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Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan

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Dates

June 2025

July 2025

2 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, WiFi

Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker

Overview
Amenities
Policies
Location
Host

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

Barbecue grill
Fireplace
Outdoor Space
Kitchen

Explore the area

Central Lake, MI

Torch Lake
‪1 min walk‬
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
‪19 min drive‬
Grand Traverse Bay
‪56 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪57 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Central Lake

This cottage places you next to Torch Lake and a short drive from other popular attractions like Lake Michigan. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a patio.

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What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
Intermediate Lake - 9 min drive - 4.6 miles
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 11.7 miles
Torch Lake Park - 33 min drive - 19.4 miles
Grand Traverse Bay - 56 min drive - 42.6 miles

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

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.

The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and a patio, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find a Smart TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a fireplace, a coffee maker, and a phone.

Property manager

Dawn Cary

Languages

English

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Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly

Property amenities

Beach

On the beach
Beach towels

Internet

Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transportation

Car recommended

Kitchen

Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster

Dining

Dining table

Bedrooms

2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

1 bathroom
Hair dryer
Toilet paper
Towels provided

Living spaces

Dining table
Fireplace
Living room

Entertainment

DVD player
Smart TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio

Laundry

Laundromat nearby

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

Near the marina
On a lake

Things to do

Kayak
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Hunting nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Sailing nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

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

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

This property welcomes pets
Restrictions apply
For more information, guests can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Service animals exempt from fees
Note from host: House broken please.

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

Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 9:00 AM
Minimum check-in age: 25

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to do near this cottage?

This cottage is located in Central Lake, just steps from Torch Lake. Intermediate Lake is also within a driving distance of 4.4 mi.

Is there parking available at this cottage?

No, there isn't parking at this cottage.

Is this cottage adjacent to a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What amenities will couples enjoy at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan?

Amenities that appeal to couples at this beachfront cottage include a fireplace, a kitchen, and a smart TV.

Does Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage include breakfast service?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Does this cottage allow pets to stay for free?

Although pets can't stay for free, they are welcome at this cottage.

Are there connecting rooms at this cottage?

No, this cottage doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

What is the closest airport to this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Cherry Capital Airport (TVC), which is about 27 mi away.

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan?

Yes, every accommodation at Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan comes with a deck.

Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

Jun 10, 2025

Liked: Cleanliness

A great place

Very well kept, clean and in a great location. My wife loves falling asleep to the sound of the running water in the brook outside the main bedroom window. Highly recommend.

Stayed 5 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Mike K.

Oct 16, 2024

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.

Oct 12, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely little cottage

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Abbie S.

Sep 16, 2024

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.

Sep 7, 2024

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.

Sep 5, 2024

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

Tim P.

Aug 27, 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Second visit

Great property, great location. Cottage was extremely clean when we checked in.

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

Aug 10, 2024

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.

Jul 27, 2024

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.

Jun 30, 2024

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.

Jun 14, 2024

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.

Jun 7, 2024

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

Jun 3, 2024

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.

Sep 2, 2023

Liked: Cleanliness

Torch lake

Very nice location and accommodations.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Aug 23, 2023

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.

Jul 29, 2023

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.

Jul 17, 2023

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.

Jul 4, 2023

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.

Jun 24, 2023

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.

Oct 25, 2022

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.

Oct 9, 2022

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.

Sep 18, 2022

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.

Sep 15, 2022

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.

Sep 10, 2022

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.

Aug 31, 2022

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