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Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage

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The cottage looking out on Torch Lake
The cottage, looking out on Torch Lake
Large deck, fire pit, and gas grill right outside!
Pictures can't capture the beauty of the lake!
Great Room with eating area with full views, stone fireplace, sleeper sofa, TV

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 660.4 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Rapid City, MI
  • Torch Lake
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Elk Lake
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Torch Lake Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bunk Beds

2 Single Beds

Sleeper Sofa

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Dining area

About this property

Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage

**DO NOT RENT FROM CRAIGSLIST - FAKE LISTING!!!**

The local township has severely restricted short-term rentals. Only a limited number of short-term rental weeks are available.

Our cozy family cottage has 100' of private waterfront on beautiful Torch Lake. The cottage has housed our family visits to Torch Lake for generations, and we'd like to share our little escape with others. Torch Lake is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in the world and with one look into the crystal clear blue water you'll see why. We are fortunate to have a very gradual increase in depth for several hundred feet out into the water, creating a striking sight where the drop-offs signal the deeper blue depths of Torch. We have a dock that extends almost 90' out to the lake, with a 12'x12' platform at the end for enjoying some time in the sun. At the end of the dock it's not even 3' deep! Just down the road is the Torch River Bridge, near the famous Torch Lake Sandbar and Torch River. Just across the lake is the town of Alden.

In 2009 we made significant renovations, completely modernizing the kitchen, bathroom, and living areas (but taking care to retain the old cottage look and feel). In the years since we have added a clothes dryer and mooring anchor, and rebuilt the stone wall on the lakeshore and added sand to our small beach area out front.

Boating Information: Torch Lake is a great place to water-ski, go tubing, and do all sorts of other water sports. We have a 90' long dock that can be used to access boats, although the water is still shallow at the end! Public accesses are close by. We have a mooring anchor that can be used, and local nearby marinas also offer overnight slip and trailered storage options that our guests have used.

Golf Information: There are a number of top golf courses in the area, including designs by Jack Nicklaus, Arnold Palmer, and Gary Player. Some of the more popular locations include Shanty Creek Resorts with 'The Legend', designed by Arnold Palmer, as well as 3 other courses and Grand Traverse Resort & Spa with 'The Bear' by Jack Nicklaus and 'The Wolverine' by Gary Player.

Area Festivals: Harbor Days --- Interlochen Summer Arts Festival --- Petoskey Festival on the Bay --- Suttons Bay Art Festival --- Northport-Leelanau Peninsula Wine And Food Festival --- Suttons Bay Jazzfest --- Charlevoix Venetian Festival --- just to name a few!!

Note: Any reservation request will require a signed rental agreement before booking is considered final.

Property manager

Brett

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Dryer
Free WiFi
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The cottage is perfect for a family
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Owner's Rental Agreement is required to be signed within 24 hours of booking request to confirm reservation, complete booking, and avoid cancellation.
No unrelated groups of singles without prior owner approval.

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 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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Rapid City

Located in Rapid City, this cottage is in a rural area and on the beach. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Torch Lake and Lake Michigan. Guntzviller's Spirit of the Woods Museum and Music House Museum are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Rapid City, MI

What's nearby

  • Torch Lake - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Elk Lake - 7 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Torch Lake Park - 12 min drive - 7.8 km
  • Clam Lake - 24 min drive - 17.7 km
  • Turtle Creek Casino - 28 min drive - 26.6 km

Getting around

  • Traverse City, MI (TVC-Cherry Capital) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Oasis Red Bull Tavern - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Dockside-Torch Lake - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪Pearls New Orlean Kitchen - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Torch Lake Beer Co - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Chef Charles - ‬17 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Torch Lake Waterfront Cottage located?

Situated on the beach, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Torch Lake, Elk Lake and Torch River. Torch Lake Park and Lake Skegemog are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Classic cottage on Torch

A wonderfully located, super private, classic cottage with a wonderful deck, dock and fire pit. This was our second stay and it was just as we remembered. My son’s friend brought his boat and the kids enjoyed time on the sandbar while the adults enjoyed the shady deck and swimming off the dock. A great summer getaway for our family.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Heather N.

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

Beautiful Views

We had a lovely time at the cottage. The lake is beautiful! We enjoyed coffee every morning on the deck and a glass of wine every evening on the dock. There was plenty of very nice and dry firewood for a fire every evening. For our first “post Covid” vacation it was exactly what we needed. The only negative was it was fruit fly season and they were out in abundance even with keeping everything washed down and food locked up but the view of the lake could make you forget all that. Thanks Brett for a great vacation! Can’t wait to come back to Torch Lake.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tracy B., Morley, mi

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

Wonderful getaway

We greatly enjoyed our stay at the at the property. The listing exceeded our expectations and we enjoyed morning coffee looking the lake and the wonderful sunsets.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kurt E.

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

You get what is promised! Great cottage, on the water, and well kept.

This cottage offers fantastic views at sunrise. It is right on the lake. The managers keep it clean and well kept overall. We will try to go back as soon as we can.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer Z.

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

Perfect cottage for a relaxing stay on Torch Lake

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage was absolutely perfect. We had everything we could have possibly needed. This was our first time visiting Torch Lake. But, we are already looking forward to our next visit and hope to stay at this same cottage. The views were breathtaking. The sound of the water was relaxing. It is truly a little piece of paradise.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

craig j.

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

Incredible cottage on Torch lake

The pictures do not do it justice. The interior is classic cottage with amber wood all around.Wake in the morning to the sunrise through the window and have breakfast with the waves lapping on the shore. Just sound of the water hitting the sand and rocks for days was hypnotic and the incredible peace and quiet was worth every penny.We had a Doe and 2 fawns bedding behind the cabin who were there for our entire stay.Loons , Ducks , Geese as well. Great running roads with very low traffic and great Kayaking in crystal clear waters.Do not hesitate to book this cabin and Fields the care taker was super and even mailed us some left behind articles.We did not want to leave , you wont either.
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Anne S.

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

Lovely

We wanted peace and quiet and that is exactly what we got.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lori J.

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

Peaceful and tranquil setting for our wedding anniversary!!

My husband and I really enjoyed our week stay at Brett’s family cabin. The accommodations were perfect for the two of us. It was exactly what we wanted.... a quiet and peaceful setting with breathtaking views of Torch Lake. We enjoyed the sunrises and sunset colors that casted shades of pink, purple and blue over the water. The stars were amazing at night and the bonfire pit was put to use every night. Brett provided firewood for the week which made things very convenient. We had to work for a portion of our stay. The WiFi was great and strong enough to work from the deck and dock. Can’t beat that office location!! Highly recommend this property if you are looking for a ‘rustic cabin on the lake experience’ with breathtaking views and all of the amenities you need to be comfortable. Thank you Brett and the property management team!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helmut W.

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

Great Up North experiemce

Great location, easy access great neighborhood.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rita B.

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

Lovely Cabin on the lake.

The cabin is beautifully maintained. It has been restored to much of its original charm but with modern amenities. We live it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

RIchard W.

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

Booking

Enjoyed the cottage would book this again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim H.

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

Great stay at the cabin

The cabin was perfect and exactly what we needed. Plenty of cabin charm and the location was beautiful! We will absolutely stay here again. Brett was very helpful with getting acclimated to the area and answered questions via email immediately. There are plenty of trees between neighbors and the cabin is down a long, beautiful, wooded driveway. Perfect for just getting away.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leisa F.

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

Perfect week at Torch

So much history wrapped up in this adorable cottage directly on Torch Lake. You'll love the neighbors, caretakers, and experience of the lake and region.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alison R., Chicago

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

Finding peace on a gorgeous lake

We so loved our time in this atmospheric cabin on the shores of Torch Lake. Clean, comfortable and serene, with a nod to a simpler, peaceful time. We cannot thank you enough for sharing this gem with us.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Laloni P.

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

COVID HONEYMOON

This property is priced very fairly for the location. Plan at least year in advance if you wanna party at the sand bar. It's worth it if you are not from them state. We thou, are from the state. If ya wanna know what a classic northern cabin is, this is it. Clean, homey, let's play a board game and watch tv.....WiFi is lit, podcast & domino`s. For us, cause were from the state, it's nothing too special. We just thought better cause COVID, couldn't go to Ireland. We f-off and do most rec fun potions. Alllll the rec, have all the fire's/ be well/nature. Easy trip to Traverse or the other old white ppl towntowns.....petoskey, food, whatever....EAT AT PEARLS. Pick a winery. If there is anything wrong for any reason, communication is very prompt. You are looked after. And for us, that matters no matter where you are. Our runner up last minute why 2020 covid HONEYMOON. But please mother of God let's get outta usa Thank You.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Casey P.

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

Beautiful getaway!

Enjoyed the amazing sunrise, peaceful evenings, beautiful lake view, and warm bonfires! The cottage was very clean, stocked well, and a place I’d highly recommend! Lots to see and do... it was a wonderful time! We were pleased!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Dawn S., Rockwood

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

Excellent location

Very clean on a perfect location!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Perfect Torch Lake Vacation!!

We couldn't have had a better vacation on Torch Lake! The cottage is in an excellent location with beautiful sunrises and provided every amenity we desired for a week long stay. I would highly recommend this cottage and will definitely plan on staying again in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Cathy S.

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

Fantastic vacation

Had a wonderful time! Lake was beautiful and accommodations were excellent. Loved our time there.

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn G.

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

Wonderful experience

The cabin was clean and cozy. We had a terrific time. The gentleman that came by when we arrived and when we left was very courteous and helpful. We would do this again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Michelle B.

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

Classic Torch Lake Cottage

We were delighted with our stay on Torch. The location is perfect, just far enough away from the sandbar to enjoy the tranquility and beauty of the lake. Well equipped and immaculate cabin. We loved the deck and the wonderful shade provided by the beautiful pines. Plenty of sun on the dock and a great place to swim for all ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Johnele C.

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

Fantastic Cabin Getaway!

We had a fabulous time at the Cabin on Torch lake. The location is perfect! Great view of the lake, quiet neighborhood, close to a boat launch. The cabin is beautifully kept and was the perfect size for the 4 of us. Plus the outdoor space (grill and bonfire pit) made enjoying the outdoors easy! Will definitely be staying again!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

LeAnn G.

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

Excellent stay

We loved our stay. Easy communication and was exactly what we expected. Water was cold due to the weather this year, but the kids still swam. Beautiful clear water!
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer F.

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

Oct 2019

We had a wonderful stay. We really enjoyed watching the full moon rise over the lake from the dock.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Karen H.

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

Adorable Cottage

This is our 2nd stay here. It is adorable, very clean, very equipped with everything you need. I love to cook and the cookware supplied was awesome. Owner is always there to help. We will be back! Great location on Torch Lake.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Brett

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I've been going to the cottage since I was 6 months old and spent entire summers there as a kid. I am no longer able to spend such long periods of time at the lake but the cottage and surrounding area have a very special place in my life and I am grateful that they do in my children's lives as well. The swimming, boating, campfires, exploring, wildlife, and nonstop summer activities all around the area can keep you busy all day every day!

Why they chose this property

My great-grand-aunt built the cottage in the 1930's and our family has visited every year since. It's been our little slice of heaven! After completing significant remodeling work in 2009, including a completely new kitchen, new bathroom, refinished wood floors, new electrical work, and so much more, we decided to make the cottage available for rent and to share our escape with others. Although Torch Lake is a popular destination, and the cottage is right on the lake, the lake is very large and the occasional nearby boat traffic doesn't interrupt a quiet and peaceful time sitting outside under the trees, taking in the views of the clear, blue water.

What makes this property unique

There are two amazing experiences every time we go to the cottage. First, driving over Torch River Bridge and seeing the lake for the first time that year. The sight of the seemingly infinite shades of blue sparkling water is breathtaking. Second, when arriving at the cottage, the scent of the pine trees that surround the property. My wife claims that the view from the kitchen window (of the lake immediately in front of the cottage) almost makes you WANT to do the dishes! The surrounding area has plenty to do - it was my own personal summer camp growing up (fishing, swimming, boating, hiking...). The area towns are great places to visit, and there are many great restaurants as well. My family now has a long drive each summer to make it to the cottage (about 15 hours) but wouldn't miss it for the world. Our kids love it and don't stop talking about it year-round!

Languages:

English