Central Lake .You'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Intermediate Lake and 2 miles (3 km) of Hanley Lake with a stay here. Also, Ben-way Lake is within 3 miles (5 km) and Bauer Nature Preserve is within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Intermediate Lake - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Hanley Lake - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Torch Lake - 8 min drive - 5.0 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 36 min drive - 27.7 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 46 min drive - 43.8 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Bellaire Smokehouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬16 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.

Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit!

From skiing at Boyne Mountain Resort to swimming at Torch Lake, this 3-bed, 2-bath Central Lake home is the perfect place for a memorable retreat with your loved ones — no matter the season! This vacation rental features at-home comforts, including a bright interior, a fully equipped kitchen, a deck, and a fire pit! Spend your days hiking along the trails at Fisherman’s Island State Park or take a day trip to explore Traverse City. Return home to play with your pup in the yard as the sun sets!

-- THE PROPERTY --

Wildlife Viewing (Deer, Rabbits & Birds) | Near Lakes, Hiking & Skiing | 40 Mi to Traverse City | On the 'Chain of Lakes'

Bedroom 1: King Bed | Bedroom 2: Queen Bed | Bedroom 3: Full Bed

OUTDOOR LIVING: Deck, covered porch, fire pit, chiminea, outdoor seating, yard, garden, shed
INDOOR LIVING: Smart TVs w/ cable, dining table, walk-in shower, shower/tub combo, ceiling fans, board games
KITCHEN: Stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, cooking basics, dishware/flatware, drip coffee maker, coffee grinder, blender, ice maker, microwave, toaster, knife set, spices
GENERAL: Free WiFi, central heating & air conditioning, complimentary toiletries, hair dryer, washer/dryer, laundry detergent, clothes steamer, hangers, linens/towels, trash bags/paper towels
FAQ: 1 exterior security camera (facing out), pet fee (paid pre-trip)
ACCESSIBILITY: Single-story home, 2 steps to enter
PARKING: Garage (2 vehicles), driveway (2 vehicles)

-- THE LOCATION --

ATTRACTIONS: East Jordan City Tourist Park (14 miles), Fisherman’s Island State Park (21 miles), SkyBridge Michigan (26 miles), Mission Point Lighthouse (57 miles)
HIKING: Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead (8 miles), Torch Bay Nature Preserve (10 miles), Antrim Creek Natural Area (13 miles), Deadman’s Hills Overlook (26 miles)
LAKE DAYS: Lake access at Thurston Park (walking distance), Intermediate Lake - boating access (3 miles), Torch Lake (10 miles), Lake Bellaire (10 miles), Clam Lake (13 miles), Deer Lake (23 miles), Lake Charlevoix (24 miles)
HIT THE SLOPES: Schuss Moutain (14 miles), Boyne Mountain Resort (26 miles), Hickory Hills Ski Area (43 miles), Crystal Mountain (70 miles)
DAY TRIPS: Charlevoix (19 miles), Boyne City (23 miles), Traverse City (40 miles), Cheboygan (75 miles), Mackinaw City (84 miles), Ludington (132 miles)
AIRPORT: Cherry Capital Airport (39 miles)

-- REST EASY WITH US --

Evolve makes it easy to find and book properties you’ll never want to leave. You can relax knowing that our properties will always be ready for you and that we’ll answer the phone 24/7. Even better, if anything is off about your stay, we’ll make it right. You can count on our homes and our people to make you feel welcome — because we know what vacation means to you.

-- POLICIES --

- No smoking
- Dog friendly w/ $50 fee (+ fees & taxes, 1 max, dogs only, no cats)
- No events, parties, or large gatherings
- Additional fees and taxes may apply
- Photo ID may be required upon check-in
- NOTE: This single-story home requires 2 steps to enter
- NOTE: Your safety matters. This property features 1 exterior security camera located by the front door facing the outdoor entryway. The camera is outward facing and does not look into interior spaces. The cameras do not record video or sound. The camera continuously displays live video footage while guests are in residence

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Internet access

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Separate dining area

Entertainment

  • Games
  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Things to do

  • Motor boating 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)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 1,400 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
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

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: A maximum of 1 pet is allowed.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

515011

Frequently asked questions

How close is Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! to the airport?

This vacation home is 38.7 mi (48-min drive) away from the Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

Does Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit!?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit!?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit!?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! to downtown Central Lake?

This vacation home is 0.7 mi away from Central Lake.

Dog-Friendly Michigan Home w/ Deck & Fire Pit! Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 18 out of 20 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 20 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Enjoyable stay

Property was nice. Kitchen was stocked well and we had a great time
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Well appointed property. Great quiet location.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The host and amenities were both top notch. I’ve never been to a VRBO so well stocked for basics. The house was comfortable with a great launching point for the area’s attractions. We went snowshoeing twice at Glacial Hills just a few miles away. We also spent a day in Traverse City as it was an easy day trip. Great house, great hosts. We would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Nice quiet neighborhood.

Nice neighborhood. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the house. It was clean and well stocked we loved sitting on the back deck in both the covered and uncovered areas. It was super close to lake access and lake view.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Home away from home!

We were thrilled - great backyard, clean, had everything we needed and amazing beds! Very grateful for such a wonderful place to relax.
Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2024
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

The house was great

The House was great and clean and easy to find and it was in the middle to get to other attractions around that city .
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Very well pleased! Perfect for the group that we had on this fishing trip.l

Excellent.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great house and location

We had a great time on the 4th of july. The house is fabulous and in a great location. Located at the end of a cul-de-sac it was quiet and we loved sitting outback in the morning with a cup of coffee and watching the dog explore. Highly recommended this property
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Very relaxing

Very nice enjoy are time and the Furry friends we seen
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent rental close to lake

The house was clean and well organized. The hosts were great! They left us a wine bottle and some chocolate cherries as a welcome gift. Our kids loved having a large backyard to play and the cul de sac to ride their bikes around.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Nice Property

Pleasantly located at the end of a street. A nice safe place for kids. Large yard with a fire pit. Easy to access. Well equipped. Central Lake is a nice small town. The rules are easy to follow.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our stay was wonderful! Check-in and out process was simple and communication was quick and easy. Kitchen was very well stocked and having spices was a nice bonus (bring your own salt, pepper and oils). There is a full dining set outside as well as chairs around the fire pit. Inside was very clean and comfortable and the backyard was great to hang out in. It felt relatively secluded while being in a neighborhood. Central lake is a cute town and has a small grocery store. The beach and town are a short drive or walk away (around 1-2 miles).
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect house in quiet neighborhood

We came to stay here because my sister was getting married at my mom's farm south of Charlevoix. The location was amazing. The neighborhood was nice and quiet. The house was lovely, so clean, a wonderful backyard, and so well stocked with anything you could possibly need. The only thing that could have made it better was a full length mirror as we were getting ready for the wedding, but that is trivial. I loved this house and will probably try to rent it again the next time we are up to visit the family. Just a truly wonderful stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025
From a partner site

10/10 Excellent

Great place to stay!

We had a great stay! We brought our boat and it was a perfect drive to fit the boat and the truck. The home was well stocked with everything we needed and then some. The furniture was comfortable and the house was clean. The back deck was very nice. Loved the chair swing. The grill was nicer then we have had other places. It was nice to not be able to watch T.V. without having to have an account. King sized bed was awesome and comfortable! Central Lake is a great place for us to stay, close to Charlevoix, many lakes to fish, Bellaire and Alden. The hosts were very quick to respond even when I kind of jumped the gun a little and was able to figure out my questions. They were very kind and helpful. It was absolutely beautiful weather for our week. We will definitely stay here again!!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025