Welcome to The Dragonfly on Intermediate Lake, where enchantment meets relaxation in the heart of Michigan's picturesque paradise! The cottage has the best private beach on the lake and is close to Bellaire, Traverse City, Petoskey, Boyne, Charlevoix, and Torch Lake. You’ll enjoy many amenities, including a private beach, record player, pinball machine, private dock, 3 kayaks, canoe, paddleboat and more. 5 bedrooms (8 beds) - up to 12 guests plus two doggos! We hope to host you soon. Discover the charm of The Dragonfly, our vintage lakeside cottage nestled on the shores of Intermediate Lake. Immerse yourself in stunning panoramic views from the comfort of our backyard or through the expansive windows that bring the outside in. Designed to accommodate your family or a large group of friends, The Dragonfly features five cozy bedrooms and two full bathrooms, ensuring everyone has space to relax and unwind. Highlights: ✩ Private Beach: Enjoy your very own private lake access, just 24 steps from the backdoor. You’ll have a small beach as well as shallow, sandy water entry. ✩ Water Toys: Use our kayaks, canoe, and paddleboat to explore the lake – or use our dock and bring your boat. Public access boat launch less than a mile away. ✩ Lakeside Hammocks: Curl up with a book on one of two lakeside hammocks – or make a fire by the water while you watch the sunset. ✩ Yard Games: We provide many yard games to keep you entertained all day - chip in, cornhole, ladder ball, basket toss & more. ✩ Wine Tasting: Just a few minutes to spirits, wine, cider, and mead tasting. ✩ Firepit + Smores: use the lakeside firepit to close out the day. We provide wood and S'mores kits to guests that stay between May 20 and September 15. ✩ Indescribable Sunsets: the cottage is west-facing, which means it gets the most beautiful sunsets. Sit on the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the peaceful view. 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 loveseat/chair, 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. ✩✩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: ◈ Kayak ◈ Paddle boat ◈ 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 Summer 2024 dates are filling up fast, book today to secure your desired dates. Message us if you have any questions at all – very happy to help. The Dragonfly was built to allow families and friends to make memories that last a lifetime. We hope to host you soon.