The Dragonfly Cottage

10/12/2026

“Absolutely amazing place! Everyone needs to go.” 🥹 We’ll take it!

There’s nothing better than hearing that our guests found exactly what they were looking for at The Dragonfly: a peaceful place to get away, slow down, and enjoy some time on the lake.

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Thank you, Noah, for the 10/10 recommendation! We loved having you.

Summer 2027 is now open for booking. ☀️

10/10/2026

A little refresh happened in the primary bedroom at The Dragonfly!

We’re always looking for ways to update the cottage while keeping the vintage, nostalgic Up North feeling that makes it special.

This room got a few simple changes that make a BIG difference: a white shiplap ceiling to brighten up all that beautiful original pine, navy bedding and accents for a richer, more classic lake-cottage palette, and soft white linen Roman shades in place of the wood blinds.

The warm pine walls are staying exactly where they belong. ❤️ We never want to renovate the character out of The Dragonfly. The goal is to make it feel fresh and thoughtfully updated while still feeling like the kind of Northern Michigan cottage you remember from summers growing up.

A little brighter. A little cozier. Still unmistakably The Dragonfly.

10/06/2026

2027 DATES ARE NOW OPEN AT THE DRAGONFLY! 🧡

Your next Up North summer starts here. The 2027 calendar is officially open at The Dragonfly, and booking direct means you’ll always get our best available rate.

Located on Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Michigan, The Dragonfly is a vintage lakefront cottage and is made for big family vacations, trips with friends, and those summer weeks where most of the day is spent barefoot by the water.
• 5 bedrooms + loft | Sleeps up to 12
• Private sandy beach just 25 steps from the house
• 90-foot private dock on an all-sports lake
• Dog-friendly
• 2 kayaks, canoe + paddleboat
• Fire pit, hammocks, grill + co****le
• Fishing poles + tackle
• Star Wars pinball, record player + 1-gig Wi-Fi
• Minutes from Bellaire, Torch Lake, Short’s Brewing, Glacial Hills + more

☀️ Summer stays are Saturday to Saturday, and opening the calendar early means you have the best selection of dates before the most popular summer weeks are claimed.

BOOK DIRECT FOR THE BEST RATE
Skip the third-party booking fees and book directly with us for our lowest available rate. Same Dragonfly. Same lake. Same vacation. Less money spent on booking fees.

Swim off the beach. Paddle the lake. Spend the afternoon on the dock. Make s’mores around the fire. Then wake up and do it all over again.

Your lake days are waiting.

Book Direct: https://www.thedragonflymi.com/book-your-stay
Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/936342087575857787
VRBO: https://www.vrbo.com/3544960

Stay at The Dragonfly Cottage — a 5-bedroom, dog-friendly lakefront retreat on Intermediate Lake in Central Lake, Michigan. Private beach, dock, kayaks & more.

10/05/2026

There’s just something about lake life. 💙🌊

Fishing in the morning, kayaking across the lake, afternoons in the hammock, and plenty of time on the water. Lauren’s review pretty much sums up what a stay at The Dragonfly is all about.

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Thank you, Lauren, for spending your Michigan getaway with us and for the kind words!

Summer 2027 is now open for booking. Come see why our guests keep falling in love with life on Intermediate Lake. ☀️

09/28/2026

Nothing makes us happier than hearing that The Dragonfly became part of someone’s favorite family memories. 🧡

From long days at the beach to time on the water and a dock ready for the family’s rental boat, Kathy’s stay sounds exactly like what we hope a week at The Dragonfly will be: easy, relaxing, and full of time together.

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Thank you, Kathy, for the wonderful review and for choosing The Dragonfly for your family vacation!

Ready to make your own Up North memories? Summer 2027 booking is now open. 🌊☀️

09/25/2026

🍂 Just TWO fall weekends left at The Dragonfly! 🍂

If you’ve been thinking about an Up North fall getaway, this is your chance. Cozy mornings by the lake, crisp air, colorful trees, evenings around the fire, and all the quiet that comes with visiting Northern Michigan after the summer crowds are gone. 🧡

Our final fall weekends:

🍁 October 29 – November 1
🍁 November 5 – 8

The Dragonfly sleeps up to 12, is dog-friendly, and sits right on Intermediate Lake with a private beach, fire pit, kayaks, canoe, paddleboat, and plenty of space to settle in for a long weekend.

Same lake. Fewer crowds. More good times. 🍂

Book your fall stay at thedragonflymi.com before these last two weekends are gone!

09/22/2026

Beach days, boating, floating, puzzles, games and plenty of time together. Annette and her family packed a lot into their Dragonfly getaway. 💛

“The beach area was 10/10, clean and well-kept, kids really enjoyed the space. We had a lot of fun boating, floating, and spending time doing the puzzles and playing games in the house.”

And when a small issue popped up during their stay, we were happy to get it taken care of quickly so they could get right back to enjoying their vacation.

Thank you, Annette! We’d love to have your family back at The Dragonfly.

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Summer 2027 bookings are now open!

09/20/2026

We were a sponsor for the Scrambling Fore Autism golf outing yesterday and put together a Central Lake basket! So excited to host our winners and share treats from the area 💕

09/18/2026

🍎 Bellaire Harvest Festival | September 26

One of our favorite fall weekends Up North is almost here! 🍂

The Bellaire Harvest Festival returns September 26 with a full day of fall fun in downtown Bellaire, just about 10 minutes from The Dragonfly.

Spend the day exploring the market and craft fair, listening to live music, enjoying family activities, making caramel apples and checking out everything happening around downtown. Then head back to The Dragonfly for an evening by the fire or overlooking Intermediate Lake.

Fall in Northern Michigan doesn’t get much better.

09/16/2026

There’s nothing better than hearing that The Dragonfly was the perfect place for a group to come together. 💛

“Great property on a beautiful lake. Loved the great room where we gathered 12 adults aged 21-50. Nice kitchen space and a table we could all sit at for meals! Outside was perfect with a walk in beach and dock for our rented pontoon. Very clean and great communication. 10/10.”

From big family meals and evenings in the great room to beach days and boating on Intermediate Lake, The Dragonfly was made for spending time together.

Planning your own Northern Michigan lake getaway? Summer 2027 bookings are now open!

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