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Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake

Lakefront cottage in Bellaire with kitchen

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Located on Intermediate Lake, this cottage offers the perfect family getaway with a huge dock for boats and a fire pit for cozy evenings. Enjoy water activities with 2 kayaks available to rent or relax in the bonus bedroom off the garage.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroom79 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue
  • Water view

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake

This great little cottage on Intermediate Lake is the perfect getaway for a family.
It has all you need to enjoy a great week on the lake.
There is a huge dock that can accommodate 2 boats if you have visitors from across the lake.
A fire pit near the shore for evening gatherings with a glass of wine and smores.
Cant go wrong with this gem.
There is a bonus bedroom with a queen bed off the garage

Please note: there is no AC here

2 kayaks with paddles available to rent--$20 each, per stay

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.

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Onsite parking options include a garage

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Porch/lanai

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 850 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 25

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

Rules

All renters must be at least 25 years of age, except families with small children.
A Security Deposit hold is required prior to arrival and will automatically be released 14 days after check out unless there are damages or other issu
All guests must sign a rental agreement for every reservation.

Pets

Pets not 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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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Cozy On Intermediate Bellaire
Cozy Lake Cottage on Intermediate
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Cozy Cottage on Intermediate Lake Bellaire
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About the area

Located in Bellaire, this cottage is on the waterfront. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Looking to get your feet wet? Kayaking, waterskiing and water tubing adventures can be found near the property. Visit our Bellaire travel guide
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Bellaire, MI

What's nearby

  • The drop off at Torch Lake in northern Michigan; Shutterstock ID 748887706; purchase_order: SP-1269 HA 2018 Batch 1; Order: ; client: ; other:
    Torch Lake
    8 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Sunset On Lake Bellaire; Shutterstock ID 575672365
    Lake Bellaire
    11 min drive - 13.4 km
  • In my much younger and foolish days, I would downhill ski at Caberfae (Cadillac, MI) and Snow Snake (Harrison, MI).
    Boyne Mountain
    41 min drive - 46.0 km
  • Intermediate Lake
    2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Avalanche Bay Indoor Waterpark
    43 min drive - 51.0 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Short's Brewing Company
    10 min drive
  • McDonald's
    11 min drive
  • M88 Morning Grind
    11 min drive
  • Toonies Fish & Steakhouse
    10 min drive
  • Blue Pelican Inn
    5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

Where is Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake located?

Situated on the waterfront, this cottage is steps from Intermediate Lake and within 6 mi (10 km) of Torch Lake and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead. Short's Brewing Company and Bauer Nature Preserve are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Sandy Bottom Cottage on Intermediate Lake Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

7.0

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Barbara H.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nice cabin, but needs updating

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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Patrick M.

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

Great cabin!

The cabin was in an awesome spot on the lake. Great hosts!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Libby H.

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

Great time at the lake

We loved having the extra space for extended family to stay at the lake! Thanks for a wonderful time!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terrie S.

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

Cousin weekend!

Easy to rent. Cozy, Clean and wonderful neighbors.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Angela V.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect family getaway

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.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020

6/10 Okay

audrey e.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

First vacation stay in Michigan after Covid 19 shutdown

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.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

4/10 Poor

Nitasha D.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness

Nothing Cozy About It - Left Early

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.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025