The Dragonfly Cottage

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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09/14/2026

☀️ SUMMER 2027 IS OPEN AT THE DRAGONFLY!

Lake days, long evenings by the fire, paddles around Intermediate Lake, and a whole house full of your favorite people.

The Dragonfly is now accepting reservations for Summer 2027!

🏡 5 bedrooms + loft
👥 Sleeps up to 12
🌊 Private lakefront on Intermediate Lake
🛶 Kayaks, canoe + paddleboat
🔥 Fire pit + s’mores
🐾 Dog-friendly
📍 Minutes from Bellaire + Central Lake

Summer weeks are some of our most popular dates, so if The Dragonfly is part of your Up North plans for next year, now is the time to grab your week.

Book direct: thedragonflymi.com/book-your-stay

Booking direct saves you 20%! Message us for an extra discount for booking early.

09/09/2026

FALL AT THE DRAGONFLY + 10% OFF YOUR STAY

Northern Michigan is about to put on its best show, and we still have a few fall dates available at The Dragonfly! 🍁

Use code FALLINNOMI10OFF to save 10% on your stay during one of our remaining fall openings:

🍁 September 19–22
🍂 September 23–29
🍎 October 12–16
🎃 October 27–31
🍏 November 5-8

ABOUT THE DRAGONFLY
The Dragonfly is a vintage lakefront cottage on beautiful Intermediate Lake with modern amenities and plenty of room to bring the whole crew.
• 5 bedrooms + loft | Sleeps up to 12
• Private lakefront + sandy beach
• 90-ft dock, in through October 26
• Kayaks for paddling the lake surrounded by fall color
• Firepit for chilly Up North nights
• Star Wars pinball machine
• 1-gig Wi-Fi + smart TV
• Dog-friendly 🐾
• Fully stocked for an easy, comfortable getaway

🍎 FALL UP NORTH IS THE BEST KIND OF FALL
Spend your days exploring apple orchards, wineries, cideries and meaderies, hiking through peak fall color, or grabbing a beer at Short’s Brewing. Then head back to the cottage for a fire by the lake.

The Dragonfly makes a great home base for exploring:
📍 Bellaire – about 10 minutes
📍 Central Lake – about 10 minutes
📍 Torch Lake – nearby
📍 Charlevoix – about 20 minutes
📍 Elk Rapids – about 25 minutes
📍 Boyne City – about 35 minutes
📍 Petoskey – about 45 minutes

Nearby favorites include Short’s Brewing, Bee Well Meadery, Torch Lake Cellars, Cellar 1914 and plenty of local farm markets, orchards, trails and scenic drives.

🍁 Save 10% with code: FALLINNOMI10OFF

Book direct to use discount code!

Direct booking: Thedragonflymi.com/book-your-stay
Vrbo: https://www.vrbo.com/3544960

Not interested in fall? ☀️ Summer 2027 is officially OPEN! Start planning your week on the lake now.

08/11/2026

🎉 THE DRAGONFLY TURNS 3 TODAY! 🎉

Three years ago today, we opened The Dragonfly Cottage. 🥹

To celebrate, we’re doing a FLASH SALE for the next 24 HOURS!

✨ Book any available stay and get $200 OFF
✨ Valid on new direct bookings made in the next 24 hours
✨ Use code: THREEYEARS

Whether you’ve been dreaming about a summer week on the lake, a cozy fall weekend Up North, or planning ahead for your next Dragonfly getaway, this is your chance to save.

⏰ Sale ends Wednesday, August 12 at 11:59 PM ET.

Book direct at thedragonflymi.com/book-your-stay

Thank you for an incredible three years of lake days, campfires, family vacations, dog adventures, and memories at The Dragonfly. Here’s to year four. 🥂

06/30/2026

06/24/2026

We still have availability in September! If you're someone that loves the water and also loves less crowds - September is the perfect time to visit!

▪️Off season pricing!
▪️Visit the local wineries with no lines!
▪️Rent a pontoon or use our provided kayaks to explore the lake when it's quieter.
▪️Head over to local farms for U-pick, Cider, Donuts & tons of fall activities!

We currently have September 19th through 30th available.

For the best rates, book direct: thedragonflymi.com

06/20/2026

We did a little research this week and found that the tree in the middle is almost 90 years old!

06/19/2026

The cottage had a little makeover this week! Freshly stained and ready for our guests 🫶