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A deck with outdoor furniture overlooking a lake.
A pier extending into calm water with a sunset in the background.
A spacious living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a view of the outdoors through large sliding glass doors.
A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of an outdoor patio with tables and chairs.
A modern living room with a brick fireplace, a sofa, a coffee table, and a television mounted on the wall.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 122650 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Central Lake, MI
  • Place, Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Boyne Mountain
    ‪43 min drive‬
  • Place, Front Street
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪45 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Central Lake

This vacation home places you next to Torch Lake and within a 10-minute drive of other popular attractions like Lake Michigan. The vacation home includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a balcony.
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What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Traverse City Beach - 39 min drive - 37.2 miles
  • Boyne Mountain - 43 min drive - 35.4 miles
  • Front Street - 44 min drive - 40.6 miles
  • SkyBridge Michigan - 45 min drive - 36.1 miles

Getting around

  • Cherry Capital Airport (TVC) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Classic Pizza - ‬9 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available

Beautiful 4 bedroom, 3 (full) bathroom home on the shore of spectacular and world famous Torch Lake. 2,650 square feet of well laid out space will accommodate your family or multiple families. Sleeps up to 12 people comfortably.

Two great living areas, one with amazing views of the lake, the other used as a game room, including pool table, wii and games. Great for the kids or the unexpected rainy day.

Sleeping Arrangements:
Lower Level Bedroom: Queen size bed with sliding glass door access to lake side deck and gorgeous lake views.
Master Bedroom: Queen size bed. Huge master suite with walk in closet and on-suite master bathroom.
Bunk Room: Two Twin over Full size bunk beds that can comfortably sleep 4-6 kids.
Lake View Bedroom: Queen size bed with deck balcony overlooking Torch Lake. Bedroom access to full bathroom.
Living Room: Pull out Sofa bed.

Large deck with outdoor dining, comfortable seating surrounding fire side chat set, propane grill. Deck overlooks the lake, perfect watching Sunsets. Spacious flat grassy yard, perfect for kids and adults alike. Outdoor fire pit, ideal for campfires, s'mores, steps from private sandy beach with dock and shore station and mooring for pontoon/tritoon.
Water Toys: Four Kayaks (2 singles, 1 double, 1 kids ocean Kayak), Two Stand-up Paddleboards.
The vacation home is air-conditioned and features a kitchen, 3 bathrooms, and a balcony, and there's space to spread out with 4 bedrooms. Guests can enjoy a Smart TV and stay connected with free WiFi. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker. Limited housekeeping is available.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach loungers
  • Beach towels

Ski

  • Cross-country skiing nearby
  • Snowboarding nearby

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Ice maker
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video games

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Limited housekeeping

Location highlights

  • Near a hospital
  • On a lake
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Kayak
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Snowmobiling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 2,650 square feet

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

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

Tents in yard are not permitted. Maximum occupancy strictly enforced. Noise must be moderated after 10 pm.

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector 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 has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm 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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

Vrbo Property
Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home Water Toys
Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home Water Toys.
Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home includes Water toys

Frequently asked questions

What can I see near this vacation home?

This vacation home is located in Central Lake, just steps from Torch Lake. You'll also find Lake Michigan and Grand Traverse Bay within a short drive.

Is parking available on site at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

No, there isn't parking at this vacation home.

Is this vacation home associated with a casino?

No, this vacation home is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this vacation home?

No, there is no indoor pool at this vacation home.

What do couples enjoy most about Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

There are many amenities for couples at this vacation home, including a fireplace, a fireplace in some house, as well as a beach.

Are there hot tubs at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

No, this vacation home doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this vacation home provide breakfast?

No, this vacation home doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this vacation home allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at this vacation home.

Are there connecting rooms at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this vacation home.

How close is the airport from this vacation home?

The closest major airport to this vacation home is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 27.4 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

Yes, every house at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available comes with a balcony and some offer lake views.

Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 90 out of 94 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 94 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 94 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 94 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage on beautiful Torch Lake; excellent swimming area; kayaks and paddle boards were a hit with the grand kids as was the pool room; a great week for the adults and children.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a wonderful time with our family. The lake was great for the grandkids to jump in from the dock. The house was clean and had everything we needed. Jeff did a great job with suggestions of things to do. The location on the lake was perfect with beautiful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location on the lake, with kayaks and paddle boards provided for our use. And the owner was very helpful in area recommendations. Overall terrific and relaxing stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Well equipped nice lakefront home in a good location

Beautiful lake and location with everything onsite for a nice lake vacation
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely perfect!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great time on Torch Lake

Wonderful property with many amenities that appeal to young and old, alike. We enjoyed the location, which is convenient to many activities and attractions. The lake is spectacular and the sunsets were amazing!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing family Vaca

We had the best family vacation at Jeff’s place. There were 6 adults and 5 kids with plenty to do for all ages! The paddle boards and kayaks were a big hit and the large game room. The water is shallow and clear right off the dock which was perfect for our kids! The sunsets were amazing! We hope to come back again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great July 4th getaway

had a great time at this house perfect for 2 families with kids. Home was well maintained and owners were easy to communicate with. We look for to renting again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

This property has everything you need for a great getaway!

Very nice, clean property and good location. Provided a comfortable home base for our family on beautiful Torch Lake. The game room was plus!! Jeff is a great host and has an open line of communication. Would definitely stay here again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It was beautiful! My family & I had a fabulous week on Torch Lake. The house was comfortable for 12 guest. My only issue is the steps to the dock could use a railing for older guests. Thank you, Jeff!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family at Torch Lake

The property was everything we could have wanted. Torch lake is clear and beautiful. The home was clean and comfortable. We had an amazing time. I highly recommend this for a family weekend.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property and home with an awesome location on the lake, great amenities (dock and dock chairs, fire pit, water toys, deck etc), and a functional layout for our extended family of 12. Jeff was super responsive and easy to work with. I highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake

Beautiful property with amazing sunsets. Very receptive and accommodating property manager. I recommend renting a pontoon boat so you can see all of Torch Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Loved it!

This is a great house, fully equipped kitchen, ac works great and yard as well as dock are great!! The boat lift being available made docking so so easy!! What a great week we had!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Getaway

The property is beautiful and the views are stunning! We had everything we needed including activities for days the weather wasn’t as great! We had a great experience with the host who kept us well informed and responded quickly to any questions or concerns we had. 10/10 recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful house and excellent location!

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this house. The accommodations were excellent and the location could not have been better. Torch Lake is beautiful! We rented a pontoon boat and spent a day on the water and at the sand bar on the south side of the lake. We walked the sand dunes, paddleboarded and kayaked. Great wineries and restaurants. Thank you for sharing your beautiful home with us.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great week at Torch Lake

House is at a great location on Torch Lake. Plenty of room in the house for our family of 6. Just a few minor things could be fixed like a cupboard door and the porch railing could be a little sturdier. But over all a great place!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Torch Lake Getaway

I found this excellent property on VRBO. It is a lovely house on the amazing Torch Lake. We were one of the first if not, the first guests for the season so they were gearing up for the summer. There was plenty of room and my interaction with the owner was exceptional. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this vacation home to someone who needs a Torch Lake getaway !!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
It’s a little peace of paradise! My favorite spots at this beautiful Lakehouse are sitting on the deck enjoying the lake view in the morning and relaxing on the dock in the evening. This Lakehouse is perfect for our family of 8, including 2 grandsons. My grandsons love kayaking and we all love paddleboarding. In the evening, the game room is popular for playing pool. The owners are great about handling any questions we have. We are already counting down the days until next year’s trip back to Torch Lake!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Torch Lake

Beautiful setting on Torch Lake and comfortably accommodated eight. House was well equipped and had nice add-ons with a fire pit, grill as well as kayaks. Need to be very careful on the driveway. It is gravel and very steep.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best of the best!

Loved this property. Comfortable, roomy, perfectly equipped home with million dollar views of sparkling aquamarine Torch Lake. We enjoyed coffee on the porch in the morning as well as glorious sunsets! Had fun playing pool in the game room and shopping in the sweet town of Alden during our one rainy day. Host is a wonderful person who provided very helpful intel on the area, from groceries to restaurants to boat rental (highly recommend Butch’s Tackle & Marine for boats and other water sports, tasty lunch items, and cute souvenirs). We ended up boating during the nice days so didn’t swim here, but I waded in and it’s an awesome rock and sand bottom with gentle depth increase. We were so happy staying and playing here!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lake house at Torch

Wonderful time and beautiful house. Very well appointed, close to Bellarie and Alden, where we enjoyed Shorts and Torch Lake Winery. Very steep drive as advertised. Great time with paddle boards and kayaks, and grand-kids had fun finding Petoskey stones on the beach and in the shallow water, and they loved the sand beach area. May need to be aware the outside drier vent was pluggled and took a while to dry clothes until we cleared the lint out. Just an FYI
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Best Vacation Yet!

Our family of 8 ( 2 grandsons- 6 & 9)had a marvelous vacation. In the words of my family - “Best vacation yet!” Plenty of room for all of us- a large deck to enjoy the peaceful mornings, a great dock with lounge chairs to rest after taking a dip, paddle boarding or canoeing, and a fire pit where we would all gather for s’mores and the most amazing sunsets. The boat lift was a big plus as were the kayaks and canoes. The adults in the family usually got in a game of pool at the end of the evening ! The driveway is steep, so we parked by the garage most of the time. Thanks for sharing your beautiful lake house. We will be back next year to make more lake memories!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Visit the Caribbean without leaving the US!

Our time at Torch Lake was one of the best vacations ever, worth the year and a half wait for sure!!! Made even sweeter bc it didn't require international travel to feel like you were in the Caribbean. Jeff was a SUPER DUPER HOST and his place is MAGICAL--plenty of room for a family of 10 to all be together or find some space to be alone if needed. The living room is bright, open and looks out onto the water. The bedrooms were a good size, the game room was a huge hit and the fire pit was where we convened after dinner every night to watch a magnificent sunset/moonrise. We rented pontoon boat from Butch's for our stay, visited the iconic sand bar (and the one directly across from our house), and got to know an area none of us had ever visited before. Everyone agreed we'll visit again due to ease, beauty and something for everybody to do. 10/10!!!!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Awesome

This house on Torch Lake was amazing. The owners are super friendly and very caring of any needs we had. The house is spacious and we never felt crowded. The house is super clean, decorating is comfy and up to date. Plenty of supplies in house to make your stay hassle free. The view of Torch Lake and the backyard are amazing. We made a bonfire every night and enjoyed the peacefulness and tranquility of the property. We were able to rent their pontoon boat and spend afternoons relaxing on the lake. My four children ages 17-26 had the time of their life. We would love revisit this home on Torch Lake next year and I would highly recommend to others. 😉🔥🏄‍♀️🚤🛶🏖🌅
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017