Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available - Antrim County

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4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 12246.2 sq m

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Central Lake, MI

Torch Lake
‪1 min walk‬
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort
‪16 min drive‬
Grand Traverse Bay
‪49 min drive‬
Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
‪52 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

Bunkroom - Bedroom 4

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Beds

Main Floor Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

Master Bedroom

1 Queen Bed

3 bathrooms

Downstairs

Toilet · Shower only

Master bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Upstairs bathroom

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Balcony

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining area

About this property

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.

Property manager

Jeff Tischler

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English

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 30

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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

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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 is a carbon monoxide detector 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

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Central Lake

Located in Central Lake, this holiday home is on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Central Lake, MI

What's nearby

Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
Intermediate Lake - 10 min drive - 8.0 km
A-Ga-Ming Golf Resort - 16 min drive - 15.5 km
Grand Traverse Bay - 49 min drive - 54.3 km
Mission Point Lighthouse - 70 min drive - 83.1 km

Getting around

Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

‪Torch Lake Café - ‬4 min drive
‪The Blue Pelican Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Side Door Saloon - ‬10 min drive
‪Mammoth Distilling - ‬9 min drive
‪Central Lake Tavern - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Family Friendly Lakefront Home - Prime Summer Weeks Available located?

This Central Lake holiday home 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 Banks Township Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

30 September 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Aleaha M.

18 June 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Pete U.

7 July 2024

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

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

4 July 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sherelyn D.

23 July 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

28 July 2020

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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

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

26 September 2023

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

10/10 Excellent

Nan I.

15 August 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Courtney L.

23 June 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann L.

10 September 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Todd A S.

23 June 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Nicolle F.

29 May 2024

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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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

16 July 2024

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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

8/10 Good

Michael L.

18 August 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

David J.

3 August 2023

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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

10/10 Excellent

Ruth W.

8 September 2023

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Beautiful house- excellent location

My group included a senior citizen, a toddler, and a guest with mobility issues. This house delivered. The kitchen and deck are well appointed for large family meals. The lake access is perfect- the provided toys & dock chairs were enjoyed and the sandy beach and clear, shallow water were perfect for the small children. We rented a pontoon and came and went from our dock. The owner, Jeff, offered early check in, had an organized binder with info on check in/out, the area and things to do. He even had flashlights available for the unexpected power outage, firewood for the fire pit and a baby gate for the stairs. We showed respect to the driveway and it was not a problem, even with two nights of rain. This house was perfect for us and we plan to return next year.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Betsy

1 January 2023

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Perfect for a two family reunion

Stayed here with another family and planned to ski over the New Years weekend. The snow didn't cooperate but we kept busy sightseeing in the area and hanging out together at the house. The kitchen/dining room/living room worked out great for us to cook, eat, and watch football together with plenty of space for 10 people - all adults and older teenagers. The pool table turned out to be the center of activity with a 2nd big screen TV in that room so we could spread out between the billiards room and the main living room. It was just a perfect setup for us to reconnect with old friends. The house is nice and clean and it was a great location on Torch Lake - off the main roads but easy access to the smaller and bigger towns in the area. I would think that this house would be wonderful for a summer vacation with its own beach and opportunities for lake activities.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

Linda S.

5 August 2018

So close to a five star stay

The house was AMAZING and a perfect fit for our 12 person family (6 adults & 6 children)! There were a ton of amenities that made us feel at home quickly. The kitchen was stocked with everything we needed and we appreciated the two refrigerators allowing us to use one for food and one for beverages. We loved the décor and different spaces that the family could use to spread out (such as the game room and outside deck). There were lots of amenities such as a variety of lawn chairs, some we used on the dock others placed around the fire pit and the gas fire. Everyone enjoyed taking turns with the double kayak and paddle boards on the beautiful crystal clear water. We were happy the home was on the north side of Torch Lake as it was much quieter in comparison to the busyness of the southern part of the lake. I didn't realize there wasn't air conditioning (oversight on my part) but the house was plenty cool at night and we spent our days in the water. The only reason why we didn't rate the home 5 stars is because we had issues with hot water and the water itself was very rusty. The home owner shared they are soon to put in a whole house water filtration system which will make this a 5 star stay. We will definitely be going back!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Amy J.

16 August 2018

Torch lake is amazing! Comfortable home for two families!

We recently spent a week at Torch Lake, and had a wonderful time. The property is very comfortable, and well appointed. One thing we overlooked before arriving was that the home does not have a/c. Most of the days we were just fine, as it does cool down at night, but a couple of days were pretty warm which made being inside during the day not super pleasant. The owners do have TONS of fans in the home though, so sleeping comfortably wasn't an issue. We had 4 adults, and 7 kids under the age of 11 and we never felt cramped for space in the home. The game room with the pool table was a great spot for the kids to play, or just relax and watch a movie after a full day on the water. The beach area was absolutely fantastic. All of the kids could go pretty far out and still touch bottom, and our youngest (2 yrs) could even go out to the end of the dock and still touch. We brought our own ski boat, and fishing boat, so it was unfortunate we couldn't use the dock to tie up, but we made it work by just anchoring out a bit. The weather was wonderful, and the water temp was great. We were worried it might be chilly but it was not. One thing I will warn is that if you visit the sand bar area at the end of the lake towel yourself off immediately after getting out of the water. We did not, and all of the kids and our husbands got swimmers itch. It was pretty miserable for the kids. Had we know this could be a potential issue we would have avoided that area. After talking to some of the neighbors it sounds like this isn't a consistent problem, but something that comes and goes. The small towns near the property are fantastic for shopping, dining, and we even did pottery during one rainy morning in Charlevoix. We had a wonderful time, and hope to come back to Torch Lake soon!

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lora D.

9 October 2022

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Wonderful family rental

Beautiful location and the home was the perfect size for our eleven family members. The bunk beds were great for the four small children in our group and each couple had their own room and bathroom. The game room was fun for everyone especially since the weather was so cold and windy. We had great communication with the property owner. Wonderful overall!

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amber T.

2 October 2022

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Beautiful House

Everything was just perfect!!! Will definitely be coming back.

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Roy K.

21 September 2022

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Fantastic Property and Personable Owner

This property was fantastic, from top to bottom. Rooms were great, property was great, amenities were great, and it was easy to get to places like a market, or even Charlevoix.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marshall D.

4 September 2022

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Great space inside and out. Lots of different hang spaces for lakeside living!

Do it all over again

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

William S.

14 August 2022

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Great family vacation

Overall a great experience. Good assortment of water toys and other games available. Lake is beautiful and house has a good location. The fire pit has surrounding comfy chairs. The one negative for us is steep driveway made it challenging to park near the house.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary S.

6 August 2022

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Great house on a beautiful lake

Loved our one week stay on beautiful Torch Lake. Spectacular views. Incredible sunsets. House met our needs completely and was just as pictured! Great having a dock, kayaks, and paddle boards right at our finger tips!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeff Tischler

We are two families who are dear friends, rented the home during the summer of 2020, fell in love with the home, the property, the Lake and had to buy . We are excited to share the same experience we had with our renters, family and friends.

Why they chose this property

Torch Lake at 19 miles long, 2 miles wide, is one of the MOST beautiful lakes in the world. Ranked by many as a top three lake in the United States, the crystal clear Caribbean style turquoise blue waters await. The home is great for multiple families with four bedrooms, three full bathrooms and perfectly laid out living space. The home, situated on the North East side of the lake, boasts magnificent sunset views and the perfect flat yard, deck and dock space to enjoy summer evenings, fall colors and winter beauty.

The perfect location for families to make lifelong memories with children, extended families and friends.

What makes this property unique

This home offers the perfect balance of great indoor and outdoor space, perfectly situated home to enjoy sunset and lake views with this sandy beachfront/waterfront/lakefront property. The home, originally designed by a Scandinavian family, is characterized by its perfect layout, simplicity, functionality, all with modern updates and contemporary flair.

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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Great time on Torch Lake

Verified traveller

10/10 Excellent

Aleaha M.

This property has everything you need for a great getaway!

Aleaha M.

10/10 Excellent

Pete U.

Torch Lake

Pete U.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy W.

Loved it!

Nancy W.

10/10 Excellent

Sherelyn D.

Great week at Torch Lake

Sherelyn D.

10/10 Excellent

Scott I.

Great July 4th getaway

Scott I.

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Family at Torch Lake

Stephanie S.

10/10 Excellent

Nan I.

Best Vacation Yet!

Nan I.