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Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan

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On the beach, beach towels
Terrace/patio
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Property grounds
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan

This quaint family cottage has 120' of private frontage on beautiful Torch Lake. Clear, Cold and Colorful describes Torch Lake and has been ranked as the third most beautiful lake according to National Geographic. The property is nicely landscaped. A creek runs along the north side. a dock with a platform and stair ladder into the water, a swimming raft, a deck with patio furniture and a gas grill. . Boat and Jet Ski rental available across the lake. Cottage is located at north end of lake on east side, featuring breathtaking sunsets from the deck! Torch Lake Sand bar is 15 miles to the south. Bathroom recently renovated. Master Bedroom has a queen size bed and additional bedroom has two twin beds. Bedrooms on creek side, offering a pleasant and soothing lullaby to fall asleep to! New flooring added 2021.
Golf Information: Located minutes from Antrim Dells, A-Ga-Ming, Shanty Creek, Schuss Mountain and Boyne Mountain. Grand Traverse Resort & Spa located 32 miles south.

Boating: Boats are welcome. Anchor is moored out near raft. Boat access 2 miles to the north in Eastport.

Area Festivals: Harbor Days in Elk Rapids; Interlochen Summer Arts Festival; Petoskey Festival on the Bay; Suttons Bay Art Festival; Charlevoix Venetian Festival and Alden Days to name a few.

Keywords: Cabin; Torch Lake; Waterfront rental; Sunsets; Northern Michigan

We have two other properties for larger groups. Visit VRBO properties #2035801 and #394097.

Property manager

Dawn Cary

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Smoking allowed outside.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • On the lake

Things to do

  • Kayak on site
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: House broken please.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
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 transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the neighborhood

Map
Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk
  • Intermediate Lake - 9 min drive
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 18 min drive
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 50 min drive
  • Mission Point Lighthouse - 72 min drive

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Café - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Side Door Saloon - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan located?

This Central Lake cottage is on the beach, steps from Torch Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Intermediate Lake. Sixmile Lake and Banks Township Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 55 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Cottage on Torch
Overall things were fine. Some things could use updating. In particular the heat system was extremely loud and made it difficult to sleep. Mind you we were there in October for fall colors. Mattresses could use a refresh too Host was awesome and I would consider renting again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Patty K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy Cabin
Wonderful lakefront cabin. Very comfortable and had everything we needed, with a lot of extras! Everything was super clean. The shoreline is perfect with a little sand and then transitions to rocks. But they are smooth and pretty flat. The deck at the cabin was amazing. We spent so much by time sitting out there eating, reading,and playing cards
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing
Property was a perfect private spot… Very quiet and peaceful relaxing stay… It was very clean and I felt very relaxed and comfortable. The bed was very comfortable and I sleep like a baby 😊 I will definitely come back to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness
A disappointing 2nd visit
The outside of the property is lovely! Cottage interior needs updating. Back screen door broken, pull out sofa bed broken and non-functional, kitchen needs updating. Additionally, there was a miscommunication on their end which was handled poorly by the owner and caretaker. Very disappointed and won’t be staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice vacation
I spent a week here with my two sons, sister, and dog. The house had everything we needed. The boys and dog loved the canoe. We had fun relaxing on the patio and swimming. The landscaping and setting was beautiful and the sound of the creek was very relaxing.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Green Cottage
My son’s family enjoyed their stay at the Green Cottage - with close proximity to the larger rental, it allowed privacy but the opportunity to be with the rest of the family. We are looking forward to renting again - thank you for a great vacation!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marianne S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Classic cottage
My partner, myself, and our 2 Frienchies stayed at the cottage the 3rd week of June 2024. We loved it!!! The weather was a bit mixed, and the lake was chilly. Beach is nice sloping sand and the grassy side yard was perfect for our dogs. The beds comfortable and listening to the creek as we were sleeping was soothing. The only wish list we had was not being able to dock a boat overnight. The cottage only has a mooring buoy. This end of Torch Lake is peaceful and quiet and about a 30 minute boat ride to the sandbar. We absolutely enjoyed ourselves and are hoping to book again next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Ed S.

Getaway
Property inside was outdated. Cabin had well water, which is fine and expected, except that it was rusty when you took the shower you smelled like rust had to buy bottled water to make tea and coffee. The screens were inefficient and let bugs in the house. Food in cabinets expired. Furnace sounded like a jet engine. Ceiling near the furnace had water damage and was painted over smelled like mold. Would have loved a lighter and fire starter for outside campfire. Overall outside deck and dock water access was wonderful. Friendly neighbors. Quiet and beautiful sunsets. Outside area well maintained. A few interior updates would make it perfect.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suellen S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommend!
This was even better than expected! Beautiful sunsets! Right on the water. Hearing the waves lapping up on the shore while sitting on the deck was just so relaxing! Highly recommend this place to stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim & Chad P., Battle Creek

Liked: Cleanliness
Sept 2023
Nice place, thankful to be able to bring our dog.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch lake
Very nice location and accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Escaping the Florida heat
Very clean property on great lot, beautiful lake with big deck for lakeside relaxing. This is a typical northern Michigan cottage and close to grocery stores and farmers markets. Hoping to rent again.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Torch Lake Stay
Cabin was great - family also rented larger home nearby - so much of the time we were at the larger house. Nice accommodations and well kept. Looking forward to next year on the lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mid July
We stayed here for a week in mid July. The place is great in all aspects, clean and comfortable. Beautiful property. Everything we were hoping for. Our downfall was that the owners were in town while we were there, nice people, however they accessed the property multiple times during our stay, which is not something we expected. we'd round the corner in the yard and people would be unexpectedly accessing the garage...They also used "our" dock (which we did receive a heads up on a couple of the times, but not all) due to their hoist being broke down a few houses down. Unfortunately between the 2 it did disturb our peace a bit and made our stay seem less private so that was a bummer. Despite that, we would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

david k.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well Kept Torch Lake Cottage
My wife and I enjoyed our stay. It was a bit cold this week in June, so we didn't spend much time down by the water. The heat worked well but the furnace is quite loud, so consider that if you are visiting during cooler months. The location is convenient to traveling into Bellaire for shopping and meals. Communication was great and the cottage was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sheryl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quant-Clean-Great Views
This unit is in an excellent spot on Torch Lake. It is clean, beautifully landscaped, and perfectly positioned on the lake. We used the ceiling fans a lot as there is no AC but we really didn’t need it. We used mostly paper plates and throw away drink cups as there is no dishwasher. We took our own hand soaps for bathroom as we read they are not supplied. This unit is dated but adds to the charm. One bathroom and no ceiling exhaust - just know that ahead of time. We also took our own frying pan and coffee pot which we were happy about. Also there is no exhaust for kitchen cooking. We loved sitting outside on the deck in mornings and evenings and overlooked Torch Lake which was awesome. Our doggie really enjoyed his stay and swam every day. Overall this cottage provided us with what we wanted for a week on the lake. We would stay here again if just us two and doggie.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our Stay!
We had a great time with family and our dogs at this property. Some things are dated, but everything seemed clean. The lake was beautiful and the landscaping was immaculate. There was plenty of firewood to enjoy the cold nights around the fire pit. However, the furnace is very loud and is hard to sleep at night with it running. We did not have any hand soap in the bathrooms and could not find any under the sinks. There was only one kitchen garbage bag provided. We had to make a trip into town to buy our own soap and bags. Overall, we loved it here and we will be back. Thank you for providing us with a great family memory!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

6/10 Okay

Denise K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fall Getaway
The entire exterior was great. Beautiful deck, dock with a platform, grassy area well landscaped, etc. I would rate the exterior a 5. Due to cool temps and rainy weather, we didn't have a chance to enjoy the deck as much as we would have liked. The interior is clean but very dated. But we needed a puppy safe property and it met that need. Handsoap in the bathroom would have been nice, and the bedrooms could use curtains that close for privacy. (They have a valance only). Some of the bedding should be replaced. I grabbed a spare blanket out of the closet and was surprised to find it had many stains and was ripped badly. (It went right back in that closet!) The furnace was extremely LOUD! We wore coats inside just to minimize turning on the furnace...that's how loud it was. But with high temperatures in the mid 40's to mid 50's, it was freeze or turn on the furnace long enough to take the chill out of the air. If you want to rent in warmer weather and don't mind a very dated interior, I would recommend this property for it's great location and wonderful exterior options. I wouldn't recommend in cooler weather due to that furnace or if you prefer a more updated property.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
Beautiful spot on torch lake and close to many other attractions
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing
Great experience. On site property manger Julie was amazing so helpful. My husband and would go back again and stay longeri
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kara C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay
We had a fabulous week in early September at Dawn’s place. Dawn was extremely communicative before and during our stay. Highly recommend for a peaceful time away on the water. Our dog loved it too!
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

karol c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Works for us!
Plenty of space inside and out for ourselves and occasional company. Comfortable and more than sufficient for a 2 week stay. Highly recommend. Hope to be back again.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful lake
We had a great stay, quiet location and beautiful area. close to Traverse city.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

PATRICIA M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful Family Vacation Spot
Amazing house, beautiful lot/beach area, gorgeous lake! Host was responsive and helpful. Anything you could need is available in the kitchen, lots of outdoor furniture to enjoy the view. Lake is chilly, but so clear and beautiful it's almost unreal. Great beach area and dock. Our dogs loved fetching tennis balls for hours! Definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022