Lakefront vintage cottage for dog lovers - shallow entry beach, pinball, kayaks

Welcome to The Dragonfly on Intermediate Lake in the heart of Northern Michigan! Step back in time at this 1963 cottage. Relax in the tranquil setting with direct access to a sandy beach. You'll be close to Bellaire, Traverse City, Petoskey, Charlevoix, and Torch Lake. You’ll enjoy many amenities, including a record player, pinball machine, private dock, grill, hammocks, cornhole, kayaks, canoe, paddleboat & more. 5 bedrooms (8 beds)- up to 12 guests plus your dogs - perfect for large families.

Fall Activities:
◈ Apple Picking: Head over to King's Orchard for apple picking, cider, and donuts - plus shop from local farms.
◈ Cider Tasting: The cottage is near several cider, wine and mead tasting opportunities - perfect for a girl's trip.
◈ Tunnel of Trees: Take a drive through the Tunnel of Trees to explore the beautiful fall colors!
◈ Fall Foliage: Simply walk out the backdoor to be surrounded by an array of fall foliage!

Winter Activities:
◈ Skiing: Schuss Mountain / Shanty Creek is just a few miles away
◈ Snowmobiling: Antrim County Snowmobile trails just a few miles away + pull-through large driveway to accommodate trailers
◈ Ice Skating & Ice Fishing: Intermediate lake is in our backyard! You can enjoy many winter activities right on the property

Summer Activities:
◈ Kayaking: Take a solo trip around the lake in our kayak. Experience true tranquility like you've never experienced before.
◈ Paddle Boating: Grab up to four people to tour the lake with our paddle boat - a perfect way to see the loons, fish, and other wildlife.
◈ Boat Dock: Bring your boat! The public boat launch is just a mile down the road and our 80ft dock is perfect for your boat.
◈ Hammocks: swag in the lake breeze as you relax and unwind
◈ Fire Pit: Enjoy time by the outdoor fire pit, just steps away from the water's edge - use our provided fire wood and marshmallow sticks!

MORE DETAILS:

✩✩BEDROOMS✩✩
The Dragonfly offers 5 bedrooms and 8 beds. The Primary Bedroom is on the main floor and has a king bed, ample storage, and uninterrupted views of Intermediate Lake. Two more bedrooms adorn the first floor, each with a full bed, brand new mattresses and linens, and closets. The final two bedrooms are located on the loft - don’t worry, they have doors and are not open to the downstairs. The first upstairs bedroom offers a king bed and dresser. The other upstairs bedroom offers two queen beds and a dresser – perfect for the kids. All bedrooms have new linens and are equipped with luggage racks and USB charging alarm clocks. Bonus daybed / trundle bed in the loft!

✩✩GREAT ROOM✩✩
At the heart of The Dragonfly is the open-concept living, kitchen and dinning areas. Featuring 20 foot sloped ceilings, expansive windows facing the lake, a large cozy sofa, and more. The knotty pine ceiling and stained beams create a rustic ambiance as you step back in time to this 1960s cottage. Thoughtful updates in this space provide a modern feel while still keeping the vintage charm. Utilize the electric fireplace on chilly evenings while you watch your favorite streaming service via the 1-gig high-speed wifi on the 55” smart tv.

✩✩LOFT✩✩
The loft is open to the living room below and offers a sitting area with a chair and daybed. The daybed doubles as a trundle and offers two twin beds, in case you want to spread out! The loft also has a game table with checkers built right in, and a pinball machine - try for the high score! The pinball machine is a star wars pinball game with over six games to choose from. The competition is fierce for the high-score.

✩✩KITCHEN✩✩
The kitchen has original vintage charm and really feels like a step back in time, but offers modern appliances. It is fully equipped with an electric stove/oven, refrigerator, dishwasher, microwave, toaster, blender, and more. In the kitchen you will find a coffee & tea station fully stocked with ground coffee, powdered cream, flavored cream, sugar, flavored syrups, and tea. Additionally, you’ll have all the cooking essentials provided, like cooking oil, over 20 spices, utensils, pots/pans, baking supplies, etc. If you plan to cook at the cottage, you will find everything you need. The kitchen was recently updated with new countertops, sink, and faucet!

✩✩BATHROOMS✩✩
The Dragonfly offers two full bathrooms that include shower/tub combos and are fully stocked with fresh towels, clean makeup towels, hand soap, shampoo, conditioner, body wash, and lotion. Additionally, we have “forget something” jars that help ensure you feel at home, even if you forgot something!

✩✩BACKYARD✩✩
The backyard offers a large grill, so you can cook up some burgers and eat outside at the picnic table. In the evening, use the firepit to cook smores (wood provided) and star-gaze. Use the provided kayaks, canoe, or paddle boat to explore Intermediate Lake. You’ll have a private beach area right in the backyard that is perfect for kiddos, dogs, or just relaxing. Curl up in one of two hammocks located right near the water, for the most peaceful setting. There is a private 90 ft boat dock that allows you to bring your boat (or rent a boat from nearby). You can fill your boat up just down the lake at the on-lake gas station. Enjoy swimming, boating, and fishing right from your backyard. We provide a kayak and a paddleboat for your enjoyment. The cottage is perfect for fishing with a 75 foot drop off just past the dock - we also provide fishing poles and tackle for our guests to use. Additionally, lawn games are provided - cornhole, ladderball, chip shot, and more. Water toys available Memorial Day through Labor Day.

✩✩DOGS WELCOME✩✩
We love dogs - so we hope you bring yours with you if you have one! We have most of what you’d likely need for your dog. A family vacation isn’t complete without the whole family.

AMENITY HIGHLIGHTS:
◈ Two kayaks
◈ Paddle boat
◈ 16 foot canoe
◈ Fully equipped kitchen
◈ Dedicated workspace
◈ 1 gig high speed Wi-Fi
◈ Record player with albums
◈ Bluetooth speaker
◈ Alarm clocks with USB charging ports
◈ Gas grill with grill utensils
◈ Hammocks
◈ Board games & card games
◈ Pinball machine
◈ Fishing poles & tackle (bring ice fishing gear)
◈ Beach towels
◈ Coffee & tea bar
◈ Adult and children’s books
◈ Boat dock
◈ Firepit and marshmallow skewers
◈ AC + heat + extra portable electric heaters
◈ 4 adult life jackets & 2 child life jackets
◈ Lawn games (Chip-in, Ladderball, Cornhole)
◈ Dog Amenities
◈ Dog bed
◈ 2 collapsible dog crates
◈ Collapsible dog bowls
◈ Dog toys
◈ 2 slow feeders
◈ Extra leash
◈ Potty Bags

Please note: There are only two TVs on the property - one large 55” HD TV in the living room and one small TV in the primary bedroom.

The Location:
You’ll be close to ski resorts, excellent golf courses, wine tasting, cider tasting, a famous brewery (Shorts) and more. The Dragonfly is just 8 minutes from downtown Bellaire – which is home to some favorite destinations, including Short's Brewery, Bee Well Meade, The Corner Bistro, Mammoth Distilling, and more. Just a few miles from the Torch Lake public boat launch. 13 minutes from Shanty Creek. You can also take short day trips to Charlevoix, Petoskey, Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Mackinac Island, or Traverse City!

Cider and Wine Tasting: Traverse City is known for its wine, but Central Lake and Bellaire have some great cider and wine. too. Drive less than 10 minutes to try some amazing cider and wine. Stop by Bee Well Cider & Mead, Cellar 1914, Torch Lake Cellars, or Short’s Brewery to try some local wine, cider, and mead.

Golfing: The Dragonfly is centrally located among many golf courses like A-Ga-Ming, Shanty Creek, Belvedere, Antrim Dells, and more.

Take a day trip: If you’re looking for more adventure, you can make day trips to some of Michigan’s top attractions like Sleeping Bear Sand Dunes, Traverse City (45 mins), Mackinac Island (1.5 hours), Petoskey, Harbor Springs, Charlevoix (25 mins), or Boyne Mountain (30 mins).

Things to Note:
Please note: no parties are allowed at the property. Small gatherings for things like birthday dinners OK! This is a lakefront property and there is no life guard on duty. All guests acknowledge they will be swimming, boating, and enjoying the lake at their own risk when booking. Lastly, we have quiet hours between 10pm and 7am - it’s very important this is followed, so our neighbors continue to be supportive of The Dragonfly!

VINTAGE CHARM: The Dragonfly was built in 1964 and was used as a seasonal cottage for over 60 years! In 2021, it was renovated for use year-round. Your hosts are the third owners of this cottage, and all owners have kept the original vintage charm! This also means the cottage has quirks – the kitchen and bathrooms are original to the cottage, the stairs can be a bit squeaky, and sometimes the humidity makes the doors stick. The cottage is on a well and septic. If you are not used to well water, we recommend bringing drinking water with you.

Security cameras are installed on the front and back doors. The light on the front of the house is on a timer, for convenience.

The roads to get to the cottage are paved; however, Northern Michigan does get a lot of snow in the winter. Please plan to have a four-wheel-drive vehicle if traveling to the cottage during the Winter.