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Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan

Beachfront cottage for sun and fun

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On the beach, beach towels
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Dining
Property grounds
Fridge, microwave, oven, coffee/tea maker
Escape to a serene family cottage on Torch Lake, where you can unwind by the creek and enjoy tranquil sunsets from the deck. Relax with patio furniture and a gas grill or take a dip in the lake via the dock's stair ladder. With golf courses like Antrim Dells nearby and boat access just 2 miles away, this cozy retreat offers something for everyone.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

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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 amenities

Beach

  • On the beach
  • Beach towels

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 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

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are 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

Rules

Pick up doggy poo and dispose of in woods.

Pets

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

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking allowed outside.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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 transport to and from this property

Property is also known as

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About the area

Located in Central Lake, this cottage is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Jet skiing and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and mountain biking nearby.
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Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Intermediate Lake - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 19 min drive - 18.8 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 33 min drive - 31.3 km
  • Grand Traverse Bay - 56 min drive - 68.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Blue Pelican Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Cafe - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

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?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

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

This Central Lake cottage is on the beach, 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from Torch Lake, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Lake Michigan and Intermediate Lake. Antrim Creek Natural Area and Glacial Hills Pathway and Natural Area Trailhead are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Reviews

Quaint Cottage on Beautiful Torch Lake, Michigan Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location
Rating 10 - Excellent. 51 out of 65 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 65 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 65 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 65 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 65 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jeffrey G.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jeff W.

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

Torch lake

Very nice location and accommodations.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

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

Second visit

Great property, great location. Cottage was extremely clean when we checked in.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kim & Chad P.

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

Sept 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Mary L.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Brian C.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
The outside of the property is charming. inside was a little dingy. bedding was nice and bed was comfortable. bathroom situation was another story. toilet not working properly and leaking a little on the floor. after 2days toilet would not flush at all. contacted owner and got no response. nothing was done or said we spent two days out of the house because we didn’t want to overload the bathroom and the septic. overall i am disappointed in our stay!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia T.

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

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

Lisa N.

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

Beautiful

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

10/10 Excellent

Christine H.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

10/10 Excellent

Suellen S.

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

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

Abbie S.

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

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

Tim P.

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

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

Kara C.

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

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, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

8/10 Good

Mike K.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

david k.

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

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

4/10 Poor

Jill K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location

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

Marianne S.

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Allison V.

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

Lovely old school cottage.

This is a well-kept little cottage in a great location on the east side of Torch Lake. The lot is well-landscaped and lovely, with a great little side-yard on one side, and a babbling stream on the other. The exterior of the house appears relatively recently refreshed with what appears to be fresh paint, shutters, stone work, and decking. The inside is old school with wood paneling, linoleum, and formica. We really liked it, but for those who need an updated kitchen, etc., maybe not the best choice. The description says it sleeps 7, but that would be very tight.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Stacy C.

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

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

8/10 Good

Victoria G.

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

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

Ed S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

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

Sheryl S.

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

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

6/10 Okay

Denise K.

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

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